Cult of the Divine Swords

The Symbol of the Religion. It symbolises the power of each sword and how they work together to create society.

### Present in

Crownlands of Vascillia

**The Cult of Divine Swords** is a religion practiced in the Crownlands of Vascillia. It is a polytheistic faith with several tenets as written in Divinia (the holy scripture). The Religion follows 4 Holy Swords which make up the different personalities of all species in life. The Religion originally followed 4 Divine Gods before their eventual demise during Armageddon. It is said their souls were transferred to these 4 Swords.

## Terminology

The Religion is officially named the Cult of the Divine Swords however it is usually called "Divine Swords" for short. It is named after the legendary blades that make up the religion. In Vascillian the religion is named Divinus Gladia.

The Sword of Evil is named Demona. "Demon" meaning hate and anger.

The Sword of Revenge is named Dragonas. After one of the powerful beasts the sword conjures

The Sword of Love and Passion is called Inferna. The name backstory for this weapon is unknown

The Sword for all things good is Celestia, named after the 1st holder of the Weapon, Queen Celestia of the ancient kingdom of Franstasta. More knowledge is known about this sword as its in the hands of the Upper Cult

## Beliefs

Sword Cultists have their chosen Holy Sword in which they follow. Cultists strive to follow the tenets in which these swords command:

### Demona

This is the Sword of Evil and Hate. It was forged by creatures of the Underworld in order to bring Armageddon on Ef'tar. However, this was later prevented by the willpower of the followers of **Celestia** and **Inferna** uniting to defeat the threat. The Sword has a large amber eye in its centre and is rumored to control the mind of its wielder, turning them into a savage.

#### Demona's commandments:

1. Make the world burn
2. Murder and torture others
3. Let anger and hatred flow through your veins
4. Only care for yourself

### Dragonas

This is the Sword of Revenge. It was created by vengeful spirits who had perished due to an unknown disaster. The sword uses the element of fire to burn the enemies of it's wielders. Followers of Dragonas were the only faction that remained neutral in the conflict between the monsters of Demona and the knights of Celestia and Inferna.

**Dragonas's commandments:**

1. Never forgive those who have sinned
2. Gambling is the way to power
3. Only obey yourself
4. Lying is a virtue that only the gifted have

### Inferna

The Sword of Love and Passion. Forged by using the bodies of two tragic lovers, this sword is red with the blood of the two people. Inferna was wielding and forged by High Queen Loria of the old Kingdom of Avondale, before the Kingdom's eventual collapse during Armageddon

#### Inferna's commandments:

1. Always care for others before yourself
2. Lust is a virtue
3. Always have children

### Celestia

The Sword of all things good. It's early history is unknown however it was said to have been forged to a being with a "pure heart". Celestia played a key role in stopping Armageddon. It is the only sword with an active wielder as is currently in Vascillia being held by Emperor Alfred Pettiwhisker I. The Sword was retrieved by Pettiwhisker during the sacking of Porthaven.

**Celestia's commandments:**

1. Always be kind
2. Always be fair
3. Obey the law
4. Live in peace and avoid conflict at all costs