The Lidels Transcendentalists

## Overview

The Lidels Transcendentalists is a doomsday cult in the belief that the super-phenomenon, The Origin, will come and destroy the world. They seek members to join their ranks by spreading the "truth" that joining will lead to salvation, and safety from The Origin. They believe that the "Lord" or Lidels, guides them. The Father, leads the Children (followers) to salvation from The Origin. It is reported that there could be a main base of operations in Eliland where the group houses a majority of cult leaders and members. Since the Holy War of 2022 started, the government of Eliland has maintained a closer watch on the cult.

### New Eliland

Upon the opening of the Ministry of Justice, reporters were quick to question them about their knowledge of the group. However, a Ministry of Justice spokesperson denied the government having any knowledge about the group. It has lead others to speculate how much classified information has remained out of the new government's hands after disposition of the previous.

## Involvement in establishing the Eliland Caliphate

The Lidels Transcendentalists were the minority religion within Eliland and New Eliland. As they believed they were not represented well enough, they began stockpiling weapons for an eventual takeover and reign over the nation. This eventually happened after former General Secretary, BrokenHerobrine, left on a foreign trip with most of the top cabinet and military. This lead TipsyKermit, the Father, to lead a coup with stockpiled weapons and take over the country. They quickly established a theocratic monarchy, with TipsyKermit declaring himself the Crown Prince of the Eliland Caliphate.

## Compound

The Lidels Transcendentalists operate a compound far east from Silver Valley City as to not to be disturbed by the outside world for their fringe beliefs. The closest town nearby is Bloco, a small village that cooperates with the Transcendentalists in keeping their location closed off. It is believed that the compound is heavily defended with many illegal WMDs, including TNT, EFLN's and multiple rocket launchers, miniguns, and grenades.

A nearby Ministry of Justice drone and leaked insider photos have gathered enough photos to piece the compound together.

Full view of the compoundChurch portion of the compoundHelipad with a Black Ridge shipping containerUnder construction portion of the compoundChurchChurch entranceChurch entranceCompound kitchenDormitoriesChildren's dormitoriesLaundry basementArmory
## Relations with other Churches

The Lidels Transcendentalists seem to have an unpleasant relationship with Church of Home Depot worshipers. Followers believe that the Home-Depotites are in grave danger of The Origin, and the only way to be saved is to remove their sins by converting.

## Sex Scandal

On March 4th, 2022, the Lidels Transcendentalists came under fire after being accused in a sex scandal. An undercover TWZ reporter infiltrated the cult to document their activities. After allegedly sinning, the reporter was brought into a back room and [REDACTED] in the [REDACTED] with his [REDACTED] by a High Priest. Authorities were notified but it is speculated that they chose not to intervene so as to prevent another Waco-style incident.

## Holy War of 2022

*Main Article: OBW Holy War*

As tensions continued to rise against the two opposing beliefs of the religions, the Church of Home Depot declared a holy war on the Lidels Transcendentalists which escalated into a full blown war. While no server was present, it is reported that Lidels Transcendentalists were being funded by Black Ridge, and aiding in the war effort. During the war, the two parties agreed to sign a non-proliferation treaty on nuclear weapons. However, it is still to be believed at a Black Ridge black site, testing continued. The groups signed an armistice ending the fighting on March 20th.