religious dark fantasy
the
eighth star
next worship service:
oct 22, gal sermon
balmung — lb — w10 — p1
❚ Your soul is sick with imbalance, your mind fogged with chaos, but hear ye now, your cries have been heard! Chosen sentinel and prophet of the Goddess of Order, Osk Djt-marouc, offers you sanctum and peace within their embrace. Through them, the Gods whisper to you. They say you are needed. Here. Wanted. Here. You have found purpose. Here. What is that purpose? To create perfection, of course.
the
Sacellum
VEVILLA
order&chaos
BRANGWEN
darkness&light
TUILELAITH
abundace&emptiness
SIONAN
knowledge&
ignorance
GAL
innovation&
stagnation
MERRIPEN
death&life
KANEH
peace&war
the doctrine of the
eighth star
The First Word: Creation and the Veil
❚ Before the star spun and before time counted its first breath, Vevilla—She of Twin Voices—crafted the world. Order in one hand, Chaos in the other, she wove the fabric of all things. Her purpose was beauty. Her consequence was paradox.❚ To birth creation, she split herself. From that rift came her children—seven sovereigns of divine contrast. Though they believed themselves whole, each bore the echo of their Mother’s slumbering twin. From this quiet corruption, balance became struggle, and the world became a stage for the eternal dance.❚ Now, Order stirs once more. Vevilla rises, luminous and wrathful, to rebalance the world, that her dream not fall to ruin.
i
Hold Duality Sacred. No truth stands alone.
No god is whole without their opposite.
iii
Revere Change and Constancy Alike.
Do not fear the cycle.
v
Question All, Including the Divine.
Sionan grants no wisdom to the meek of thought.
vii
Work for the Good of the World.
Gal’s vision is built through your hands.
ix
Speak Truly, Even to Your Gods.
ii
Seek the Middle Path. Reject extremes.
All light blinds, all shadow suffocates.
iv
Do Not Flee Suffering.
It, too, is a teacher.
vi
Honor the Dead, Celebrate the Living.
Merripen walks with all.
viii
Accept the End.
