Legionism

Beliefs
It is believed that once, before the First Age, the gods were human, and lived as great rulers of the kingdoms of old. However, the world was threatened when an army of demons arrived at the shores of Pallacia in boats of steel, from another world far away. There was a great war, and the demons were winning. To save humanity, Jesevriel, then king of a nation called Calabrios, entered battle with the lord of the demons. Though Jesevriel was mortally wounded, he was able to take the demon king's power. He assembled a council of the greatest rulers of the land, and used the power to bring them all to godhood. With this, the Divine Legion was formed.

It is believed that whenever an honorable soul dies, they are brought to heaven to fight in the armies of the Divine Legion, who use clouds as warships. Legionists believe that every cloud carries a host of soldiers. Storms, they say, are battles between the forces of the Divine Legion and the demon armies. It is said that Althezin used lightning bolts to transport the gods between the earth and the sky, and the fiercest thunder storms spill out onto the earth itself.

Old Swareli
The Old Swareli Church is the smallest of the 3 main faiths, and remains true to the original beliefs of the Legionist faith. It does not recognize the Arcane Sin or the death of Jesevriel, and maintains that the God King leads his armies against the demons even still, with both Althezin and Saldonor by his side.

The Atheshi Church
The Atheshi Church, the largest of the 3 main faiths, recognize the death of Jesevriel, and the Arcane Sin. However, the Atheshi believe that upon Jesevriel's death, his power was inherited not by his son, but his general, Althezin. They believe that Jesevriel saw the descent of mankind into sin, and knew that in order to restore the greatness of old, a great crusade must be won to bring about the Golden Age of Man. They have multitude prophecies of a heroic figure they call "Sinrazer" who will lead the crusade. Multitude kings, emperors, and Redeemers have claimed the title of Sinrazer since the foundation of the religion, but few were recognized officially by Althezin's Chosen, and none fulfilled the prophecies.

The Wickneth Church
The Church of Wickneth is the 2nd largest of the 3 Legionist Faiths, and 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.