Cardassian faith

• Chief faith historically known as the Oralian Way
  • Largely suppressed following the consolidation of power by the military
    • Banned from public practice early to mid 24th century
    • Allowed again c.2376 following the post-Dominion devastation of Cardassian territory (DS9 Novel: Mission Gamma: Cathedral)
  • Originated in the Hebitian civilization (DS9 Novel: Mission Gamma: Cathedral)
  • Central dogma based around reverence for Oralius (DS9 Novel: Mission Gamma: Cathedral)
  • A core concept of ritual and worship is the ability of masks to allow for embodiment of divine entities