The Holy Order of The Sun, once a revered institution in the Serrakhan Sultanate, faced a significant upheaval following the revelation of Malekith's treachery. Known as the divine emissary of the Sun God, Malekith was exposed as a usurper who had murdered the true Avatar of the Sun, Avatar Lumina, and enslaved the noble Sphynx to serve his ambitions. This revelation shattered the very foundation upon which the Holy Order stood.
In the wake of Malekith's exposure, Talyen Dawnstrider, the rightful Avatar of the Sun, and the newly formed Senate of the Sun moved swiftly to disband the Holy Order. The Order, which had long propagated the false divinity of Malekith and upheld his deceitful doctrines, was largely dissolved. Many of its members, disillusioned by the truth, renounced their vows and sought new paths aligned with the principles of truth and justice.
As the Sultanate transitioned to a new era of leadership under Talyen, the focus shifted to restoring the true teachings of the Sun. The Senate of The Sun, composed of appointed Lords overseeing various aspects of the kingdom, worked to replace the old order's influence with institutions grounded in the genuine power of the sun and the harmonious balance of the elements.
Despite the widespread denouncement of the Holy Order, not all its members were willing to abandon their beliefs so easily. In secrecy, pockets of the old order continued to cling to the doctrines of Malekith, unable or unwilling to accept the truth. These remnants operate in the shadows, holding clandestine meetings and whispering of a time when their revered deity might return.
The persistence of these secretive factions poses a subtle but real threat to the stability of the new regime. Known as the Disciples of Dawn, these groups wear sun masks in honor of Malekith and seek to avenge his usurpation by Talyen Dawnstrider. Their presence is a reminder of the deep roots Malekith's influence had within the Sultanate, and the ongoing struggle to fully cleanse the realm of his lingering shadow.
The dissolution of the Holy Order of The Sun marks a significant step in the Serrakhan Sultanate's journey towards healing and renewal. Under Talyen's leadership and the guidance of the Senate of The Sun, the kingdom is striving to rebuild its spiritual foundations on the true power of the sun and the unity of its people. This new path, while fraught with challenges, offers a beacon of hope for a future untainted by the deceit of the past.