Followers of the Light

Lightism is the belief of a single God of Light and a God of Darkness that are locked in an eternal battle for the control of the world. Those that subscribe to this religion are known as Followers of the Light.

Lightism was a budding religion following the colonization of Westaranis by the Aranians. While not condoned by any major kingdom, the Followers of the Light gained a considerable following, as many saw the freedom and simplicity of the religion appealing as opposed to Octarianism.

Beliefs
The Followers of the Light believe that there are two forces that act on the world, the Light and the Darkness. The Light brings life to things and is all that is morally good. The Darkness brings death and is all things that are bad in the world.

The Followers believe in the independence and freedom of choice, as long as those choices contribute to the Light. Actions that are considered good are said to push back the Darkness, while actions that do the opposite bring Darkness closer.

The Followers believe that everything is a result of both Light and Darkness:"'You stand here, visible to my eye. Yet your shadow follows, also visible. This is proof that no matter who you are, the Light and the Darkness are a part of you. Just as the Sun brings the Light and the Moon the Darkness, the world too is cast in this duality.'"It is not what you are that makes you good or bad to Follower of the Light, but your actions and the consequences of them.

History
Lightism began its roots somewhere in the northern borders of Estoria. The original followers simply spread the beliefs by word of mouth, leaving no record of founders or names of specific believers at the time.