The Illuminati: The Original Secret Society
The Illuminati, founded by Adam Weishaupt in 1776, was the world's first secret society. They were an Enlightenment-inspired group focused on humanism, reason, and the pursuit of knowledge.
- Founded in: 1776
- Goals: Promote humanism, reason, and knowledge
- Known for: Their elaborate rituals, secret handshakes, and alleged plot to take over the world
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The Knights Templar: The Medieval Secret Society
The Knights Templar, founded in the 12th century, were a Christian military order that became infamous for their banking and building endeavors.
- Founded in: 12th century
- Goals: Protect pilgrims, build fortifications, and manage the Church's wealth
- Known for: Their elaborate architecture, secret rituals, and alleged heresy
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The Order of the Ostracized: The Secret Society of the Rejected
The Order of the Ostracized, founded by a group of social outcasts, is a secret society dedicated to the art of being annoyingly obscure.
- Founded in: Nevermind
- Goals: Confuse, bewilder, and generally make a nuisance of themselves
- Known for: Their love of dad jokes, their fondness for obscure references, and their general air of pretentiousness
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