Exosi

"Love is a product of attachment, from which we are free only when it is severed"

The Exosi, or the Exos faith, is a belief system in the world of Galeya devoted to exosos essence. The Exosi are followers of the Exorak, a guide which helps them understand of the nature of Exosos and how to cultivate it.

The Exosi have seen what love really does. It is fickle and full of lies. They have had enough of trying every day to love when they are shut down. Only in severing love's attachment will humans be free from the suffering, the pain of an unjust death or humiliation. They live broken lives, no families or partners are allowed. Their buildings are crude and their swords rusted to take the beauty from them.

*"There is nothing than can be taken from us anymore."*

### **Philosophy**

The Exosi seek to remove amathos in its physical form, such as beauty, togetherness and passion, from Galeya. They believe attaining love and maintaining it is filled with suffering, that one can never achieve Unity. Thus, they believe true freedom lies in separation from attachments to ideals and material objects. They cannot experience what they are through love, and so they employ destruction to break up what they do not have, in order to know its parts.

Love is a painful, and they fear beauty. The Exosi live very plain lives, with no relationships or family. The Exosi split their focus into two main areas, the liberation of humans from suffering through the destruction of love and beauty, and to form clouds over Galeya, casting it in one giant shadow.

**Class:** The Exosi have a loose class structure, but essence potency/purity guides their hierarchies. Those with higher purities of exosos are considered stronger and more free than those who's purity is tarnished by the presence of amathos.

### **Culture**

#### **Leadership:**

Exosi leadership is a constant battle for dominance and position. Murder and duels are common.

##### **Ranks:**

**The Broken** : Leaders of the Exosi. The Broken are so consumed by their essence, that their bodies are literally falling apart. They are shown the most amount of respect, and are the most potent. The Broken are used as leaders, until they reach their Separation point, where they decay and radiate vast amounts of exosos. Broken reaching their Separation point are brought down to the front lines where they are used as a weapon before exploding.

**Exosi pyusant**: An individual who has so little amathos produced by their Esen gland, that they are permitted to lead missionaries. Exosi pyusants are recognised by the rotting of their flesh and specialised robes. They are responsible for directing missionary groups in the war.

**Cloudbringers**: Officials who are responsible for Handling and transferring exosos into the giant wells atop their Pillars.

**Orator**: Orators are individuals who spread the teachings of the Exorak. They remain with an assigned Pillar, and preach from them when new Children arrive.

#### **Cultural beliefs:**

The Exosi believe there is no point to love. Amathi drugs are outlawed, but possible to get.

Sex is not permitted by the Exorak, nor are families or pets. Personal possessions are not allowed, other than food, drink, armour and weapons.

##### **Customs**

Exosi Children are desexed when finally accepted into the Exos faith at Pillars. This is an important step to removing amathos from their bodies and preventing motherly and fatherly attachments.