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Pax Dei is a social sandbox MMO developed by Mainframe Industries on Unreal 5, where you can build a home, craft your weapons and go to war.

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The banners rise once more as we return to the Clan Codex, our ongoing series celebrating the diverse communities that breathe life into the world of Pax Dei. With every entry, we journey deeper into the realm’s living tapestry—where clans of all kinds forge their own paths, support one another, and shape their corners of the world.In this second edition, we’re proud to showcase another round of standout groups—each with its own identity, purpose, and vision for the future. Whether united by shared values, regional roots, or playstyle preferences, these clans reflect the strength that comes from community and collaboration.If your clan hasn’t appeared yet, don’t worry—every application is carefully reviewed, and more spotlights are already in the works.Want to see your clan featured in the Codex? Apply <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSMIlB__SExcbavx_X2bNpeGznseDePhi9n3qoDjIUD1A4JQ/viewform?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/7a6GsYGlDYHkubsgkV4lam/c4b61b342d5a664127084ced4d89e25a/Golden_Company_Banner_800x800.png?fm=webp&w=1024" width="600" height="600" alt="Golden Company Banner" /><h3>Golden Company (NA)</h3>Region: North America
 Shard: Nyx – RP (NA)
 Province &amp; Valley: Innis-Gallia, Aras
 Alderman: Eltarii
 Size: 20–50 members
 Focus: Building
 Language: Primarily English (others accepted case-by-case)
 Playtime: Evenings EST–PST, with increased activity on weekends and holidays<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/bsLFGfx4NH5OsYsxph3pp/442f70419484a79eec2744a2b527b49a/Divider.png?fm=webp&w=1024" width="800" height="68" alt="Pax_Dei_Divider" />At the heart of the Nyx shard stands a vision brought to life—the Golden City, a grand community project spearheaded by the Golden Company. With a focus on architecture, public service, and inclusive experiences, this clan is shaping what many consider the de facto capital of their realm.The Golden Company isn&#39;t just building structures—they&#39;re building legacy. From tri-weekly dungeon runs and lively farmers markets to PvP tournaments and roleplay sermons at their awe-inspiring Basilica of the First Redeemer, their events have brought players together like few others. Their open-city concept offers high-tier crafting stations, market stalls, and even property options for visitors—no strings attached.Their player-run banking system and community services serve not only Golden Citizens but also travelers passing through, creating a vibrant, living city built on generosity and collaboration. Through contributions like QA testing, the Golden Company shows a strong commitment to supporting the Pax Dei community.As they put it: “We are the Free City atop a hill, a beacon of how to build a lasting community at the focal point of Pax Dei.”Looking to be part of something greater? Whether you&#39;re a PvPer, a dungeon diver, or a master crafter, there&#39;s a banner waiting for you in the Golden City.<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/1tnRLVxraZdrWxxNbSPN9I/927d187d1b76c5a330cf6cbab8176e59/Golden_Company_Screenshot.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="1920" height="897" alt="Golden Company Village" />And if you&#39;re curious to see what life in the Golden City looks like firsthand, the Golden Company has their own YouTube channel showcasing their journey. Check it out here:🔗<a href="http://youtube.com/@goldencity-paxdei" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">youtube.com/@goldencity-paxdei</a><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/bsLFGfx4NH5OsYsxph3pp/442f70419484a79eec2744a2b527b49a/Divider.png?fm=webp&w=1024" width="800" height="68" alt="Pax_Dei_Divider" /><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/5IGahoamA4mbdN1yNOKSkK/2b2a66d8cb05084967ba94387fd0a24b/Sultanate_Empire_Banner.jpeg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="600" height="600" alt="Sultanate Empire Banner" /><h3>Sultanate Empire (NA)</h3>Region: North America
Shard: Nyx – RP (NA)
Province &amp; Valley: Inis Gallia, Nones
Alderman: Serverus, The Sultan
Size: 20–50 members
Focus: Roleplay
Language: English
Discord:<a href="https://discord.gg/MpHvRwzZf7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Join here</a><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/bsLFGfx4NH5OsYsxph3pp/442f70419484a79eec2744a2b527b49a/Divider.png?fm=webp&w=1024" width="800" height="68" alt="Pax_Dei_Divider" />From the lands of Nones in Inis Gallia, the Sultanate Empire rises—a vibrant, African and Middle Eastern-inspired monarchy devoted to growth, protection, and cultural storytelling. Behind this emerging presence stands The Noble Ones, a veteran gaming community founded in 2015, now marking a decade of shared victories and friendship across multiple MMORPGs.“We are [TNO] The Noble Ones, a trailblazing gaming community founded in 2015, marking a decade of innovation and camaraderie. Our Discord server is home to over 300+ passionate members, and we have celebrated numerous victories in various MMORPG titles, creating a haven that feels like a gaming family.”In Pax Dei, the Sultanate is setting its roots in roleplay—offering a space where imagination flourishes and collaborative storytelling takes center stage. Their vision is one of cultural depth and immersive community, where players can step into a rich setting shaped by the values of harmony, resilience, and tradition.“We are dedicated to supporting Pax Dei&#39;s growth and increased recognition. Once our structures are complete, we will face the greater challenge of living in harmony with the world – and we are fully committed to overcoming it.”Whether you&#39;re a seasoned roleplayer or someone seeking a meaningful clan experience, the Sultanate Empire extends a warm welcome under its banner.<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/5mpaThFUxXjouM9CrhMY5T/3c227e8f51443f6dd3fe493a8b59dd8c/Sultanate_Empire_Screenshot.jpeg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Sultanate Empire Village" /><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/bsLFGfx4NH5OsYsxph3pp/442f70419484a79eec2744a2b527b49a/Divider.png?fm=webp&w=1024" width="800" height="68" alt="Pax_Dei_Divider" /><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/4Tamob6oXzjG49eeP7nIL1/a1e1c7b90bf86453ada06a703e0a4e77/Luminari_Banner.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="600" height="600" alt="Luminari Banner" /><h3>Luminari (EU)</h3>Region: EU
Shard(s): Mimir (EU)
Province &amp; Valley: Ancien, Lavedan
Alderman: Shalimar
Size: 100+ members
Focus: PvE
Language: Primarily English (multilingual-friendly)
Discord:<a href="http://discord.gg/VmQu982Z6V" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">discord.gg/VmQu982Z6V</a><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/bsLFGfx4NH5OsYsxph3pp/442f70419484a79eec2744a2b527b49a/Divider.png?fm=webp&w=1024" width="800" height="68" alt="Pax_Dei_Divider" />Rooted across time zones and bound by a shared principle of respect, Luminari is a multinational PvE-focused clan that thrives on diversity—of perspectives, personalities, and playstyles. With a community active around the clock, members are free to pursue their own strengths while contributing meaningfully to the greater whole.At the heart of Luminari is the belief that empowered players become generous ones. As Shalimar, the clan’s leader, puts it:“Our goal is to empower members to play to their strengths and be able to support the clan through a playstyle they enjoy. We believe in the concept of paying it forward—if someone helps you, you help the next person in need.”This philosophy extends through every part of the clan’s culture, where freedom and accountability go hand in hand. Whether you’re a builder, gatherer, crafter, or adventurer, you’ll find a space in Luminari to grow, give, and be heard. Leadership stands as a supportive foundation, guiding events, resolving conflicts, and lending a listening ear when needed.

