The Illusion of Religious Authority

Prophets and priests, like Imbaun and the High Prophet of Sidith, are shown to be ignorant or corrupt, fabricating answers to comfort the people while knowing nothing of the true divine mysteries.

The priests claim to intercede with Mung, yet their god does not listen; they manipulate the people into bringing gifts to maintain their own power.

Yug is chosen by men and declares himself all-knowing, yet his authority dissolves instantly when confronted with divine reality.

The prophet's self-appointed authority and fabricated divine encounter are exposed as false, leading to his immediate destruction.

Kabok uses his supposed authority to manipulate men, but is powerless before Mung.