Origins Period

In 684 AH, Saint Dast, a spiritual figure from the region of Jathlas named Dast, claimed a divine revelation, marking the inception of the Nurity faith and the commemoration of Descension Day. Over 16 years, Dast gathered a following of 30 disciples, including the notable disciple Wruhec, and propagated the "11 Pillars," forming the foundation of their doctrine. This period was crucial in establishing the core beliefs and practices that would shape Nurity's future. The schism between Dast and Wruhec, known as the Divergence, occurred over differences in spreading the divine message. Dast favored oral transmission due to widespread illiteracy, while Wruhec pushed for written documentation. This disagreement led to a split, with Wruhec and 9 disciples leaving to propagate their interpretation of Nurity. Dast, although not explicitly opposing, did not endorse their journey. The remaining disciples stayed with Dast, who sent 15 of them across Merkopa to spread his teachings, capitalizing on the oral tradition preferred in the region. The end of Saint Dast's life saw attempts at reconciliation with Wruhec, but his untimely death during the journey prevented this. Dast's passing was mourned widely, with a grand funeral attended by many, and Wruhec observed a month-long fast in his honor, a practice that evolved into a traditional fast on Descension Day. Wruhec's later assassination, suspected to be orchestrated by the disillusioned disciple Karav, further deepened the divide within Nurity, leading to the first holy wars between Dastnurist and Wruhecist factions, marking the beginning of the tumultuous "Tear" period.