Clan Codex - April Highlight

The banners rise once more as we return to the Clan Codex, our ongoing series celebrating the diverse communities that breathe life into the world of Pax...

Clan Codex - April Hightlight

Hello Paxians,In Pax Dei, communication is more than just a feature—it’s a fundamental part of the social experience. Whether you’re leading your clan into battle, organizing a village, or simply chatting while gathering resources, the way you connect with others shapes the world around you.That’s why we partnered with Discord to bring a seamless, fully integrated chat and voice system directly into Pax Dei.We&#39;re also truly honored that Mainframe is among the pioneers of this project, along with a few other publishers, making Pax Dei one of the first games to implement <a href="https://discord.com/developers/social-sdk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Discord’s new Social SDK</a> (Software Development Kit), bringing Discord’s social and voice features directly into the game in a way that feels natural and immersive.Several Mainframe developers collaborated with the Discord team on the Social SDK as an early partner. They developed a specific plug-in for Pax Dei, aiming to also help other developers use Discord as an in-game social platform in the future.. Our Discord integration has been live in Pax Dei for several months now. While we continue refining the experience, we’re excited to finally share some of the behind-the-scenes work that made it all possible!<h2>Why We Chose Discord</h2>Our initial in-game chat system was a prototype—functional, but not quite at the level we envisioned. We wanted something better, something that truly elevated how players connect. Discord is the ideal fit because it’s the place with the world&#39;s largest and most engaged community of players, and we wanted our community to feel “at home” when using our chat system.In addition, it’s allowed us to:<ul><li>Seamlessly integrate text and voice chat, ensuring players can communicate effortlessly.</li><li>Create a friends list system, so you can stay connected even outside of Pax Dei, and can still be in touch with your non-Paxian friends while playing Pax Dei.</li><li>Create robust lobby management, using Discord’s server-to-server APIs to power Clan, Party, and Zone chat.</li></ul><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/77sM7W8seQHIsljJCoBy7i/c71a2e71c9590fd0f9726388c28532bb/Discord_Friends.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="3840" height="2160" alt="Discord Friends Pax Dei" /><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/73xnf1LkAviVJShbHtqg1F/c60310e3855f37aef71dae06e029398d/Discord_InGame_4.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="3840" height="2160" alt="Discord InGame Pax Dei" /><h2>Building Chat as a Core Part of the Game</h2>In Pax Dei, chat isn’t just a background tool—it’s part of the game itself. Whether you’re trading goods, forming alliances, or roleplaying your character’s journey, communication is central to your experience. That’s why we designed our system to allow you to:<ul><li>Chat with your Pax Dei friends and non-Paxians friends alike: this way you don’t miss a conversation, even in the middle of a dungeon.</li><li>Use proximity-based whispering, allowing players to communicate naturally with those nearby.</li><li>Seamlessly use text and voice, ensuring every interaction feels fluid and immersive.</li></ul><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/4o4OujnFgtPKVC4z7NxMOH/c490e985721137edb48e27c3ce72d3e6/Discord_Side_By_Side.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Discord Side By Side Pax Dei" /><div class="aspect-video"><iframe width="100%" height="100%" type="text/html" id="youtube-TRkSq89TcCM" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRkSq89TcCM?iv_load_policy=3&amp;showinfo=0&amp;rel=0&amp;cc_load_policy=1&amp;cc_lang_pref=en&amp;autoplay=0&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fplaypaxdei.com"></iframe></div><h2>The Challenge of Avatar Identity</h2>One of the biggest challenges we faced was managing in-game identity across multiple avatars. Since Pax Dei allows players to switch between different avatars under one Discord account, we needed a way to keep identities clear while maintaining the flexibility players expect.Here’s how we solved it:✔ Each message includes metadata with the avatar’s name and ID, so it’s always clear who is speaking.
✔ Avatar names appear in DMs, ensuring clarity even outside of the game.
✔ Lobby metadata tracks avatar identity, so players always see the right name, not just a Discord username.This system ensures that whether you’re chatting in-game or through Discord, your Pax Dei identity remains consistent.<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/5N0c4nuJQr6FLkH0seEeUA/b7308abc8358863624bbf925ab489781/Discord_InGame_1.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="3840" height="2160" alt="Discord Chat InGame Pax Dei" /><h2>Friends, Presence &amp; Security</h2>A great social system isn’t just about communication—it’s also about privacy, security, and control. Initially, we wanted to use Discord’s Rich Presence to display where players are in-game. However, we found that many players disable Rich Presence, and it didn’t distinguish between in-game friends and general Discord friends. Discord added in-game friends recently, and we’re looking forward to adding this feature to Pax Dei users.We’re also mindful of privacy concerns. Our goal is to keep players connected without compromising security, and we’ll continue refining how much of a player’s Discord identity is visible within Pax Dei.<h2>What’s Next?</h2>The Discord integration is already live and evolving within Pax Dei. We’re continuing to improve the experience, tweak features, and make communication in Pax Dei feel as immersive and intuitive as the world itself.We’re incredibly proud to be part of the first wave of games implementing <a href="https://discord.com/developers/social-sdk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Discord’s new Social SDK</a>.Pax vobiscum,
The Mainframe Team

Tech Insights: how we integrated Discord’s Chat & Voice in Pax Dei

Hello Paxians,In Pax Dei, communication is more than just a feature—it’s a fundamental part of the social experience. Whether you’re leading your clan...

