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The largest population of Lucians—in fact, the majority—exist in the [[Alicantian Empire]]. Although in the minds of most people in Teresis the Lucianus is inextricably coupled with the [[Alicantian Empire]], it is the state religion of two other sovereign states: Vallyra and Kimmarab. In addition, there | The largest population of Lucians—in fact, the majority—exist in the [[Alicantian Empire]]. Although in the minds of most people in Teresis the Lucianus is inextricably coupled with the [[Alicantian Empire]], it is the state religion of two other sovereign states: Vallyra and Kimmarab. In addition, there are substantial Lucian populations in Riyan, Phoena, and Imray. | ||
== Doctrines == | == Doctrines == |
Latest revision as of 14:20, 8 July 2025
Lucianus | |
Type | Universal religion |
Sacred text | Lucindas |
Theology | Monotheism |
The Lucianus (LOO-shee-AW-nis or LOO-shee-AN-iss) is a monotheistic matriarchal religion that teaches the worship of a single all-powerful Goddess who descended to the earth in human form 500 years ago as Lucia to cleanse the world of sin.
Prevalence
The largest population of Lucians—in fact, the majority—exist in the Alicantian Empire. Although in the minds of most people in Teresis the Lucianus is inextricably coupled with the Alicantian Empire, it is the state religion of two other sovereign states: Vallyra and Kimmarab. In addition, there are substantial Lucian populations in Riyan, Phoena, and Imray.
Doctrines
Among the central doctrines of the Lucianus are:
- Monotheism: Lucians believe in one god: the Goddess.
- Millenarianism: Lucians believe that, around the year 500 AOL, on the Black Day, Lucia will return and usher in a thousand-year golden age on the earth.
Angels
- Lanokh, Herald of the Most High
- Lailah
- Micah, Sword of the Most High
- Razi, angel of mysteries and secrets
- Rennara, the Angel of Death
- Yannara, angel of nature
Saints
- Saint Alexandra, one of the three principal disciples of Lucia. Founder of the Hestati
- Saint Aston, one of the three principal disciples of Lucia. The first Lucian convert and founder of the Sanctuary
- Saint Bertholdt, one of the three principal disciples of Lucia.
- Saint Emile, patron saint of Gascont.
- Saint Micah, Sword of the Most High.[1]
- Saint Valentus, the last saint and founder of the Alicantian Empire
Notes
- ↑ Yes, Micah is both an angel and a saint.