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	'''OOC Note:''' The process of the Yaelian Schism is covered in a series of Winds of Fortune, including [[The Courageous Priest]] (Spring 380YE), [[Rebirth in Reikos]] (Summer 380YE), [[Pilgrimage]] (Autumn 380YE), [[Matter of faith]] (Winter 380YE), [[A spiritual prism]] (Spring 381YE), [[Death is not the end]] (Summer 381YE), and [[Unable to see]] (Autumn 381YE).		'''OOC Note:''' The process of the Yaelian Schism is covered in a series of Winds of Fortune, including [[The Courageous Priest]] (Spring 380YE), [[Rebirth in Reikos]] (Summer 380YE), [[Pilgrimage]] (Autumn 380YE), [[Matter of faith]] (Winter 380YE), [[A spiritual prism]] (Spring 381YE), [[Death is not the end]] (Summer 381YE), and [[Unable to see]] (Autumn 381YE).
	===The Excessionist Heresy===		===The Excessionist Heresy===
	Excessionists claim that too much of a Virtue can be as bad as too little. This conflicts with the ~~Orthodox~~ teaching that the Virtues are pure and the key to human destiny. The charge is levelled against Excessionists that they are making excuses for their own shortcomings and failings in embracing the virtues in their strongest and purest senses.		Excessionists claim that too much of a Virtue can be as bad as too little. This conflicts with the orthodox teaching that the Virtues are pure and the key to human destiny. The charge is levelled against Excessionists that they are making excuses for their own shortcomings and failings in embracing the virtues in their strongest and purest senses.

	===The First Empress===		===The First Empress===
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	===The Unitarian Heresy===		===The Unitarian Heresy===
	Unitarians dispute the Doctrine of Seven, claiming that the ~~Seven Paths~~ are ~~One Path~~. Unitarians point to the First Empress as a clear example of a ~~Paragon~~ of ~~All~~ Virtue. However, ~~Investigative Theologians~~ point to the inability of humans to be [[Dedication\|dedicated]] to two Virtues without loss of focus and that the consensus is that each ~~Paragon~~ followed a single path.		Unitarians dispute the Doctrine of Seven, claiming that the seven paths are one path. Unitarians point to the First Empress as a clear example of a paragon of all Virtue. However, investigative theologians point to the inability of humans to be [[Dedication\|dedicated]] to two Virtues without loss of focus and that the consensus is that each paragon followed a single path.

	===The Recollectionist Heresy===		===The Recollectionist Heresy===
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	===The Atuman Controversy===		===The Atuman Controversy===
	Atuman of Highguard, one of the legendary ~~Navigators~~ who steered the Highborn to ~~this land~~, was held for several generations to be a paragon of Ambition. However, this claim was undermined by Aldones di Sarvos, one of the founders of the League, who described having a past life vision which revealed that he was Atuman reborn. Aldones later went on to be recognised as a paragon of Ambition. Some Highborn priests have claimed that Aldones lied about the vision to deny Atuman's paragonhood and spite Highguard, however League ~~Bishops~~ strongly decry this smear on Aldones' legacy. There have been several attempts to settle this controversy through archaeological or visionary means.		Atuman of Highguard, one of the legendary navigators who steered the Highborn to the Bay of Catazar, was held for several generations to be a paragon of Ambition. However, this claim was undermined by Aldones di Sarvos, one of the founders of the League, who described having a past life vision which revealed that he was Atuman reborn. Aldones later went on to be recognised as a paragon of Ambition. Some Highborn priests have claimed that Aldones lied about the vision to deny Atuman's paragonhood and spite Highguard, however League bishops strongly decry this smear on Aldones' legacy. There have been several attempts to settle this controversy through archaeological or visionary means.

	===The Abraxian Schism===		===The Abraxian Schism===
	In life, [[Abraxus]] was a respected ~~Pilgrim~~ of the path of Wisdom and held by some to be an exemplar. However, he became a controversial figure when he claimed he had learned how to use pure liao to not only contact his past lives, but those he was yet to live. A large number of cryptic and prophetic scrolls are attributed to Abraxus. These are scattered and still highly sought after today.		In life, [[Abraxus]] was a respected pilgrim of the path of Wisdom and held by some to be an exemplar. However, he became a controversial figure when he claimed he had learned how to use pure liao to not only contact his past lives, but those he was yet to live. A large number of cryptic and prophetic scrolls are attributed to Abraxus. These are scattered and still highly sought after today.

