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The '''Church of Achaea''', based in the Chrysalis Basilica within [[Shallam]], is an organisation dedicated to the | The '''Church of Achaea''', based in the Chrysalis Basilica within [[Shallam]], is an organisation dedicated to the ideals of Good. Guided by the [[Holy Codex]] bestowed upon them by [[Aurora]], Goddess of Light and [[Deucalion]], God of Righteousness, the Church strives to uphold Righteousness, Order, and Light while opposing Evil, Darkness, and Chaos. Two [[houses]], the [[Guardians of Light]] (once called the [[Templars]], then the Paladins) and [[the Empyreal Assembly]] (once called the Priests), form the bulk of Church membership along with the Laity of other Houses and [[Guilds]]. | ||
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Though based in the [[Delos|Delosian]] Basilica, the Church had many branches and chapels in other cities, including the Tower of the Luminai in Shallam. The Luminai were the most ardent opponents of the ancient [[Occultists]] and guided the Church's fight against them. Though denied by the Church, the Occultists claim that the Luminai and the Church perpetrated many injustices against them, including torture and the destruction of their scholarly texts. The Luminai, likewise, claim that the Occultists were responsible for the arson that destroyed their tower within Shallam. Two members of the Ancient Luminai survive today, [[Gladius]] and Dawn, who ascended into [[Mithraea]], Goddess of the Sun. | Though based in the [[Delos|Delosian]] Basilica, the Church had many branches and chapels in other cities, including the Tower of the Luminai in Shallam. The Luminai were the most ardent opponents of the ancient [[Occultists]] and guided the Church's fight against them. Though denied by the Church, the Occultists claim that the Luminai and the Church perpetrated many injustices against them, including torture and the destruction of their scholarly texts. The Luminai, likewise, claim that the Occultists were responsible for the arson that destroyed their tower within Shallam. Two members of the Ancient Luminai survive today, [[Gladius]] and Dawn, who ascended into [[Mithraea]], Goddess of the Sun. | ||
The Church is also responsible for much of the highways within Sapience, built under the Archprelacy of Raphael I. Through their construction, the Church was able to extend its influence to a greater degree within [[Ashtan]] and Shallam, an influence that waned greatly in Ashtan, but continues into modern times within Shallam. The Church also had some influence within the [[Seleucarian Empire]] | The Church is also responsible for much of the highways within Sapience, built under the Archprelacy of [[Raphael I]]. Through their construction, the Church was able to extend its influence to a greater degree within [[Ashtan]] and Shallam, an influence that waned greatly in Ashtan, but continues into modern times within Shallam. The Church also had some influence within the [[Seleucarian Empire]] whose founder, [[Nicator]], the Church named Fire Saint. | ||
The [[Modern Age]] has seen the relocation of the Basilica, and therefore the Church, from Delos to Shallam by the [[Sarapis|Logos]], and the renaming of the Templar guild to the Paladins guild. In more recent days, both guilds have become Houses, and were appropriately renamed. | The [[Modern Age]] has seen the relocation of the Basilica, and therefore the Church, from Delos to Shallam by the [[Sarapis|Logos]], and the renaming of the Templar guild to the Paladins guild. In more recent days, both guilds have become Houses, and were appropriately renamed. | ||