Discord Side By Side Pax Dei

<h5>Hello Paxians!</h5>Get ready for an upcoming exciting week - a surprise Easter content patch is coming on April 22!We’ll perform maintenance starting at 10:00 am UTC, with an estimated downtime of 1 hour. This is a minor content patch, but it will include some interesting features. Want to know more? Check out the release notes below!<h3>New Miracle: Fast Travel</h3>A new Miracle will be available in Pax Dei, allowing you to travel across the land more quickly, for a price. Whether you&#39;re headed to a distant market, meeting up with friends, or chasing your next adventure, Fast Travel helps you get there faster.

Using this Miracle, you can teleport within your current Province directly from the Map. It consumes Grace to cast and offers a practical way to cut down on long travel times.Here’s how it works:<ul><li>Destinations must be discovered before you can travel to them.</li><li>You can teleport to a Petra Dei (the large standing stone in Home Valley center) for 20 Grace points.</li><li>You can teleport to a Gateway (portals to other Provinces, including Lyonesse) for 30 Grace points.</li><li>Petra Mea (returning you to your Petra Dei) is still free with a cooldown, but now, you can spend Grace to bypass that cooldown.</li><li>Travel between provinces is not yet available, but it may be in the future. To be true, the Petra Mea miracle works across Provinces, if it is not under cooldown.</li></ul><h3>Spanish &amp; Polish languages</h3>With this patch, Spanish (Castilian) and Polish will be available in-game! We’re thrilled to offer more players the chance to experience Pax Dei in their native language.That said, please note that support for these languages is currently limited to the game itself and not to Discord, as we don’t have the capacity to moderate or engage in these additional languages.We understand many of you are eager to see more localizations. While we can’t confirm which languages will be added next or when, we’re actively exploring future options. Translating Pax Dei — even without traditional quests or dialogue — still requires time and care, so we’ll be adding support gradually.Major changes are on the horizon with Verse 3, launching before summer. Stay tuned for more news soon!Pax vobiscum,
The Mainframe Team

Easter Surprise Patch Coming on April 22

<h5>Hello Paxians!</h5>Get ready for an upcoming exciting week - a surprise Easter content patch is coming on April 22!We’ll perform maintenance starting...

Pax Dei Suprise Easter Patch

<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/3yzWeegKXF2ALvnYDakSx4/a697b6b7cf7bf93a35051a4b7d77b127/Thelonius_part_1.1.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="2160" height="4537" alt="Thelonius part 1.1" /><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/ZPMxGoO6IWT5KCZvFBmuI/75b53845bdba8c33ba0d3183dfe1409d/Thelonius_part_1.2.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="2160" height="4749" alt="Thelonius part 1.2" /><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/3S4K1jM9QCVnBR5qpoRCjz/4f7bbc72bc9c0cd2befbb3f3b8986f18/Thelonius_part_1.3.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="2160" height="5395" alt="Thelonius part 1.3" />I am Brother Thelonius, last Keeper of Hidden Light, of the Scriptorium of Lunthyr. By the time these words are read, my bones shall lie dust-bound, and this world may no longer resemble the one I knew. I write by candlelight while the earth quakes and the skies groan, during what we now call the Great Cataclysm. The ground shudders with each passing day, and the heavens have turned their face from us.This chronicle is not sanctioned by the Papacy. Were I younger, they might burn me for it. But their fires are dying, and so too is their grip on truth. They rewrote history in their own image, erased voices, shattered scrolls, and silenced those who remembered. Yet memory is resilient, and ink, though fragile, can outlast even empires.Last eve, as I lay coughing in this crumbling stone cell, I was visited by a Fay. Not a vision. Not a dream. A presence as real as the stone beneath my back. I felt as though I stood before a storm, not wind nor rain, but something vaster, a force of nature wrapped in grace and sorrow. It knelt beside me and spoke not in words, but in truths.&quot;Keep hope, Thelonius,&quot; it said, &quot;Demira&#39;s dream has not faded. Her sacrifice was not the end, it was the waiting seed.&quot;And as it turned to leave, it paused, the light from its form casting no shadow. &quot;Next time we meet,&quot; it said, &quot;it will be your last day in this Creation, and the beginning of the era of the Scions.&quot;And so I write, not for myself, but for them, for you, Scion. May these pages be the lantern that enlightens your path.—Thelonius the Scribe
Last Keeper of Hidden Light
From the Scriptorium of Lunthyr, 
veiled in fog and silence, where the dead still dreamWritten in the Winter of the Year 3999~~~The Nine Creations BeforeBefore Paradise, before even the first breath of mankind, there were others. Many others.The world we walk upon is not the first. This is the Tenth Creation, and we are its children, but not the creations firstborn.Nine times before, the Divine shaped the tapestry of existence. Nine times, it unraveled. Each Creation was corrupted by a Deadly Sin, rising from within like rot in the root, and each was answered by a Heavenly Virtue, woven into the next. The First was consumed by Anger, and from its ashes rose the Dark Lord, the Great Deceiver. Another drowned in Envy, where Leviathan coiled through the waters of creation, ever longing. Gluttony bloated a world into silence, and another fell to Levity, laughter twisting it into mockery until even death became a jest.The Fay, firstborn of an older grace, hail from one of these fallen worlds. They do not speak of it. Others among us, trolls, ogres, mermaids, kelpies, or wyverns, are remnants of shattered ages, shaped by time, sin, and survival. Not all were wicked at first. Not all are wicked now, for some were saved by the Fay and brought into their hidden realm. When the veil between worlds becomes thin, these beings may cross into our Creation once more.The Divine did not always remove the old to make the new. Some Creations were buried, layered in spirit beneath our own. Their bones remain and among them memories, artifacts, forgotten magic. And through all this , gnashing demons gnaw.Where sin takes hold in the world, it digs downward, clawing through the ruins of the past. It begins in the Rivulets, shallow and twisted lairs built by cultists of this very Aeon. Deeper still lie the Temples, where demonic influence swells and the air thickens with sacrilege and sodom. And lower still they go, defiling the remains of bygone eras and tormenting the remaining spirits, growing ever stronger, to the illusive point of no return, where Creation ends and Hell begins. These are the true domains of demons, not built but birthed, excreted, discharged by sin and suffering and shaped into shrines of their own foul design.To fall into one of these depths is not merely to descend. It is to tumble through sins of history.—Thelonius the Scribe~~~The Age of ParadiseThe story of this Creation begins with Protennoia, the First Redeemer, who gave birth to Humanity at the sacred heart of the world, where Axis Mundi would one day rise. Protennoia&#39;s gifts to her children were pure, plain and unadorned, birth, love, and light. In that first garden stood a wondrous tree, believed by many to be part of the Redeemer’s own spirit. Its golden fruits granting eternal youth and sustenance.This was a time before complexity and before the concept of need. No hunger gnawed, no danger stalked. There was no fire, for there was no cold. No spoken word, for thought and feeling flowed as one. Humanity moved in silent harmony and grace with beasts, drank from chiming silver streams, and slept beneath a sky that never darkened.There was only summer, the endless warmth of divine favor. The sun dawned, rose, and softened to dusk, but never vanished. There was no night. No death. No shadow.But even stillness can decay.Sloth was the first sin to stir, a dulled spirit content in passivity. Then came Lust, turning innocent joy into covetous craving. One among the Firstborn broke the sacred bond. With their kin, they idly plucked the sacred fruit not for need, but for power. In that act, the Divine Root was violated. The harmony of Paradise cracked. The great tree started to wither and waste away. The waters that had sheltered Creation began to recede, revealing a world unprepared for what lay beyond.Night came. No one recalls exactly when, only that it came after the betrayal. And with it came the first chill.Paradise was not taken from us. We abandoned it.As tribes fled the dying garden, they met a world both vast and cruel. Sharp winds tore at them, hail and rain bit them. Wild beasts, once gentle, turned predators. The first one to die left no words, no rites, no songs. For Humanity, there had been no memory of grief and no course for sorrow or regret. They were children born for peace, forced into survival.Those who endured were changed. Hardened. Embittered. They became the Wild Firsts, wrathful and feral, their bond to the Divine dimmed, their tongues unshaped, reduced to guttural chants and wordless humming.And yet, not all strayed into shadow. A few, bearing still the memory of Protennoia&#39;s warmth, wandered far and founded hidden sanctuaries. These scattered lineages preserved glimmers of the old peace, traces that would one day resurface in the tales of Atlantis and in the sanctity of groves where vines still swirled toward heaven.Though the Divine Root lies withered, and its fruit is no more, echoes of that first stillness linger in the Ley Lines. And sometimes, in dreams, or in the hush before dawn, we remember what we were.And what we lost.—Thelonius the Scribe~~~Paintings used as headers in the images:
Caravaggio, Saint Jerome Writing, 1605-1606
Botticelli, The Map of Hell, ~1480-1490 (Illustration for Dante’s Divine Comedy)
Jan Brueghel the Elder, The Garden of Eden with the Fall of Man, 1612