	===The Krydacian Blasphemy===		===The Krydacian Blasphemy===
	An ~~Orc~~ named Bloodhammer Krydak once famously claimed to be the reincarnation of Tian, paragon of Ambition. He was decried as a [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|~~Blasphemer~~]], for denying Tian's paragonhood and exalting his own inhumanity, but many who met Krydak found his words compelling. The Synod were pressured to meet with Krydak to evaluate his claim, but he was assassinated before this happened. Krydak remains a controversial figure to this day.		An orc named Bloodhammer Krydak once famously claimed to be the reincarnation of Tian, paragon of Ambition. He was decried as a [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemer]], for denying Tian's paragonhood and exalting his own inhumanity, but many who met Krydak found his words compelling. The Synod were pressured to meet with Krydak to evaluate his claim, but he was assassinated before this happened. Krydak remains a controversial figure to this day.

	===The Scourger Heresy===		===The Scourger Heresy===
	Scourgers dispute the Doctrine of Human Destiny and claim that the non-human races, such as ~~Orcs~~, may be reincarnations of human spirits, but who have been warped and deformed by lack of Virtue and too long lost and wandering in the Labyrinth of Ages. They believe that those who sin greatly in life and lack virtue risk rebirth in an accursed and damned form.		Scourgers dispute the Doctrine of Human Destiny and claim that the non-human races, such as orcs, may be reincarnations of human spirits, but who have been warped and deformed by lack of Virtue and too long lost and wandering in the Labyrinth of Ages. They believe that those who sin greatly in life and lack virtue risk rebirth in an accursed and damned form.

	===The Lucidian Blasphemy / Auran Idolatry===		===The Lucidian Blasphemy / Auran Idolatry===
	Lucidianism arose in the spires of Urizen and believes that the creation of virtuous auras, through means such as consecration and anointing, actually interfere with the objective and rational pursuit of a Virtue. Some Lucidians go so far as to claim that such auras represent a form of ~~Idolatry~~ and are as inclined to remove a virtuous aura as a malign spiritual presence. This opposition to manifestations of Virtue has led other ~~Priests~~, especially Highborn ~~Wayfarers~~, to accuse Lucidians of ~~Blasphemy~~ against the Virtues. To date, the Lucidians remain a minority in the Synod.		Lucidianism arose in the spires of Urizen and believes that the creation of virtuous auras, through means such as consecration and anointing, actually interfere with the objective and rational pursuit of a Virtue. Some Lucidians go so far as to claim that such auras represent a form of idolatry and are as inclined to remove a virtuous aura as a malign spiritual presence. This opposition to manifestations of Virtue has led other priests, especially Highborn wayfarers, to accuse Lucidians of blasphemy against the Virtues. To date, the Lucidians remain a minority in the Synod.

	===The Eternal Schism===		===The Eternal Schism===
	There have been several attempts by various Synods to craft a ~~Doctrine~~ relating to the ~~Eternals~~ and their realms, but each has failed to build a consensus. The biggest divide is along Inclusionist and Exclusionist lines. The Inclusionists hold that the ~~Eternal~~ realms are part of the wider Creation and that contact with ~~Eternals~~ is inevitable and unavoidable, and must be carefully managed, not unlike a plague or forest fire. The Exclusionists hold that the ~~Eternal~~ realms exist outside of the true Creation and are akin to parasites attached to the mortal world. They claim humanity will never be truly free to realise its own destiny until all ties are severed.		There have been several attempts by various Synods to craft a doctrine relating to the eternals and their realms, but each has failed to build a consensus. The biggest divide is along Inclusionist and Exclusionist lines. The Inclusionists hold that the eternal realms are part of the wider Creation and that contact with eternals is inevitable and unavoidable, and must be carefully managed, not unlike a plague or forest fire. The Exclusionists hold that the eternal realms exist outside of the true Creation and are akin to parasites attached to the mortal world. They claim humanity will never be truly free to realise its own destiny until all ties are severed.

