Post by Martian on Aug 20, 2016 15:53:03 GMT -5
Mephism, also called Mephisism, is the religion of the group of cultists who, when not called evildoers or allies of the Dark One, are dubbed "Mephists," as they follow the supposed teachings of the god Mephis.
Known followers of Mephis were discriminated against and abused, and in the worst cases, were lynched en masse. This behavior by the majority forced the cultists out of society and into the harsh wilderness, where they adapted and evolved to fit their new habitats (see “The Taranta”). The thought is entertained that Mephism could have been evil, but changed with its followers after their relocation, but official records and archeological findings show that the religion and its tenants have hardly changed.
Mephism is looked upon as an evil and malicious cult, but its teachings, in actuality, are quite neutral. One could say that objectivity is Mephism’s major tenant; “holy” and “evil” are ideas not concerned with the ways of Mephis. A Mephist must strive to become one with everything; the world, nature, their own self, and others must all be understood without bias. This practice was greatly improved upon after the Mephists were forced into the harsh mountain forests of Holt.
After the Mephists found a sound way to achieve this understanding, they became so in tune with the world and everything in, on, and, some speculate, even around it, that they have been credited with completing feats that were thought impossible by humans and some other races. Examples include, but are not limited to: physical strength too high for the size of a human, jumping/falling from high heights and barely receiving any injury, if at all; holding their breath for up to around 15 minutes (highest known time); moving with a beautifully impressive agility and flexibility; very accurately predicting weather patterns; and reading minds, although that can be explained by their ability to read an individual itself, not their mind or soul.
There are records of a select handful of Mephists, and their descendants, the Taranta, who have transcended even the feats listed above. One Mephist, Va’ul, is credited with being able to “see beyond one’s sight.” The Winter Warrior of the Taranta’s Bolkov tribe, Nas’Gil, is said to have the combative and tactical technique of a goddess. The Holt Tribe member, Rax, is credited with bending nature at his will, as it has been confirmed by a single man lucky enough, or unlucky enough, to have survived an encounter with the man. It can still not be confirmed how Rax’s power was attained and carried out.
The ability of accomplished Mephists to read an individual is what most historians blame for the antagonization of their cult. According to existing records, Mephists who had worse intentions than the religion allowed took to their cities, expertly stealing money, pinpointing crimes on the innocent, and even driving some to kill others or themselves.
Mephism is now a dead religion. The Taranta have steered away from worshipping Mephis, because they have concluded for themselves that he was but a man, a man, however, who has transcended the physical world himself, capable of more than any human could imagine. His powers could have been godly, but because he was a man, that means any of the Taranta could achieve what he had, so instead of worshipping him, they simply follow the steps he took out of the utmost respect and reverence for him.
The banner of Mephism is a black spider with ten legs, one leg for each appendage on human hands.
- The Martian
Known followers of Mephis were discriminated against and abused, and in the worst cases, were lynched en masse. This behavior by the majority forced the cultists out of society and into the harsh wilderness, where they adapted and evolved to fit their new habitats (see “The Taranta”). The thought is entertained that Mephism could have been evil, but changed with its followers after their relocation, but official records and archeological findings show that the religion and its tenants have hardly changed.
Mephism is looked upon as an evil and malicious cult, but its teachings, in actuality, are quite neutral. One could say that objectivity is Mephism’s major tenant; “holy” and “evil” are ideas not concerned with the ways of Mephis. A Mephist must strive to become one with everything; the world, nature, their own self, and others must all be understood without bias. This practice was greatly improved upon after the Mephists were forced into the harsh mountain forests of Holt.
After the Mephists found a sound way to achieve this understanding, they became so in tune with the world and everything in, on, and, some speculate, even around it, that they have been credited with completing feats that were thought impossible by humans and some other races. Examples include, but are not limited to: physical strength too high for the size of a human, jumping/falling from high heights and barely receiving any injury, if at all; holding their breath for up to around 15 minutes (highest known time); moving with a beautifully impressive agility and flexibility; very accurately predicting weather patterns; and reading minds, although that can be explained by their ability to read an individual itself, not their mind or soul.
There are records of a select handful of Mephists, and their descendants, the Taranta, who have transcended even the feats listed above. One Mephist, Va’ul, is credited with being able to “see beyond one’s sight.” The Winter Warrior of the Taranta’s Bolkov tribe, Nas’Gil, is said to have the combative and tactical technique of a goddess. The Holt Tribe member, Rax, is credited with bending nature at his will, as it has been confirmed by a single man lucky enough, or unlucky enough, to have survived an encounter with the man. It can still not be confirmed how Rax’s power was attained and carried out.
The ability of accomplished Mephists to read an individual is what most historians blame for the antagonization of their cult. According to existing records, Mephists who had worse intentions than the religion allowed took to their cities, expertly stealing money, pinpointing crimes on the innocent, and even driving some to kill others or themselves.
Mephism is now a dead religion. The Taranta have steered away from worshipping Mephis, because they have concluded for themselves that he was but a man, a man, however, who has transcended the physical world himself, capable of more than any human could imagine. His powers could have been godly, but because he was a man, that means any of the Taranta could achieve what he had, so instead of worshipping him, they simply follow the steps he took out of the utmost respect and reverence for him.
The banner of Mephism is a black spider with ten legs, one leg for each appendage on human hands.
- The Martian
