The Alessian Doctrines are enforced throughout the Cyrodiilic Heartland and northern Tamriel. The Alessian Doctrines are very strict religious teachings of the monkey prophet, Maruhk. Maruhk himself reportedly receives painful visions from ghost of the Slave-Queen Alessia, calling for a worldwide overthrow of Elven rule and a suppression of the Elven elements of the Eight Divines. They enforce strict codes of behavior, which preclude most forms of entertainment.

By the time the Alessian Doctrines filtered down from the north along the river trade ways, these mages had become the ruling aristocracy. They were quickly superseded by the Alessian priesthood, whose inexplicably charismatic religion found purchase in the lower classes. The traditional Nordic pantheon of Eight Divines was replaced by a baroque veneration of ancestor spirits and god-animals, practices encouraged by the mutable-yet-monotheistic doctrines of the Alessian faith. The doctrines eventually codified nearly every aspect of Eastern culture. Restrictions against certain kinds of meat-eating, coupled with the sentiments of the blossoming animal cults, soon made agriculture and husbandry nearly impossible. Thus, many of the Eastern Cyrodiils were forced to become merchants, which, over time, allowed the Nibenay Valley to become the wealthiest city-state in the region. Yet, under Alessian rule, no matter how rich or powerful the merchant class became it was still a tenanted citizenry, and the tithes they were forced to pay the priesthood were constant reminders of the state's true masters.

Godwined.

I know it's off topic, but... huh?

Godwin's Law states that as an internet discussion increases in length, the probability of a comparison to Hitler, nazis, or related subjects approaches 1:1.

It usually pertains to heated discussions when someone says it in the heat of the moment.

Corollaries to this law states that the on the occasion that Godwin's Law occurs, the discussion is effectively over and the one who invoked it has lost.

Attempts to intentionally invoke Godwin's Law usually fail.

Alessia herself only beat the Ayleids to a pulp until they ceded defeat to her. Several ayleid kingdoms actually were vassals to Empress Alessia. It was only when Marukh got into power did things go all Alessian Inquisition.

I want to again recommend a short story by Allerleirauh from a couple of years ago; to me it shows well the puritanism of the Alessians. http://lorannarp.pbwiki.com/Character+Myths+and+Tales+-+Dragon

Not to mention that it shows CHIM well.

We have a forum for fan fics.

You really shouldn't be so dismissive. Monkey Truth is 'fan fiction' too afterall.

if a dev says its lore, absolutely.

at any rate, were not saying that its absolute lore, were saying that its good atmosphere. fanatical is pretty broad, that story helps to get it into perspective.

I just wouldn't use an RP as lore is all. Would you use my RP for lore?

Well you weren't around back then but the better part of the Lore forum took part in it. You might also want to revieuw the Trial of Vivec and you'll note that Allerleirauh plays a fairly prominent role along with the devs.

So when it comes to imagery and mood, rather then fact, this RP is qualified. I don't know your RP very well but I doubt it can boast the same amount of expertise. Though if I'm wrong, feel freed to add to the Monkey Truth. You're a regular on the Storyboard so you might have seen the term fly around.

Well you weren't around back then but the better part of the Lore forum took part in it. You might also want to revieuw the Trial of Vivec and you'll note that Allerleirauh plays a fairly prominent role along with the devs.

So when it comes to imagery and mood, rather then fact, this RP is qualified. I don't know your RP very well but I doubt it can boast the same amount of expertise. Though if I'm wrong, feel freed to add to the Monkey Truth. You're a regular on the Storyboard so you might have seen the term fly around.