The Wall

## Cult of the Wall

**The Wall**, or the **Cult of the Wall** as perceived by outsiders is the state religion of the **Celestial Order of Azarija.** Its adherents are to pray to the Wall on a daily basis and are guided in prayer by a Custodian of The Wall. There is also a High Custodian that oversees every other custodian, sets mandates for the faith and heads various other bodies of the cult. The only rank above the High Custodian is the title Celestial Sage held by the leader of Azarija. Followers of this cult commonly believe that the Wall can speak and that many voices come from it that help guide the devotees to reaching Universal Enlightenment.

## History

The religion was founded by Luther X in order to seek a way to protect the lands of Azarija following his hearing of a great calamity that will destroy Azarija in the future. Hence, he begun the building of the great walls that protect Azarija today. He assembled all of the learned men and religious figures in Azarija and had the walls be blessed to ensure none will ever breach The Walled City. As a result of this, many Azarijans believe the wall had even turned sentient further increasing their zeal towards it.

## Beliefs and Traditions

The believers of the Wall adhere to a very relaxed codex with only a few basic tenets. The primary belief is that if they continue their worship of the wall, it will prevent any disasters from befalling upon Azarija and protect it for all of eternity. Those who do not worship the walls will suffer greatly and die early.

### Burial

One of the newer traditions in Azarija is to bury the dead in the wall, either in a specialized cemetery built in the wall or in a mausoleum for those more wealthy. This is thought to protect their spirits even in the afterlife and further strengthen the wall.

### Congregation

There is a daily call to prayer in Azarija, where every resident of the Walled City must attend and be guided in prayer. Those who do not live in the Walled City must adhere to a weekly congregation where they venture to the Walled City and pray to the wall.

## Hierarchy

The hierarchy of the Cult is simple, with there being a local leader for each settlement and national leaders above them that oversee multiple settlements. High Custodians are on the same level of authority as a High Minister, whilst Custodians enjoy the same level of authority as a Minister.

**Celestial Sage,** the most important person in the Cult and has the final say in all matters. As the physical embodiment of the Wall, none may challenge his rule.

**High Custodian,** the High Custodians of The Wall oversee multiple Custodians and settlements and are responsible for dictating the religions tenets and religious codes which may completely change at the say of the Celestial Sage.

**Custodian,** the Custodians of The Wall oversee a settlement and may set laws for their settlement. They report to their High Custodian and additionally get to participate in various functions of the Government.

## Figures of Importance

### Gods

#### The Walls

The Walls are the greatest figure in the cult, and are worshipped and revered as if they were a living being. Specifically, The Walls refer to the great walls that guard the Walled City.

#### Luther X

Luther X is recognized as the human deity of Azarija, and as the physical representation of the will of The Walls. He has the power to take the lives of his subjects freely. He also represents joy and bliss, and is thought to radiate happiness causing his followers to become cheerful in his presence.

### Champions

#### Commodus

One of the first followers of Luther X, and the current commander of the entirety of the Azarijan military. Commodus has been deemed a Champion of the Walls, and the defender of it. He wields a flaming spear, which he uses to vanquish the enemies of Azarija.