Occidental Kaurissem

Occidental Kaurissem (Melkian: Zachodny Kaurysem) is a religion founded by an individual, former aspiring priest of the orthodox church. Sikorski of Dązyn. Most of the doctrine and teachings used by this church originate from the common beliefs held by most kaurissemites. The idea that Iosus Kauriss of Katal was the son of god, and that he would bring salvation to humanity through his sacrifice. The trinity of the father, the son and the holy spirit, and their effects on the daily lives of humanity, and other such doctrines. Sikorskism is said to have origins in the old pagan beliefs of the Melkhi, where they had believed in the concept of a being above them, yet still within reach. A proto Overman myth of sorts. This belief was not the same as the current Zigalese ideology where they believe they must remove god from peoples lives, through killing him. The Melkhi believed that even if such a thing was done, the new god who took his place would be no better. The endless cycle of godhood was a fear, and a root of the Melkhi Civilization's Ambitions.

In the modern religion of Occidental Kaurissem, the term 'Root of Ambition' is thrown around almost as much. It espouses that the Human condition is to want more, to advance. The best thing to do in that case is to nurture that feeling, so that humanity can eventually free the world of suffering, rather than stagnate into a horrendous mockery of man. It is here that Sikorski espoused a piece of wisdom that is uncommon for the Kaurissemite denominations to mention. That conflict is a viable source of enlightenment. Sikorski himself believed that the true test of men and women is through adversity. There is no truer adversity than in combat. The holy texts of Sikorskism include the holy bible, the original texts as written by the apostles of Iosus Kauriss. The Book of Sikorski, which was written by a 90 year old sikorski, who had enough time to mull over his beliefs, and with the strength of an Overman touched by god, he had completed the Gospel of Sikorski. Wiseman's Affirmation, is the final book that Occidental Kaurissem has. The affirmation was written by the apostles of Sikorski and relatives, to corrobrate the facts in his holy book, and many portions of it affirm the tenets of Occidental Kaurissem. To make sure that the followers of their religion would truly understand the meaning of Sikorski's and God's words. The goal of Occidental Kaurissem is to achieve recognition by god, to become a new prophet, or to lead the next generation of gods chosen people.

Led from Sikorski's Home in Dazyn, The resting place of the chosen, what can only be described as a mega cathedral is the seat of power for Kauriss' Hand, a prophet elected from the most pious men across the Occident. Along with this, Patriarchs from numerous sects and Sikorskist organizations gather here for important interfaith business. The faith represents more than 1.1 billion adherents worldwide, and thats only across Melkia, Hyperaustrea, Sikorskia and the USE. The religion has in recent decades been compared more and more to Infernalism, due to its Productivity Cult Leanings. However this is considered slander even amongst the most fengophile members.

Etymology
Occidental Kaurissem is a religion with Melkian origin, the English name itself derived from a literal interpretation of the Melkian name for the faith, that being Zachodny Kaurysem.

Adherents of this religion are called Occidental Kaurissemites, the demonym similarly being Occidental or sometimes Sikorskist. The second name comes from the founder of the religion, Sikorski. The name Occidental Kaurissem on the other hand, is a rather strange name for a religious denomination, at least when compared to Wahid or Orthodox Kaurissem. But it does follow the latter's style of naming.

History
The teachings of Sikorski were originally disseminated across the occident during the early 1400s. Where he had banished alongside his retinue to the far flung reaches of the world, partly due to his family's persecution by ruling nobility, and partly due to religious turmoil at the time. As such, had taken to using his new found time by travelling south of the Katal Rift. Here he would find the southern cross upon his travels. The symbol being etched into his mind, and he had demanded that his house crest incorporate this symbol. He had taken to spreading his own beliefs alongside the gospel of Kauriss after this experience. At a very young age of 20, he had taken to sailing west. Eyewitnesses say that they found some sort of newfound purpose, or insanity in his eyes. Current Occidental Kaurissem scholars believe that this is the same blessing that God had given to his prospective prophets and chosen peoples. Sikorski would travel across the capricornian coast, meeting and converting the ruling monarch of the horn, U Luat. The king was wise beyond his years, and despite his ability to go from kind to cruel at a moments notice, there was no doubt that he had taken the gospel seriously, and heeded the word of Sikorski. He had used his journeys to eventually found a colony in the lands of the modern day USE. Using this as a staging ground for his eventual return to Melkia. He would spread his word and overthrow the ruling religious elite, replacing it with his own righteous order. It is partly due to the Bloody Turban Rebellions and his limited involvement in this affair that people believe he was genuinely protected by god. He consistently did the work of a warrior to make sure he would have a stable supply line to continue his journey to the north west. It was noted that he should have died tenfold in these battles alongside his men, but this never happened. Later on, when he had established the Colony of Pomorze, he engaged in combat against the ruling kingdom of Azlatan, a major power on the north side of the continent, and won despite his ridiculous numbers inferiority. After this fabled skirmish, he would rally the subjugated peoples of the north, and march them towards the capital, razing it down to the ground for the glory of The Wiseman. Soon after this colony would prosper, and he would return to Melkia, continuing to prove to people that he was not a normal man.