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=Ranks=
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This is practical information on the religious hierarchy, shared by [[#Disciple| Disciples]] and higher ranked members of the religion.
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==Rank Order==
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! Name
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! Level
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! Purpose
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! Fee
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! Grant
 
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| [[#Fire Prophet|Fire Prophet]]
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| Founder
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| Founder of the Faith  
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| 0
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| 0
 
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| [[#Vicar of Fire|Vicar of Fire]]
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 3px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Blaze Paladin<br/>
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| Head
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| Leader of the Cult of Fire and Aetheris Pyrism as a whole.  
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| 0
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| 10
 
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| [[#Vicar|Vicar]]
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| Head
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| Leader and Priest of a Cult.  
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| 0
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| 5
 
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| [[#Fire Keeper|Fire Keeper]]
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| Elder
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| Elder of the church selected by the Vicar of Fire to ensure proper maintenance of all church property.
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| 20
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| 0
 
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| [[#Piest of Fire|Priest]]
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Knight of the Faith
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| Full Member
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | RPd full rank, equivalent to Knight of the Temple. For those that don't want full-member message traffic.
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| Priest of the Cult of Fire.
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| 0
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| 5
 
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| [[#Devotee of Fire|Devotee]]
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| Full Member
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| Devoted member of the Cult who chooses to financially support the faith.
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| 5
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| 0
 
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| [[#Disciple of Fire|Disciple]]
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| Full Member
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| Dedicated follower of the Cult of Fire.
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| 0
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| 0
 
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| [[#Seeker of Fire|Seeker of Fire]]
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Commander of the Temple
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| Aspirant
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| Entrance rank.
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==Ranking==
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It is the responsibility of each Pyrist to ensure that the Elders are aware of their aspirations. Doing so allows the Elders to prepare the noble for advancement and to enact that advancement. In some situations, however, rank will be assigned based on need.
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===Fire Prophet===
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! Description:
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| Founder of the faith, first to be enlightened by the Gods. Though not infallible, his closer connection with the Holy Ones allows him to guide the Church and resolve polemic matters.
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! Duties:
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| To provide guidance and leadership to all Pyrists in all matters. To be a living link between the Gods and humanity. To ensure the faith is spread as the Gods demand.
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===Vicar of Fire===
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! Description:
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| The Vicar of Fire is a true beacon of light, second only to the Prophet. This position requires advanced theological knowledge, a life dedicated to preaching, and a tangible connection to the Pantheon. Perhaps the most revered position in Aetheris Pyrism, as the Vicar of Fire is the leader of the Cult of Fire and head of Aetheria Pyrism in the absence of the prophet.
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! Duties:
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| In addition to leading the Cult of Fire, the Vicar of Fire leads the church as a whole and provide guidance to all. The Vicar of Fire decides what cults are permitted and which are not. The Vicar of Fire acts as a mediator between the cults should differences of opinion arise. The Vicar of fire is accessible to all regarding any matter. The Vicar appoints all elders of the faith.
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===Fire Keeper===
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! Description:
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Knight Dedicant
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| The Fire Keeper is second only to the Vicar of Fire, and an Elder of the Faith. The are chosen by the Vicar of Fire to keep the church in working order.
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Nobles who have completed an approved pilgrimmage.
 
| style="border-right: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | none
 
 
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| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | 65
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! Duties:
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| To administer, lead and develop the church throughout Dwilight. To oversee the maintenance and expansion of all church property.
| style="border-right: 0px noneborder-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Guardians who have dedicated themselves to voluntary financial support of the church. Self-promotion by 10-gold fee.
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===Vicar===
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| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | 70
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! Description:
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| A Vicar is the leader of a Cult, a dedicated Priest and an Elder of the faith. This position requires advanced theological knowledge, a life dedicated to preaching, and a tangible connection to their patron God or Goddess.
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | For nobles who have joined a militant order chartered for the defenseof the faith.
 
| style="border-right: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | none
 
