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Order of the Wayfarers of Mary / STELLAMARI
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Wanderers of star-veiled paths, we seek the hidden thresholds where light is born from silence. Under Mary’s twelvefold crown, we traverse the unseen currents of the void, guiding lost souls toward the Eternal Dawn. “In Tenebras, Lucem Eius Ferimus.” “Into the Darkness, We Bear Her Light.”
History
The Order of the Wayfarers of Mary traces its origins to humanity’s earliest steps beyond the cradle of Sol. When Nick Croshaw first traversed the Proxima Jump Point in 2271, the achievement revolutionized exploration, commerce, and interstellar politics. Yet amid the astonishment and ambition that followed, a small group within the Terran Catholic diaspora saw something more than a navigational breakthrough. To them, the jump point was a threshold… mysterious, ancient, and strangely sacred. They believed that if humanity were to cross the stars, someone must bear witness to the spiritual dimension of that crossing. In 2278, seven years after Croshaw’s discovery, the first seeds of the Order of the Wayfarers of Mary were planted.
The founders were not high-ranking clergy or political figures. Most were simple chaplains, medics, and wandering missionaries who had served frontier communities even before interstellar travel became possible. What bound them was a shared intuition: that Mary, long revered as Stella Maris – Star of the Sea – had become, in this new age, the Star of the Void. They envisioned a quiet order dedicated to accompanying the brave, the lost, and the forgotten who ventured across humanity’s expanding frontier. With no official sanction at first, they lived as pilgrims, traveling aboard early jump-capable vessels, offering solace, medicine, and prayer.
The Order gained formal recognition in 2319, after several of its members were credited with saving the lives of settlers trapped on a damaged transport near the Croshaw–Rhetor corridor. The Vatican, recognizing both their courage and their potential role in humanity’s expanding horizon, named them Ordo Peregrinatorum Mariae: the Order of the Wayfarers of Mary. Their motto – In Tenebras, Lucem Eius Ferimus – emerged around this time, rooted in their belief that no frontier, however dark or distant, lay beyond the reach of the Light.
Throughout the Messer Era, the OWM remained deliberately apolitical. While the Imperator’s regime tightened its grip on information, territory, and belief, the Wayfarers continued their work quietly along the periphery. They offered care in regions overlooked by imperial infrastructure, aided settlers displaced by corporate overreach, and provided spiritual counsel to those who found themselves lost… physically or otherwise… within the expanding web of jump routes. Their archives show careful neutrality; their presence was tolerated because they demanded nothing and threatened no one.
With the Fall of the Messers in 2792 and the gradual rebuilding of the UEE’s civic and moral identity, the Order experienced a modest resurgence. Advances in exploration, especially the opening of farther systems like Stanton and the turbulent discovery of the Pyro–Stanton corridor, created new needs for humanitarian intervention. The OWM responded by commissioning several exploration-capable vessels, most notably the Carrack-class “pilgrimage cruisers” that served as mobile sanctuaries and relief stations.
By 2955, the Order remains what it has always been, a small, steadfast presence along the Long Road. They do not influence politics, command fleets, or sway empires. Instead, they linger in the quiet places: at the edges of starports, near forgotten outposts, and outside the spotlight of great powers. Their task is simply to guide, to heal, to witness, and to carry the Light wherever humanity feels most alone.
Manifesto
We, the Order of the Wayfarers of Mary, walk the Long Road through the endless black with a singular conviction: that no soul, no outpost, no forgotten wanderer drifts beyond the reach of Light. Born in the earliest age of jump travel, we have always understood that the void between stars is not empty… rather, it is the space where humanity seeks itself anew. Our vocation is to accompany that search with compassion, wisdom, and quiet courage.
We affirm that exploration is more than charting distant systems or uncovering hidden routes. It is an inner pilgrimage as much as an outer one. Each jump point crossed becomes a threshold of meaning; each frontier settlement a chance to practice mercy; each encounter with stranger or friend alike an invitation to see the Spark within. We do not travel to conquer, nor to claim, nor to sway empires. We travel to witness, to guide, and to heal.
