Order of Messiah



The Order of Messiah is a recurring group that appears in the Shin Megami Tensei series.

Messians typically believe in assisting the weak, and ruling through a strict hierarchical structure. They are generally considered representative of the 'Law' Alignment.

This often puts Messians at odds with members of the Cult of Gaea, who represent the 'Chaos' Alignment.

Messians bear a strong resemblance to followers of Christianity, as they are piously religious, and regard prayer and following the will of their god as being of the utmost importance.

Appearances

 * Shin Megami Tensei
 * Shin Megami Tensei II
 * Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
 * Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
The Order of Messiah make brief appearances before and after the Conception.

Early in the game, a number of Messians and Gaians are slain by a group of demons summoned by Hikawa at Yoyogi Park. Both factions had tried to stop Hikawa's plans, but instead wound up becoming sacrifices to bring the Vortex World into creation.

After the Conception, within the Amala Labyrinth, the souls of the slain Messians and Gaians can be seen preaching their respective beliefs.

Despite their typical association with the Law alignment, the angelic demons in Nocturne later join Chiaki Tachibana and her Reason of Yosuga.

While this isn't fully explained, one Power justifies their actions by saying they have 'fools to pass judgment on'.

Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE
After the Great Destruction, the Messians established a new base of operations in Arcadia, and continue to strive towards establishing the Millenium Kingdom of the gods. Their leader is Lord Judah, one of the Seven Philosophers.