Aralethicism

Aralethicism is the most common religion in Altirus. It is divided into three main sects, High-Sect, adopted as the official faith of the Craenate Empire, West-Sect, historically adopted by Sivak ethnic groups, and New-Sect, which became common after the Holy Reformation in the 4th Century Post-Imperial. These sects are, in turn, divided into many subsects, and a number of fringe faiths also exist

Beliefs
Principally, the Aralethic faith is monotheistic, and holds that the eponymous figure, Araleth of Myradon, was able to directly convene with the faith's singular God. This God is said to possess multiple aspects, representing His creation of the world (Aspect of Creation), His rule of the world and all living things (Aspect of Dominion), His judgement of the virtues of humanity (Aspect of Judgement), and His control over life and death (Aspect of Mercy). High-Sect and New-Sect Aralethicism also incorporates Araleth himself as an aspect of God (Aspect of Love).

Since the coronation of Calden II Brander of the Craenate Empire, High-Sect Aralethicism has appointed an Achys Superior, a spiritual leader and representative believed to be a descendant or reincarnation of Araleth. This contributed to the Early Schism, and separation of East-Sect and High-Sect.

History
The foundation of the Aralethic faith is said to have taken place in the Ketthic civilization of southern Altirus, during the [ALTIRUS BRONZE AGE Δ], when the eponymous religious leader, Araleth of Myradon, led a host of followers out of Ketthis. The events that followed the Exile from Ketthis have been disputed since the earliest days of the faith, and are the primary result of the formation of different sects, as each has their own set of beliefs and interpretations regarding them. What is commonly held, however, is that Araleth and his followers settled elsewhere, before Araleth, or his sons Dysas and Carras, returned with his followers, either conquering or peacefully converting the Ketthites.

Aralethicism in the Craenate Empire
By the time the Craenate Empire had risen to power in Altirus, the Ketthic civilization had largely ceased to exist. [PLACEHOLDER]

The Early Schism
[PLACEHOLDER; FOUNDATION OF EAST-SECT AND HIGH-SECT, APPOINTMENT OF ACHYS SUPERIOR]

The Late Schism
[PLACEHOLDER; COLLAPSE OF THE EMPIRE, FORMATION OF POLITICALLY-MOTIVATED SUBSECTS]

The Holy Reformation
[PLACEHOLDER; FOUNDATION OF NEW-SECT IN 5TH CENTURY]