The Order

The Order is a proselytic doomsday cult that worships archaic gods and pays tribute to an array of their own saints. The Order is based off of an older Native American religion indigenous to the area of Silent Hill. However, because it was adapted by settlers who where originally Christians many of the religious beliefs have been syncretized with Christianity. Their plans seem to include the resurrection of their god and, through that resurrection, salvation of mankind and abolition of sin when the world is cleansed by fire. Not all members believe this to be the only outcome.

In the first Silent Hill it becomes clear that, previous to the game, The Order was responsible for the manufacturing and distribution of a drug called PTV, which is derived from a plant indigenous to the area called White Claudia. The primary clientele for the group was tourists visiting from out of town. It is believed that the White Claudia drug has hallucinogenic/psychotropic properties that allow the cult members to brainwash or control its users. The Silent Hill police force, in conjunction with police force of Brahms, a neighboring town, were in the process of investigating the drug ring when the events of the first game took place. A Brahms police officer named Cybil Bennett became involved after the Mayor of Silent Hill and a narcotics officer named Officer Gucci both died under suspicious circumstances.

Because of the actions in the first Silent Hill game, the town is distorted, setting the stage for each game. Prior to the first game, a ritual conducted by The Order was only somewhat successful in infusing the soul of their god into the body of a young girl, Alessa Gillespie. When the ritual went awry, only half the god's soul was born into the girl, who split herself into a second child. This child was discovered on the side of the road near Silent Hill by Harry Mason and his wife who adopted her and later named her Cheryl Mason. At the beginning of the first game, Harry returns with Cheryl to Silent Hill and Cheryl fuses back with Alessa. Through the rest of the events of the first game Harry encounters one known cult member and a few associates of the cult, the town under goes a constant shifting transformation into another world, mimicing Alessa's personal nightmare, and the cult's god is resurrected, but then slayed by Harry.

While Silent Hill 2 has no real ties to The Order, Silent Hill 3 focuses on the cult members trying to track down the protagonist Heather and her father so she can be returned to Silent Hill to complete the ritual to resurrect their dormant god. It is in this game that The Order is named as such for the first time. Throughout the game Heather confronts two rivalling cult members and prevents the rebirthing of the cult's god.

The fourth game focuses on the murder victims of a character known as Walter Sullivan, who is said to have been part of the cult (either as a member or orphan from the Wish House Orphanage). Walter was educated at the Silent Hill orphange run by the Order and became heavily influenced by the teachings of the cult. He attempted to conduct a ritual called the 21 Sacraments, by killing 21 people. The original intent of the ritual was to trigger the descent of God, however, Walter's intent is to be reunited with his mother, whom he believes is Room 302.

The cults' symbol appears frequently in the games and is used by the Cult of Silent Hill for ambiguous purposes. Its said to represent the deity known as "the Halo of the Sun". The outer ring represents Charity, while the inner, Resurrection. The 3 circles on the inside represent the Past, Present, and Future. It can be drawn in other colors such as black. But when its drawn in blue; its meaning is reversed and a curse on the god, therefore its forbidden.

Jimmy Stone- A founder of the Valtiel sect , and the first victim of Sullivan. Stone was known for dressing as the executioners of the town's past & was nicknamed 'the Red Devil'. (Silent Hill 4)

George Rosten- A priest of the Valtiel sect, as well as the head of Holy Mother sect. He was also Jimmy Stone's right hand. He devoted himself to raising Walter Sullivan to become a skilled follower. He succeeded in having Valtiel placed into Walter's unconsciousness to permit the 21 Sacraments to take place. He was also a victim of Walter Sullivan. (Silent Hill 4)

Michael Kaufmann- He is the hospital director at Alchemilla Hospital. Due to his access to the White Claudia drug, he is thought to be a member of the Order, although this is not confirmed. (Silent Hill 1)

Lisa Garland- A nurse at the Alchemilla Hospital. She seems to be completely controlled by the cult as she is addicted to the drug The Order distributes. Her main role prior to the game was taking care of an injured Alessa Gillespie. It is unclear if she was ever considered a cult member. The first game indicates that she was killed by Dr. Kauffman before the town was fractured. The Lisa Garland depicted in the game is a poltergeist manifestation of Alessa's.

Norman Young- The owner and operator of the Norman Motel in the resort area of Silent Hill. He was a primary drug dealer for the town as he would often sell the White Claudia drug to those staying in his motel. It is unclear if he is a member or just a dealer. (Silent Hill 1)

Walter Sullivan- (Holy Mother sect) It is unclear if he was in fact a member, or simply an orphan child raised in the Wish House orphanage run by The Order, being raised with their harsh, twisted values. (Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill 4: The Room)


