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| - The Congregation of the Three is the state religion of the Empire of Indand, although people are free to practice any faith they wish. It is devoted to worshiping the Three, with the Halo as the creator of all, the Head as the god of strength and the Helper as the god of compassion. The Halo is the de facto leader of the Three, with the Head and Helper at his right and left hands respectively. Those who believe in the Congregation's teachings hold that the Emperor of Indand is divinely endorsed by the Three to rule over all of Ugius, and that the Halo guides the Council of Yarls into electing a specific person. The Emperor is thus the leader of the Congregation and believed to be immortal. The Congregation is administered by the Grand Septermius, a body of Septers (the Congregation's equivalent of a priest) who are devoted to spreading the teachings of the Three and doing the Emperor's bidding. Although freedom of religion is protected, belonging to the Congregation has its benefits. One cannot become a noble without being part of the Congregation nor be affiliated with the Empire's official business in any way. Non-believers are commonly referred to as "Herti", and are subject to extreme discrimination across the Empire. Being a part of the Congregation, however, comes with its own rules. Followers of the Congregation must believe that the current Emperor of Indand is in fact the Three incarnate. This includes believing the Emperor is immortal, all-knowing and essentially in all respects the ultimate being in Ugius, second only to the spiritual form of the Three. In addition to that, followers must actively contribute to the well-being the Empire, wherever its territories may be. This can include minute tasks such as volunteering at a local orphanage or large tasks such as destroying the enemies of the Emperor.
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