The Last Words of Thelonius the Scribe - Part I

I am Brother Thelonius, last Keeper of Hidden Light, of the Scriptorium of Lunthyr. By the time these words are read, my bones shall lie dust-bound, and...

Thelonius serie Header

<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/3iZU4Mar6xV6e7YTsPTStD/81cd9c415ca81ee798f12515e6ebabe1/Inquisition_Edit_Scions_2.png?fm=webp&w=1024" width="1920" height="2628" alt="Pax Dei- The Holy Edict of Vigilance and Purity" />As decreed by His Eminence, 
the Grand Inquisitor Ignisanctus the White, of the Holy See, 
in the absence of a Pontiff and under the Divine Mandate of The Order.

Let it be known throughout all sanctified lands that, by the authority vested in the Holy Inquisition, a proclamation is hereby made regarding the emergence of beings referred to by recent repentant receivers of the Inquisition&#39;s fiery blessings as Scions. These Scions, fully grown and appearing from the aether with no birthright, no sacraments, and no memory of lawful lineage, have begun to settle across the sacred domains of Creation.They wield unknown magics, construct without sanction, and claim dominion without divine right. Not surprisingly, their sudden appearance coincides with fresh stirrings of corruption, unnatural calm amid chaos, and whispers of dormant powers awakening.Despite their guise of labor, industriousness and restoration, their origin remains shrouded and dubious, their purpose unproven, their allegiance suspect. The Inquisition holds no record of their creation in the Book of Lineages, nor do their souls bear the Mark of Sanctification when weighted, tried and tested.Their very existence constitutes a threat to the Divine Order, a perversion of sacred chronology, and blasphemy against the natural design of the Almighty.Therefore, by this Edict:<ul><li>The so-called Scions are henceforth declared excommunicated as Heretics.</li><li>All contact with them is seen as perverted and deemed forbidden.</li><li>Comfort, aid or shelter offered to them by anyone shall be punished as complicity in heresy.</li><li>Any agent of the Inquisition is authorized and obliged to purge these beings, dispensing Divine justice on sight.</li></ul>Until such time as divine judgment is revealed and sanctioned through holy revelation, the Inquisition shall act as the unblinking eye of the Divine, the flaming sword of righteousness, and the keeper of sacred law.Let no soul be deceived by their semblance of peace or promise of renewal.For the Divine does not forget, ad futuram rei memoriam.In His Light, by Flame and Word, Grand Inquisitor Ignisanctus the White, of the Holy See.By Divine authority, this Edict is sealed.

The Holy Edict of Vigilance and Purity

As decreed by His Eminence, 
the Grand Inquisitor Ignisanctus the White, of the Holy See, 
in the absence of a Pontiff and under the Divine Mandate of...

Pax Dei- The Holy Edict

Hello Paxians,We hope you enjoyed celebrating April Fools with us — and more importantly, we hope you had a blast interacting with Velune the Will-o&#39;-Wisp! With its sharp wit and mischievous charm, Velune certainly kept us all entertained throughout the day.A special thank you to everyone who joined in and solved the riddles shared on Discord and our social channels. Your creativity and cleverness truly impressed us! Here are the answers to the riddles from Discord:I illuminate the gloom, follow me to your doom, I am the dancer in the dark. What am I?<ul><li>Answer: A will-o’-wisp</li></ul>I am the mercy of Zeb, I am the reflection in dark waters and I am the peace of the Warmaster. What am I?<ul><li>Answer: Nothing</li></ul>I am older than kings, yet I have no crown. I bend for no lord, all must kneel before me. I am silent, yet I convey the echoes of time. What am I?<ul><li>Answer: A mountain</li></ul>I am silent in stone but sing when set free. Some fear me, some wield me. Without me, kingdoms would fall. What am I?<ul><li>Answer: A sword</li></ul>By hammer and hand, I shape the land. Without me, thou art unarmed. What am I?<ul><li>Answer: A blacksmith (or forge)</li></ul>And if you missed the riddles shared on social media, you can catch them all on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/playpaxdei/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">our Instagram account</a>.As a token of our gratitude for your participation, we’re excited to unveil an <a href="https://playpaxdei.com/en-us/media/artwork/pax-dei-fay-guardian-artwork" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">exclusive artwork</a> — a mesmerizing concept art piece featuring a Fay Guardian. We hope you’ll enjoy this magical creation as much as we do.Now, things may be back to normal... but who knows? Perhaps Velune will return next year — or even sooner — to stir up more fun and challenge your wits once again.Pax vobiscum,
The Mainframe Team

From April Fools to April Fay

Hello Paxians,We hope you enjoyed celebrating April Fools with us — and more importantly, we hope you had a blast interacting with Velune the Will-o&#39;-Wisp!...

