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{{About|the recurring cult|the Magatama|[[Gaea (Magatama)]]|other uses|[[Gaia]]}} | {{About|the recurring cult|the Magatama|[[Gaea (Magatama)]]|other uses|[[Gaia]]}} | ||
The '''Ring of Gaea''' is a recurring cult in the {{Link|Series|SMT-}}. It is formed around occultism and a doctrine emphasizing individual strength and natural selection. Its members, known as '''Gaeans''', believe in freedom of self-interest and that only the strong are worthy to rule. As such, the Ring of Gaea personifies the [[Alignment|Chaos Alignment]]. | The '''Ring of Gaea''' is a recurring cult in the {{Link|Series|SMT-}}. It is formed around occultism and a doctrine emphasizing individual strength and natural selection. Its members, known as '''Gaeans''', worship nature and ancient gods.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''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!|title=Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster|developer=|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> 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 [[Alignment|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 at war with one another. | 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 {{Link|Game|SMT4}}, 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 "Gaea" is treated as a [[Demon]] [[Race]]. In | In some games, members of the Ring of Gaea are encountered as enemies, in which "Gaea" is treated as a [[Demon]] [[Race]]. In ''Shin Megami Tensei IV'' however, they are classified under the [[Human]] Race. | ||
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