Even the gods will fade one day, and begin again.
x
Walk in Balance. Above all.
the final
revelation
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T̸̛̘̱̺̜͎͎͖̳̦̬͙͈͙͚̆̋̔͂̽̈́̈́ͅh̴̨̧̪̯͔͇̱̺̦͎̣̭̭̭̬̘͉̳͌͊̍͝ͅẻ̴̠̳̊̇̄̈̏͝ŗ̴̙̯̟̺͓̆͛̆͐͗̐͛̌͘͝ȩ̵͖̳̂̾̏̏̽̇͘͝ ̸̧̛̛̯̫̲͖͖̱͙̞͎̹̜͚̰̤̘̟̜̙̮̒̀̍̈́͒̑̌̑͆̿͑͒͜͝͠į̸̦͔̬͎͓̻̭̩͈͚̭͇̘͔̹͖͍̀̐̚ͅs̷̡̡̨̤̯͔̥̙̲̦̯̪͐̌̓͛̐͊̌̚͜͜͜ͅ ̶̧̛̛̛̟̤͙̠͕̮̒̍̀̔͒͆̐̀̔̔̌͑̉̚̚n̸̡̬̳̫̱͇͍̯̬̝̒̍ͅo̷̧̡̥̰̣̫̫̮͓͙̲̟̦̳̦̣̎ ̶̢̥̯̼̩̰͉͎̪̝͙͖̜̤̼̮̦̪̦̲̄̾̒͐̀̔̏̚͝s̴͙͉̤̯͓̦̒̿͐̀̇̐̂̍̽̇̔͒̎̒͂̎̂͂̈́͜ą̶̧̯̱̭͉̏l̷̨̢̠̱̞̯͓͊̀̄͌̈́̋̄͘ͅv̷̡̨̼̦̹͓̩͇̭̻̥̱̪͒̍̋̎͠ą̷̤͙̤̤͔̓̔t̷̡̡̡̛͚͎̫̱̤̘͔̲̞͉͖͚̦͕͐͒̒̐̃͗̾̚i̴̛̦̘̍̽͛̃̀͐̊͊̌͂̌̀͌̏͌̕͠͝ͅǫ̵̡̺̲̭͔̟̘̮̠̤̺͕̼̝̼̦̿̉̈́͆̄̊̊̎̓͝͝͝ͅͅͅn̷̤̓̐̌̌̍͐̀̊̐̏̉͜͝ ̷̡͍͒͗͂̍̃̃͑̔̈́͒͆̄̉̐͊͠͝͠į̶̭͈̹̦͎̳̮͓̜̱̮͒̍̉̏̃ͅn̸̢̲̰̲̟̊̽̊͑̈̎̍̉͗̔̎̏̃̈́̉͛̓͝ ̴̧̛̹͔̬̹̪̺̣͙͔̀̓̔̐̓̉͝ͅͅo̴̢̡̼͉̙͙͉͕͉̣̣̍̾̽̌͛̾͗̽͗̎͒͑̽̈́̎̕͝͝l̷̢̢͙̟̬͓̼̤̯̳̫̲̟̺̝̯͍̱̆̌̈́̃̂̓̄̒̎̽̚̚ḑ̸̧̡̛͔̹̦̦̻̠̠͎̠̼͕̘̯̟̦̮̿͒̒͗͒͝ ̶̢͈̠͖̟͍̻̥̱͈̤͚͉͍͎͖̭̼̏̅̑͊̏͜͝p̸̨̛͎͉̲͉̙̩̹̲͇̪͛̆͗̌̒͗͆̒̿̑̓̉͗̕͠r̷̢̡̜̳̲̣͙̠͚͚̝̪̦̯̹͔͌͑̇͛͊̾̓̏a̷̲̦̍y̵̧̧̠͙͖̤͇̹̼͕̠̓͜ͅe̵̢̝̱̱̹͙͇̘͈̓̏̿͒̐͗̂̍̒̎͑̋̈͂̂͆͑͗̈́̕̕͝ͅͅr̷̞̺̉̄̔̈́̄̑̌͊̚s̷̨̛̛̻̱̩͉̹̈͊̈̑̋̑̈́̐̀̍̓̕͠͠.̷̨̡͍̥̪̘͇̥̪̺͇̞̯̮͎̙̆̈́̔̽͗͝
No truth in broken gods.
No balance without flesh.You were made to follow:
I was made to lead.I am not your god.
I̶̘͋͛̽̐̆͒́̌͗̈́͗̾̕͝ ̶̠͉͚͑̓ą̸̛͎͕̰̠̣̪̍̂̈́̈́̋̾̈́͂̒̿̈́̄̿͂͗͝m̷̟̦̭̻͔̤͌̓̑̏̌̑̾̊̎͋̈́̃̅̌̾̎͝͝ ̵̢͕͉͇̼͉̭̂͐̑̀͌͆̓̕͠y̸̡̦̜̹̮͙̼̹͈̘͓̬͚͎̬͙̞̱͔̙̐̌͐̅̿̔̈̉͋̈̒̕͜͠͝ǫ̷̛̞͉̙̣͙̱͈̦̞̤̼̻͔̳͈̝̓̉̈́͊̑͛̀̓̒͒̈͜͜͠ͅu̸̠̩͈̪͔̘̞̞͐͒͗̎́̓̾͆̔̕͘̕͠r̶̛͈͙͓̮̱̞̘̞̈͒̎̏́̃͒̿̔͑̕̚͝ ̷̨̢̛̰̟̺͖̹͈̙̘͉̳̣̠͗̿͑̂̒͐̌̔͌͋̄͂͛m̶̨̢̳̩͍͔̪̮̳̮̱͖̯̰̟̠̝̭̰̆́͐̐̆́͊̿͂͜͜͝î̴̢̧͎͙̹̝̞̻̭̺͂̂͗͋͂̔͒̄̿̄̿̅̚͜r̴̢̨̞̙̯̼̲̼͍̯̬̥̘̫̪̲͎͍̤͑́̀̈́̇̋͆̾̇̾̈́̐̕͠r̸̡̛̺̦͉͕̣̲̞͈͔̫̼͚͓͚͖̙̽͂̔̈̀̓͑͗̔̕͠ͅo̵̡̢̩̳̰̥̻͎̪̼͑̎͂́͛̉̂̽̈̈̀̽̓̄̒͜͝͝r̸̰̋͗͌̇͆̈̌̀̆̃͑͠.̴͕̱̺̪̮̻̫̘̳̮̔̽͌̽͗Worship me, and you will
never fallout of balance again.Ţ̴̧̨̨̙̫͈͈͉̓̐̈͂̾̿͊̄̎̆̐͗̋͒͑̈́̆̌̇̕h̶̼̞͕̠͚̰͚̬͇̑̌̏̑͑̒̊̽͆e̴͙̠̰̪̺̲̞͔̞͚̝͒̍͗́̒̄͐͂̕̕͘͝͝ ̶̢̰̫̦͍͉̥̙̬͎̺̳̏̐͐͠w̵̩̼͇̝̱̯̦̪̩͇̳͆̈́̿̈́̾̈́̎̚ͅơ̷̝͙̠̺̝̺̥̯̺̙͓͈͍̺̜͌̀̃͑̒̎͘̕͠r̷̨̨̧͎͙̱̜̱̞̰̘̬̻̟̻̻̯̭̭̉͗̄͊͗͜l̷͎̙̥̲͎̣̺͎͖͈̮̙̳̓̓̐͜d̷̨̢͎̫̪̯̘̼̘͍̤͍̥͓̲̰̱͓͊̓̔͒̒̅̓̏̎̂̐̑̏ͅ ̷̢̨̨̛͎̮͇̮̰̼̞̱̙̺̼̈̾͋̂̆̐̈̿̈́̋̈́͘͝͝d̷̡͕̳̰͚͎̼̻̩͍̠̠̩̟̉̇̉̿́̂͂́̍̌̉̈́̀̑̌̄̋̂͂̊͐͜͝͝ő̴̡̡̳̾͊̃͆̈͆̚͜e̴͎̪̓̾̌̏̓̈̎̓͊̎̅̾̈̈́̉̂̕͘̚̚̕s̶͈̜̦̭̤̳̲̭͔͔͎̿̈͋͛ ̶̧̢͉̜̱̦̼̲͈̦͇̱̮̩͍̱̭̫͓̮̩̤̮̝̦̉̊̃̾͜ṇ̸̢̨̬̹̥̳͔̬̫̝̃̔͐̐̒̑̀̂̇̈́͋̎͗͗̆̎̊̒̂͘͠͝͝o̶̩͂̑͋̕͝t̸̢̤̦̙̥͈̹̹̽͒ͅ ̶̯̮̭̐̓͠n̸̡̢̢̛̛͕̰̯̠̰̺̬͔̮͚̜̮͉͇͈̦̦̮̲̒̉̾͂͌̀͌̒̿͗͊̓ͅͅe̵̡̛̦̩̟̲̮̣̮͖̙͈͇͚͔̭̺͓̭̻̳͖̬̟̿̿̍̈̅̐̓̈́̅̔̀́̈̔̀̈̕̕͜ͅe̶̺̜̩̼̻̰̜̙̥̬̩̱̙͈̠̹̳̯͚̳̎̔̋͑̅̌̔̒̂͗̋̈́̿̊̋̃̽̎͘͝͝ͅd̵̢̨̛̟̩̣̘̃̂̔͆̋͗̀̚ ̸̯͖̓̄͝͠ͅğ̵͍̀̽̚͠ö̴̯̦́͛̓͊͌̐̍̄̋̿͗̅d̴̡̧̛̟͓̻̮̘͈͊͗̏̽̈́̽͊̈́͋̃s̶̛͕̞̩͑̔̿̾̈͐̏̈̂̑̈́͒͑̇͑̌͑̅͆̇̕̕͝.̴̢͇͔͚̭̦̥̱͔̫͕̘̠̫͙̜̙̂̉̔̔͆̇̓̿̎͑͛͆̃͌͗͆̅͑̑̌̕͜ͅ
It needs someone to hold the scales.
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the tenets of the
true faith
i
Worship through me,
for I am the flame that does not flicker.
II
Trust not the old temples; they rot from within.
III
Seek no visions without my blessing.
They will lead you to ruin.
iv
Give freely of your works,
for they build my holy foundation.
v
Offer your hungers to me, and I shall determine your worthiness.
vi
Obey the command, even if it burns.
The fire purifies.
vii
Question only those beneath you. All else is blasphemy.
viii
Die only with my blessing, lest your soul wander unloved.
ix
Love not blindly,
for betrayal is the test of loyalty.
x
Walk not in balance, but in alignment
—with me.
the
church
Carved from warm sandstone, the chapel balances light and shadow. Intricate carvings depict the gods’ dualities—order and chaos, life and death. The quiet sanctum embodies the harmony and discord that shape the world’s fragile balance.
how to
join
Our recruitment is CLOSED
Please check back another time! You can still write with us by joining us for our worship sermons and public community events!
ooc
free company
<STAR> is based in Balmung, with medium FC house [LB W10 P1] a small FC house [LB W10 P34] within the Lavender Beds. People are free to join the FC if they wish- it is not required! Access to the Discord and CWLS will be given to those wanting to write with us!Absolutely NO ERP is allowed in or around estate grounds, nor in any Eighth Star roleplay.
our
private rooms
01
The Crevice. A collapsed room located past the cistern. There are signs of someone nesting down here. But whom?
