The Exposure of the Palmarian Church

The subplot involving the secretive Palmarian Church, its connection to Ávila, and its role in the conspiracy.

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The Palmarian Background

A Schismatic Church Origins The Palmarian Church was founded in the 1970s after claimed visions of the Virgin Mary. It rejects the Vatican and has its own pope. It is known for extreme conservatism and secrecy. Wealth and Influence Despite its small size, the church has amassed wealth through donations from conservative Catholics who dislike the liberalization of the main Church.

Kirsch's Grudge

A Personal War Kirsch's Mother Edmond Kirsch's mother, Paloma Calvo, was a member of the Palmarian Church. She was allegedly abused and died by suicide. Kirsch has been fighting the church ever since, funding lawsuits and exposing its misdeeds. The Church's Response The Palmarian Church considers Kirsch an enemy. This sets the stage for the conspiracy to frame them.

The Assassin's Tattoo

A Damning Clue The Victor Symbol After the assassination, photos of Ávila's palm tattoo, which reads 'VICTOR', are circulated. This symbol is associated with Francoism and the Palmarian Church. Conspiracy Theories Blogs immediately link Ávila to the Palmarian Church, suggesting they orchestrated the murder. This damages the church's reputation severely.

The Church's Denial and Fallout

A Reputation Ruined Official Denials Palmarian officials deny any involvement with the Regent or Ávila. However, the damage is done. News stories reveal the church's past scandals, including the confession of a former pope that it was a tax-evasion scheme. The End of the Church With the global spotlight on them, the Palmarian Church faces collapse. Kirsch's goal of destroying them is achieved, even if he didn't do it himself.

Decades before the events

Years before the events

The night of the assassination

The next day