The Chasm

"The Chasm" is a religious philosophy founded by Tyrusz in 546 ACR. The Chasm is characterized by its belief in the one god, Abyss, and its simultaneously nihilistic and egalitarian philosophy.

Despite its growing success, the Chasm is seen as a fringe philosophy and is publicly denounced by the Creed of the Five Gods, which it continues to do battle with to this day. The Chasm is now the primary religion within the city of Targe, which has been labeled a rogue state by the Creed, with calls for an exalted crusade to take back the city.

History
Also See: The Crimson Mountains

The Chasm was founded by the hero known simply as Tyrusz in the city of Targe. Tyrusz, known as the prophet of the Abyss, began by nailing pamphlets to the doors of homes around the city. The pamphlets detailed the "Decree of Tyrusz": the basic scriptural foundation of the Chasm.

The Chasm took root among the city's poor in The Colony, and grew at a monumental pace, as Tyrusz mobilized followers of the Chasm to rebel against the Creed of the Five Gods and the political establishment. Followers of Tyrusz protested at the High Temple of Aquinas and executed many of what some could call, terrorist actions. Actions including the violent disruption of the Congregation of Vicars, and a widespread revolution which included bombings, widespread vandalism, looting, and the assassination of Thaness Rana Andronikus. Later, Tyrusz was credited with the death of Archon Plexipus and the destruction of the High Temple of Tagrimus during the Battle for Stoneshade.

After the revolution in Targe, the philosophy continued to grow, spreading throughout Tirrenor. It was rumored that Tyrusz was killed in the Battle for Stoneshade, but the man continued to operate in Stoneshade and abroad long after the conflict. In 547 ACR, a holy book of the Chasm was published, entitled "Sins to Zion".

Decree of Tyrusz
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"Sins to Zion"
"Sins to Zion" is a popular saying among followers of The Chasm, referring to the belief that their sins are absolved upon death by becoming one with "the Beyond". A hand gesture representing the letters "S" and "Z" is associated with the religion as a sign of brotherhood.

"Sins to Zion" is the title of the Chasm's holy scripture, written in two books: "The Decree of Tyrusz" and "Lord Tyrusz". "The Decree of Tyrusz" is written in the perspective of Tyrusz himself as he describes the philosophy in detail. "Lord Tyrusz" details the life and legends of Tyrusz and his service of Abyss, written by  an unknown biographer. "Sins to Zion" was published in 547 ACR.

Known Followers

 * Kairos Kallistratos - founder, under the guise of "Tyrusz"
 * Cervantes - author of "Sins to Zion", and the successor to the mantle of "Tyrusz"
 * Ser Robert Declan
 * Druid Abraham
 * Madame Brigette
 * Tryppp