Explore the history, beliefs, and known members of the Children of the Sun faction in Dying Light: The Following. Learn about their cult-like practices and prophecies.
The Children of the Sun, also known as The Following, is a cult-like faction in Dying Light: The Following, based in the Countryside surrounding Harran. They are led by the Mother, a spiritual leader descended from a long lineage. The group's history dates back to the 13th century, originating from nomadic hunter-gatherers who settled near Harran based on the Mother's visions. They believe in the Cult of the Sun, Sky, and Wind, interpreting natural forces as divine. Their funerary traditions involve leaving the dead to be consumed by birds, seen as messengers of heaven. A prophecy speaks of a God of the Sun who will return during a great plague to cleanse the earth. The faction experienced a resurgence during the Harran Virus outbreak, with their use of a military chemical called Blue Mist providing limited immunity to the virus.
Known members include:
- The Mother: Revered leader.
- Jasir: Community leader at Jasir's Farm.
- Bilal: Community leader at Bilal's Tar & Dust Workshop.
The Faceless are the most devout members and acolytes of the Mother.
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