Talk:Zupanist Alexandrianism

Peteran Heresy differences?

How does this actually differ from the root Peteran Alexandrianism? I can't find a reference as to how it is different, nor what Mikos thought/taught... Thanks for any clarification on this (assuming it's been invented).

There is almost no explication of this anywhere on the Wiki, it's not just you. ;) Ask Matt Allen, it was his son.

Did I just punt that? Hell yeah, I did. How mission critical is this information? We can add it to my To Do list and I can get to it after this weekend. -gm

Heh, it's no problem either way-- I can also try to help make up some nuances if no one else has time. As the primary religion of the Ulanites, it will be important. I already have one NPC devotee (FS class) where this will be important, so I wanted to be sure there wasn't some unknown bizarre baggage in their religion that would be a surprise. No immediate rush, though if you or MSA have existing theories/ideas, don't hesitate to share them so I don't mess anything up. :) -Mattie

I haven't thought much about it, but Mikos was a crazy, shady dude by the time Sayid adopted him, and Sayid was the craziest and shadiest of the stand (except maybe Antioch). Mikos grew up in a blood-soaked world of wars with an assassin/tyrant/apostle as a adopted father, and I imagine that influences Zupanism quite a bit. Here are some ideas:

• Sect-heavy? Sayid didn't like prophets, but he was one, and so was Mikos. Sayid was also hung up on individual accomplishment and force of will, which I would imagine might cause a lot of independent leaders and infighting. Also supported by the Ulan being so big and underpopulated. I'd imagine there is a lot of regional differences and internal holy wars.
• Pagan-esque? Since there is no central authority in Ulan and they were generally uninvolved with Alexandria's wars, I'd imagine that the religion had to make a lot more compromises to the old religions to get buy-in. Maybe this lead to some sort of ancestor worship or saint/icon obession like African or Greek christianity?

--Msallen