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{{Archive|status=done|lore}}{{Infobox person
| name = Imphiel
| image = Imphiel.png
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| native_name = Imphiela
| native_name_lang = Praetaran
| monuments = Temple of Humility, [[Archive:City of the Moon, Luna|City of the Moon]]
| children = [[Archive:Ursus|Ursus, Demigod of Humility]]
}}
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Whilst he is a non-corporeal being, Imphiel will often take physical form, primarily atop the tower in the [[Archive:City of the Moon, Luna|City of the Moon]], to communicate with his apostles and closest followers to continue to spread his beliefs.
==Origin ==
{{Image frame|content=[[File:TheGateOfPraetora.png|350px]]|caption=The Gate of Praetara, a beacon of hope for the city of Luna.|thumb}}
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===Resurgence of the Remnant===
The next notable period was hundreds of years later, and is known as the '''Resurgence of Luna'''. Remnants of the Praetaran beliefs gathered in the [[Archive:City of the Moon, Luna|City of the Moon]]. The gate became more active, and several deities reformed, but as lesser forms of themselves. Many did not last, but a few remained. Imphiel was one of the strongest of these, as his teachings had picked up a large following due to his message of humility and modesty in a time of hatred and bloodthirsty carnage. (Another notable deity that returned during this event being [[Archive:Luna|Luna]].)
There was a slight struggle for power between some of the Gods during this period, as they lesser followed attempted to regain control, but Imphiel remained. Once the dust had settled, Luna became the single location where Imphiel would manifest, as the power of the gate was limited. Upon hearing of the '''Resurgence of Luna''', some neighbouring nations attempted to quell the city due to the perceived threat of the return of the deities, but no major nations were alerted to or aware of what the significance of these events were, which is believed to be due to the large passage of time burying any knowledge of the Praetara.
Imphiel would also seek to spread his influence throughout [[Archive:Alathra|Alathra]], and did this through the conception of his son, [[Archive:Ursus|Urses the Demigod]], who became his primary apostle, spreading and confounding the people in the faith of Praetara. This method was effective within the walls of Luna, but spread to other cities was slow due to the closed nature of the people, who wished to guard themselves from the barbaric outsiders. However, over a prolonged period of time, the age of chaos would subside and the surrounding areas became more peaceful, allowing for the city, and it's people, to open and prosper.
===Nightmare of the Apostles===
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After the resurgence in Luna, several deities remained, reforming in this plane of existence with the revitalisation of the Gate. The main conflict after the settling of the Gods back on their throne was the return of the ''Apostles of Amphus''. After their forming and gaining considerable strenghth in the Dark Age of Praetara, they moved south from Luna and forests, only being spotted near jungles near the centre of the continent. Whilst isolated from the rest of the world and it's infernal age, the group of followers became a close minded cult. Several grotesque murders and missing persons were reported from local towns, which whilst not directly linked, have been linked in to the group in texts located from the time.
As the group, more commonly known as the ''“Cultus Chaus”'' (Cult of Chaos) during this period of time, found out about the re-birth of the Gate. Sightings of cloaked individuals became more and more common further and further north of there, as far as the ruins of Esteura. These increased sightings were made heard of within the walls of Luna, and a combined group of combatants from several orders (notably the ''Order of Humility'' and partially the ''Order of the Moon''), spearheaded by [[Archive:Ursus|Ursus]] was assembled to protect the city at all costs.
Small skirmishes broke out on the outskirts of the area controlled by the city, however no major battles occurred for several weeks, and citizens went about their duties with minimal issues, other than not being able to go too far south without proper escort.
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====The Great Hunt of the Apostles====
After the Slaughter of the Lumberyard, the people of Luna became outraged and demanded that action be taken to swiftly end the conflict, with any means necessary. After seeking guidance from his father, a plan was devised by [[Archive:Ursus|Ursus]] to eliminate the ''Cultus Chaus'' once and for all. The cultist camp, in the southern woods east of Lake Praeta, was swiftly located by scouting parties, and was attacked upon nightfall. Several cavalry charges and infantry attacks were launched, and there were near to no survivors. Unlike the battle of the creek, the Lunarian forces had the element of surprise, and purposefully took prisoners such that they could learn more of the working of the cult, and how it had fell from an order of apostles into a sacrificial clique.
Other than the few kept as prisoners, none were spared. All the cultists were indiscriminately killed as swiftly as possible as to refuse any organised counter-attack. Although very effective, all of the survivors formed a group, protecting the believed leader. Whilst their attempts to defend themselves were overall ineffective, they still were able to delay and remove the element of surprise. The remaining cultists, circled around a cloaked individual, began chanting loudly whilst drawing their weapons and violently swinging at any who dared to step into their range. This display of courage was short lived, as archers ripped them apart with a volley of arrows, leaving none but the cloaked individual alive. Dressed in a black robe, with a gold trim and a purple dagger in hand, he cursed them, the rough translation saying <blockquote>May the non-believers be struck down by the might of his holy divinity, the ever consuming chaos swarming their minds and filling them with nothing. The never-living come for them, the clock strikes one. </blockquote>
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==== Infernal Incidents ====
{{Image frame|content=[[File:InfernalCatacombs.png|350px]]|caption=Catacombs in which the infernals are kept.|thumb}}
After the [[Archive:City_of_the_Moon,_Luna#Infernal_attack_at_the_Outpost|Infernal Attack on Luna]], and subsequent [[Archive:Mirenirenic#The battle of the Oakhurst caverns|Battle in the Oakhurst Caverns]], Imphiel decreed that any Infernals remaining were to be captured and kept to study and gain knowledge from them if possible. Whilst the trail went cold for a long time, Lunarians miners found two infernal beings trapped deep underground, in an abandoned mineshaft. An armed force was sent into the mines, and retrieved both.
The two entities currently kept inside the catacombs are:
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==== Recent Relevant Events ====
Whilst not directly linked to Imphiel, the following events are relevant to the Praetaran culture and recent events in it's dominion.
*[[Archive:Mirenirenic#The aiding of the Lunarian Outpost|Aiding at the outpost by Mirenirenic forces.]]<br />
==Description==
===Personality===
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===Aufero Superbiae===
This teaching is the general notion that one should strive to remove pride from their actions, as an abundance of pride often leads to narcissism and looking down upon others. Whilst Imphiel teaches to make sure you acknowledge your own achievements, floundering them around and showing off to others how ''“great”'' you are is only a path to become a self-conceited person. The best way to let others know of your accomplishments is instead through actions, leading by example and not exclaiming your superiority, for that is where the path away from modesty and good-intent lies.
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