Religions of Solus

Solus has its fair share of religions like the real world. In Solus, these religions are named differently, but do not stem from its real life counterpart. Here are the following religions within Solus Invicta.

## Religions

### Kore (Catholic)

Kore, also known as **Korem**, **Koremism**, or **Koreism**, is a monotheistic religion and one of the oldest and largest religions within continents such as Eukopa that traces its roots to the teachings and life of the High Creator that is presented in the New Conclusions of the Alkore, a collection of religious texts or scriptures, some, all, or a variant of which, are held to be sacred in Kore and its denominations. It is one of the oldest and most widely practiced traditions, with over a billion followers and preachers worldwide. The term "Kore" is derived from the Old Charletican term "Corum", meaning "central within ones existence," reflecting the Church's mission to be inclusive and comprehensive in its core teachings towards its followers.

Kore is said to originate from Eukopa. From what region, city, or state is unknown, but its scriptures and text tells its history of the High Creator culminating the lives of mankind from "three mountains, and creating three cities". From there, the High Creator watched from the "Heavens", its one and true home, until today, guiding followers and preachers to be one with themselves and their communities.

#### Core Beliefs

* **Holy Decennium**: Kore, like other Christian denominations, believes in the Holy Decennium—The High Creator with its 10 Sacred disciples being within each and every followers "core of existence", meaning within the minds and hearts of a follower.
* **Enlightment**: Central to Kore theology is the belief in enlightment, or redemption, through faith in the High Creator. Koreists believe in the forgiveness of sins through the sacrificial death of Saint Mark, the first disciple to be proclaimed as a Sacred by the High Creator, on the cross and his supposed resurrection through other living beings.
* **Korematums**: The Kore Church administers seven korematums, including Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. These rituals are considered sacred channels through which the High Creator's grace is imparted to followers.
* **Authority of the Sovereign**: The Sovereign, as the Bishop of the Three Cities and the spiritual leader of the worldwide Kore Church, is regarded as the earthly head of the Church. Koreists believe in the Sovereign's infallibility on matters of faith and morals when speaking ex cathedra (from the chair of Peter).
* **Scripture and Tradition**: Koreists recognize both the Alkore and sacred tradition as sources of divine revelation. The Alkore, comprising the Old and New Conclusions, is considered inspired by the High Creator, and tradition includes teachings passed down through the centuries.

#### Denominations

As Kore existed for centuries and expanded to the landmasses worldwide, it would begin to create branches or denominations based on events that relate to the Kore belief themselves, whether it would stem from the tables of multiple Bishops and Councils, or mere conflict between Koreist-based states. The following are official branches that stemmed from "Early Koreists".

* **Eukopan Kore**
* **Meridisan Kopterals**
* **Northern Orthodires**

"Eukopan Kore" is accepted to be the "main" Kore, and as such is frequently referred to simply as the religion itself, "Kore". The Meridisan Kopterals, or the Kopterals, spread its own denomination throughout the Meridis continent and the Karigna islands, especially to Duatia and Calinium. Northern Orthodires, or Orthodires, are present mainly within northern regions of Eukopa and some parts of Notaria. It is also present within some islands of Ehrea.

### Arlanism (Islam)

*"The star shone upon the tears of a thousand men."*

Arlanism is a stoic religion focused on the aspirations of mankind in its journey towards enlightenment through the pursuit of knowledge. Locally, Arlanism is named

### Di'nen (Judaism)

Di'nen is a monotheistic world religion originating from TBD around the 3rd century BC, being one of the oldest religions in Solus.

### Purnamism (Buddhism)

Purnamism, also known as Purna Bhadda, is a major world religion founded by Sri Nunke Purnama, commonly known by his last name, Purnama ("the awakened one" or "the enlightened one"). Emerging following the Sacred Wars within Southern Meridis, Purnamism has since spread globally and diversified into various schools and traditions. It is characterized by its teachings on the nature of existence, suffering, and the path to enlightment.

### Zinurism (Hinduism)

Zinurism, or also known as Zinur, is one of the world's oldest religions, with roots in ancient Northern Antara. Unlike many other major world religions, Zinurism does not have a single founder, central religious authority, or universally accepted set of teachings. It is characterized by a diverse and distinct beliefs, practices, rituals, and philosophies that have evolved over thousands of years.

### Luminalism (Christian)

Luminalism centers around the worship of Luminara, the divine source of light and enlightenment. Luminara is seen as the creator of the world, bringing illumination, guidance, and hope to humanity.