Religious Guild ✵ The Yolteotl Court ✵

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COURT OF THE SILVER-SWORN PROMISE,
OF THE GODS' HEARTS.

∘ SHIELD ON MY ARM, SWORD IN MY FIST ∘
∘ BROTHERS TO MY LEFT, SISTERS TO MY RIGHT ∘
∘ ARMOR OF THE WEAK, DEFENDER OF THE MEEK ∘
∘ AND SO IT WILL BE, UNTIL I AM ASH ∘
∘ UNTIL THERE IS PEACE, IT IS ∘
∘ PEACE BY THE SWORD ∘

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✵ IDENTITY ✵
It is the clawing remnants of the past that continue to chase the present day, and the court finds it in their hearts to bring sins - old or new - to justice. Whether it is the actors responsible for the old Allorn Empire's downfall or those who undermine the religion today, none is spared the court's judgement.

Primarily composed of the most zealous Estellon worshippers, many (but not all) among the court have turned to the affliction as a source of power; after all, it is said that no mortal body can endure a thousand bruises, but the Cahal's of stone can weather a thousand years' worth. Their struggles and chase for perfection, and its concepts, is unyielding and relentless. It is no wonder it broaches on insanity to all outsiders who look upon the group.

✵ HISTORY ✵
The beginnings of the court are shrouded in mysteries and obscurities. Some have said their existence in Regalia has been a long time coming with profaners richly thriving in the cityscape, while some claim they cropped out of nowhere like a virulent strain of disease. The Vampire Insurrection saw to the group's emergence, where they fought fuelled by rage in their guts and faith in their minds— even up to this day, and all for restoring faith.

✵ TENETS ✵
Primarily serving as bastions of the faith, members of the court (aim to) mirror the Estellon tenets to a T. With the extreme views the group possesses, some are heeded staunchly more so than others. Here are some of the court's tenets in their words:

- The Voice of All Voices, The Eye of All Eyes & The Hand of All Hands. The Exist Arken are our holy emissaries, sent to us with divine purpose expressed by our Gods. Aid Them where you can.

- 'By All Means'. Hiding is one step in the battle. Neither cowardice nor bravery determines our paths; only successes do. If it is a broken sword you must wield, fight with it. If you must endure affliction, then open your heart to it.
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✵ EXPLOITS ✵
The court is not to be mistaken for a group of craven beasts that solely hunt the faith's enemies, as its affairs concern (more often than not) an expansive outlook into the arcane, too— whether it is within the city's holds or lands beyond Regalia. Of course, it is always, soon, plagued by the following questions: does this undermine the faith, or can it help us?

The Yolteotl have been known to investigate the validity of recorded, historical events that concern the Exist. These involve planning and acting in Progression Events, which the group may use as a foothold to expand its influences or exposit secrets otherwise yet to be explored.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT REGULARLY UPDATED ANYMORE.

Spoiler: PROGRESSIONS

Divine Punishment.
Divine Punishment.

Va'sil Tree Investigations.
Investigating the Lights in Silverwind 1
Investigating the Lights in Silverwind 2
Silverwind 1
Silverwind 2

False Idols.
Arlora

✵ RECRUITMENT ✵
Make it known that one is trying to find the court. They will find you eventually.
Message me (bahmboozled#9801) through Discord for a server invite, and to set up and find roleplay more easily with the group.

✵ PLOT HOOKS ✵
This section serves as a way one might have their character interact with the court (whether you're affiliated with the group or not).

• This group comprises Estellon worshippers, and almost functions as a gathering of different cults under one larger umbrella which is the court. Different Estellon gods are followed, even if there are schismatic differences that would usually separate worship.
  • This comes with the caveat of tolerating Cahal.
  • Here are some of the more notable cult followings and their functions in Regalia's context (this is not an end-all, be-all list. There can be more, just that they haven't been explored).
    • The Inulvaan, four-faced warriors that used to protect Estel's actual temple (at the height of worship), serve as the group's guardians by 'providing refuge for the mind and the body'. This is intentionally left vague and up for interpretation.
    • The Keywatchers largely hunt Void-demon-possessed individuals, which by extension usually hosts other afflictions.
    • The Lost Faces quest around for information as much as they can, amassing a font of knowledge and foresight that can be tapped into by the faithful.
    • The Methenwë who are the proprietors of magic (though distant from their apathetic counterparts in Methenwÿaal) experiment and spread Aseia's gifts of magic to the faithful.
    • The following of Mana tends to act as 'voices of reason', to tug the reins on the more extreme and zealous court members. Whether it's through assuaging unpleasant feelings or eliciting reasons to have their sword hands stood down.
    • The Dragon Hunters do what their name implies: hunting the Dragons. This often makes them go to battle with Archons and other Dragon Worshippers, occasionally drawing upon the other faithful for a united front.
  • Because the group hosts Estellon worship, this can be a point of enmity to make towards for groups that are hostile to the faith.
• Conversion of faith.
  • Death Cultists who have a change of heart may seek worship in Amelaan's Forever Night Court.
  • Those who seek to 'command and control Void powers', and those who 'seek forgiveness for the Void' may seek worship in Morrlond's cult.

 

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✵ GALLERY ✵

Spoiler: Screenshots

Credits to @PapidaCarrot for the 'Almost Friday' compilation.

 

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✵ COURT HIERARCHY ✵​

The court's hierarchy is simple, elegant and serves its function. It is split between leader(s) and members.​

The Sachem serve as the head(s) of the Prismatic Court, with the actors being Drulailmon currently.

The Silversworn comprise the rest of the court; they can be anything from healers, warriors, mages, supporters, et cetera. The list is not exhaustive and goes on about who these members can be.​