Ring of Gaea

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This article is about the recurring cult. For the Magatama, see Gaea (Magatama). For other uses, see Gaia.

The Ring of Gaea is a recurring cult in the Shin Megami Tensei series. It is formed around occultism and a doctrine emphasizing individual strength and natural selection. Its members, known as Gaeans, worship nature and ancient gods.[1] They also believe in freedom of self-interest and that only the strong are worthy to rule. As such, the Ring of Gaea personifies the Chaos Alignment.

The Ring of Gaea's core principles are in direct conflict with the Messian Church, another recurring group in the series, and the two are often seen at war with one another. In Shin Megami Tensei IV, the Messian Church is not present and the Ring of Gaea are instead in conflict with the Ashura-kai.

In some games, members of the Ring of Gaea are encountered as enemies, in which "Gaean" is used as a Demon Race. In Shin Megami Tensei IV however, they are classified under the Human Race.

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei

Shin Megami Tensei II

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine

Manga Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei: Tokyo Revelation

Anime Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei: Tokyo Revelation

List of Demons

Shin Megami Tensei

Shin Megami Tensei II

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese ガイア教団 Gaia Kyoudan Gaia (Religious) Organization

References

  1. "Soul: We are just looking for a way to live in peace with nature and the ancient gods. But the Messian Church, brainwashed by a jealous god, won't allow us to do so. I'm telling you, they're the ones who should be oppressed, not us!" Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster.

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