	===The Progenitor Idolatry===		===The Progenitor Idolatry===
	Progenitorians dispute the Doctrine of the Creator by claiming the seeds of human destiny were deliberately planted by the Creator Spirit. They claim the Creator Spirit desires humanity to grow and reach its full potential so that they can commune with the Creator Spirit, and that paragons who have escaped the Labyrinth of Ages may do precisely this. This sect has been accused of skirting on the edges of ~~Idolatry~~ for implying that The Way of Virtue can be seen as the worship of the Creator Spirit.		Progenitorians dispute the Doctrine of the Creator by claiming the seeds of human destiny were deliberately planted by the Creator Spirit. They claim the Creator Spirit desires humanity to grow and reach its full potential so that they can commune with the Creator Spirit, and that paragons who have escaped the Labyrinth of Ages may do precisely this. This sect has been accused of skirting on the edges of idolatry for implying that The Way of Virtue can be seen as the worship of the Creator Spirit.

	===Miracles===		===Miracles===
	Tales of the earliest paragons contain some miraculous claims, such as Tian taking fire from the sun, and Korl cutting down an entire forest with a single axe. Some ~~Priests~~ maintain these tales are literally true and speak of the full potential of human destiny, whilst others maintain that the tales have grown in the telling whilst still providing insight into the ingenious application of virtue for prospering humanity.		Tales of the earliest paragons contain some miraculous claims, such as Tian taking fire from the sun, and Korl cutting down an entire forest with a single axe. Some priests maintain these tales are literally true and speak of the full potential of human destiny, whilst others maintain that the tales have grown in the telling whilst still providing insight into the ingenious application of virtue for prospering humanity.

	===Egregores===		===Egregores===
	When the First Empress sought the creation of the [[Nationality#Egregore\|~~Egregores~~]], she consulted the Synod. As ~~Egregores~~ are the manifestation of human consciousness and culture, they were deemed as being human magic, and so the Synod were entirely in favour. It was further recognised that ~~Egregores~~ owe their existence and form to the human nations and were thus subordinate to humans. Finally, it was concluded that as the ~~Citizens~~ embraced Virtue, so too the ~~Egregores~~ would mirror this and display virtue. The only dissent came from Exclusionists who hold that once the ~~Eternal~~ realms are banished, so too must the ~~Egregores~~ depart.		When the First Empress sought the creation of the [[Nationality#Egregore\|egregores]], she consulted the Synod. As egregores are the manifestation of human consciousness and culture, they were deemed as being human magic, and so the Synod were entirely in favour. It was further recognised that egregores owe their existence and form to the human nations and were thus subordinate to humans. Finally, it was concluded that as the citizens embraced Virtue, so too the egregores would mirror this and display virtue. The only dissent came from Exclusionists who hold that once the eternal realms are banished, so too must the egregores depart.

	===The Purification Heresy===		===The Purification Heresy===
	Purifiers dispute the Doctrine of Seven. There have been several Purification ~~Sects~~ across Imperial ~~History~~, each of whom have sought to have all ~~Citizens~~ of a Nation ~~Dedicate~~ to a single Virtue. Included amongst various rationales has been a desire to see an ~~Egregore~~ of a Nation also be a magical ~~Avatar~~ of a Virtue as it reflects the ~~Dedication~~ of the ~~Nation~~. Historically, Purification ~~Sects~~ have attained brief popularity before either imploding or losing momentum.		Purifiers dispute the Doctrine of Seven. There have been several Purification sects across Imperial history, each of whom have sought to have all citizens of a Nation dedicate to a single Virtue. Included amongst various rationales has been a desire to see an egregore of a Nation also be a magical avatar of a Virtue as it reflects the dedication of the nation. Historically, Purification sects have attained brief popularity before either imploding or losing momentum.

