Sanguis Astroism

Sanguis Astroism is the worship of the Bloodstars, a constellation that hangs in a static position over western Dwilight. The stars appear to follow slightly irregular cycles, being sometimes bright and sometimes dark.

Sanguis Astroism was started in Morek when many immigrants to Dwilight discovered shared dreams of the Stars, calling them from their homes in the East and prompting them to cross the oceans.

Structure of the Church

Most Holy Offices

• Prophet - the senior member of the Faith

The Council of Cardinals

• Cardinal of The Maddening Star
• Cardinal of The Auspicious Star
• Cardinal of The Austere Star

Extraordinary Ranks

• Commander of the Temple - an honorary rank for Morek government members
• Special Envoy - a lay member going about specific church business

Sacramental Ranks

• Bishop - a priest with a specific geographic responsibility (including a town/city with a large temple
• Deacon - a priest with a specific geographic responsibility
• Missionary - a priest without geographic responsibility, a wandering preacher bringing the Faith to the Unbeliever

Lay Member Ranks

• Warden General - an individual who is responsible for coordinating with the Ordermarshal to ensure the physical protection of temples and priests
• Warden of the Temple - distinguished noble member
• Knight of the Temple - normal noble member

Aspirant Ranks

• Novice - someone who has been accepted for the faith, but not yet been confirmed
• Aspirant - someone who has applied for membership of the faith