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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