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Hello Paxians,We know some of you are eager to learn what’s happening on the backend. Today, we’d like to shed some light on the recent changes we made to our database, why we made the upgrade and the consequences for Pax Dei.<h2>Overview</h2>To improve the reliability and scalability of our system, we recently migrated from our legacy Amazon RDS Postgres system to Amazon Aurora (Postgres compatible). This migration required us to schedule two maintenance breaks to make necessary database changes with a double goal.<ul><li>Enhanced Reliability:<ul><li>Our previous setup with Amazon RDS Postgres, which used a primary and a secondary node, offered a reliable setup where the secondary node can take over and be promoted to a master node in the case of a failure. This failover worked well but could result in several minutes of downtime during the switch.</li><li>Aurora databases have a shared, reliable storage layer between all nodes, which 
significantly reduces recovery time from minutes to seconds by offering rapid failover from a primary to a secondary node.</li><li>Aurora also allows us to dynamically add and remove additional nodes from the database cluster.</li></ul></li><li>Improved Scalability:<ul><li>The old system required significant downtime to implement changes - as any major changes require us to use the failover mechanisms between nodes while performing upgrades or changes to each.</li><li>Aurora provides the flexibility to scale resources up or down and adjust database node sizes with minimal disruption.</li></ul></li></ul>With the migration to Amazon Aurora now complete, we now have a better uptime and enhanced reliability with faster failover, as well as seamless scalability to support future growth. This migration positions us to better serve you, our community, by providing a more robust and flexible database infrastructure.Stay tuned for more insights on Pax Dei development!Pax vobiscum,
The Mainframe Team

Tech Insights - Migration Update: Upgrading from Amazon RDS Postgres to Amazon Aurora

Hello Paxians,We know some of you are eager to learn what’s happening on the backend. Today, we’d like to shed some light on the recent changes we made...