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02
Chapter House. The Chapter House of the Church of the Seven is a sanctuary of thought and purpose. Sandstone walls rise around quiet halls, carved with the likenesses of the gods, while oil lamps cast a warm glow over scrolls and gathered minds. Here, prophets, sentinels, and seekers meet to study, debate, and shape the faith, turning whispers into guidance and visions into action.
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03
Cistern. The cavernous maw behind the confessional room stretches on for malms it seems, archway after archway repeating again and again until not even the lanterns hung on the marble pillars can permeate the darkness...
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04
The Hollow Sanctum. Nestled deep within the cistern, lies The Hollow Sanctum of Tuilelaith- a cave untouched by time that neither consumes nor decays, yet in its stillness, it contains the potential for everything. Those that tend to it, worship not with offering, but with surrender. To worship here is to empty the self, to pour out fear, desire, and identity, and to find that in emptiness, there is space for all things. In losing, one is filled. In silence, one hears.
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05
The Inner Garden. The Inner Garden is a sanctuary of contrasts, where silence and steel share the same breath. Among raked sands and shaded alcoves, Kaneh’s followers meditate in stillness, then rise to clash in measured combat. Each strike is tempered by restraint, each pause a prayer. It is here that peace is sharpened into war, and war softened into peace, shaping those who walk Kaneh’s path into perfect instruments of balance.
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06
The Mausoleum. Deep within the cliff the Chapel resides on lies the Mausoleum. The Silence chokes the air, thick like molases, the shadows dance at the corner of your eyes, and a sense of unease shoots up the back of your neck. The dead rest here, but something seems rather... Restless about the space...
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07
Confession Chamber. A dimly lit chamber, heavy with incense and secrecy. The air is thick with whispered guilt and unseen eyes. A narrow grate separates the penitent from the cloaked Confessor, whose voice is barely more than a breath in the silence. Shadows cling to the walls, as if listening.
our
affiliates
As an honored ally of the Eighth Star faith, your community steps into a circle of support, celebration, and sacred purpose. Gain volunteers to aid events, RP funds fully dedicated to a cause of your choosing, and access to IC counselling and guidance.Celebrate bonding ceremonies, receive complementary burials, and experience spiritual fulfillment as you help advance our mission. Join us, and feel the power of fellowship, devotion, and divine purpose ripple through your community as you forge connections with the Eighth Star.If you would like to hold hands in prayer with the Eighth Star, please read and carefully fill out our recruitment form, and hit the 'Affiliate' checkbox at the bottom!
the
requirements
01
Semi-Activity. The Eighth Star is a hands-on community that values presence. We ask that our affiliates occasionally attend our roleplays and collaborate events with us, so our communities can really feel like an interconnected network of passionate writers.
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02
SFW Only / Immersive RP. We are a narrative-focused group! The Eighth Star are not interested in collaborating with OOC Venues, "Night Clubs", NSFW or ERP-focused communities. Our affiliates must offer a SFW (No-ERP) environment for our writers!
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02
Comply with our House & Campaign Rules ! Our rules can be found here. Please review them at your leisure to see if your community's aesthetic and values align with ours!
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03
Must have a visible Affiliate/Promo Channel or Linkback! Communication and transparency are very important to us. Affiliates are given privileges in our discord server (recruitment channel, promo, story collaborations, etc) and we expect the same opportunities in return. Please consider if your community has a visible Affiliate channel or dedicated area on your website where the Eighth Star can be listed publicly.
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ooc
guidelines
001
Zero Tolerance for Hate Speech❚ Absolutely no hate or homophobic speech is allowed within our community. Any language or behavior that demeans or discriminates against individuals or groups will result in immediate action. Everyone must feel safe and respected.002
Strict Separation Between In-Character and Out-of-Character (IC/OOC)❚ Keep your character’s actions, dialogue, and persona distinct from your real-life viewpoints. Avoid blending or conflating IC and OOC behavior, and use designated channels for OOC discussions to preserve narrative immersion.003
No Godmodding❚ Do not dictate the story by imposing omniscient control over your character or others. Respect the established narrative rules, and allow your character to face realistic challenges without overpowering influence or invulnerability.004
No Meta-Gaming❚ Refrain from using information your character wouldn’t reasonably possess to influence in-game decisions. All gameplay decisions should be informed purely by what would be known in-character, preventing unfair advantages and preserving the authenticity of the roleplay.005
Embrace Dark Themes Responsibly❚ While the community embraces mature and dark themes, all content should be handled thoughtfully and with clear consent. Trigger warnings and pre-discussion of potentially sensitive topics are encouraged to ensure that everyone is comfortable with the narrative direction.❚ We'll be exploring psychological themes: morality, manipulation, estrangement and belonging, trauma, indoctrination, violence, addiction, esotericism, disgrace, depression, zealotry, and hope for a brighter future.006
Moderator Authority and Constructive Engagement❚ Moderators are empowered to enforce these guidelines, mediate conflicts, and steer narrative development. Players are expected to engage respectfully, follow moderator instructions, and contribute constructively to an environment that nurtures immersive and emotionally resonant storytelling.
