Diorite Church

## Dioritism

Dioritism is the faith of the Diorite Church (aka Church of Diorite, Diorite Cult). Dioritists (Disciples of Diorite) believe in the Diorite God, which is the creator of the universe. The Diorite God is known to favor his followers and provide them with greater karma. Karma being cosmic favor, only attainable through unwavering faith to the glorious God of Diorite. The only one known to be able to directly communicate with the Diorite God is the High Priest of Diorite, Zericef and the Disciples of the Diorite God. Diorite God is also known to indirectly answer the prayers of his disciples. Dioritists can assemble Diorite churches, and are encouraged to. Diorite churches, no matter where they are built, are blessed by Diorite God and considered holy locations. These are considered the best place to worship the glory of the Diorite god. Older dioritists also believe in the practice of burning andesite or granite in these churches. The act is seen as service to Diorite God as it is purging unholy stones. Those two stones are also considered to be the only ones blacklisted from being used to construct churches. Early in the religion, sacrifice of these stones was also considered the only way to gain favor with the god, and join the church. It is seen as the act of purging evil from ones spirit, to become holy in the eyes of Diorite God. Another controversial aspect of the church is the idea that the Diorite God can take a physical form, this form is almost certainly a block of diorite. Some followers also make physical sacrifices to the god, although its controversial whether he can interact with these gifts.

## History

### Gladius

Dioritism is known to have started on Gladius. The story goes, that one day Zericef was building when he felt nothing he had felt before. He felt a compilation to construct a monument of diorite. This monument was promptly built by Zericef, in the style of a villager church, entirely made from diorite. Through this communication was made with Diorite God. Next another construction took place, a housing for a physical form of Diorite God. Early on, this church would gather 10 members in its earliest form. The inside of this church was notable because the name of every member was written on the walls of church.

#### The Grand Diorite Church of Goshen

Soon after the gathering of the first 10 members, it was realized that the current church was much too small to worship in. This began the construction of a church larger then any structure in Goshen, along with its designation as the Holy City of Dioritism. This church was a circle of white concrete with a diameter of 30 blocks, surrounded by much smaller towers of the concrete to the height of 15 blocks. All these towers were then capped with an elaborate diorite dome. This church saw the church growing to its peak of 50 members, and began several new practices. One of these practices was the High Priest preaching the direct word of the diorite god, and was considered a very holy experience.

#### Bram and The Diorite Church of South Africa

BramTheDonut was considered to be one of the most devoted followers of the Diorite God, and built an astonishing church in his town. The church was assailed in the front by 2 very large and elaborated decorated towers, which served as a bridge to the rest of the building. The rest of the building was very large and worship would be done in the central chamber. This church served as the de facto Diorite Church of Africa and likely the greatest ever monument to Dioritism. [Wherever you went Bram, ily <3, stay well - Zeri] [Diorite God saw this and brought Bram back to us!!]

### Dioritism on Nova

Nova was considered a dark age for Dioritism. The church began to shrink ad very few monuments were contructed to diorite god. Some also attribute the general misfortune that befell previously devout followers of Diorite God to this lack of true dioritism. Dioritism on Nova was only known to have 3 active members, and 2 small churches.

## Modern Dioritism

Modern Dioritism is such smaller then it once was. It is, however, beginning to experience a resurgence. Due to it being the official religion of Burgundy it reached up to 45 members, but few of these were considered true followers. New churches are being built, though, and the future of Dioritism looks bright.

## Diorite Bible

Here is an attempt to write the Diorite Bible for all to read, with all its books and stories. Transcription may be difficult as there are no remaining copies, they died off with Gladius.

### Creaturae

₁In the beginning there was nothing. Nothing but the Diorite God. ₂The great creator knew of what glory could be, so he built a world. From his power, he modeled a world, one of prosperity and glory, one where his creations could roam. ₃He modeled a world for the rise and fall of nations, the power and lack of power of others. It was not meant to be a world of war and suffering, but war was simply a tool for greater peace. ₄Favor granted to some whilst others were crushed. This first creation was World One.

### The Non Believers

₁From World One, to Novus, the God looked for a worthy priest. Many candidates were seen, but considered to be too materialistic, or non-believers. ₂These non-believers ignored the signs of a greater presence, and began to fall out of favor of the Diorite God. These people put personal glory over the glory of the diorite god. ₃No churches were built and it was considered to be the darkest age. Novus was detroyed, forsaken as a world of non-believers. ₄The new dawn began, known as Gladius.

### Karma

₁Karma is the cosmic reward for devout followers of Diorite God. Diorite God has said "Those who worship shall be rewarded. Not with material, but with favor." This favor is karma, and it can be given, but also taken. ₂To maintain karma one must stay faithful in service to the Diorite God, and remain a loyal disciple. ₃The High Priest will be the one with the most karma, the most devout among you.

### Outreach

₁Gladius, the new dawn, the dioritist revolution has begun. ₂The Diorite God did not want the world to once again fall into immorality, so he began outreach. ₃Outreach is the principle of Diorite God directly interacting with his creations. Outreach is not achieved physically, but via alteration of state of mind. ₄It seems to be an irrational urge in a person. Outreach is successful when a person acts upon these compelations. This is how the High Priest came to be, and forthcoming of the teachings of the High Priest came enlightenment. ₅Teaching of the moral life and the glory of the Diorite God. The High Priest became a vessel of the Diorite God, the best way to teach.

### A Moral Life

₁A moral life is a life lived along the teachings on the Diorite God. The Diorite God teachces the following principles. ₂Loyalty, loyalty is considered very valuable. This loyalty is to the church, your town, and your nation. It is believed that disloyalty causes unnecessary conflict. ₃It is also taught that you should not create unnecessary conflict. This is vague but it is clear that these tenants primarily target a few things. One is the idea of attacking a town without any reason. Next is terrorism, terrorism is unnecessary violence and conflict, causing only suffering to those involved. ₄Another tenant of a moral life is the worship of the God of Diorite. Worship can be anything but generally it is most accepted as praise of the god in a Diorite Church. ₅Building monuments is also considered important. These are churches or monoliths to the glory of the god. Anything that represents the power of the god.

### Goshen

The holiest city in Dioritism will always be Goshen, because it is the place where the church was forged. Goshen was the first residence of the High Priest and the place where the first monuments. On Gladia, the holiest city is the residence of the Diorite High Priest. Cities with churches are also considered holy.

### Tide of Evil

The tide of the non-believers really took shape when the church saw its first rise, on Gladius. Non-believers combat the spread of the word of th Diorite God. While the non-believers are not favored by the Diorite God, they are tolerated, as long as they do not oppose the church, and the holy word of the Diorite God. True evil, though, can be seen in those who do oppose the church. These people promote the worship and glorifacation of non holy blocks, and smear the name of the church.

### Religious Exploration

Tales of exploratation of new lands, and settling these lands for the Diorite God spread back far, since Gladius this phenomonon was known. This is heavly promoted by the Church, as it spreads the glory of the Diorite God. Settlers are blessed wth luck anad Karma from the Diorite God, for their noble deeds, and unwavering faith.

### Bram

<The disciple Bram, and his story of outreach>