The Censora Empire

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## Origins

Central among the circulating theories is the belief that the Censora emerged from a zealous holy Order, one that regarded the Kishans as blasphemers. This Order perceived the Kishans as a threat to their religious ideals and believed it to be their divine mandate to eliminate the Kishans from the annals of history. Another popular theory speculates divine retribution—a punishment meted out by a god or gods, resulting in the rise of the Censora.

### Military Prowess

Known for their unyielding determination, the Censora were masters of warfare. Their military was primarily composed of heavily-armored knights donning a distinct Sallet helmets. These knights wielded formidable weapons, ranging from massive greatswords to halberds, showcasing their prowess on the battlefield. In addition, frontier guards, key to the empire's territorial expansion, were armed with longswords paired with robust shields or equipped with pikes and spears, ensuring the Censora's borders remained unbreached.

### Governance and Leadership

The Censora Empire adhered to a traditional monarchy system. At its helm was a leader unlike any other—a Gifted monarch possessing a power that has never been cataloged in any record. Whispered tales speak of a Gift that surpassed all others in sheer potency, suggesting the monarch wielded an unprecedented force that could challenge all other Gifts combined.

### Demise and Remnants

The enigma of the Censora's origins is rivaled by the mystery of their sudden decline. Following the tumultuous conflict with the Kishans, the once-mighty empire seemed to evaporate into the mists of time. However, pockets of Censora soldiers persisted, perpetually wandering, driven by an unwavering faith in their Empire's resurgence. These remnants are steadfast in their beliefs, disregarding claims of the Censora's dissolution. They await directives from their monarch, refusing to heed any voice but that of their sovereign king.

## Crusadus Censora - Core Beliefs:

### The Quest for Enlightenment

Central to the Faith of Ascendant Wisdom is the pursuit of divine knowledge and enlightenment. Followers ardently believe that through the acquisition of profound wisdom, one can ascend to a higher plane of existence.

### The Divine Library

At the very heart of their faith resides the concept of a "Divine Library," a mystical repository of sacred texts and ancient scrolls containing the accumulated knowledge of the universe. Throughout their history, the Censora embarked on crusades to locate and safeguard these libraries, convinced that such a discovery would elevate them to the status of reality's masters.

### The Deities

The Censora venerate a pantheon of four deities—Bellerophaen, Agleel, Ranaius, and Gasparo—all of whom are revered as brothers to the Master God Xyldarr.

### Mystical Rituals

Worship within the Faith of Ascendant Wisdom often involves intricate rituals, sacrificial rites, and immersion in the chaotic energies. Devotees believe that by aligning themselves with these various forces, they can unlock the secrets of the universe.

The Censora's crusades were fueled by their unshakable belief that it was their divine duty to disseminate knowledge and enlightenment to other civilizations, whether through peaceful or forceful means. These crusades typically culminated in violence, as those with differing beliefs were perceived as heretics and marked for evangelization or indoctrination.

## Conflicts

The Censora Era Wars, a protracted series of battles, unfolded over three centuries within the realm of Kisha. The Censora lost this conflict and was then disoluted