	===Vitalism===		===Vitalism===
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	===The Realmist Heresy===		===The Realmist Heresy===
	Realmism is the belief that the Labyrinth of Ages is actually a [[Realms\|realm]] akin to Night or Day, albeit one that is not accessible via the Hall of Worlds in any known manner. Some have even expected that paragons actually go on to become ~~Eternals~~ of this spiritual realm. In response to realmists, the Synod created the Doctrine of the Labyrinth which refutes this teaching.		Realmism is the belief that the Labyrinth of Ages is actually a [[Realms\|realm]] akin to Night or Day, albeit one that is not accessible via the Hall of Worlds in any known manner. Some have even expected that paragons actually go on to become eternals of this spiritual realm. In response to realmists, the Synod created the Doctrine of the Labyrinth which refutes this teaching.

	===Further Reading===		===Further Reading===

Rafferty: /* The Yaelian Schism */

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The Yaelian Schism

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	'''OOC Note:''' The process of the Yaelian Schism is covered in a series of Winds of Fortune, including [[The Courageous Priest]] (Spring 380YE), [[Rebirth in Reikos]] (Summer 380YE), [[Pilgrimage]] (Autumn 380YE), [[Matter of faith]] (Winter 380YE), [[A spiritual prism]] (Spring 381YE), [[Death is not the end]] (Summer 381YE), and [[Unable to see]] (Autumn 381YE).		'''OOC Note:''' The process of the Yaelian Schism is covered in a series of Winds of Fortune, including [[The Courageous Priest]] (Spring 380YE), [[Rebirth in Reikos]] (Summer 380YE), [[Pilgrimage]] (Autumn 380YE), [[Matter of faith]] (Winter 380YE), [[A spiritual prism]] (Spring 381YE), [[Death is not the end]] (Summer 381YE), and [[Unable to see]] (Autumn 381YE).
			===The Excessionist Heresy===
			Excessionists claim that too much of a Virtue can be as bad as too little. This conflicts with the Orthodox teaching that the Virtues are pure and the key to human destiny. The charge is levelled against Excessionists that they are making excuses for their own shortcomings and failings in embracing the virtues in their strongest and purest senses.

	===The First Empress===		===The First Empress===

Rafferty: /* The Excessionist Heresy */

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The Excessionist Heresy

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	===Vitalism===		===Vitalism===
	Vitalists believe that the qualities that aid one in the Labyrinth of Ages are not purely spiritual ones, and that physical qualities are important too. Part of the argument for this is that liao itself is a substance that is consumed, therefore what is consumed can have an impact on the soul. Vitalists do not always agree which physical qualities are the special ones. There are a number of variant regimens - a mixture of diets and/or exercises - which are held by those who follow them to aid the passage of the spirit through the Labyrinth of Ages. Vitalism only becomes blasphemy at the point that the practices are held as an alternative to living a virtuous life, instead of as a supplement to.		Vitalists believe that the qualities that aid one in the Labyrinth of Ages are not purely spiritual ones, and that physical qualities are important too. Part of the argument for this is that liao itself is a substance that is consumed, therefore what is consumed can have an impact on the soul. Vitalists do not always agree which physical qualities are the special ones. There are a number of variant regimens - a mixture of diets and/or exercises - which are held by those who follow them to aid the passage of the spirit through the Labyrinth of Ages. Vitalism only becomes blasphemy at the point that the practices are held as an alternative to living a virtuous life, instead of as a supplement to.

	~~===The Excessionist Heresy===~~
	Excessionists claim that too much of a Virtue can be as bad as too little. This conflicts with the Orthodox teaching that the Virtues are pure and the key to human destiny. The charge is levelled against Excessionists that they are making excuses for their own shortcomings and failings in embracing the virtues in their strongest and purest senses.

	===The Realmist Heresy===		===The Realmist Heresy===

Twiggy: /* The Transcendant Heresy */

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The Transcendant Heresy

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	Humanists dispute the Doctrine of Reincarnation. They interpret pure liao visions as being from a pool of racial memories stored within human nature. This pool of natural memory is available to all humans and that there need not be a direct link between the vision and the one experiencing it.		Humanists dispute the Doctrine of Reincarnation. They interpret pure liao visions as being from a pool of racial memories stored within human nature. This pool of natural memory is available to all humans and that there need not be a direct link between the vision and the one experiencing it.

