The Brotherhood of the Red Christ is a small sect of Norse-influenced Celestial Chorus. This sect is viewed and denounced as a cult by other Choristers.
Overview[]
When Christianity was first introduced to the Norse, they called the Son of God the White Christ. This was not a description of His skin or race, but an insult to His pacifistic, and therefore cowardly, ways (in contrast to the very warlike red god, Thor). The Brotherhood of the Red Christ has always held a rather contrary view. They view Christ's vigil upon the Cross as similar to Odin's vigil upon Yggdrasill. Just as the followers of Odin hang themselves in imitation of the All-High to gain mystical knowledge and insight, the members of the Brotherhood reenact the Crucifixion to test and purify their faith, and thereby gain a closer connection to God.
References[]
- MTAs: Dead Magic II: Secrets and Survivors, p. 106