Church of the Final Atonement
Character from Hyperion by Dan Simmons
A religion built around worshipping a monster — the Shrike Church venerates the Lord of Pain and correctly prophesied that Brawne Lamia's child would be the One Who Teaches.
Also known as: Shrike Church, Church of the Final Atonement
What They Know
- Religion worshipping the Shrike as the Avatar/Lord of Pain
- Clergy wear blood-red and black; central temple in Keats over 150m tall
- Organize pilgrimages to the Time Tombs — one wish granted, others die
- Correctly prophesied Brawne Lamia's child as 'the One Who Teaches'
- Theology of pain as transcendence connects to the Tree of Pain's Void broadcasting function
Connections
- worships — shrike
- prophesied — aenea
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