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Hello Paxians,Since the beginning of Early Access, Pax Dei has been a journey shaped by you — our passionate players. As we reflect on the progress we’ve made and the path ahead, we want to be transparent about the challenges we’ve faced, priorities we’ve had to adjust, and our ongoing commitment to building a game that thrives on meaningful player interactions.<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/S4CSg4AT7AJD0ydUDUS2B/576440302591cacdfc4031816a804409/20250318_Updated_RoadmaphorizontalLower.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="1920" height="1080" alt="20250318 Updated RoadmaphorizontalLower" /><h2>Reflecting on Early Access</h2>The main goal for us moving into Early Access was to get constant feedback from a live community to help us develop the game. And wow, did the community deliver!We’re grateful for, and humbled by, your continuous engagement. Over 70,000 of you are following Pax Dei’s development journey on our official Discord, and sharing tips and tricks daily to help other players.  Looking at the different parts of the game, here is where we stand today. We spent the first months stabilizing the game. Then, our first update, Proving Grounds, was about addressing some of the biggest challenges we saw emerging before we could focus on adding new systems to deepen the game with Market Square onwards.We also had to make tough decisions. Some features we initially planned had to be deprioritized as we focused on strengthening the foundations of Pax Dei.While this meant delays in some areas, like the highly expected PvP system or the Knight/Soldier feature, it has also allowed us to deploy some elements sooner than planned in the roadmap — and even to add new elements that will make Pax Dei stronger in the long run.<h3>Early game </h3>The first obvious lesson from Early Access was that it took too long to get to the fun at the first contact with the game. Part of Proving Grounds was about addressing this: we placed enemy camps in the Heartland valleys and added basic gear and spells so that players now have the option to go on an adventure within the first few hours of play. The introduction of the Journal, along with an overall balancing pass, also helped make the learning curve for crafting less steep.And talking about adventure, the world revamp also included our first new biome since Alpha, the Corrupted Plains. More recently, the addition of the Compass makes finding your way around the world of Pax Dei more convenient. We’re far from done with this aspect of the game and intend to keep iterating on it in upcoming content updates. <h3>Combat</h3>Combat remains a major focus. In Proving Grounds, we reworked the animation and player movement systems to improve the sec-to-sec combat experience, making it feel smoother and more responsive, while also laying a stronger foundation for future improvements.We also added new spells, rebalanced gear, and gave the Inquisitors and Lost Souls a full rework.In its current form, however, combat often lacks meaningful decision-making. We aim to move to a state where your gear choices and abilities will shape your tactics, encouraging you to build specialized roles.This will be the central part of our next Verse. Check below for a sneak peek, and we look forward to sharing more soon. <h3>Building </h3>Building is undoubtedly the most complete system in the game. We’re amazed at how it unlocks the creativity of the community. Watching the world fill up with beautiful villages, mighty fortresses, and sprawling cities is a constant joy.We’ve been regularly adding new pieces to the game and plan on expanding the building sets to give even more options to our master builders. Yes, the highly expected Limestone should be part of Verse 3!That said, the free-form nature of our building system comes with a number of challenges, notably on the performance side.The valleys with the most spectacular creations tend to be the hardest on framerate.We’ve already rolled out a number of performance improvements — it was one of the underlying reasons for our recent shift to Unreal Engine 5.4 — and more are in the works.Finally, we still have to tackle the “ghost town” syndrome, when the world gradually fills up with the homes of inactive players. Work on a more robust system to clean up plots of inactive players has started — more details will come soon.<h3>Building Bridges Between Players</h3>At the heart of any MMO lies one simple truth: connection fuels the experience. That’s why Pax Dei was among the first games to integrate the new <a href="https://discord.com/developers/social-sdk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Discord Social SDK</a>—bringing seamless text chat, friends lists, voice chat, and more into the game.Our goal is to make it easier for players to communicate, coordinate, and share adventures—whether they&#39;re crafting in a village or battling side-by-side.And because connection also means speaking your language, Pax Dei is now available in German and French, with Polish and Spanish coming soon.<h3>Closing the loop</h3>As a player-driven Social Sandbox MMO, the heart of Pax Dei is very much its economy, thriving not through scripted content but by fostering meaningful social interactions, trade, and competition.If we take a bird’s eye view, Pax Dei relies on one core engagement loop: Harvest, Create, Destroy — a cycle that empowers players to shape the world of Pax Dei.Harvest covers actions like cutting wood, mining, hunting, and ‘farming’ PVE enemies for gold and loot. Create encompasses crafting and building systems. While much work remains, these two parts of the loop are now firmly in place. For the game economy to become self-sustaining on a larger scale—to truly close the loop—we now need to offer players meaningful ways to spend what they earn.In other words, there must be systems that allow value to be removed from the economy, balancing what’s gained through harvesting and crafting.By “value,” we mean your gear, gold, and Grace. Don’t worry—your plots remain safe and will continue to be protected under the Pax Dei.From that perspective, Market Square added two crucial components to the game. <ul><li>Market Stalls and the Gold economy allow player-to-player trading, which opens ways for players to specialize. If you prefer playing a crafter rather than a fighter, you now have a way to get the components you need from other players — by selling them the equipment they require for the part of the game they prefer to engage with. </li><li>By spending Grace, players can now access effects that will help them progress in the game. We’ve only added a few spells for now, and more are coming. This is one part of the game where we want to give players ample opportunities to feel good about spending some of the value they have accumulated. </li></ul>Balancing the in-game economy will require more work, not only to make it more profound and more rewarding, but also to ensure it&#39;s sustainable long term. It’s the reason we will be focusing more on this part of the game loop in the coming months.<h2>What’s Next</h2>Our next major update, Verse 3 - name still to be decided, will mark a significant step forward for Pax Dei. With it, you’ll experience a world that feels more rewarding and more strategic.We’re making some changes to the combat system by adding several new spells and new characteristics to gear. We are adding a new weapon type, staves, which will be dedicated to healing spells.Additionally, all melee weapons will have three distinct abilities to further differentiate their playstyles. These additions aim to create a more dynamic combat experience, deepen the interplay between roles, and offer more tactical options.Whether you prefer the brute force of melee, the steadfastness of a tank, or the supportive role of a healer, you&#39;ll find more ways to customize your build.Naturally, these combat updates will impact the crafting system, particularly Tailoring, Leatherworking, and Blacksmithing. We’re refining onboarding, dependencies, and progression pacing.We aim to simplify the early game with more intuitive crafting chains, meaningful low-tier items, easier access to spells, and reduced cross-profession dependencies in the first levels.We’re also adjusting the balance to emphasize gathering over extended crafting sessions.Another major component of Verse 3 is a world revamp. We aim to increase player density and interaction by adding more Heartlands per Province and slightly reducing the overall size of the Wildlands. While resource locations will shift, biome gathering rules will remain consistent.Additionally, a new Fast Travel Miracle will be introduced, reshaping how players traverse the world and improving the global economy.The revamped world will also feature improved starting areas: Petra Dei will offer limited storage for all players and include pre-placed, entry-level public crafting stations, making the onboarding experience smoother and more accessible to newcomers.<h3>Looking Further Ahead</h3>Later this year, we’ll be expanding PvP in meaningful ways. PvP will play a key role in keeping Pax Dei’s economy vibrant and dynamic. Central to this evolution is a reimagined Lyonesse—a larger, high-stakes PvP zone where risk and reward go hand in hand.Players will battle for control of valuable, exclusive resources, but success won’t come easily. Coordination, strategy, and bold action will be essential to claim key locations, like what we currently call the Trade Towns.We’re also planning to introduce new customization options, including a cloth dye system that gives crafters greater creative freedom.Alongside this, expect quality-of-life improvements—and, if all goes well, mounts may finally make their way into the game.<h2>Transitioning Beyond Early Access</h2>Pax Dei is a live, evolving world — we will continue to deliver meaningful updates as we expand the game.To sustain this, we’ll soon share more details on our monetization plans designed to support server costs while ensuring fair value for players.We sincerely appreciate your ongoing support, and we remain committed to delivering an experience that empowers you to shape your own adventures in Pax Dei.Thank you for being part of this incredible journey — we can’t wait to see what stories you create next.Pax vobiscum,
The Mainframe Team

The Road Ahead – March Update

Hello Paxians,Since the beginning of Early Access, Pax Dei has been a journey shaped by you — our passionate players. As we reflect on the progress we’ve...

