Jun 13, 2022 18:50:24 GMT
Post by The Director on Jun 13, 2022 18:50:24 GMT
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The Sky Sanctuary High amongst the clouds of the Heavens sits an ancient, glorious temple. A beautiful structure that exudes light, holiness, and a sense of peace and tranquility. This is called the Sky Sanctuary, and to many in the Duel World, it is considered the home of the gods. Few mortals have visited this place, with many considering it blasphemy unless they are invited, and those that are treat it as a great blessing. Within these hallowed halls, beings of the divine, whether they be god or their servants, live their lives and take it upon themselves to guide the people of the Duel World. Though how this guidance varies from one entity to another. Some scholars wonder whether the divine beings of the Sanctuary really are gods, or simply powerful beings who adopted the role due to worship they recieved. Though such thoughts are often kept private. One thing is for certain, the Sky Sanctuary is a major force for good in the Duel World. Population Though there is no official record, but it's believed the Sanctuary has a population close to 100,000. The beings that live in the Sanctuary are all divine in nature, whether they be angels, celestial entities, or even just holy fairies. Government There is no singular ruler of the Sky Sanctuary. Instead it is led by a council of powerful entities, who watch over the Sanctuary, and the Duel World as a whole. A few of these powerful beings include the Sacred Arch-Airknight Parshath, Voltanis the Adjudicator and St Joan, among others. It was said there was indeed a lead God that ruled over the council. However, his whereabouts are unknown since the fall of the Darklords. Factions & Organizations The Agents A collection of angels who have taken it upon themselves to ensure the correct order of the world remains intact. Whether it be creation, life, death, these angels work maintain the natural order. Though only the leading members bare the title of Agent, they have many subordinates acting on their behalf. The Herald Army The angels of the Sanctuary that dedicate themselves to the protection of the Sanctuary. They are more than willing to lay down their lives in protection of others. Though they focus on protecting the Sanctuary, there are times when a Herald is sent down to protect a particular individual. Relations The Sanctuary's relationship with the rest of the Duel World is distant, but benevolent. Many of the mortals down below worship them, and they in turn feel a certain obligation to watch over them. There are some celestials that are now wary of them after the fall of the Darklords, when a human visitor fell to corruption and assisted the former angels in their devastating rebellion against the heavens, before descending to the Dark World. Overall though, they acknowledge mortals are not perfect, but are inherently good. Which is more than can be said for Dark World. The angels of the Sanctuary consider the fiends and undead of Dark World to be anathema to everything they stand for. Many would love to bring them to the sword, but most fear a conflict would drag the whole Duel World into a war. The existence of Dark Land has surprised many, seeing fiends that actually wish to be benign. This has caused some to believe that even fiends can find redemption, but others are wary. They regard Dark City on a similar level to most mortal areas, and in regards to A Space, a strange and frightening area outside of their domain. In regards to the toons of Toon World, they agree that they are ultimately good beings, but their highly chaotic nature makes them dangerous. |