History
The Dyan began as a group of individuals that lost most everything in The Cataclysm and following 30-Year Winter. They blamed the overuse of Ene to solve problems for the destruction and death, and swore that they would seek out these items and destroy them, as they would anyone who used or kept them. They began first by harassing and bullying Technologists, but over the years, this turned into a much darker mission.
In the centuries since, the Dyan have grown and weakened, ebbing and flowing like tides of the ocean. But they always maintain a presence in the Arnathian world, through faith and a demand for loyalty, if not by sheer fear.
Assets
Culture
The Dyan are first, and foremost, virulently against technology (Ene) and the use of it. They seek out (hunt) The Heretics/Technologists. What they do with them when captured is not known. Suffice it to say, the individual captured is never heard from again.
The Dyan demand loyalty and dedication to their religion. They profess to follow Chaestu the Wise, the god of history and permanence. They resist change, particularly that which advances civilization. Those who are worshippers are expected to eschew any desire to improve their lives above their current station, in favor of retaining the status quo.
The vicarage live in poverty, fed and kept by the faithful in their community. They are the proseletyzers who work to convert others to the Dyan faith. This poverty is in stark contrast to the Qanaviaro, who live in fine homes and suffer no shortage of any luxury. Since it has always been this way, there is no reason to change, per the teachings of the faith.
Their followers are faithful to a fault. Some truly believe, while others fear what might happen should they try to leave. Those not of the faith have a definite fear of the Dyan, as they seem to have their fingers in every nook and cranny of society.
Intrigue
Mythos
Public Agenda
Details
Structure
The Dyan are led from the top by the @(rank:5e50ee10-4b04-476f-935a-05455b855e02), an individual who has risen through the ranks of the Dyan. The Qano Gekui sets the priorities and rules for the Dyan, and is the ultimate arbiter for all things Dyanic.
Below the Qano Gekui are 12 Qanaviaro (apostles or followers) who act as advisors and, in some cases, enforcers for the Qano Gekui. These are:
- Qanaviaro Weseleknu – Ministry of Penance
- Qanaviaro Biqi – Ministry of Charity
- Qanaviaro Upuknu – Ministry of Humility
- Qanaviaro Area – Ministry of Vestment
- Qanaviaro Ziwolar – Ministry of Doctrine
- Qanaviaro Zarular- Ministry of Truth
- Qanaviaro Rerula – Ministry of Civility
- Qanaviaro Wabala – Ministry of Tolerance
- Qanaviaro Ubim – Ministry of Intentions
- Qanaviaro Seveni – Ministry of Empowerment
- Qanaviaro Zakulara – Ministry of Forbearance
- Qanaviaro Zusalari – Ministry of Dispensation
The next level are regional Prelates, who govern over a specific region.
Finally, there are localized clergy, who are responsible for spreading and enforcing Dyanic teachings.