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This marks the first entry in the Clan Codex, a new series where we shine a light on the many vibrant communities shaping the world of Pax Dei. Each spotlight features a unique clan—its people, its purpose, and the place it aspires to within the game.This initial selection is just the beginning. Our aim is to highlight a wide variety of clans across different regions, languages, sizes, and focuses—from builders and role-players to adventurers and everything in between.If your clan wasn’t featured this time, fret not. We keep every application on file, and there will be many more opportunities to be included in future editions. Want to see your clan featured in the Codex? Apply <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSMIlB__SExcbavx_X2bNpeGznseDePhi9n3qoDjIUD1A4JQ/viewform?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/4bUobfeoBY7H2N6PflJ8wI/8caec0476af100e7812b201c82bb8ecc/Eryndor_Banner.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="585" height="512" alt="Eryndor Banner" /><h2>Eryndor – The Kingdom of Ardennes (NA)</h2>Region: North America
Shard: Nyx [RP]
Province &amp; Valley: Inis Gallia – Ardennes
Size: 50–100 members (300+ in Discord)
Leader: Elryck
Languages: English &amp; French
Discord:<a href="https://discord.gg/Qf8WTPA7u3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Join the Kingdom</a><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/bsLFGfx4NH5OsYsxph3pp/442f70419484a79eec2744a2b527b49a/Divider.png?fm=webp&w=1024" width="800" height="68" alt="Pax_Dei_Divider" />In the heart of Inis Gallia, the banner of Eryndor flies high over a kingdom defined by depth, diplomacy, and immersive roleplay. Known formally as The Kingdom of Ardennes, this kingdom brings together multiple clans under a structured feudal system—each barony with its own culture, leadership, and narrative voice.More than a clan, Eryndor operates as a living, breathing kingdom where community thrives. From weekly dungeon runs to expansive political roleplay, its organized calendar of events ensures no week passes without new tales unfolding. Their Discord, home to over 300 members, serves as the beating heart of coordination and camaraderie.Notable highlights include the Coronation of King Elryck, which drew over 100 players in one of the kingdom’s largest attended RP events to date, and vibrant player-run markets that weave trade, lore, and economy into everyday gameplay.What truly distinguishes Eryndor is its rich, ever-evolving lore—crafted not just by its leaders, but shaped continuously by the stories and choices of its community.<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/1ZiKOAheSqZZS6k5nZq3Vr/033f3c54ed6c3d9232c3565d34cc6b73/Eryndor_Screenshot.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="1338" height="831" alt="Eryndor Screenshot" /><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/bsLFGfx4NH5OsYsxph3pp/442f70419484a79eec2744a2b527b49a/Divider.png?fm=webp&w=1024" width="800" height="68" alt="Pax_Dei_Divider" /><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/2tFOL9bbzKdDFcMcrYeiCS/5a67163ddd440813b15f64b443806d92/LYNNWOOD_Banner.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="2000" height="1270" alt="LYNNWOOD Banner" /><h2>LYNNWOOD (EU) </h2>Region: Europe
Shard: Artemis [RP]
Province &amp; Valley: Inis Gallia – Ardennes
Alderman: Zeleph
Size: Fewer than 20 members
Focus: Building
Language: Primarily French
Playstyle: RP-focused with collaborative dungeon runs; Discord shared privately upon request<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/bsLFGfx4NH5OsYsxph3pp/442f70419484a79eec2744a2b527b49a/Divider.png?fm=webp&w=1024" width="800" height="68" alt="Pax_Dei_Divider" />Tucked within the scenic Ardennes of Inis Gallia, LYNNWOOD is a small but artistically rich clan known for its elegant architecture and immersive roleplay atmosphere. Their city has quietly become a visual landmark—so much so that screenshots of their work have been featured on Pax Dei’s official website and Discord announcements.At its core, LYNNWOOD is about crafting beauty and story—not just structures. They seek builders and roleplayers who value atmosphere over efficiency, who prefer villages to factories, and who enjoy the quiet pride of welcoming others into a world they&#39;ve shaped. Their RP commerce system and open city tours provide a friendly gateway for others to experience what LYNNWOOD represents.Despite their modest size, they’re no strangers to adventure. LYNNWOOD regularly joins forces with other clans for dungeon runs and expeditions, nurturing bonds across the realm. Their primary language is French, ensuring clear coordination during outings—but their warm, collaborative spirit transcends borders.For those drawn to the creative side of Pax Dei, LYNNWOOD offers a haven where architecture meets storytelling—and where every stone placed carries meaning.<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/6bCWQp0uYttGKYEMgvYgph/d7d53db8e00221b033647ee2e2908a87/LYNNWOOD_Screenshot.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="1915" height="1010" alt="LYNNWOOD Screenshot" /><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/bsLFGfx4NH5OsYsxph3pp/442f70419484a79eec2744a2b527b49a/Divider.png?fm=webp&w=1024" width="800" height="68" alt="Pax_Dei_Divider" /><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/1RdWRQCj3OMRW4HdHJa02j/59ddef40144f205ebbc92c36bb218a80/Almdudler_Banner.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="215" height="214" alt="Almdudler Banner" /><h2>Almdudler (EU)</h2>Region: Europe
Shard: Bran
Province &amp; Valley: Merrie – Wiht
Alderman: Tabuin
Size: Fewer than 20 members
Focus: Crafting
Language: German (other languages accepted)
Playstyle: Cooperative exploration, crafting, and light adventuring; private Discord shared with members<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/bsLFGfx4NH5OsYsxph3pp/442f70419484a79eec2744a2b527b49a/Divider.png?fm=webp&w=1024" width="800" height="68" alt="Pax_Dei_Divider" />In the quiet reaches of Wiht Valley, the clan Almdudler has carved out a home amidst the wilderness—one built with care, camaraderie, and a deep respect for both the land and those who dwell in it.United by a love of exploration and creation, Almdudler’s members work side by side to craft, build, and survive in Pax Dei’s vast and untamed world. Though small in number, their ambition runs deep: to become a recognized and respected presence in the realm, not through conquest, but through steady progress and meaningful bonds.Their journey so far has been a successful one—and it’s far from over. Whether you&#39;re a seasoned crafter, a curious explorer, or simply looking for a tight-knit group to call home, Almdudler welcomes kindred spirits ready to grow and forge ahead together.

Clan Codex - March Highlight

This marks the first entry in the Clan Codex, a new series where we shine a light on the many vibrant communities shaping the world of Pax Dei. Each spotlight...

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From the Compendium of The Cacodemonic, penned in the early years of the Age of the Papacy by Brother Aldric of Libornes.The Cult of Zeb has persisted since the first peoples, its vile traditions rooted in service to Lord of the Flies, Devourer of Lands, and Manifest Gluttony; Beelzebub, Prince of Hell. Like all demonic cults, they seek to desecrate and mock the Divine creation and destroy all that is sacred. Legends abound of their plagues and locust swarms, of their perverse hunger that drives them to devour human flesh and craft garments from the skin of their victims.&quot;A man may fall into gluttony once and repent. A man may indulge twice and suffer. But the third time, his soul is lost, swallowed whole by the maw of Zeb. He will hunger, yet never be filled. He will feast, yet never taste. Such is the fate of those who make an altar of their own bellies.&quot;
 — St. Gregorius, On the Fate of the Damned<h2>Who is Zeb?</h2><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/4h1cH8dmASRrq7Iq4dihAA/271d09f2cc30c071d42b15dd3a8fafd8/ZebC.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="1920" height="1080" alt="IsitZebB" />Zeb is a diminutive for Beelzebub, a name used by the common man, as uttering the true name of this Prince of Hell in full is considered neither decent, sound or safe.

