Sect of Renewal

The Sect of Renewal is a faction operating within the continent of Ahlus.

## Description

A newly-founded organisation of numerous disparate groups, the Sect of Renewal is growing increasingly present within the consciousness of the general public through their use of preachers and canvasser, often decried as doomsayers and alarmists by ruling parties the continent over.

The Sect believes that the changes in the geography of Ahlus are signs of an cataclysmic event soon to come, in which the cycle of creation will start anew, starting with the destruction population of the continent, then the lands themselves, and then much of the pantheon that watches over it from above. From there, the world will be created anew, renewed in flame and smoke and ash, starting afresh free from the taint left by the Principal Races. Only those that relinquish their mortal lives and belongings freely will be allowed to restart anew, while all others will be cast into the void forever more.

## Goals

Despite prophesying an apocalypse destined to deliver destruction to everything, from the largest mountain to the smallest grain of sand, the Sect of Renewal frames their teachings as a positive, for all that an individual needs to do to be guided beyond into a new and better world is believe.

The differing groups maintain slight differences in the route by which this armageddon will come to be, with many pledging themselves to Dur the Molten Crown, whose teachings and commandments teach of the value of cleansing flame, and whose portfolio includes that of renewal itself. Others instead seek favour with other more ancient and primordial entities cast into slumber since before Aita's Second Gift, or that which brings about annihilation of the void directly.

## Tenets of the Sect of Renewal

* Relinquish yourself of the burdens of life and you will find new energy and vigour from within.
* Let none be caught unaware of the coming of this cycle's end. Each individual that hears the news may be another soul saved in the flames of renewal.
* Naught from this cycle will remain once the ash settles. Weep not for loss, for nothing can brought into the void and return from it once more.

## Relationships

Although initially dismissed by the major governments and regimes of the continent as another passing trend liable to self-limitation and collapse within a few years, the continuation of the Sect of Renewal's popularity grows a matter of increasing note for many other organisations. Religious groups have petitioned leaders to decree the teachings of the Sect as heresy, whereas conversely some trade guilds, particularly that of Howell Holdings, have capitalised on the panic the Sect sometimes sows to encourage the populaces they serve to stock up on provisions on the off-chance the omens hold merit, thus driving up demand and prices.

The Bristlebacks, the isles of Brokunn Bay and the archipelagos off the coast of Tourmalini'i are considered holy sites by many members, but their presence can be felt throughout the major settlements of Ahlus, chosen by missionaries and preachers due to the density of the population and the relative ease of spreading their message.

## Characters

The group attracts many individuals that seek a chance to start anew, whether because of past mistakes, or because of limited outlook for the future. The dejected find new meaning in sharing the teachings of the Sect to the others, converting friends, family and companions to the cause, which in turn bring in new members themselves. Whether ignored by figures of authority, employers or the faith of their birth, many find meaning in membership with the Sect of Renewal.

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