Stoinian Star Kingdom,
Paragon,
Traian's Market - Amphitheatre of Piety
28/04/1620 PD

Nearly a month had passed since the Stoinian Embassy on Pax Dracon had been opened. The Drakari proved an open and cooperative people. It was clear that the Drakari were more religious compared to the other star nations the Stoinians had met so far. Both the Treecuu and Ryccians remained largely atheistic, but High Legate Umberto Berrocal saw an opportunity in the Drakari's faiths. Together with the Planetary University of Paragon he organized a large festival of religions. Both Drakari and Stoinian religions would come to the forefront and would converse with one another. This would hopefully strengthen the bonds between the two nations and help build stronger economic ties and understanding. The Drakari certainly were the most promising candidate to debate philosophy and religion. Paragon was chosen because of the planet's philosophical status. Although on its moon, Alqamar, was inhabited by the descendants of the Marcavani, High Legate Berrocal took the risk and understood from his previous experience that the Drakari were an understanding people. Besides, the Stoinian government didn't actively repress them and let the Marcavani evolve on their own now. No hate would be held towards the Marcavani of today for they no longer posed a threat and weren't the individuals who had pillaged the Star Kingdom during Traian's reign.
Traian's policy of cultural preservation affected the new colonies from the Golden Age. Paragon was dedicated to preserve the Yaltopyan culture from old Terra. Once these people inhabited the horn of Africa and ever since have had a strong Christian tradition. With the Philosopher-King's religious reforms, the ancient Yaltopyan faith had been brought under the larger Stoinian Orthodox Church. Now Paragon had its own Patriarch, Derartu Abebe, and he would help organize this large religious event. The festival would take place in the Amphitheatre of Piety on the eastern side of Traian's Market. The Market was large and hundreds of religious figures were converging and greeting each other as the markets were open and selling many traditional and religious fruits. The stones of the market were that of a sandy marble native to the planet. It wasn't as coarse like sand, but maintained its colour despite being refined. It was early in the morning and the birds were still singing as did the many merchants on the market, but not early enough for the Imams to sing out at dawn. Trying to convince the large religious conglomeration to try and buy some of their fresh foods. The Drakari certainly would be curious as the many merchants would expose them to new fruits, grapes and even tapestry. Not only was the Paragonian nature a sight to behold, but its people as well. The Paragonians were more open than most Stoinians, eager to debate philosophy and religion. Understanding others was a central pillar for them and they sure would welcome the Drakari with open arms.
Patriarch Abebe was close to the stairs that laid to the Amphitheatre. He was joined by several of his religious peers from the various Stoinian religions. Namely Rabbi Azriel Mizrahi (Judaism), Cardinal Tsega Amrat (Stoinian Catholicism), Imam Badr al-Din (Stoinian Islam), Pastor Oddvar Sandberg (Stoinian Protestantism), Pontifex Gnaeus Barbatius Taurinus (Deus Sol Invictus), Miko Kotoe nakamura (Shintoism), Granthi Lajpal Dahal Singh (Sikhi), Rinpoche Kelden Dorje (Buddhism), Guru Jayesh Bhardwaj (Hinduism) and Professor Reginald Smith (Atheism-Agnosticism). They conversed about the recent contacts with multiple xeno species and if it would affect their religions while waiting for the main Drakari religious figures to join them.

Pontifex Taurinus: I certainly hope these Drakari don't try and dissuade our faiths. It would be foolish to do so.

Guru Bhardwaj: Oh I'm curious if they themselves would see them part of our castes. Perhaps they have their own castes systems? 

Cardinal Amrat: From what I hear, they seem more similar to my faith. Perhaps a sign that the Catholic way is indeed the true way.

The bunch laughed. All agreed their religions were but different interpretations of the same truth, but a little of friendly competition never hurt their debates.

Patriarch Abebe: Oh, dear friend. You Catholics never learn do you. I for one hope the Drakari will try to challenge our believes as we do on each other's. 

Granthi Singh: If they wish to challenge us in a physical duel, I'll be more than hope to accept. Do you reckon some of their religions might be martial?

Rabbi Mizrahi: Given their long existence and longevity, I think they might be true followers of peace.

Professor Smith: Or they have concluded that there is no such thing as a God?

Pontifex Taurinus: Professor, please. You should add a bit of colour to your life.

Professor Smith: Oh I have seen plenty of colour on my house's walls since my daughter finally discovered crayons!

The Stoinians laughed and continued to speculate on the mysterious Drakari until they arrived at them.