Xionist Movement

The Xionist political movement moves to establish the following: Aenguls and Daemons are not impartial beings, and are out for self-gain. Through their interference in the mortal world they also bring discord. Xionism is an antitheist belief that has five branches, each based on one of the original Five Lords. The movement itself is positively ancient, having begun in late Aegis and developing throughout Asulon. At that time it was known under other names, however within Vailor it came to fruition, aptly dubbed "The Way of the Primeval Man" by its adherents. The first Xionist hold known as Tal'Anoros was a hold of dwarves founded southwest of of the capital Kal'Akash. The location was demolished and abandoned after conflicts regarding further oversight over the fortress by the government so the growing legions fled instead to found their own land; this brought about the construction of Hualthal, the Basilica of Xion. On the farthest island to the southwest Hualthal was a stunning feat of sonework and grandeur founded within a frosted valley beset by snowdrifts and a ange of chilled peaks. Although bleak, Hualthal was regarded as a beautiful topside, its deep interior comprising of lavish, comfortable housing for the many Xionist members and their practices.

Xionism became rather famous, or rather infamous, due to the unlawful actions of many of its members, the reputation of its adherents, and a plethora of misconceptions. While Xionism indeed supported mortal powers -- the Dark Arts such as Necromancy, Blood Magic, and Mysticism, its inhabitants were taught pacifism and demanded to moderate their magic use lest they inflict damage upon others. Regardless, these stances were disregarded due to the public image of dark magic. Hualthal now lies in disrepair due to the final death of its leader, the mystic named Uldrivt.

Following the death of Uldrivt numerous leaders came to power in the fractured Xionist movement, the Ashkeeper, leader of the Redshrouds. and Dralazar, the leader of the New Order. With this schism also came the discovery of the Abyss, the shattered remains of Aegis following the fight between Aeriel and Iblees.