Valerians
| Valerians | |
|---|---|
 Remains of a Valerian gathering site in the northern wilderness, photographed in 2062 | |
| Founded | mid-11th century |
| ███████ | ████████ |
| Headquarters | Remote northern regions of █lmarka and borderlands of Rendorlin |
| Religious family | Heretical groups |
| Doctrines | The Eternal Balance |
| Status | Active (scattered populations) |
| Persecution history | Rejected by Church of Mark and █lmarkan Empire |
Valerians is a small religious sect originating in █lmarka during the mid-11th century, emerging alongside other heretical groups such as the Luminari at the conclusion of the Crusade of Salt. The group's early doctrine centered on "The Eternal Balance," a concept emphasizing natural cycles over static divinity, which was rejected by both the Church of Mark and the █lmarkan Empire. As of 2062, Valerian communities exist as scattered populations in remote northern regions of █lmarka and borderlands of Rendorlin, maintaining a low profile while preserving oral traditions about their founding. The sect was founded by ████████, a wealthy merchant who claimed to have received prophetic visions during the siege of an abandoned monastery near the Salt Coast. Following the conflict, ████████ and his followers fled north into wilderness regions where they established a loose internal structure. █nlike many contemporary movements, the group avoided direct confrontation with █lmarkan authorities for several centuries, surviving through dispersion rather than political engagement.[1]
Origins
[edit]The origins of the Valerians trace back to █lmarka in the mid-11th century, a period marked by intense religious fervor and imperial expansion. The sect emerged during the height of the Crus