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===Marchellic Clarityism===
Marchellic Clarityism, or simply Marchellicism, is the other major denomination of Clarityism, making up nearly the rest of Claritists with around 75% globally. Marchellic Claritists believe that Leonardo Marchello was a prophet and that his teachings should be accepted along with that of Bardi. They also believe in the idea of the Elescelto which would coincidentally lead to the reuniting of the islands, being one of the main reasons Marchellicism was able to last into present day. Marchellicism was at first extremely unpopular, but it would slowly grow over the years and especially saw huge growth in the late 1900s following the end of the Toscanan-Emilian War and the rise of Lyone.
===Unitism===
Unitist Clarityism, more commonly referred to as Unitism, is a smaller denomination of Clarityism primarily located within the [[Aurora|Auroran]] nation of Baykalia, and mirrors Marchellic Clarityism almost exactly, with one primary difference. Similar to the recent designation of Tristano Lyone as a Lesser Angitente, Unitism also has Baykalian High Chancellor [[Lady Posol]] designated as another Lesser Angitente, with dubious reference to certain texts in the modern version of the Book of Clarity.
===Cult of Fortuna===
The Cult of Fortuna is considered a small sect of Clarityism, although its history dates back past the religion's founder, Guiliano Bardi. The number of followers is unknown, although it is estimated to consist between 1,500 to 3,000 followers. The beliefs of the cult has changed over the years with the present day cult having similar beliefs to that of Clarityism. The main difference revolves around who is considered the higher deity of the Aspirian Isles. Unlike most Claritists who believe the higher deity is Unus, cultists instead believe that it is actually the Goddess Fortuna. To cultists, the act of placing Fortuna in the position of a lesser being and putting another above her is blasphemy. This has been the main cause of conflict between Claritists and cultists with the church in 1014 declaring the Cult of Fortuna as heathens. With the birth of Marchellic Clarityism in the 1600s to 1700s, cultists have stated that the idea of the Elescelto prophesied to be sent by Unus as sacrilege against Fortuna. Entering into present day, the cult has shown their hatred towards Lyone who many Claritists believe to be the Elescelto. This has led to a few assassination attempts against Lyone by cultists, leading to extensive offensives by the regime in attempts to wipe out the cult.
[[Category:Fortuna]] [[Category:Religion]]
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