Slane Theocracy

Biodata

Name	Slane Theocracy
Alias(es)	Theocracy; strongest human nation in the world; humanity's oldest nation 62 74
Affiliation	Six Great Gods; Temple leadership; Black Scripture 75 76 77
Occupation/Role	Theocratic human nation; military and religious power; protector and ruler of humanity 62 75 77
Status	Active 182
First Appearance	Mentioned as a possible destination on Higashino Makoto's die 37

Background / History

The Slane Theocracy was founded six hundred years before the main story by the Six Great Gods, six players who crossed into the New World when humans were still treated as food by demi-humans and heteromorphic races 77. The Six Great Gods taught magic, established the nation, drove out other races, and secured humanity's foothold in the northwestern continent 77 93.

Among the Six Great Gods, five were human and one was undead. They are remembered as the God of Earth, God of Water, God of Fire, God of Wind, God of Light, and God of Death; the God of Light was Alah Alaf, while the undead God of Death was Surshana 77. Surshana was said to have died fighting the Eight Greed Kings, while the other five gods died of old age 77.

By the present day, the Theocracy has become a six-hundred-year-old state described as the pinnacle of human civilization and a symbol of human supremacy 74. It is wealthy, prosperous, and militarized, shaped by accumulated resources from the Six Great Gods, centuries of fear, and its long war with the Elf Kingdom 75 77.

The Theocracy promotes human supremacy, excludes other races, and enslaves elves while fighting the Elf Kingdom 62. Higashino Makoto considers its policies extreme and predicts that its human-centric ideology may lead to its downfall 62.

Government & Society

• Theocratic rule — The country is centered on faith in the Six Great Gods, whose emblem appears on official badges, robes, and temple headquarters 75 76 93.
• Temple authority — Adventurer affairs are overseen by the temples; those seeking equivalent status must pass temple examinations and swear allegiance to the Six Great Gods 74.
• Central leadership — Cardinal Raymond Zack Lodel operates from the Temple Headquarters in the Divine Capital and directs contact with outsiders such as Higashino Makoto and Momon 75 76.
• Human-supremacist ideology — The state seeks to protect humanity, rule humanity, and eliminate non-human threats 62 75.
• Talent management — The Theocracy systematically collects, registers, and manages people born with innate talents, which Higashino identifies as native potential unique to the New World rather than YGGDRASIL-derived abilities 63 77.
• Economic prosperity — Its towns are depicted as livelier and more prosperous than the Holy Kingdom, due in part to six centuries of accumulation and wealth left by the Six Great Gods 75.

Military

Black Scripture

The Black Scripture is the Slane Theocracy's strongest unit and is called its strongest spear 66. All thirteen members are said to have surpassed the realm of heroes, and the unit is equipped with multiple YGGDRASIL items as well as the World-Class Item Downfall of Castle and Country 66.

Known members and seats include:

Seat / Title	Name	Notes
First Seat	Unnamed	Leads the Black Scripture during the Catastrophe Dragon Lord operation 66
Seventh Seat	Thousand Miles Astrologer	Acts as a cautious representative during negotiations with Higashino Makoto 80 81
Ninth Seat, Divine Chain	Edgar Kukufu Bumarche / Heinrich	Sent to contact Higashino Makoto and Momon; uses chains, hidden weapons, tattoos, and perception-enhancing contact lenses 76
Tenth Seat, Strongest Human	Grubert	Burly, white-furred axe wielder; accompanies Edgar/Heinrich 76
Twelfth Seat, Heaven and Earth	Alice	Assassin-like figure in a red reinforced full-body suit 76
Silver Paladin	Certain Death	Sent to witness the Elf King's death and later advises against making enemies of Makoto and Momon 82 94
World Item bearer	Kaire	Uses Downfall of Castle and Country to control the Catastrophe Dragon Lord, suffering a physical toll 66 68

Military Posture

The Theocracy's military strength is rooted in fear of humanity returning to its former status as livestock and rations for stronger races 75. Its centuries-long war against the Elf Kingdom has made the country thoroughly martial 75.

After Higashino Makoto creates a massive strait separating the northwestern continent from the mainland, the Slane Theocracy strengthens coastal vigilance and claims the strait as its territory 182.

Items & Relics

• Downfall of Castle and Country — A World-Class Item held by the Slane Theocracy and used by Kaire to control the Catastrophe Dragon Lord 64 66. Higashino Makoto defeats the Black Scripture and seizes it after threatening the Theocracy's imperial capital 68 70.
• YGGDRASIL equipment — The Black Scripture carries multiple YGGDRASIL items inherited from the Six Great Gods 66.
• Guest badges — Silver-white badges bearing the emblem of the Six Great Gods, issued to Higashino Makoto and Momon so they can travel freely within the country 76.
• Classified archives — Six hundred years of secret records stored in the Temple Headquarters, including files on players such as the Six Great Gods, Eight Greed Kings, and the leader of the Thirteen Heroes 93.

