They are. But, there are still parameters that every domain must adhere to, lest that wheel be broken and meaningless.

[ Set scowls, as if he is a mentor attempting to teach a particularly — whimsical? pupil. While he enjoys teaching, he's not much in the mood to fence ideology with someone right now; Meridian sings a violent song within him, and informs him that anyone who cannot heed his experience, his divinity, is blind. Foolish. In his way. ]

This is not about Factional ideology, but the estrangement of power from its natural state. The Factions preach its use, but that use has likely been corrupted over time. Meridian and Zenith at their most natural state are essential to one another, and anyone who joins to Zenith to create is participating in that corruption.

[ A scowl grows on his face, not quite petulant but getting there. ]

Do what you want, Ma'tt. Investigate, I invite that. But, the moment you use your position to contribute to Zenith in an Oracle battle, I will consider you part of the problem. Zenith is not creation. The energies together, though... we may be able to handle Oblivion. That I agree on, at least.

[ Faction belief is one matter, separate from the actual existence of the energies of Meridian and Zenith! ]