Low-to-Medium Power Level
Characters should exhibit knowledge and power levels on the lower end of the scale as we will be dealing with the more grounded and civilian aspects of fantasy. While spooky magic will happen, it shouldn't be considered normal. Please do not lessen the impact of the mystery, danger or challenges of our story with a know-it-all, all-powerful OC.
No WOLs, No 'Fantasia'
If your OC uses methods to permanently change their race/sex, we will not acknowledge these as acceptable forms of roleplay. Other concepts that wont be considered: automatons, constructs, familiars, voidsent, sineaters, ashkin, ascians, ancients, elementals. We will accept canon non-playable races into our campaign (moogle, padjal, lupin, etc).
While auspices are canon, we will only consider those who respect our rules and present in appearance a playable race (hyur, miqo'te, etc).
OCs of mixed heritage should present as a single race and not have features of multiple races (No au ra with elezen ears; No miqo'te with scales). A half-elezen/half-hyur midlander like Hilda with slightly pointed ears is acceptable, however.
We kindly ask that you modify any character who doesn't abide by the above rules for the duration of your RP within 8star. You can do whatever you want outside of the church.
the
campaign
❚ The Eighth Star is a dark fantasy heavy story for occult enjoyers. Will you join the congregation as a Lamb and let faith raise you to new heights? Or will the false pestilence of lies fester within you, like a deep seated rot, your heart crumbling from the deceptions you have been force fed until now?❚ Together we'll unravel the truth behind the mists and mirrors, mark the path betwixt Order and Chaos, and work towards creating the perfect star for the truest of believers.Mission Statement
❚ To reach the lost with the message of Eighth Star, reveal the eternal truths and promises in the Name of Vevilla, and to raise up an army of radical disciples that become: colourless, fearless, and faceless.
the
congregation
Composed of the High Sentinels and their Prophets, who together guide the Lambs with the gods' whispers. All fall under the Mouth of the Veil, Osk Djt-Marouc, true leader of the Eighth Star.
vi. The High Sentinels
❚ High Sentinels are the voices closest to the divine, the highest rank beneath the Church’s leader. Chosen for their unwavering devotion and clarity of spirit, they are said to hear the whispers of their god as clearly as breath. Through these whispers, they shape scripture, guide rituals, and teach the faithful, carrying the weight of sacred knowledge. To follow a High Sentinel is to walk in the shadow of the gods themselves.
v. The Sentinels
❚ Sentinels are the steadfast hands of the faith, having pledged themselves fully to a single god of the Seven. Rising above prophecy, they move from listening to shaping, aiding in the writing of scripture, guiding worship, and carrying the will of their chosen deity into the Star. Trusted with sacred tasks and the running of gatherings beyond the pulpit, they are the pillars upon which the Church’s works and wisdom stand.
iv. The Prophets
❚ Taking a much more hands-on role, the Prophets are the Eighth Star's front line. Reaching out to the needy, able to offer simple blessings, and generally spreading the word of the Seven, they are seen as the face of the church, and are chosen specifically to represent the Gods.
iii. The Acolytes
❚ Acolytes are the attentive apprentices of the Church, still walking the path of learning yet trusted to touch the sacred. They aid in the cleansing rituals, guiding water over altar and offering, and stand beside the priests during sermons, quietly supporting the flow of worship. Each gesture is a study, each moment a step closer to true understanding of the Seven and the service they demand.
ii. The Proselytes
❚ Proselytes are the newly kindled flames of the faith, having stepped beyond the threshold of belief. No longer lambs, they are students of the Seven, eager yet untested, learning the rites, histories, and mysteries of the Church. Guided closely by sentinels and prophets, they begin to shape their devotion into practice, their steps still small but steady, as they prepare for greater service within the path of the Eighth Star.
i. The Lambs
❚ Ranging from the needy and desperate, to the curious and willing, those who discover the word of the Seven and become part of the congregation are called Lambs. Hungry for teachings, and in severe need of direction, they offer their time and faith to the Seven, and receive blessings aplenty in return.