The Adherents of the Uniform Sin

"Mercy is the sole transgression that we don't absolve here."

The Adherents are a religious sect, which believe that Grimm are the progeny of powerful entities that roamed the world of Remnant before recorded history. They are one of a few organisations to still operate during the Great War, having churches, temples and shrines in all four kingdoms.

Formation
There is no evidence to suggest exactly when the Adherents were formed. But is it confirmed that they did exist before the Great War.

History
There are various stations around the world, with varying degrees of restrictions and intents. While some things they allow their followers to do are considered taboo by modern standards. Polygamy is considered by outsiders to be an intricate part of their religion, though this is only true in certain Atlesian groups of the Adherents. They refer to each other as 'Brother' or 'Sister' as they believe that using real names are immoral as well as the fact they believe that all humans and Faunus are directly descended from Amity and Silva, the first people. It is also believed they inspired the use of Grimm masks.

The Code of Absolution
The Code of Absolution are a strict quartet of tenants that dictate how members should live their lives. While some locations have their own specific restrictions, all of them follow the follwoing four decrees."The only thing I hate more than religion and sycophants, is religious sycophants. The only things I hate more than them, is the rules they follow."

- Reinhold, to Dafoe.


 * 1) Mercy is unforgivable, regardless of cause or effect.
 * 2) If a brother or sister begs for your aid, you must aid them to the best of your abilities
 * 3) If it is desired, take it.
 * 4) Amity and Silva must never be used in blasphemous context.

Stations
Grimmling- The new initiates are named Grimmling to show their lack of world experience, and their current lack of faith to their religious tenants.

Saikos- The more experienced initiates who have proven their faith, but are still lacking something.

Papit- The overall head of a particular sect, they watch over and guide the Grimmlings and Saikos when needed.

Regus- The operators of the original sect, hidden somewhere in Mistral, their ranks are composed of some of the more aged Papits, who have faithfully served for decades.

High Regus- The highest position within the Adherents. Is usually the eldest and wisest Regus.