Brotherhood of the Mantaera

The Brotherhood of the Mantæra  is a religious group in the Aurelian Empire. It consists of those that are devout followers of the Mantæra, or Oracle of Oa. The Oracle is permanently located at the Temple of the Mantæra in Regio Minas. While many people travel to visit the Oracle every year from the Aurelian Empire and beyond, the Brotherhood is specifically made up of those sworn to defend, serve and follow the directions of the Oracle herself.

The Brotherhood believes in the divine mandate of Oa, who, as the Lord of the Gods and the God of knowledge, is able to most clearly set out the future

The Mantæra
There are always three Oracles. Usually, two are at the Temple of the Mantæra at any one time, while the third is hidden. A new oracle can only be chosen by existing oracles, and so it is vital that at least one is always secure. It is rumoured that the Brotherhood has a secret fortress hidden in the Dawnshield Mountains in Regio Minas where the third oracle is kept secure, and from where she travels to relieve her sister oracles.

Defence of the oracle has been significantly increased in recent times. It is rumoured that this is ever since one oracle was allegedly kidnapped by the Raven Watch, though this is resolutely denied by the Brotherhood.