 
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! Duties:
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Knight Stalwart
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| To lead their cult and provide all cult members with guidance. TO promote, demote and develope member of their Cult. To aid the Vicar of Fire in leading Aetheris Pyrism as a whole.
| style="border-right: 0px noneborder-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Nobles who have dedicated themselves to voluntary financial support of the church. Self-promotion by 10-gold fee.
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===Priest===
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| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | 79
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! Description:
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Knight Errant
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| Priests are senior members who have dedicated their lives to Aetheris Pyrism in the most complete way possible. Priests seek to enlighten, teach, and spread the word of Aetheris Pyrism at home and abroad. Priests wield an adept knowledge surrounding the rebirth of the immus flamma in former non-believers and can perform rituals and meditations supporting its preservation.
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Noble on an approved pilgrimage
 
| style="border-right: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | none
 
 
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! Duties:
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Knight of the Temple
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| To aid in the spreading of the faith. To oversee the progression of all Pyrists of lower rank. To aid in the spiritual development of others. To convert non-believers. To study and advance church theology and official dogma.
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169)border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | General rank for full members.
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===Devotee===
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| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 3px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | 90
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! Description:
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 3px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Knight Penitent
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| Devotees are respected members who dedicate their lives to selflessly supporting their Cult and set an example to all below them. They live the faith and have the willingness to provide material support.
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 3px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | For nobles temporarily demoted to penance as a disciplinary action.
 
| style="border-right: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 1px 3px;  border-style: none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | 20 gold
 
 
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| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | 100
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! Duties:
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Knight of the Faith
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| To serve as an example to all others through their selfless conduct.
| style="border-right: 0px noneborder-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | RPd full rank, equivalent to Knight of the Temple. For those that don't want full-member message traffic.
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|}
| style="border-right: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | none
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===Disciple===
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{| style="width: 75%margin: 1px" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"
 
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| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | 103
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! Description:
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Knight Reticent
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| Disciples are full members of the faith and command a solid understanding of faith as a whole and their Cult in particular.
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Full members temporarily demoted to Aspirant status as a disciplinary action.
 
| style="border-right: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | 20 gold
 
 
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| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | 110
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! Duties:
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Novice
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| To promote the faith and support the church. To serve the faith as needed. To perform tasks given by Elders. To continuously tend their Imus Flamma.
| style="border-right: 0px noneborder-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | General rank for aspirants. All noble aspirants auto-promoted to this rank.
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|}
| style="border-right: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | none
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===Seeker of Fire===
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{| style="width: 75%margin: 1px" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"
 
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| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | 113
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! Description:
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Sheriff
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| Those who seek enlightenment in Aetheris Pyrism. They are members of the Cult of Fire during their studies.
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | General rank for commoner aspirants. All freeman aspirants are auto-promoted to this rank.
 
| style="border-right: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | <br/>
 
 
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| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | 115
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! Duties:
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Aspirant
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| To learn of the faith and develop their Imus Flamma.
| style="border-right: 0px none;  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="left" | Entrance rank
 
| style="border-right: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-left: 1px solid rgb(169, 169, 169);  border-width: 0px 1px 1px;  border-style: none solid solid;  border-color: -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" align="center" | none
 
 
|}
 
|}
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==Former Elders==
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Pyrists that once held an Elder position in the Church.
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===Vicar of Fire===
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Brantley Unwin
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===Vicar of the Faith===
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Alice Arundel
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===Fire Keper===
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Lucini Talratheon
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===Blaze Keeper===
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Bipel Coldchest
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===Pyre Patrons===
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[[Shenron Family/Shin|Shin Shenron]]
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===Blaze Guides===
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[[Tyr-Sog Family|Caldric Tyr-Sog]]<br>
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[[Madigan Family#Hendrick_Madigan|Hendrick Madigan]]<br>
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[[Category:Aetheris Pyrism]]

Latest revision as of 07:30, 18 January 2013

Ranks

This is practical information on the religious hierarchy, shared by Disciples and higher ranked members of the religion.

