Concisus Numinism

Concisus Numinism
The Mithraeum of the Shattered God Olim concisus, nunc resarciō
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Broken Prophet	Gilbert Norrel nobody nobody
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Introduction

Olim concisus, nunc resarciō - Once broken, now mended.

At its core, Concisus Numinis, is about acknowledging that the fabric of reality is divided: first between Good and Evil, who are in eternal conflict, and within good itself, creating all things in the observable world. Our aim is to mend this fabric, by eliminating all that is Evil and reconstituting all that is Good.

All walks of life are useful among Numinites; warriors unite the banners of men while priests spread the word and unite the faiths. The ultimate goal of every true Numinite is to create a New World Order with one Faith and one Banner in order to lead the final crusade against all that is Evil, bringing an end to Time and the universe as we know it.

The Mithraeum

As you descend into the mithraeum, the temple built into the ground, a few things appear before you. The entire mithraeum is covered in art, from murals to paintings to stained glasswork, but especially of statues and engravings, often depicting the creation of the universe, the passage of time, as well as a number of abstract shapes representing "perfection". There are no seats or benches, but only a small raised platform toward the end of the mithraeum where priests would go to sermon. Depending on the time of day and the location of the synagogue, faithful are often praying to their own idols, to artwork, or towards the end of the mithraeum. Numinian prayer is a silent affair except during sermons where there is much chanting and singing.

Symbolism

Main Article: Symbolism

A number of symbols are used to communicate ideas or theology in Concisus Numinism. The symbol of the mithraeum - provided beside this article - is the Broken Circle, in which a circle is cut into two (representing the creation of the Duality), with a sun reigning above and a moon below to represent Time, the catalyst for the shattering of reality.

Beliefs

Main Article: Our Beliefs

Our beliefs encompass what we understand as the Origins of Reality, the Essence of the World, the Duality, the Nature of Evil, and the Afterlife. Implicit within our beliefs is a strict code of ethics that emphasizes order and absolute morality.

Traditions

Main Article: Our Traditions

A number of traditions usually followed by Numinans, from the prohibition of alcohol, the allowance of concubinage, marriage rites, the enforcement of modesty, and holidays.

Revelations

Main Article: The Nature of Revelations

God communicates to mankind in a number of ways. All men with new revelations may be accepted before the Holy Synod, but others may be judged as heretics or servants of Evil and put to death. It is important to distinguish between revelation and false prophecy.

Hierarchy

Main Article: Hierarchy of the Synagogue

The hierarchy of the Synagogue is structured in a symbolic way; it starts with a division, symbolizing the beginning of time and the creation of the Duality, and it ends with a reunification, representing one possible outcome of the end of days.