Bazians

Overview

“Bazians” denotes a religious grouping within the world of the Deolaters. In recent accounts, the term appears chiefly in contrast to Counter‑Bazian communities; a local ark near Samble was described as counter‑Bazian, implying “Bazian” as the other side of that doctrinal divide. No explicit tenets or hierarchy are described in the present material. See also Bazian Orthodoxy for a formal church associated with the term.

Purpose and Structure

• Not directly described. The term functions as a doctrinal label identified by contrast with counter‑Bazian usage rather than through a detailed institutional outline.

Practices

• An avout traveler contrasts Bazian services as “long and complicated” relative to the format of a Kelx ark service observed aboard a ship; this is presented as a comparative note rather than a full liturgical description.
• None of their specific rites are otherwise specified in the present account. For contrast only, the counter‑Bazians encountered near Samble are characterized as distrusting priests and other intermediaries and encouraging direct scripture reading—often via translations into Fluccish, with some adherents learning Orth to avoid reliance on translators.

Known Members/Associations

• Historical references within discussions of the Teglon and related stories mention a “Bazian soldier,” indicating the label’s long-standing use in accounts of past conflicts.
• Contemporary usage: the congregation at Samble identifies as counter‑Bazian; the label “Bazian” is thus active as the implied orthodox counterpart in local discourse.

Recent Activity

• Referenced during a shipboard Kelx service as an example of longer, more elaborate rites; the comparison situates Kelx practice in relation to broader Deolater usage.
• Mentioned by avout travelers when identifying a village ark as counter‑Bazian; the usage helps situate local worship within the spectrum of Deolater traditions.