Faith of the Children of God

The Faith of the Children of God or Filianism is the predominant monotheistic religion on the continent. Worship focuses on a single omni-present, omni-benevolent and almighty deity referred to simply as God. Stemming from the ancient beliefs of the Elves in the monotheistic Heavenly Father whose precepts governed their ancient caste-like society, the Church's beliefs are radical, stemming from the influence of the ascendant human culture in which they were co-opted and evolved further: all races are considered the equal children of God, and are called to love and serve God and eachother in their various ways. This vital innovation has made Filianism broader than any previous religion, with devotions and beliefs taking on a stupendous variety within its framework.

Filian scripture is very diverse, ranging from the original Fatherly Precepts of the Elves with its legal and historical precepts to the Chant of the Children, the central text of the new faith which recast many of those teachings in a more universal, moralist, diverse and arguably egalitarian light. Filianism focuses on the personal choice of embracing the destiny God has intended: forging one's own path on the path of goodness is the object of all Filian life.

Recently, the Faith has undergone a schism, with the old Filian Church facing off against the radical, reforming Filian Chantry.