Abyss Mysticism

Abyss Mysticism is a religious philosophy, founded by the Prophet Assurdirapal from Obsidiana's old folk beliefs.

It is one of the oldest and most obscure religion of Jagdas. Abyss Mystics guard their secrets well, preventing others from stealing their knowledge and using it for unworthy purposes.

Some say that they worship the Cold or the Darkness or even the very idea of the Unknown. In fact, the holy scripture of Abyss Mysticism, Mysterium Tenebris, recognises four gods, but only one worth of worship. His name or true identity is yet another mystery.

Their practises and forms of worship are equally uncommon. Some scholars who were able to contact them, report about strange ice sculptures and hidden libraries filled with forbidden knowledge. Abyss Mystics consider gathering secrets and wisdom as their sacred task, and their curiosity knows no boundaries. Some speculate that their Prophet used ancient scrying techniques of Icyism's chosen ones, to receive his revelations in the first place.

Abyss Mysticism propagates belief that all gods of other religions are either one of four known to them, or that they are just false idols born from human dreams.

Their cosmology has strong connetions to the old myths of Obsidiana's people, which in turn bear striking resemblance to the tenets of Icyism. This led to the various theories about the commom roots of people from Obsidiana and Regilmold. However, after Assurdirapal's revelations, old folk religion was transformed into sophisticated philosophy. Its main texts, essential for even basic understanding of Abyss Mysticism, are stored in the Cathedral of the Deep, which serves as the headquarters and training ground for the Mystics. Of course, its location is known only to the followers of this religion.

The exact way of joining the order is unknown, however it is said that those who manage to impress the Mystics are sometimes invited to study their scriptures. Currently, there are four main texts:

- Mysterium Tenebris, which contains the revelations from Below.

- The Commentaries on Mysterium Tenebris, where the Prophet explains the meaning and symbolism of his work.

- The Arctic Hymns, a colletion of traditional tales, poems and myths from Obsidiana.

- The Holy Art of Ice-Shaping, which describes some of the better known rites of the Abyss Mystics.

There are rumors that the Mystics are organised into some kind of secret society, but their true number is a mystery known only to the insiders.