A reclusive monastic order devoted to enlightenment through solitude, believing that true understanding can only be achieved by distancing oneself from the distractions of the outside world.
The Silent Chorus does not seek followers, nor does it ask for recognition. It simply exists—watching, waiting, and preserving a path to enlightenment that few will ever understand.
Asceticism, spiritual enlightenment, isolationist philosophy, and esoteric knowledge.
For the Silent Chorus, the true goal is not silence itself, but the mastery of one's words, thoughts, and presence—ensuring that when they do speak, their voices carry the weight of deep understanding.
Unlike most organizations, the Silent Chorus does not operate under a strict hierarchy—it values individual enlightenment over rank. However, there are key roles within the order:
Revered as a source of deep wisdom and mental discipline. Feared as an enigma—their silence makes them unpredictable, and their motives unclear. Distrusted by those who believe their isolation is a form of cowardice or refusal to engage with reality.
The Viridian Blades – While both value individual growth and self-mastery, the Blades believe in balance through action, while the Silent Chorus believes true balance comes from withdrawal.
The Helion Combine – The Combine sees power in control and financial influence, while the Silent Chorus rejects material wealth and refuses to participate in commerce.
The Drusari Syndicate – The Syndicate deals in secrets, manipulation, and subterfuge, while the Silent Chorus believes in stripping away all falsehoods to find absolute truth.
The Silent Chorus is not a religion in the traditional sense—it is a philosophical movement that sees the pursuit of enlightenment as an internal journey, not one dictated by gods, laws, or societal expectations. The members of the Chorus believe that interaction with the outside world taints the purity of the soul, distracting them from true understanding.
Their monasteries and sanctuaries are deliberately removed from civilization, often located in places where survival itself is a test of one’s resolve—barren moons, drifting space stations, deep caverns, or isolated mountain ranges.
While quite a few members live in isolated monasteries, meditating, learning and looking for inner wisdom for years or even lifetimes, there are branches of the Chorus that engage with outsiders, acting as watchers, record-keepers, and enigmatic advisors to those who seek their wisdom. However, their answers are often cryptic, pushing seekers to discover truth through self-reflection rather than instruction.
For many within the Silent Chorus, silence is not an unbreakable rule, but a deeply held discipline—a tool used to minimize external distractions, foster introspection, and preserve clarity of thought.
Instead of a lifelong, rigid vow, members choose periods of silence according to their personal spiritual journey. Some embrace it for days, others for years, and a few for a lifetime. Speaking is not forbidden, but it is reserved for moments of necessity, wisdom, or guidance, ensuring that every word spoken carries meaning.