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The '''Cult of Moments''' is a group of fanatics in [[Kholinar |
The '''Cult of Moments''' is a group of fanatics in [[Kholinar]]. |
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They are influenced by the [[Unmade]] [[Ashertmarn]] into holding an endless party in the [[Kholinar Palace|palace]]. |
They are influenced by the [[Unmade]] [[Ashertmarn]] into holding an endless party in the [[Kholinar Palace|palace]]. They somewhat guard the Kholinar [[Oathgate]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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⚫ | They are spotted at several parades during the Kholinar chapters. They often dress up as morbid, deformed spren. They also moan frequently, putting anyone close enough on edge. They are also a powerful gang in Kholinar, seen as the elites among the gangs. They have a hierarchy of membership, from common follower, to parade participant, to one who feasts at the endless party. The further up the ranks, the stronger Ashertmarn's influence becomes. Eventually, everyone who joins the feast loses their sanity and revels with reckless abandon. |
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While the cult only appeared in Kholinar around the time of the riots, it is possible it begun in the Kholinar Palace some time before that, as an extension of Queen [[Aesudan]]'s lavish parties and Ashertmarn's growing influence.{{book ref|sa2|i|12}} Following the [[Everstorm]], it quickly rose to prominence during the siege, to the point where they could be considered the chief power within the city.{{book ref|sa3|62}}. They conducted daily parades; the strike team sent to Kholinar saw them upon arrival, and they are a common fixture of the city from then on.{{book ref|sa3|61}} |
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[[Shallan]] disguised as Veil attempts to grab attention from the cult by handing out food among the streets, along with the help of other illusionary Veils provided by Shallan's [[Lightweaving]]. After receiving an invitation to join the feast, Shallan is given a guide to watch over her. Slipping out of the guards watchful eye, Shallan moves among the revel, until she arrives at the Oathgate, corrupted by the Unmade. |
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[[Shallan]] managed to grab the attention of the Cult by stealing food and handing it out to the poor. This secured her an invitation to the palace, where the cultists organize their feasts.{{book ref|sa3|74}} |
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== Culture == |
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The Cult of Moments have a very distinct culture and influence in Kholinar. They see the change of certain siren (brought on by Ashertmarn), and imitate them. They interpret the corruption via odd movements, unnerving moaning, and large costumes. These are often combined in a city parade. At the feast, the Cult of Moments forgets all of their worries or hesitation, and indulges the body to the fullest extent possible. This 'transformation' is also powered by Ashertmarn. They keep tables full of food, rotted or not, to eat with their hands. Although it is possible to resist indulgence, many do not. |
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==== Beliefs ==== |
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The Cult of Moments believes that a new world is coming - one ruled by spren, and in particular, the spren transformed by [[Sja-anat]].{{book ref|sa3|62}} Additionally, the members are encouraged to abandon all of their worries and concerns and give themselves over completely to hedonistic craving, indulging the body to the fullest possible extent. |
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It's uncertain how much the members of the cult know about Ashertmarn and Sja-anat. |
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==== Rituals ==== |
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The cult has two notable rituals - the parades, and the feast. The parades are organized daily on the streets of Kholinar. The participants dress up as the deformed, corrupted spren and attempt to imitate them further through odd movements and unnerving moaning. The purpose of the parades seems to be to both express the cult's values and to attract new members. |
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The feast is organized at the Monastery Dais in the palace itself, and is invitation-only, with the chief requirement being that a new participant must bring food to the table. At the feast, the tables are filled with food, both fresh and rotten, which is eaten with bare hands. The participants are encourage to fully indulge themselves, abandoning all hesitation or reason. The feast is organized in concentric rings, with each ring bringing a participant closer to Ashertmarn, and makes it more difficult to resist his influence - though most participants do not even fight it. Some members of the feast are so far gone, they do not leave the Dais.{{book ref|sa3|78}} |
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==== Structure ==== |
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Within Kholinar, the cult is considered the most influential gang. |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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*The Cult of Moments' name probably comes from the feast, where living from moment to moment is encouraged. |
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* Many of the initial members of the cult appear to be former Kholin ardents; among others, [[Lhan]] is seen as Shallan's guide to the revel.{{book ref|sa3|78}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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