	===The ~~Transcendant~~ Heresy===		===The Transcendent Heresy===
	Transcendentalists dispute the Doctrine of Reincarnation by claiming that there is no Labyrinth of Ages. The human spirit, upon death, transcends the mortal and mundane to merge with other human spirits who have died. This merging of spirits is believed to form some kind of Great Spirit, a psychic entity that exists outside the mortal realm. They claim liao puts a person in contact with this Great Spirit and grants access to its store of memories and knowledge. Some claim that this psychic entity may even be the Creator Spirit itself, though this view is arguably Idolatry.		Transcendentalists dispute the Doctrine of Reincarnation by claiming that there is no Labyrinth of Ages. The human spirit, upon death, transcends the mortal and mundane to merge with other human spirits who have died. This merging of spirits is believed to form some kind of Great Spirit, a psychic entity that exists outside the mortal realm. They claim liao puts a person in contact with this Great Spirit and grants access to its store of memories and knowledge. Some claim that this psychic entity may even be the Creator Spirit itself, though this view is arguably Idolatry.

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	===The Eternal Schism===		===The Eternal Schism===
	There have been several attempts by various Synods to craft a Doctrine relating to the Eternals and their ~~Realms~~, but each has failed to build a consensus. The biggest divide is along Inclusionist and Exclusionist lines. The Inclusionists hold that the Eternal ~~Realms~~ are part of the wider Creation and that contact with Eternals is inevitable and unavoidable, and must be carefully managed, not unlike a plague or forest fire. The Exclusionists hold that the Eternal ~~Realms~~ exist outside of the true Creation and are akin to parasites attached to the mortal world. They claim humanity will never be truly free to realise its own destiny until all ties are severed.		There have been several attempts by various Synods to craft a Doctrine relating to the Eternals and their realms, but each has failed to build a consensus. The biggest divide is along Inclusionist and Exclusionist lines. The Inclusionists hold that the Eternal realms are part of the wider Creation and that contact with Eternals is inevitable and unavoidable, and must be carefully managed, not unlike a plague or forest fire. The Exclusionists hold that the Eternal realms exist outside of the true Creation and are akin to parasites attached to the mortal world. They claim humanity will never be truly free to realise its own destiny until all ties are severed.

	===The Progenitor Idolatry===		===The Progenitor Idolatry===
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	===Egregores===		===Egregores===
	When the First Empress sought the creation of the [[Nationality#Egregore\|Egregores]], she consulted the Synod. As Egregores are the manifestation of human consciousness and culture, they were deemed as being human magic, and so the Synod were entirely in favour. It was further recognised that Egregores owe their existence and form to the human nations and were thus subordinate to humans. Finally, it was concluded that as the Citizens embraced Virtue, so too the Egregores would mirror this and display virtue. The only dissent came from Exclusionists who hold that once the Eternal ~~Realms~~ are banished, so too must the Egregores depart.		When the First Empress sought the creation of the [[Nationality#Egregore\|Egregores]], she consulted the Synod. As Egregores are the manifestation of human consciousness and culture, they were deemed as being human magic, and so the Synod were entirely in favour. It was further recognised that Egregores owe their existence and form to the human nations and were thus subordinate to humans. Finally, it was concluded that as the Citizens embraced Virtue, so too the Egregores would mirror this and display virtue. The only dissent came from Exclusionists who hold that once the Eternal realms are banished, so too must the Egregores depart.

	===The Purification Heresy===		===The Purification Heresy===
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	===The Realmist Heresy===		===The Realmist Heresy===
	Realmism is the belief that the Labyrinth of Ages is actually a [[Realms\|~~Realm~~]] akin to Night or Day, albeit one that is not accessible via the Hall of Worlds in any known manner. Some have even expected that paragons actually go on to become Eternals of this spiritual realm. In response to ~~Realmists~~, the Synod created the Doctrine of the Labyrinth which refutes this teaching.		Realmism is the belief that the Labyrinth of Ages is actually a [[Realms\|realm]] akin to Night or Day, albeit one that is not accessible via the Hall of Worlds in any known manner. Some have even expected that paragons actually go on to become Eternals of this spiritual realm. In response to realmists, the Synod created the Doctrine of the Labyrinth which refutes this teaching.

