Church of Langenthal

The Church of Langenthal, whose followers are referred to as Devouts, is the largest religious institution on the Surface, primarily rooted in Ihazon. It is a monotheistic religion aiming to serve the way of God, whose morality is absolute. Yet, it is up to the denizens to figure out the way and will of God, and many Devouts spend large parts of their life studying history and faith through ancient tapestries. Devouts believe living their life to serve God and decode the world is the most fulfilling destiny, and many modern Devouts have as a result become scientists.

Despite being named the Church of Langenthal, the religion was formed and based in Trondheim, where it has its main roots. In newer times, the religious centre for the religion has shifted to New Summerset, as the church's main headquarters, National Cathedral, is located there.

The influence of Assecula de Genus

Despite being of the largest religions on Surface for a long time, the Church of Langenthal has for many lost popularity in favour of Asseculs after The 1337 Invasion of Ihazon. In modern times, prominent Divines such as Togfan have given many reason to believe the demigods described in Genus Reditus are among us, and are dissatisfied with how the Church of Langenthal does not recognize this.

Many of these 'new' Asseculs still believe in the monotheistic nature of the Church, while others are more convinced the Godrealms as described in the Assecula de Genus and Genus Reditus make more sense. Some also believe it is possible to ascend to this realm through living a fulfilling life, much the same way as any Devout would. Perhaps this is the reason most Asseculs in Ihazon tend the same churches as Devouts, which the Church has not spoken publicly against.

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Political

The Church of Langenthal is represented politically by the party Devout Reformists, led by Archbishop Francois De Gournay, after the previous political leader, Bishop Ronald McDonald, was arrested by the police after being seen inviting children to his private apartment. They vow to reform Ihazon to go back to its religious roots, make the nation more morally focused, replace the parliamentary Republic with a theocracy, establish Trondheim as its capital, and rename the nation to the Holy Lands of Ihazon.

Military

The Church of Langenthal has its own army, The Holy Immortal Chosen Crusaders, whose training grounds take place in Trondheim and National Cathedral. This militant force consist of young Ihazonans studying the art of war from childhood. When fully trained, they are famously skilled swordsmen who are well-versed with facing opponents with firearms.

History (adapted from the Ancient Tapestries of Langenthal Cathedral)

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