RELIGION - KHAZARKAR EMPIRE

Nation Khazarkar Empire
Type religion in the Khazarkar Empire

The Khazarkar Empire is governed by a fanatical theocratic regime. Reverence within the empire is chiefly directed towards the jackal-headed deity of malevolence and darkness, the preeminent divinity Set. Alternative deity worship is prohibited, yet covert cults and private devotion often transpire.

In every settlement, from metropolis to hamlet, the imagery of Set is omnipresent. These materializations come in the form of statues, carvings, and murals depicting snakes, jackals, the night, and representations of the deity himself.

Pilgrimages

The annual pilgrimage to the tombs of former Setarchs is a solemn obligation for all citizens. Upon the demise of a Setarch, their body is embalmed and entombed within a grand pyramid. Numerous such pyramids exist throughout the Khazarkar Empire, with one always reserved for the reigning Setarch.

Sacred Animals

The jackals of Cinazan are referred to as Sets Pups. They are often raised, aided if wounded, and fed if prone to begging. Killing or torturing Sets Pups results in steep fines, flogging, and imprisonment.