	===Further Reading===		===Further Reading===

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	** [[Investigative Theology]]		** [[Investigative Theology]]

	*[[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]		*[[Synod]]
	*[[Religious skills]]		*[[Religious skills]]
	*[[Religious Crimes]]		*[[Religious Crimes]]

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Yael.jpg\|Caption=Yael of Felix's Watch, Prophet of the Land Without Tears\|align=left\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Yael.jpg\|Caption=Yael of Felix's Watch, Prophet of the Land Without Tears\|align=left\|width=300}}
	===The Yaelian Schism===		===The Yaelian Schism===
	In 379YE, '''Yael of Felix's Watch''', a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] theologian, returned from a [[Liao#true Liao\|true liao]] vision. An account of the vision was recorded by the [[Seer of the Gateway]] and became public knowledge as part of [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/c/c5/EchoesoftheLabyrinth3-edition2.pdf Volume 3] of ''~~Echos~~ of the Labyrinth''. Her statements were supported by her guide priest, '''Isaac of Sarvos''' - a close friend, fellow scholar, and member of the [[Courage]] [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|Assembly]]. She claimed to be the [[First Empress]] reborn, possessed of a Paragon soul returned from a place beyond the Labyrinth, which she called the "Land Without Tears", a golden land without pain and suffering.		In 379YE, '''Yael of Felix's Watch''', a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] theologian, returned from a [[Liao#true Liao\|true liao]] vision. An account of the vision was recorded by the [[Seer of the Gateway]] and became public knowledge as part of [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/c/c5/EchoesoftheLabyrinth3-edition2.pdf Volume 3] of ''Echoes of the Labyrinth''. Her statements were supported by her guide priest, '''Isaac of Sarvos''' - a close friend, fellow scholar, and member of the [[Courage]] [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|Assembly]]. She claimed to be the [[First Empress]] reborn, possessed of a Paragon soul returned from a place beyond the Labyrinth, which she called the "Land Without Tears", a golden land without pain and suffering.

	Both these beliefs were considered highly contentious in some quarters. After receiving initial support in the Synod, opinion began to turn against Yael. By the summer of 381YE, two years after her original vision, only the Highborn Assembly still stood by what she called her 'revelation', although she had pockets of support across the Empire. The General Assembly condemned her of heresy with a greater majority - she pled guilty, asked no clemency, and was executed by her Exarch's own hand.		Both these beliefs were considered highly contentious in some quarters. After receiving initial support in the Synod, opinion began to turn against Yael. By the summer of 381YE, two years after her original vision, only the Highborn Assembly still stood by what she called her 'revelation', although she had pockets of support across the Empire. The General Assembly condemned her of heresy with a greater majority - she pled guilty, asked no clemency, and was executed by her Exarch's own hand.

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	===The Yaelian Schism===		===The Yaelian Schism===
	In ~~379 YE~~, '''Yael of Felix's Watch''', a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] theologian, returned from a [[Liao#true Liao\|true liao]] vision. An account of the vision was recorded by the [[Seer of the Gateway]] and became public knowledge as part of [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/c/c5/EchoesoftheLabyrinth3-edition2.pdf Volume 3] of ''Echos of the Labyrinth''. Her statements were supported by her guide priest, '''Isaac of Sarvos''' - a close friend, fellow scholar, and member of the [[Courage]] [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|Assembly]]. She claimed to be the [[First Empress]] reborn, possessed of a Paragon soul returned from a place beyond the Labyrinth, which she called the "Land Without Tears", a golden land without pain and suffering.		In 379YE, '''Yael of Felix's Watch''', a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] theologian, returned from a [[Liao#true Liao\|true liao]] vision. An account of the vision was recorded by the [[Seer of the Gateway]] and became public knowledge as part of [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/c/c5/EchoesoftheLabyrinth3-edition2.pdf Volume 3] of ''Echos of the Labyrinth''. Her statements were supported by her guide priest, '''Isaac of Sarvos''' - a close friend, fellow scholar, and member of the [[Courage]] [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|Assembly]]. She claimed to be the [[First Empress]] reborn, possessed of a Paragon soul returned from a place beyond the Labyrinth, which she called the "Land Without Tears", a golden land without pain and suffering.

