The Quincy Church

The Quincy Religion is based on the worshipping of supernatural entities called **''Die Quincy Obergötter'',** who inhabit the 4th-dimension. A worshipper of Quincy can pray to any of the canonical Obergötter, thus creating many smaller sects with diverse morals and beliefs. This wiki focuses mostly on the main branch, that being the Silberne Quincy**-**branch.

## **Die Quincy Obergötter**

The Quincy Obergötter are a race of 4 dimensional beings that have powers that get strengthened by how many people worship them, thus making them search for human followers. All Obergötter can manifest themselves in front of those from lower dimensions, but more worshiped Obergötter can greatly influence the world. There are many Obergötter, but here is a list of the canonical Obergötter:

* **Gaia**- a benevolent Obergott who sacrificed her physical form long ago to become the planet that we all live upon. Gaia is non-judgemental, and simply wishes to see life thrive. It was her sacrifice, and the following wishes and experiences of mortals which imprinted the other Obergötter with their various godly domains. Her greatest desire is for the universe to remain the vibrant, beautiful place full of life she helped it to become. Due to her sacrifice, is typically unable to physically manifest. One could consider earth to be her physical manifestation.
* **Dietrich** - a nihilistic Obergott who believes that no good nor bad exists in the world. Dietrich is the Obergott who has manifested himself in the 3D world the most, believing that it's the best way to consult their followers and find suitable followers. (prefers to appear as a blonde man, dressing himself very flamboyantly)
* **Gründgens** - a ambitious Obergott who helps those with ambition and passion. He's currently partially trapped, which we 3 dimensional beings see as the sun. (he prefers to appear as a warrior made of flames)
* **Durchdenwald** - a sly Obergott who finds pleasure in helping those in despair, especially those who seek revenge. Durchdenwald is one of the more ruthless Obergötter, since he wont hesitate to spill the blood of humans and even his fellow Obergötter. (prefers to appear as predator animals like wolves, bears and lions)
* **Leichtenberg** - a friendly Obergott who wishes to help the human race, helping those who wish for peace and prosperity. Leichtenberg has always been the most caring Obergot. (prefers to appear as whatever makes the onlookers the most comfortable, this normally being a tall woman in a beige toga)
* **Nachtnebel** - a terrifying Obergott who seems to be surrounded by death and decease. Often represented with corruption and rot. (prefers to appear as a young woman with long, black hair)
* **Schimmelpfennig** - a chaotic Obergott deemed as highly dangerous and deceiving by the Quincy church. Schimmelpfennig has had many incidents where they killed mindlessly, wiping out whole continents of innocent lives and even those who worship them. (prefers to appear as a harmless old man in a trench coat)

## **Beliefs**

Most sects in the Quincy faith have different beliefs, but there are some universal beliefs followed by all sects. All followers of Quincy accept that the universe wasn't created by anyone, and that science is still always the best answer to our questions. This belief also means that we humans ''do not exist for any specific reason'', thus making many followers nihilistic, some even going to the extreme that nothing matters in this world. It's generally accepted to depict the Obergötter in paintings and sculptures, and spreading holy scriptures via translations is also approved of.

## **Hierarchy**

* **Göttlicher Kaiser** - Head of the Quincy faith (comparable to the Catholic pope in the middle ages)
* **Großpriester Gremmy** - The highest ranking priest in a continent, they administrate all the affairs for their continent and have the power to assign lower ranking priests.
* **Hoher Prinz** - A priest with considerable influence in a large area. They administrate the Quincy faith in specific nations and will help the Großpriester with more localized affairs and the building of Cathedrals and holy sites.
* **Goldenes Jugram** - The priest in charge of a town or a city, normally also the head of the local church. Managing ceremonies and other local affairs fall under their tasks
* **Großmeister** - Head of a holy order, they manage their own order
* **Sternritter** - A noble/knight. This position is most commonly held in The Quincy Imperium of Falconia.
* **Priest** - A ordinary priest
* **Follower of Quincy** - A follower of a canonical branch of Quincy

## **Worship**

#### Baptization

There are multiple ways to get baptized, getting dipped into holy water by a priest being the most common way. More uncommon ways include: getting executed by the **heilige Waffen,** participating in a crusade, completing a pilgrimage, obtaining supernatural powers from a Obergott and getting knighted.

#### Buildings of worship

Temples for worship can range from many sizes, with smaller chapel sized temples for smaller communities while big cathedral-size temples get build for cities. Worshipping can range from simple prayers to complicated offerings (most Obergötter accept smaller offerings like bread and minerals, but some might request obscure offerings like someone's head).