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=== Common ranks === | === Common ranks === | ||
| + | The ranks for non-priests. | ||
| − | The ranks for | + | The these ranks are for those who have chosen to praise one of the gods above the others. They carry rings on their middle finger to identify themselves. <br> |
| − | * Sigrids warrior | + | * Sigrids warrior, who's simple silver ring that has flame engravings in it |
| − | * Darkas guardian | + | * Darkas guardian, who's silver ring, but it has a small locket that has ash in it |
| − | * Lodrils sage | + | * Lodrils sage, who's silver ring, but it has a small black stone embedded to it |
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* Scion of the Volcano | * Scion of the Volcano | ||
| − | + | A rank for those who choose to worship all three gods as equal, not raising one above the other. They are identified by a simple and plain, metal ring, void of any engravings or other decorations. They carry it on their middle finger.<br> | |
| − | A rank for those who choose to worship all three gods as equal, not raising one above the other. They are identified by a simple and plain, metal ring, void of any engravings or other decorations. They carry it on their middle finger. | ||
* Volcano Whisperer | * Volcano Whisperer | ||
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A rank for non-priests who are in a position(eg. King of a realm, duke or just someone who can offer wisdom regarding the faith even though they are not a High priest) where the High priest council would like to hear their opinions. There can be many volcano whisperers, but they are not allowed to cast votes in the high priest councils votes. | A rank for non-priests who are in a position(eg. King of a realm, duke or just someone who can offer wisdom regarding the faith even though they are not a High priest) where the High priest council would like to hear their opinions. There can be many volcano whisperers, but they are not allowed to cast votes in the high priest councils votes. | ||
Revision as of 13:11, 8 February 2007
The religion is led by three high priests of Sigrid, Darka and Lodril. The other ranks in the religion are also explained here.
Senior ranks
- High priest/priestess of Sigrid
- High priest/priestess of Darka
- High priest/priestess of Lodril
The high priests form a high council that decides on matters regarding the direction of the faith and on other important matters. Each of them are also responsible for the well being of the followers of their respective god/goddess. All that is required to become a high priest/priestess is dedication to ones god, firm belief and level thinking. The title is not given easily and must be earned. Each god can have only one High priest/priestess at any given time.
Member ranks
Priests
- Flame Bearer -> A priest/priestess of Sigrid
- Ash Bearer -> A priest/priestess of Darka
- Stone Bearer -> A priest/priestess of Lodril
Flame Bearers carry a metal pendant depicting a flame around their neck.
Ash Bearers carry a small pouch filled with ash around their neck.
Stone Bearers carry a sphere shaped, black stone pendant around their neck.
Common ranks
The ranks for non-priests.
The these ranks are for those who have chosen to praise one of the gods above the others. They carry rings on their middle finger to identify themselves.
- Sigrids warrior, who's simple silver ring that has flame engravings in it
- Darkas guardian, who's silver ring, but it has a small locket that has ash in it
- Lodrils sage, who's silver ring, but it has a small black stone embedded to it
- Scion of the Volcano
A rank for those who choose to worship all three gods as equal, not raising one above the other. They are identified by a simple and plain, metal ring, void of any engravings or other decorations. They carry it on their middle finger.
- Volcano Whisperer
A rank for non-priests who are in a position(eg. King of a realm, duke or just someone who can offer wisdom regarding the faith even though they are not a High priest) where the High priest council would like to hear their opinions. There can be many volcano whisperers, but they are not allowed to cast votes in the high priest councils votes.
Non-member ranks
- Acolyte
A non-member who's seeking to become a member.