	Both these beliefs were considered highly contentious in some quarters. After receiving initial support in the Synod, opinion began to turn against Yael. By the summer of ~~381 YE~~, two years after her original vision, only the Highborn Assembly still stood by what she called her 'revelation', although she had pockets of support across the Empire. The General Assembly condemned her of heresy with a greater majority - she pled guilty, asked no clemency, and was executed by her Exarch's own hand.		Both these beliefs were considered highly contentious in some quarters. After receiving initial support in the Synod, opinion began to turn against Yael. By the summer of 381YE, two years after her original vision, only the Highborn Assembly still stood by what she called her 'revelation', although she had pockets of support across the Empire. The General Assembly condemned her of heresy with a greater majority - she pled guilty, asked no clemency, and was executed by her Exarch's own hand.

	'''OOC Note:''' The process of the Yaelian Schism is covered in a series of Winds of Fortune, including [[The Courageous Priest]] (Spring 380YE), [[Rebirth in Reikos]] (Summer 380YE), [[Pilgrimage]] (Autumn 380YE), [[Matter of faith]] (Winter 380YE), [[A spiritual prism]] (Spring 381YE), [[Death is not the end]] (Summer 381YE), and [[Unable to see]] (Autumn 381YE).		'''OOC Note:''' The process of the Yaelian Schism is covered in a series of Winds of Fortune, including [[The Courageous Priest]] (Spring 380YE), [[Rebirth in Reikos]] (Summer 380YE), [[Pilgrimage]] (Autumn 380YE), [[Matter of faith]] (Winter 380YE), [[A spiritual prism]] (Spring 381YE), [[Death is not the end]] (Summer 381YE), and [[Unable to see]] (Autumn 381YE).

GuiltyConscience: /* The Krydacian Blasphemy */

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The Krydacian Blasphemy

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	===The Krydacian Blasphemy===		===The Krydacian Blasphemy===
	An Orc named Bloodhammer Krydak once famously claimed to be the reincarnation of Tian, paragon of Ambition. He was decried as a [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|Blasphemer]], for denying Tian's paragonhood and exalting his own inhumanity, but many who met ~~Krydac~~ found his words compelling. The Synod were pressured to meet with Krydak to evaluate his claim, but he was assassinated before this happened. Krydak remains a controversial figure to this day.		An Orc named Bloodhammer Krydak once famously claimed to be the reincarnation of Tian, paragon of Ambition. He was decried as a [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|Blasphemer]], for denying Tian's paragonhood and exalting his own inhumanity, but many who met Krydak found his words compelling. The Synod were pressured to meet with Krydak to evaluate his claim, but he was assassinated before this happened. Krydak remains a controversial figure to this day.

	===The Scourger Heresy===		===The Scourger Heresy===

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	===The Lucidian Blasphemy / Auran Idolatry===		===The Lucidian Blasphemy / Auran Idolatry===
	Lucidianism arose in the spires of Urizen and believes that the creation of virtuous auras, through means such as consecration and anointing, actually interfere with the objective and rational pursuit of a Virtue. Some Lucidians go so far as to claim that such auras represent a form of Idolatry and are as inclined to ~~exorcise~~ a virtuous aura as a malign spiritual presence. This opposition to manifestations of Virtue has led other Priests, especially Highborn Wayfarers, to accuse Lucidians of Blasphemy against the Virtues. To date, the Lucidians remain a minority in the Synod.		Lucidianism arose in the spires of Urizen and believes that the creation of virtuous auras, through means such as consecration and anointing, actually interfere with the objective and rational pursuit of a Virtue. Some Lucidians go so far as to claim that such auras represent a form of Idolatry and are as inclined to remove a virtuous aura as a malign spiritual presence. This opposition to manifestations of Virtue has led other Priests, especially Highborn Wayfarers, to accuse Lucidians of Blasphemy against the Virtues. To date, the Lucidians remain a minority in the Synod.

	===The Eternal Schism===		===The Eternal Schism===