Theocracy of Silverstar

Template:!Nation Infobox "The nature of all that manage to form great empires is that of greed, of hostility, of aggression and of heartlessness. I'm guilty of those as well, but I think a few thousand years of existing and witnessing death over and over is a suitable excuse for me. This great nation will rid the universe of that. Through our service to Silverstar, we will overcome our dark desires and be reborn as a sparkling utopia! Let all stars in the universe burn together under the proud gaze of our benevolent Lord! Hail Silver!"

-An excerpt from Moonmoon's coronary speech, 87,354 CE

The Theocracy of Silverstar is a nation located within the chaotic galaxy of Azurullya.  As the only nation located in Azurullya, the Theocracy has quickly risen to galactic superpower status within the short time of its existence.  Despite the myriad dangers located in the Cerulean Gem, the nation has held firm against all odds, strengthening its position as an intergalactic power.

Under the guidance of High Priest Moonmoon, the people of this nation seek to honor their god, the mysterious being known only as Silverstar, in any way they can.  From hymns and mantras chanting His name to works of art depicting the deity in His prime, it can be quite difficult to imagine a person in the nation who doesn’t worship this being.  Under the watchful eye of the Cult of Silverstar, citizens are expected to provide regular worship to Silverstar, lest they be labeled as a heretic and arrested.  The punishments are known to be quite severe for the worst offenders, ranging from beatings and hard labor to public executions.

However, even with all these measures in place, the Theocracy’s faith is often tested harshly.  Not by any external enemies, but by the very galaxy it resides in.  Deadly aberrations can be found all over Azurullya, from the Womb of Chaos located in the galaxy’s core to the Deagami Nebulis orbiting just outside the galactic rim.  Yet the people of the Theocracy still stand firm, fighting back these abominations to the best of their ability so that one day they may see Azurullya as the paradise Silverstar wants it to be.

History

Inception

While the Cult of Silverstar has only existed for a relatively short time, the worship of Silverstar has existed for hundreds of thousands of years, the earliest records dating to around 33,400 BCE. Silverstar's first worshippers came not from Azurullya, but from Via Aylathiya, existing in small groups scattered throughout the galaxy. These worshippers primarily lived in secluded communities, from seedy orbital stations to frontier colonies, where they could worship in peace away from prying eyes. However, as their numbers grew, so did their boldness, leading to many of them starting to practice their faith openly. While they were largely ignored by many at first, their usage of Esoteric Thaumaturgy drew the attention of many, particularly Magi from the Triumvirate Civilization who saw them as a possible threat.

These Magi then gathered in secret to discuss what could happen if the worshippers of Silverstar were allowed to continue using Esoteric Thaumaturgy. They came to the conclusion that if they were allowed to keep drawing on so many different planes for their powers, they might break down the walls keeping these planes separated, leading to complete and utter chaos. Seeking to prevent this possible catastrophe, they confronted the worshippers and ordered them to cease their usage of Esoteric Thaumaturgy. The followers refused, leading to a series of escalations that eventually spiraled into full-on violence. Riots broke out on many planets, turning into large-scale purges which resulted in most of Silverstar's followers being killed or imprisoned. The knowledge of accessing many different planes was also lost due to the purges. Those who remained fled to worlds near Aylathiya's edge, praying to their god that they might be delivered unto a new land, a paradise for them to finally show their devotion to Silverstar to their fullest extent.

The Grand Exodus

After millennia of hiding away from the rest of the galaxy, the followers of Silverstar were approached by a strange man, one who had promised them salvation. He told them he had found a safe haven for them, a distant galaxy known as Azurullya, where they would be able to worship Silverstar without fear. Skeptical of this newcomer, they surrounded him with their most powerful Magi and prepared to strike, fearing that he might be an agent sent to wipe out that last of Silverstar's followers. However, instead of backing down, the man merely smiled and revealed his own faith, showing that he was also a devotee of Silverstar just like them. Introducing himself as Moonmoon, he also showed that he was a practitioner of Esoteric Thaumaturgy, his power and proficiency unlike anything the followers had seen before.

Moonmoon explained to them that he had been tasked by Silverstar to usher his people to a new land, and all he needed was their trust. With the only other options being continuous seclusion or the wrath of Aylathiya's Magi, they accepted, calling on their remaining kin to join them. With all the remaining followers gathered, Moonmoon presented them with a fleet of colony ships, ones that were fitted enough to make the long journey to Azurullya. Saying their final goodbyes to Via Aylathiya, the followers packed onto the starships and flew to the edges of the galaxy. Their ships' Thaumic Drives activated and opened the gate to their new home, the saffron skies of Via Aylathia closing behind them in a final blink.

The Conquest of Azurullya

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