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*[[Alexandrian Orthodoxy]] : Most of her followers went on to develop a highly centralized and hierarchical supra-national church under the direction of [[Steros Merroand]] and [[Mythrian Arabelle]], and this has since to become the largest faith in the mainland. Since the [[Scism War]], Orthodoxy has actually split into two radically different sects. | *[[Alexandrian Orthodoxy]] : Most of her followers went on to develop a highly centralized and hierarchical supra-national church under the direction of [[Steros Merroand]] and [[Mythrian Arabelle]], and this has since to become the largest faith in the mainland. Since the [[Scism War]], Orthodoxy has actually split into two radically different sects. | ||
**[[Eastern Alexandrianism]] : A sect of the Alexandrian faith formed after the [[Scism War]]. Highly centralized and hierarchical, it claims legitimacy from its direct connection to Sterros and the founding of the [[Arch-Warden]] position. Followed primarily in [[Gildenhome]], [[Fresia]], and [[Hakan]], it also has a great many adherents in [[Flannary]] and [[Celstia]]. | **[[Eastern Alexandrianism]] : A sect of the Alexandrian faith formed after the [[Scism War]]. Highly centralized and hierarchical, it claims legitimacy from its direct connection to Sterros and the founding of the [[Arch-Warden]] position. Followed primarily in [[Gildenhome]], [[Fresia]], and [[Hakan]], it also has a great many adherents in [[Flannary]] and [[Celstia]]. Investiture is exclusively granted by church authorities. | ||
**[[Western Alexandrianism]] : A sect of the Alexandrian faith formed after the [[Scism Wars]]. This faction of the faith is almost entirely human in makeup and derives its legitimacy from local authority. This sect of the faith has no central authority -- instead, various areas are under the auspices of regional [[Hadriarchs]] with little to no coordination or cooperation. It is most strongly adhered to in [[Odessa]], [[Wydmoor]], and [[Ubrekt]]. Additionally, it is the dominant faith in to some degree in all of the Human kingdoms other than [[Fresia]]. | **[[Western Alexandrianism]] : A sect of the Alexandrian faith formed after the [[Scism Wars]]. This faction of the faith is almost entirely human in makeup and derives its legitimacy from local authority. This sect of the faith has no central authority -- instead, various areas are under the auspices of regional [[Hadriarchs]] with little to no coordination or cooperation. It is most strongly adhered to in [[Odessa]], [[Wydmoor]], and [[Ubrekt]]. Additionally, it is the dominant faith in to some degree in all of the Human kingdoms other than [[Fresia]]. Investiture generally involves the input of some level of secular authority, but not exclusively so. | ||
*[[Peteran Heresy]] : A highly ethnocentric take on the Alexandrian narrative, informed by the writings of [[Sayid ibn Maimun]] and practiced by the people of the [[Peteran Empire]] | *[[Peteran Heresy]] : A highly ethnocentric take on the Alexandrian narrative, informed by the writings of [[Sayid ibn Maimun]] and practiced by the people of the [[Peteran Empire]] | ||
*[[Zupanism]] : Spread by Sayid's adopted son and designated heir, [[Mikos Lygit]], after he was forced into exile among the [[Ulan]]. The most decentralized of all the Alexandrian faiths, many sages suggest that Zupanism should be understood best as an umbrella term for a family of rituals, traditions, and beliefs. | *[[Zupanism]] : Spread by Sayid's adopted son and designated heir, [[Mikos Lygit]], after he was forced into exile among the [[Ulan]]. The most decentralized of all the Alexandrian faiths, many sages suggest that Zupanism should be understood best as an umbrella term for a family of rituals, traditions, and beliefs. |