Our Order is grounded in reverence for Mary, the Star of the Void, whose light we strive to bear into the most shadowed reaches of known space. Her twelvefold crown reminds us that the cosmos is vast beyond imagination, and yet woven with purpose. In her example, we find tenderness for the lost, resilience for the weary, and a steadfast commitment to peace even amid chaos. We take no sides in political struggles, no part in imperial ambitions. Our allegiance is to the wandering, the overlooked, and the afraid.
We pledge to respond to distress calls without hesitation, to aid those trapped in derelicts or stranded on forgotten moons, and to offer care without judgment. We honor the simple acts: a medpack offered to a miner, a beacon repaired for a drifter, a quiet prayer spoken over the remains of an abandoned outpost. These gestures, small as they may seem, illuminate the dark.
We believe that the Long Road is not measured in kilometers or systems but in encounters, each one a chance to bring light where fear has settled. To walk this path is to cultivate humility, patience, and wonder. Therefore, we reject cruelty, exploitation, and needless violence. Weapons, when carried, are for protection only; strength is tempered by mercy; knowledge by gratitude. When we cross into the unknown, we do so not as conquerors, but as companions to whatever awaits.
We welcome all who share this spirit… explorers, medics, pilots, traders, scholars, and dreamers. Whether you walk with us as a Friend of the Light or take the Vow of the Long Road, you become part of a lineage of quiet guardians who have traveled the black for centuries. You need not be devout; you need only be willing to bring kindness where others bring chaos.
Our motto guides us: In Tenebras, Lucem Eius Ferimus – Into the Dark, We Bear Her Light. This is not a boast but a promise: that wherever humanity wanders, the Order of the Wayfarers of Mary will be there too.. softly, faithfully, without fanfare… carrying hope into the places that need it most.
Per lucem eius navigamus inter astra.
Charter
⭐ Charter of the Order of the Wayfarers of Mary ⭐
The Public Rules and Code of Conduct
The Order of the Wayfarers of Mary is a peaceful, humanitarian, and exploration-focused organization. All members, regardless of rank, vow, or playstyle, agree to uphold the following principles while representing the Order in any capacity—publicly or privately, in-game or in conversation.
1. Conduct With Dignity and Respect
Members shall treat all individuals—fellow Wayfarers, allies, strangers, and even rivals—with courtesy and humanity. Harassment, griefing, bigotry, bullying, or toxic behavior of any kind is strictly forbidden.
2. Commitment to Peace and Restraint
The OWM does not initiate violence for profit, entertainment, or advantage. Weapons may be carried, but only for defense, protection of the innocent, or survival. Members shall avoid needless conflict and de-escalate whenever possible.
3. Service to the Lost and Forgotten
Members are encouraged to offer assistance to stranded travelers, distressed crews, new pilots, and vulnerable settlers encountered on the Long Road. Acts of compassion reflect the heart of the Order.
4. Honesty, Integrity, and Fair Dealing
Fraud, piracy, exploitation, or deceptive gain are incompatible with membership. Wayfarers deal fairly in trade, contracts, and cooperative missions, honoring agreements made in good faith.
5. Respect for All Beliefs
While our lore carries a gentle spiritual flavor, no member is required to share any particular belief. All members must, however, respect the Order’s Marian symbolism, rituals, and RP themes.
6. Non-Interference in Politics
The OWM remains neutral in UEE, corporate, factional, and planetary politics. Members may hold personal opinions, but may not act in the Order’s name to influence political outcomes, wage proxy conflicts, or take sides in major power struggles.
7. Protection of the Order’s Reputation
Members shall not use the Order’s name, emblem, or identity to justify misconduct, retaliatory actions, deceit, or harassment. All who bear the Star must honor it.
8. Freedom of Engagement and Real-Life First
Participation is voluntary and flexible. Members may engage lightly or deeply in RP, exploration, rescue, or community events. Real-life obligations always take priority.
9. Obedience to Lawful Gameplay Rules
Members must follow game rules, platform terms of service, and Spectrum guidelines. Exploits, hacks, and cheating are prohibited.
10. The Vow of the Long Road
While not all members take the formal vow, all are invited to embody its spirit: to walk the endless black with compassion, curiosity, humility, and Light.
