Anomolian Beholders
We serve the Emperor with our faith and devotion, and with faith there must also sometimes come sacrifice.
- St. Katherine of Ophelia
The oldest of the Imperialist sects, the Anomolian Beholders see the Emperor
as divine but believe mankind must await his return. While other Incarnationist
sects believe that it is their duty to bring about the Emperor Incarnate,
the Anomolian Beholders believe that such thoughts skirt with hubris. Instead,
they are perhaps the most conservative of all the Incarnationist factions, their
goal being not to create the Emperor Incarnate, but to observe Humanity and
await His arrival. They see it as their job to prepare for this momentous event
and to stand ready to offer whatever assistance may be needed at this great
time. The predominant activity of the Anomolian Beholders is locating potential
Divine Avatars and observing them. Only if they are convinced that the vessel is
tainted will they destroy it. Much like the original
Thorians they are content to examine and research remarkable individuals for
signs of potential or corruption. They are more zealous than most to follow up
any sign or omen of a possible Divine Avatar, and are amongst some of the most
traveled Inquisitors in the galaxy.
Anomolian Beholders tend to be pragmatic, down-to-earth individuals, after a
lifetime of seeking wisdom and enlightenment, only to have their hopes thwarted
time and again. They tend to take a longer view of matters, and despite numerous
setbacks to achieving their goals, are always optimistic that the future may
hold the answers. This has garnered them a reputation for being level-headed and
reliable, and other sects will often happily overlook their foibles in
return for these better qualities.
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