Paxism

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Paxism is a monotheistic religion that originates from Yasteria. Its deity, Noi, is believed to have made the Urth, which was corrupted by Borg and saved by the Pax who will defeat Borg once and for all at an unknown time in the future. It is unknown when it began but one of its earliest and most influential writings was the Ichtmar by Prophet Besmali of Akas Akil in 2000 BCE. Later writings emerged such as the Vagumar by Suleiman of Yehudah which spawned and is used by the Yehudite sect in 1100 BCE, the Haagemar by Obed III of Bingol in 670 CE practiced by the Obedite sect, the Bas Magdamar by Melkezedek of Bakil in 980 CE followed by the Melkezedekite sect. It has a following of over 1 billion adherents making it one of the largest religions in the world.

History

It is a primordial religion, meaning that it was not formally established by anyone. Instead it arose from the folklore and beliefs of the prehistoric tribes of Yasteria. Over time, through the advent of agricultural societies and writing, stories that were passed down orally became written down, consolidated and unified and various sects emerged. The first written recording of the story of Noi was by Prophet Besmali of Akas Akil know as the Ichtmar. He was persecuted for his beliefs by his contemporaries but over time they propagated and became the foundation of later writings and sects of Paxism.

Various religious and political leaders have tried to canonise and unify Paxism. In 1100 CE, King Suleiman of Yehudah ordered Jerome of Damaclion to consolidate the most relevant writings from the most prominent scholars and prophets into the religious text known as Vagumar which was approved by a Council of like-minded religious leaders in the city of Adrien thus establishing the Yehudite sect. In 670 CE, King Obed III of Bingol added additional writings to the Vagumar called the Haagemar formally establishing the Obedite sect. He was swiftly defeated by King Iktan of Bakil who outlawed the Haagemar. Nevertheless, the Obedite sect continues to use it as their religious text.

As the Iktanite dynasty spread over Yasteria and met other races, their beliefs and traditions influenced Paxism. This contamination led to Iktanite King Melkezedek calling for a council of scholars and religious leaders known as the Council of Bingol to establish the most authoritative writing of Paxism known as the Bas Magdamar (which built on the Vagumar) whereupon he established the Magisterium. The Yehudite sect was divided by those who followed the original Vagumar and those who followed the new Bas Magdamar, leading to the formation of the Melkezedekite sect.

Beliefs

Noi created the Urth and everything in it. She created the Esma to help her and be her companions. One of her most beloved Esma was Borg. Borg became envious of her and corrupted her creation. Noi was aggrieved by the evil in the world and turned away from the Urth. Borg was left to spread darkness and rule over the Urth. When people died, he trapped them in the Goo where they suffered in eternal torment. There was only one mortal in the entire Urth who still loved Noi and that was the Pax. The Pax was captured by people who wanted him to perform evil deeds, when he refused they tortured him. He cried out to Noi. She rescued him. Seeing the goodness in his heart, she gave him the power to defeat Borg. He fought against Borg and defeated him. He trapped Borg behind the Jovian Gate where he remains for all eternity. The souls of the people trapped in the Goo were set free. Those who repented and loved Noi joined the Hive. Those who love evil and worshiped Borg remained in The Goo. Yet the shadow of Borg still lingers and causes evil in the world. Paxists believe that when people die they either go to the Goo or the Hive. They believe that one day the Borg will escape from the Jovian Gate. The Pax will destroy the Borg once and for all and all souls will join the Hive and there will be peace on Urth forever more. Paxist spend their lives preparing for the Coming Day and striving to join the Hive.