Mirthful Messianism

Mirthful Messianism is the faith practiced by members of the Subjugglator cult. Its practicers are often known as Mirthful Minstrels, or just Minstrels.

Beliefs
Mirthful Minstrels believe that the Angel Scratch shaped Alternia from a cruder world, and that his son, English, will be the one to ultimately destroy it via a blast of energy known as The Vast Honk. Together, Scratch and English are known as the First Mirthful Messiah and the Second Mirthful Messiah, respectively.

After the end of the universe, Mirthful Minstrels believe that the souls of the faithful will be transported to a paradise planet where they will be granted eternal life alongside the Messiahs themselves.

Practices
Practicers of Mirthful traditions, especially members of the Mirthful Church, are commonly characterised by their unique face paint. New members of the church are expected to cover their faces in pure white paint (symbolising the blankness of the First Messiah), but once fully initiated, church members are allowed to use darker paints to decorate their faces with unique designs. The imagery of the skull is common due to its association with the Second Messiah, but technically anything is allowed.