Rank Order

Name Level Purpose Fee Grant
Fire Prophet Founder Founder of the Faith 0 0
Vicar of Fire Head Leader of the Cult of Fire and Aetheris Pyrism as a whole. 0 10
Vicar Head Leader and Priest of a Cult. 0 5
Fire Keeper Elder Elder of the church selected by the Vicar of Fire to ensure proper maintenance of all church property. 20 0
Priest Full Member Priest of the Cult of Fire. 0 5
Devotee Full Member Devoted member of the Cult who chooses to financially support the faith. 5 0
Disciple Full Member Dedicated follower of the Cult of Fire. 0 0
Seeker of Fire Aspirant Entrance rank. 0 0

Ranking

It is the responsibility of each Pyrist to ensure that the Elders are aware of their aspirations. Doing so allows the Elders to prepare the noble for advancement and to enact that advancement. In some situations, however, rank will be assigned based on need.

Fire Prophet

Description: Founder of the faith, first to be enlightened by the Gods. Though not infallible, his closer connection with the Holy Ones allows him to guide the Church and resolve polemic matters.
Duties: To provide guidance and leadership to all Pyrists in all matters. To be a living link between the Gods and humanity. To ensure the faith is spread as the Gods demand.

Vicar of Fire

Description: The Vicar of Fire is a true beacon of light, second only to the Prophet. This position requires advanced theological knowledge, a life dedicated to preaching, and a tangible connection to the Pantheon. Perhaps the most revered position in Aetheris Pyrism, as the Vicar of Fire is the leader of the Cult of Fire and head of Aetheria Pyrism in the absence of the prophet.
Duties: In addition to leading the Cult of Fire, the Vicar of Fire leads the church as a whole and provide guidance to all. The Vicar of Fire decides what cults are permitted and which are not. The Vicar of Fire acts as a mediator between the cults should differences of opinion arise. The Vicar of fire is accessible to all regarding any matter. The Vicar appoints all elders of the faith.


Fire Keeper

Description: The Fire Keeper is second only to the Vicar of Fire, and an Elder of the Faith. The are chosen by the Vicar of Fire to keep the church in working order.
Duties: To administer, lead and develop the church throughout Dwilight. To oversee the maintenance and expansion of all church property.

Vicar

Description: A Vicar is the leader of a Cult, a dedicated Priest and an Elder of the faith. This position requires advanced theological knowledge, a life dedicated to preaching, and a tangible connection to their patron God or Goddess.
Duties: To lead their cult and provide all cult members with guidance. TO promote, demote and develope member of their Cult. To aid the Vicar of Fire in leading Aetheris Pyrism as a whole.

Priest

Description: Priests are senior members who have dedicated their lives to Aetheris Pyrism in the most complete way possible. Priests seek to enlighten, teach, and spread the word of Aetheris Pyrism at home and abroad. Priests wield an adept knowledge surrounding the rebirth of the immus flamma in former non-believers and can perform rituals and meditations supporting its preservation.
Duties: To aid in the spreading of the faith. To oversee the progression of all Pyrists of lower rank. To aid in the spiritual development of others. To convert non-believers. To study and advance church theology and official dogma.

Devotee

Description: Devotees are respected members who dedicate their lives to selflessly supporting their Cult and set an example to all below them. They live the faith and have the willingness to provide material support.
Duties: To serve as an example to all others through their selfless conduct.

Disciple

Description: Disciples are full members of the faith and command a solid understanding of faith as a whole and their Cult in particular.
Duties: To promote the faith and support the church. To serve the faith as needed. To perform tasks given by Elders. To continuously tend their Imus Flamma.

Seeker of Fire

Description: Those who seek enlightenment in Aetheris Pyrism. They are members of the Cult of Fire during their studies.
Duties: To learn of the faith and develop their Imus Flamma.

Former Elders

Pyrists that once held an Elder position in the Church.

Vicar of Fire

Brantley Unwin

Vicar of the Faith

Alice Arundel

Fire Keper

Lucini Talratheon

Blaze Keeper

Bipel Coldchest

Pyre Patrons

Shin Shenron

Blaze Guides

Caldric Tyr-Sog
Hendrick Madigan