Church of Wickneth

History
There are many conflicting accounts of what exactly caused the collapse of the Swareli Church. Many Legionist historians attribute the fall to an event called the Arcane Sin, in which the clergy of the Swareli Church experimented with a form of dark magic called the Grave Arts in an attempt to become gods. Because the gods were said to derive their power from the piety and valor of humanity, the act weakened the Divine Legion, and the forces of Hell began to overpower the gods. In order to save the world Jesevriel, the lord of gods, sacrificed his own life to destroy all members of the Swareli clergy. The act restored power to the gods, at the cost of Jesevriel's life.

Legionist Ties
The Arcane Sin is the primary act that the three branches of Legionism disagree on. The Church of Wickneth believes that the Divine Inheritance was bestowed upon Jesevriel's son, Saldonor. However, Wickneth holds that Saldonor is not the true lord of gods, but merely a regent. It is believed that once Legionism has fully reunited, Jesevriel shall be resurrected, and return to the Legionist throne.

Church Structure
The Church of Wickneth's structure is focused on a caste of warrior-knights called Inquisitors. Unlike the Atheshi Redeemers, Inquisitors act as a single unified fighting force. Though they are based in Wickneth, they answer only to the Lord Inquisitorius, the military leader of the Church. The Inquisitorial Order is rarely at rest, frequently dividing time between visiting friendly cities and villages for recruitment, spreading the faith in contested areas, and aiding Legionist crusades and wars.

The Church is governed by a council of five, called the Circle of Wick. The first member is the Lord Inquisitorius, who controls the Inquisitorial Order. The second is the Lord Haereticum, who is responsible for leading the conversion of towns and cities to the Church. The third is the Lord Orator, who represents the Church in diplomatic affairs. Fourth is the Lord Phisoliphor, who acts as the head scholar of the Church, and is responsible for keeping records. Above all four of the others is the Lord Saldonarius, who leads the Circle and guides the Church as a whole. The title of Lord Saldonarius is inherited by a complex system of de jure, typically being bestowed upon relatives of important Legionist rulers.