Lore

Norland, the year 2898 since the creation of the world.

Two hundred years have passed since the great Crimson Empire perished in the flames of the religious war. Its former provinces have become the barbaric kingdoms, kept from mutual destruction only by the all-powerful Church of Holy Sophia.

While the holy prophets speak of the impending end of the world, events unfold on the eastern outskirts that will influence the entire history of the world.

Loving Family

The primary religious, economic, and military organization in the world. It is led by the Good Mother (spiritual leader) and the Stern Father (leader of Inquisition). It is situated in an impregnable stone fortress called the Stone of Faith. Only the Loving Family has the authority to mint gold coin and holy rings.

Stone of Faith

A colossal and impregnable stone fortress of a mountain, surrounded by water, where the mitraya dwell. Belongs to the Loving Family. Within the Stone of Faith, there are sanctuaries where selected noble families endure the Great Purification.

Mitraya

Devoted servants of the Cult of Mother Sophia, primarily residing in the Stone of Faith. They serve mainly as clerics, caravaners, and inquisitors. Mithraeans are typically lords who have not found their place in noble houses.

The Great Purification

Despite the great mercy of Saint Sophia and the care of the Loving Family, over time people increasingly violate commandments, fall into sin and heresies. In the name of love for humanity, Saint Sophia raises wild barbarian tribes that come and destroy cities. Only the righteous survive, saved by the Loving Family, admitting them into the Stone of Faith, where they can endure several centuries of the Dark Ages after the Great Purification. Afterwards, the gates to the Stone of Faith open, and a new Great Cycle begins with the construction of a new Crimson Empire.

Church of Mother Sophia

The dominant religion with significant power. The supreme body of the church is the Loving Family. The dogma of the cult is described in the sacred books "Revelations of Sophia" and "Testimony of Truth".

Revelations of Sophia

A book of revelation written in a mysterious and symbol-filled language, spoken from the perspective of Mother Sophia herself. The book provides a vast field for interpretation, highlighting the following symbols as key elements: fire, key, and duality.

Testimony of Truth

The sacred book of the cult of Mother Sophia, containing eschatology and basic canons intended for a wide circle of believers. The book discusses the history of creation and the prophecy of the world's demise, as well as commandments. Among the commandments is the prohibition of building structures from shone higher than the knee of a person and the preaching of submission.