Essentism

Essentism is an ancient monotheistic faith centered around the belief in a singular, all-encompassing God (Dae in Angaelic). From this Divine Entity, all existence emanates and, ultimately, to this same source all existence returns.

Essentism venerates a singular, paramount, uncreated deity often referred to as Dae, the All-Creator, The Source. Surrounded by a myriad of illusionary deities.

These illusory false gods (Gae in Angaelic), are like man made representations of Gods manifold attributes, in the form of upper and lower Demons, These demons find their way into various pantheons across cultures. While these deities can exert influence in the world, their power is derived solely from their worshipers. Inevitably, they can cause the sack of cities but ultimately cannot endure against the overwhelming force emanating from the All-creator. In the grand cycle of existence, as all elements return to the One, they undergo a process of purification, be it in this world or the next, be it by Gods own or via his worshipers who are one with him in purpose. Impurities and negativities are sieved out, ensuring that only the pristine essence reintegrates with the ultimate Divine.

Across all realms, there are numerous cultures and societies that echo the core tenets of Essentism, even if under different names and narratives. Many believe in a singular divine entity, perhaps known by different appellations, but whose essence remains the same. These faiths, while diverse in practice and theology, share an belief in the One. Crucially, followers of these Essentist religions do not arrogate any of the divine attributes to themselves based on race, nation, or individual personhood. Instead, they see their beliefs as a universal truth, transcending human-made divisions and distinctions. In essence, any religion that acknowledges the sovereignty of the singular divine and its uncontaminated essence can be recognized under the broad umbrella of Essentist Religions.

The Corruptions
The corruptions or "Da Selthoron" (in Angaelic) marks a pivotal moment that led to the perversion of many sacred religions. The Codex Infernach narrates the corruptions of Grizagel, infamously known as Jormund. By surreptitiously eavesdropping on a celestial dialogue between an angel Yahoel conveying some Verilirion verses to Sharboel, a War Angel, Grizagael acquired intimate knowledge not just of the Angaelic language but also of classified martial strategies detailed within the Verelirion. Seizing these verses, Grizagael manipulated them for personal gain, leading empires to ephemeral glory, only to orchestrate their eventual ruin. This distortion of the sacred spawned a myriad of misguided doctrines, giving rise to religions such as the Church of the Three Pleasures, and Jormism.