According to St. Gregorius, Beelzebub was once known as the Lord Angel of Abundance, residing at the high table of the Divine, before being allured and corrupted by the Deceiver.Zeb´s presence among us is perhaps most commonly manifested by the living embodiment of gluttony, the maggot. Rising from the depths, these vectors of Zeb&#39;s deadly sin crawl, slither and devour all living things before being transformed into the pests that, on unnatural wings, carry their master&#39;s corruption ever wider throughout the lands.And quite fittingly, this graphic, earthy manifestation of Beelzebub´s will and desire has been amplified, idolized, and worshipped by his followers, The Cult of Zeb. In the deepest reaches of their strongholds, huge, megalithic manifestations of the maggot champion the halls, no doubt idolized and worshipped by the cult&#39;s followers.<h2>Who Are the Cultists?</h2><img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/4c9P2yXeU1n00EADb4ryBX/877c9ad35b66bb0861155785aa720003/WhoAreThey.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="1920" height="1080" alt="WhoAreThey" />&quot;They are gaunt as though starved, their flesh a sickly grey, clothed in scraps of leather stitched from unholy sources. But their mouths—oh, their mouths!— too large, their teeth too many, and their gaze is one of endless hunger.&quot;
 — St. Gregorius, On the Fate of the DamnedMost cultists were once human, but it is difficult to say how much of their humanity remains. Corruption warps both body and mind, feeding on their sins until only hunger remains.They are drawn by promises of power and eternal life as revenants of the Nightmire. While their ranks favor the selfish and cruel, even the common and unassuming may fall prey to their influence. No caste, no wealth and no loyalty protect one from their call. The Cult of Zeb is indiscriminate in its recruitment—man and woman, beggar and noble, criminal and soldier alike.Only the most devout and disciplined can endure the corruption of Gluttony and eventually join the eternal legions of Hell.<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/4TIfTiRzIHbzGvUPuFH0iC/8e17173e9954b56eb5283770a45d17b2/Feast.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Feast" />&quot;Gluttony is not merely indulgence of the flesh, but the consumption of all things sacred—our virtues, our faith, our humanity. To resist is to temper one’s soul as steel in the forge.&quot;
 — St. Gregorius, On Temptation and Vice<h2>Practices and Rituals of the Cult of Zeb</h2>&quot;To partake in their feast is to partake in damnation. For every morsel consumed, a soul is lost. Beware, for their hunger knows no end, and those who dine with demons soon find themselves the next course.&quot;
 — Brother Aldric of Libornes, On the Wickedness of the Flesh<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/01tWm8lyiYSiqvDzXLPBgk/f27528a3399f97f6660555849ab44026/FrescoD.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="1920" height="1080" alt="FrescoD" />The Cult of Zeb is a horror beyond mortal comprehension, consumed by endless feasting and destruction. Whatever they cannot devour, they defile.During the Age of the Ancients, as mankind learned to farm and store food under the caring gaze of Demira, Beelzebub’s followers found new ways to corrupt. They tainted the harvests, spreading disease and decay. They poisoned wells, conjured swarms of locusts, and spread famine across the land, reveling in the suffering it caused and drawing power from the rot they created.<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/5eWi0v0PcWtiQ4mLSTTZAS/6848a81eb163116c8d0f7130b804458c/Sarcoph.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Sarcoph" />Their deep lairs reek of decay, filled with paraphernalia of their grotesque rituals. In some places, like the Contageum, they breed monstrous boars, training them for war and slaughter. Into others, they bring captured innocents and broken cultists, imprisoning them in stone sarcophagi or oubliettes and force-feeding them to unnatural limits. Once their bodies are swollen beyond recognition, they are sacrificed—consumed in monstrous feasts. Their flayed skin is tanned into leather, a gruesome tribute to their insatiable hunger.Some of their lairs can only be described as maggot hives, where the cultists string their victims up alive and infect them with thousands of their lords’ favorite creatures. And yet other locations such as the place known as The Reflection of Holastri seem more eerily serene and focused on sharpening the minds of cultists who have survived the weight of the cravings suffused in them by their diabolical masters.<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/3OwKboI8T95cuKHOH1dut0/58d405ba64d418bb81adc0eb7962ae30/CocoonOr..._B.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="1920" height="1080" alt="CocoonOr... B" />Throughout, their halls are adorned with vile frescoes depicting their atrocities, ancient dwellings long since crumbled into decadence, for when Demira gifted her spirit to mankind, she stripped the earthly power from Beelzebub’s grasp, casting his followers into darkness forevermore. Trapped in their own corruption, they have never advanced, only lingering in the decayed ruins of what they once had.But it was then that Demira gathered and raised her spirit, drew in all her power of divinity, and with her life&#39;s spark burning with the intensity of the sun, if only for a fleeting moment, she cursed the three and their followers to eternal suffering; Starvation for the gluttonous, perpetual dissatisfaction for the greedy and uncontrolled relentless anger for the wrathful. And when she had named the three princes, she fell, cold and seemingly lifeless, never to rise again.— The Gyronomicon, Giraud´s expository on the Redeemers, pg.22<h2>A World Beyond Redemption</h2>&quot;There are evils that tempt, evils that whisper, and evils that deceive. But Gluttony does not seduce—it consumes. It is a fire that cannot be sated, a wound that never heals. To let it fester is to watch the world be devoured, piece by piece.&quot;
 — Archpriest Theodoric of Anatolia, Sermons Against the Abyss<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/96ostmeapxb7/6O4QzIjAQ7NJ0SAONxENB7/614b51f0a2617bea50a694c45fa69114/ZebiansIndoor.jpg?fm=webp&w=1024" width="1920" height="1080" alt="ZebiansIndoor" />The Cult of Zeb exists only outside the Pax Dei, in lands where Gluttony reigns unchecked and where the eye of the Divine cannot reach. They are hunger-given form, an unstoppable force of consumption that devours everything on its path.The faithful must remain ever vigilant, for their corruption spreads unseen, lurking wherever hunger and excess take hold.As long as there are those who crave without restraint, the Cult of Zeb will endure.&quot;A man’s soul is not lost in a single bite, nor in the first indulgence. It is in the second, the third, the hundredth until one no longer remembers what it means to be sated. Beware the path of Zeb, for it is lined with feasts, yet leads only to famine everlasting.&quot;
 — St. Gregorius, On the Fate of the Damned

The Cult of Zeb: A Study of Gluttony and Corruption

From the Compendium of The Cacodemonic, penned in the early years of the Age of the Papacy by Brother Aldric of Libornes.The Cult of Zeb has persisted...

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Clan Codex - April Highlight

Tech Insights: how we integrated Discord’s Chat & Voice in Pax Dei

Easter Surprise Patch Coming on April 22

Clan Codex - April Highlight

Tech Insights: how we integrated Discord’s Chat & Voice in Pax Dei

Easter Surprise Patch Coming on April 22

The Last Words of Thelonius the Scribe - Part I

The Holy Edict of Vigilance and Purity

From April Fools to April Fay

Tech Insights - Migration Update: Upgrading from Amazon RDS Postgres to Amazon Aurora

The Road Ahead – March Update

Clan Codex - March Highlight

The Cult of Zeb: A Study of Gluttony and Corruption