This is a native faith that has largely been marginalised but still has significant sway over the population of Academica. Many scholars draw comparisons between this faith and the Cult of Helus. Followers of the faith believe this creation story
In the beginning there was nothing but rock and water. In a cave the water began to drip onto a single spot and from this spot was born Mithras. He soon discovered that he had incredible power and could turn the rock and water into anything he desired. Being hungry he summoned a bull from the rock and with his bare hands broke its neck before feasting upon it. Over time Mithras created the world and everything in it was designed to please him. Despite his wondrous creation however he felt lonely and thus created a group of people to be caretakers of what he had created. These were known as the Underlords.
However to Mithras' mistake, the Underlords were blessed with God-like powers and rebelled against him in an attempt to form their own world. In an attempt to defeat the Underlords Mithras created a second group of caretakers, the first humans of the male sex. The male humans fought loyally side by side with Mithras and defeated the Underlords in a massive great battle. After the great victory against the Underlords, by weaving flowers together he created the first woman Maron to be his faithful wife; he too created wives for all male humans who survived the War. All of them including Mithras got many children who settled all over the world that he had created. From time to time their descendants argued and would come to him for advice, his eldest son Marius recorded this wisdom which was often recounted by Mithras in story form. These stories were moral parables which instructed people how to act and how to behave. This document of the parables of Mithras is known as "The Code of The One" and forms the basis of worship and prayer.
After living amongst his people for thousands of years Mithras became weary of the bickering of mankind, he gave orders that a human should be picked to ensure "The Code of The One" was followed. This human in particular, Proteus, became the first Patriarch of Mithrasism, handpicked to represent Mithras' divinity and authority since he was deemed to be the bravest and most honorable of all humans and was given the Holy Sword of Mithras, which reportedly is Mundus' oldest sword still in existence. Mithras told his followers that this would ensure that his teachings would continue to flow and that people would know it by it's righteousness. Having left things in order Mithras journeyed back to the cave in which he had appeared and where the single drop still flowed. He sat under the drop and in front of Maron's eyes was washed away to form a great ocean to protect those closest to him. The faithful believe that it created the continents of today.
The 17th of June marks the day that the God Mithras ascended to heaven after his physical form joined with the river that flows through Alba Karinya City.
It is believed that the God Mithras passed on a moral code to the world, this is known as "The Code of the One" and it has become an integral part of the culture of the Academica. It's rules help form the basis of law and moral decency, it is even followed by many citizens who do not follow Mithrasism.
The Code is broken down into Nine Virtues.
1.Courage
2.Truth
3.Honour
4.Fidelity
5.Discipline
6.Hospitality
7.Self Reliance
8.Industriousness
9.Perseverance
Each of the virtues contains rules which the faithful follow. This list however is not complete as in total over 1,000 parables have been found.
1. COURAGE
Never turn your back on a foe
Master fear and do not let it guide you
Do not let fear change your word
Protect those who can not protect themselves.
2. TRUTH
It is your duty to learn as much truth of the world as possible
Knowledge is the path to truth
Never give false oaths even if it costs you your life
Stand up for what you know is right.
3. HONOUR
Your name is your worth, attach only good deeds to it
You owe honour to your God, your descendent and your monarch.
Respect the honour of those you meet
4. FIDELITY
Love your family and friends
The one you give your heart to is the keeper of your soul.
Loyalty is earned through actions not words
Keep the Nine Virtues in your heart in all you do
Those who give you loyalty are deserving of your faith.
5. DISCIPLINE
Control your urges lest they betray you
Do all things in moderation
Practice arts to defend yourself and those you love
Live your life to the Code
6. HOSPITALITY
Give your guests your best
Respect the home of your host, he shall be your shield while you are under his roof, your sword shall never need be unsheathed.
A guest deserves your first and your last, be it your wine or your food
Be hospitable with your actions and thoughts
7. SELF RELIANCE
Decide your own path and work hard to fulfil it.
Accept no charity you can not return
Educate yourself to be better than you were yesterday
8. INDUSTRIOUSNESS
Contribute your fair share to the table
All your hours should be filled with goodness
There is always one more thing that you can do.
9. PERSEVERANCE
Hard work brings more honour
Failure is not an acceptable excuse for stopping your duties
A journey stops at it's end not where you fall.