Ravens of Eternity
“Oh, we’ve all moved past such ridiculous superstitions. No, what the Illuminated do is religiously venerate their superiors. Not as some kind of deity, but as some kind of luminary.
“They draw people to join them based on universal truths, the freedom to discuss them, and minimal government interference. This certainly brings in many people from all over the galaxy - usually other Houses.
“But they don’t just join - they give them everything they own. Properties and ships and businesses. And here’s the most alarming thing - those who give more are given higher ranking on the hierarchy. They’re immediately placed in positions of power, over each other, and over the normal citizens.”
“So the
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