Relations

• Six Great Gods — Founders and divine figures of the nation; their legacy forms the basis of the Theocracy's religion, authority, and national identity 77 93.
• Elf Kingdom — Longtime enemy; the two nations have been at war for over a century, and the Theocracy enslaves elves 62 77 82.
• Black Scripture — Elite military arm and strongest known unit of the Theocracy 66 76.
• Higashino Makoto — Initially treated as a dangerous unknown after he defeats the Black Scripture and takes Downfall of Castle and Country; later approached cautiously as a potential ally or unprovokable threat 66 68 75 76 94.
• Ainz Ooal Gown / Momon — Enters the Theocracy alongside Higashino Makoto under the identity of the Black Hero Momon; the Theocracy attempts contact and possible recruitment 71 73 76.
• Raymond Zack Lodel — Cardinal who directs the response to Makoto and Momon, choosing caution, contact, and cooperation over rash hostility 75 76 94.
• Certain Death — Theocracy powerhouse who witnesses Makoto's role in ending the Elf Kingdom war and concludes that Makoto and Momon must not be made enemies 82 93 94.
• Catastrophe Dragon Lord — Controlled by the Theocracy through Downfall of Castle and Country before Makoto intervenes 64 66.
• True Dragon Lords — Feared by the Theocracy as major threats to humanity 75.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Destination Chosen by Dice

The Slane Theocracy first appears as one of the six possible destinations on Higashino Makoto's die, alongside the Kingdom, Dragon Kingdom, Holy Kingdom, Empire, and Elves 37. After Makoto completes his Holy Kingdom activities, the die lands on “Theocracy,” sending him and Tokisaki Kurumi toward the Slane Theocracy 62.

Makoto identifies it as the strongest human nation, founded by the Six Great Gods, defined by human supremacy, and engaged in war with the Elf Kingdom 62. He is especially interested in how it manages innate talents and Godkin, seeing the country as evidence of the New World's native potential without direct player interference 63.

Downfall of Castle and Country Incident

Before reaching the heart of the country, Makoto receives intelligence that the Theocracy has located and is using Downfall of Castle and Country to control the Catastrophe Dragon Lord 64. He leaves Kurumi to continue intelligence work while he goes alone to seize the World-Class Item 64.

At a valley, the Black Scripture confronts the Catastrophe Dragon Lord and Kaire successfully activates Downfall of Castle and Country 66. Makoto appears, identifies himself as a “player,” and challenges the Black Scripture, offering to fight without World-Class Items, Super-Tier Magic, or summoned servants 66.

Makoto defeats the entire Black Scripture without killing them, then coerces Kaire into handing over Downfall of Castle and Country by threatening to destroy the Theocracy's imperial capital with meteors 68. Nazarick later learns that a silver-haired, golden-eyed man calling himself a player single-handedly defeated the Black Scripture and took the item 70.

Ainz and Makoto Enter the Theocracy

After Ainz contacts Makoto about the incident, Makoto admits that he acted to remove the World-Class Item from the Theocracy, prevent a later disaster, and investigate the truth of players and the world 70. Makoto then persuades Ainz to travel with him to the Slane Theocracy as Momon, treating the country as the first “dungeon” they will explore together 71.

The group enters as free travelers interested in humanity's oldest nation rather than as adventurers, since temple-controlled adventurer status requires allegiance to the Six Great Gods 74. Makoto expects the Theocracy not to believe them, but to pretend acceptance in order to learn why they came 74 75.

Contact and Recruitment

Cardinal Raymond Zack Lodel sends Black Scripture members to approach Makoto and Momon 75 76. The representatives offer hospitality, guest badges, and the message that “the gates of the Slane Theocracy will always be open to those who are truly strong” 76.

Makoto recognizes the approach as a recruitment attempt and chooses neither acceptance nor rejection, deciding to let the Theocracy watch them until it concludes they are friends—or a threat it cannot afford to provoke 76.

Elf Kingdom War

While researching the country, Makoto learns more about the Theocracy's founding and its more-than-century-long war with the Elf Kingdom 77. After acquiring information from elf slaves, he decides to kill the Elf King and force the war toward an end 78 79.

The Theocracy agrees to cooperate: it will publicize the achievement of the Black Hero and Silver Paladin, enter ceasefire negotiations after the Elf King's death, and refrain from harsh demands such as territorial concessions or reparations, while requiring that the Elf Kingdom not attack first 82. It sends Certain Death to witness the Elf King's death and the end of the war 82.

Post-War Assessment

After witnessing Makoto destroy the Elf King's Behemoth with a single golden spear-like attack and kill the Elf King, Zesshi reports to Raymond that the Theocracy has zero chance of winning against him 93. Raymond compares Makoto and Momon to past “people from the sky,” including the Six Great Gods, Eight Greed Kings, and leader of the Thirteen Heroes 93.

Zesshi concludes that Makoto and Momon should not be made enemies because they are overwhelmingly powerful, currently non-hostile, and potentially useful to humanity 94. Raymond is relieved that the Theocracy will not foolishly provoke them while he is alive 94.

Strait Aftermath

After a massive strait appears overnight, separating the northwestern continent from the mainland, Raymond believes it was created by Higashino Makoto to protect humanity 181. Zesshi questions his motives and arrogance, but the Theocracy responds pragmatically by strengthening coastal vigilance and claiming the strait as its territory 181 182.

Notable Quotes

“The strongest human nation in the world. A theocratic regime founded by the Six Great Gods. It promotes human supremacy and excludes other races. It is currently at war with the Elf Kingdom, enslaving elves...” 62

“They want to protect humanity. Rule humanity. Eliminate every non-human threat.” 75

“The gates of the Slane Theocracy will always be open to those who are truly strong.” 76

“The Slane Theocracy... really is more interesting than the Holy Kingdom.” 76

“I hope you truly can bring peace.” 94

Trivia

• The country uses “Slane Theocracy,” “Theocracy,” “Divine Capital,” and “Imperial Capital” terminology in different contexts 62 74 75 93.
• Its adventurer system differs from Re-Estize-style adventuring: temple approval and allegiance to the Six Great Gods are required for comparable status 74.
• Makoto describes the Theocracy as the limit of what “humans without players” can achieve, despite its inheritance from the Six Great Gods 75.
• The Theocracy sealed off news of Makoto's attack on the Black Scripture, but Nazarick's informants still uncovered details 70.
• The Theocracy records six centuries of player-related history in classified archives, including the Six Great Gods, Eight Greed Kings, and Thirteen Heroes 93.