Omniscience

The Omniscience, also known as the All Seeing One, is an entity worshiped by inhabitants of the Dota 2 world, although few had ever seen it firsthand. Laying deep within the core of the planet for billions of aeons, the Omniscience claimed to have created the world itself, by forming a massive stone shell around its body to protect itself from the dangers of space. The Omniscience can be accessed through the cliffs of Emauracus, although the journey into the depths of the planet takes many weeks. Being all-seeing, the Omniscience can apparently see beings from other planes, such as 's phantasms.

The Religion
A clerical order oversees the Omniscience's worshipers, with an Elder Hierophant leading the flock. Priests are adept at purifying followers, while the Omniscience itself is capable of shielding its warriors on the planet's surface. Human sacrifice is practiced, by throwing victims into a pit. Slain enemies are also considered worthy sacrifices to the Omniscience. Prophecies are given out by the Omniscience itself, or by its priesthood. Dark magicks are disdained, such as. Adherents expect to "dissolve" in to the Omniscience in due time. What exactly this means is unknown.

The religion compels its followers to go on crusades, converting peoples and creatures by strength of arms. Among its devoted knights is Purist Thunderwath, the. Following a period of faltering faith, Purist was selected by the Omniscience for a personal meeting, where he learned the true nature of his god. While the Omniscience's claims may not be verifiable, Purist's encounter with the All Seeing One, and the powers it had bestowed upon him, confirmed his faith beyond a doubt.