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		The Order is a cult in the series of Silent Hill. A cult similar to The Order also makes an appearance in the film adaptation, although they are not explicitly named as such. The Order is a proselytic doomsday cult that worships archaic gods and pays tribute to an array of their own saints. The Order is based off of an older Native American religion indigenous to the area of Silent Hill. However, because it was adapted by settlers who where originally Christians many of the religious beliefs have been syncretized with Christianity. Their plans seem to include the resurrection of their god and, through that resurrection, salvation of mankind and abolition of sin when the world is cleansed by fire. Not all members believe this to be the only outcome. In the first Silent Hill it becomes clear that, previous to the game, The Order was responsible for the manufacturing and distribution of a drug called PTV, which is derived from a plant indigenous to the area called White Claudia. The primary clientele for the group was tourists visiting from out of town. It is believed that the White Claudia drug has hallucinogenic/psychotropic properties that allow the cult members to brainwash or control its users. The Silent Hill police force, in conjunction with police force of Brahms, a neighboring town, were in the process of investigating the drug ring when the events of the first game took place. A Brahms police officer named Cybil Bennett became involved after the Mayor of Silent Hill and a narcotics officer named Officer Gucci both died under suspicious circumstances. Because of the actions in the first Silent Hill game, the town is distorted, setting the stage for each game. Prior to the first game, a ritual conducted by The Order was only somewhat successful in infusing the soul of their god into the body of a young girl, Alessa Gillespie. When the ritual went awry, only half the god's soul was born into the girl, who split herself into a second child. This child was discovered on the side of the road near Silent Hill by Harry Mason and his wife who adopted her and later named her Cheryl Mason. At the beginning of the first game, Harry returns with Cheryl to Silent Hill and Cheryl fuses back with Alessa. Through the rest of the events of the first game Harry encounters one known cult member and a few associates of the cult, the town under goes a constant shifting transformation into another world, mimicing Alessa's personal nightmare, and the cult's god is resurrected, but then slayed by Harry. While Silent Hill 2 has no real ties to The Order, Silent Hill 3 focuses on the cult members trying to track down the protagonist Heather and her father so she can be returned to Silent Hill to complete the ritual to resurrect their dormant god. It is in this game that The Order is named as such for the first time. Throughout the game Heather confronts two rivalling cult members and prevents the rebirthing of the cult's god. The fourth game focuses on the murder victims of a character known as Walter Sullivan, who is said to have been part of the cult (either as a member or orphan from the Wish House Orphanage). Walter was educated at the Silent Hill orphange run by the Order and became heavily influenced by the teachings of the cult. He attempted to conduct a ritual called the 21 Sacraments, by killing 21 people. The original intent of the ritual was to trigger the descent of God, however, Walter's intent is to be reunited with his mother, whom he believes is Room 302. The cults' symbol appears frequently in the games and is used by the Cult of Silent Hill for ambiguous purposes. Its said to represent the deity known as "the Halo of the Sun". The outer ring represents Charity, while the inner, Resurrection. The 3 circles on the inside represent the Past, Present, and Future. It can be drawn in other colors such as black. But when its drawn in blue; its meaning is reversed and a curse on the god, therefore its forbidden. KNOWN MEMBERS: Dahlia Gillespie- A priestess for the Holy Woman sect. (Silent Hill 1) Claudia Wolf- A nun of the cult, with intentions that are similar to Dahlia's to raise the Cult's god. (Silent Hill 3) Father Vincent- Another high priest within the cult. (Silent Hill 3) Leonard Wolf- Claudia's father. (Silent Hill 3) Jimmy Stone- A founder of the Valtiel sect , and the first victim of Sullivan. Stone was known for dressing as the executioners of the town's past & was nicknamed 'the Red Devil'. (Silent Hill 4) LS- An unknown member of The Order. (Silent Hill 3) Cult Doctors-Two males who were seen in a residual memory of Alessa's where they discussed her future role in the cult with Dahlia and Kaufmann. (Silent Hill 1) Female Cult Member- Another anonymous cult member who is heard talking to Vincent on a tape recording. (Silent Hill 3) Jennifer Caroll (St Jennifer)- Killed by Christians for being a member of the cult. She has since become an established Saint of the Order. (Silent Hill 3) Toby Archibald- A priest of the Holy Mother sect. He was also a murder victim of Walter Sullivan. (Silent Hill 4) George Rosten- A priest of the Valtiel sect, as well as the head of Holy Mother sect. He was also Jimmy Stone's right hand. He devoted himself to raising Walter Sullivan to become a skilled follower. He succeeded in having Valtiel placed into Walter's unconsciousness to permit the 21 Sacraments to take place. He was also a victim of Walter Sullivan. (Silent Hill 4) AFFILIATES/POSSIBLE MEMBERS: Michael Kaufmann- He is the hospital director at Alchemilla Hospital. Due to his access to the White Claudia drug, he is thought to be a member of the Order, although this is not confirmed. (Silent Hill 1) Lisa Garland- A nurse at the Alchemilla Hospital. She seems to be completely controlled by the cult as she is addicted to the drug The Order distributes. Her main role prior to the game was taking care of an injured Alessa Gillespie. It is unclear if she was ever considered a cult member. The first game indicates that she was killed by Dr. Kauffman before the town was fractured. The Lisa Garland depicted in the game is a poltergeist manifestation of Alessa's. (Silent Hill 1) Norman Young- The owner and operator of the Norman Motel in the resort area of Silent Hill. He was a primary drug dealer for the town as he would often sell the White Claudia drug to those staying in his motel. It is unclear if he is a member or just a dealer. (Silent Hill 1) Walter Sullivan- (Holy Mother sect) It is unclear if he was in fact a member, or simply an orphan child raised in the Wish House orphanage run by The Order, being raised with their harsh, twisted values. (Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill 4: The Room)







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