Mazdak

In Colchesian mysticism, Mazdak is conceived as the supreme being, creator, and physical fabric with which the universe takes form. According to most sects, the universe is constructed out of the Dream of Mazdak, who lies sleeping since before the world was created. In accordance with the flows of the Dream, Görundur, the spider, spins out matter, which is then filled with Mutagbh (quickening spirit) and adheres to rules which the Dream dictates. Depending on which denomination is followed, Mazdak is either a omnipotent, omniscience, benevolent being who cares for all things or is a blind idiot god, who neither understands nor cares for what happens to his creations. He is considered to be both male and female, living and non-living, imminent and transcendent, beautiful and terrifying all in equal measure. Mazdak is rarely worshiped directly but is instead worshiped through avatars or gods; beings which were once mortal but are now manifestations of different aspects of reality. These gods control the passage of Mutagbh to different forces within the world and are responsible with maintaining the balance necessary to keep peace within the Dream.

Most Colchesian eschatology revolves around Mazdak's awakening, as the awakening of the Mazdak would result in the end of the Dream, and the dissolution of reality. Mazdakis attempt to postpone this awakening by offering absolution to the gods, who are capable of redirecting Mutagbh in such a way as to cause the least amount of disruption to the Dream. Arkbalis believe that by harnessing Münah (Divine Fire) within one's self, one may actualize themselves into existence beyond the Dream, and transcend reality contained within the sleeping god. Sagiris generally do not dwell upon Mazdak and consider the Creator to be nothing more than an animal; a infantile mind who can not be appeased or reasoned with and is powerful beyond all measure. The approach of the Sagiris to the awakening of Mazdak is to welcome its coming, and not to dwell on what may happen. However, across the steppes of Colchesia, there are rumours of a sect of Sagir which seeks to breach the walls of reality through a depraved ritual, one which involves a wall of flesh and blood. These rumours, however, are regarded by the locals as myth, a convenient story to comfort loved ones who have lost family during years of civil war, with not even a corpse to immolate.