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==The Ecclesiarchy== | ==The Ecclesiarchy== | ||
− | The Ecclesiarchy in its entirety from across the world, it is the heart of Holy Church. While based on the [[East Continent]], its branches influence several continents and all obey the Tenets. While all Grand Clerics are equal as Pontificum, in practice the place for highest advancement in the entirety of the Church is the [[East Continent]] as it is from there that the Arch Cleric oversees all. | + | The Ecclesiarchy in its entirety from across the world, it is the heart of Holy Church. While based on the [[East Continent|Eastralis]], its branches influence several continents and all obey the Tenets. While all Grand Clerics are equal as Pontificum, in practice the place for highest advancement in the entirety of the Church is the [[East Continent|Eastralis]] as it is from there that the Arch Cleric oversees all. |
'''Jor Tanos''' Arch Cleric, Pontifex Maximus of the Church<br> | '''Jor Tanos''' Arch Cleric, Pontifex Maximus of the Church<br> | ||
− | '''Benedictus Tanos''' Grand Cleric Vicarius, Pontifex Magnus of the [[East Continent]]<br> | + | '''Benedictus Tanos''' Grand Cleric Vicarius, Pontifex Magnus of the [[East Continent|Eastralis]]<br> |
'''Michael Turner''' Grand Cleric Ecclesiast, Pontifex Magnus of [[Beluaterra]]<br> | '''Michael Turner''' Grand Cleric Ecclesiast, Pontifex Magnus of [[Beluaterra]]<br> | ||
'''Malos Nebehn''' Grand Cleric Ecclesiast, Pontifex Magnus of the [[Far East]] (Pending)<br> | '''Malos Nebehn''' Grand Cleric Ecclesiast, Pontifex Magnus of the [[Far East]] (Pending)<br> | ||
'''Aragorn Lionheart''' Grand Cleric Vicarius, Pontifex Errans of [[Beluaterra]]<br> | '''Aragorn Lionheart''' Grand Cleric Vicarius, Pontifex Errans of [[Beluaterra]]<br> | ||
− | ''Vacant'' Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Azure See [[East Continent]]<br> | + | ''Vacant'' Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Azure See [[East Continent|Eastralis]]<br> |
''Vacant'' Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Cobalt See [[Beluaterra]]<br> | ''Vacant'' Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Cobalt See [[Beluaterra]]<br> | ||
− | '''Nafsika Aroo''' Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Gold See [[East Continent]]<br> | + | '''Nafsika Aroo''' Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Gold See [[East Continent|Eastralis]]<br> |
− | '''Antonious Turner''' Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Rose See [[East Continent]]<br> | + | '''Antonious Turner''' Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Rose See [[East Continent|Eastralis]]<br> |
− | ''Vacant'' Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Sable See [[East Continent]]<br> | + | ''Vacant'' Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Sable See [[East Continent|Eastralis]]<br> |
− | '''Jameson Talratheon''' Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Scarlet See [[East Continent]]<br> | + | '''Jameson Talratheon''' Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Scarlet See [[East Continent|Eastralis]]<br> |
'''Maedros Iltaran''' Grand Master of the Templar Order<br> | '''Maedros Iltaran''' Grand Master of the Templar Order<br> | ||
'''Nidor Lionheart''' Master of the Templar Order on [[Beluaterra]]<br> | '''Nidor Lionheart''' Master of the Templar Order on [[Beluaterra]]<br> | ||
− | '''Genivae Mailler''' Archchancellor of Holy Church [[East Continent]]<br> | + | '''Genivae Mailler''' Archchancellor of Holy Church [[East Continent|Eastralis]]<br> |
− | '''Lance Hagakure''' Counsellor Externus, Vicar Apostolic of Eponllyn [[East Continent]] | + | '''Lance Hagakure''' Counsellor Externus, Vicar Apostolic of Eponllyn [[East Continent|Eastralis]] |
== Hierarchy Layout== | == Hierarchy Layout== | ||
<table><tr><td valign = 'top'> | <table><tr><td valign = 'top'> | ||
=== Ecclesiarchy === | === Ecclesiarchy === | ||
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'''Arch Cleric'''<br> | '''Arch Cleric'''<br> | ||
− | As the | + | As the Pontifex Maximus of the Church, there is only one allowed, which is voted in by popular vote of the Ecclesiarchy, with the current (former) Arch Cleric themself having the final decision in the event of the Arch Cleric abdicating.<br> |
Monthly grant of: 100 gold.<br> | Monthly grant of: 100 gold.<br> | ||
Maximum debt: 0 gold.<br> | Maximum debt: 0 gold.<br> | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Grand Cleric Ecclesiast (Magnus)'''<br> |
− | + | A special Clerical commission from the Arch Cleric, the Grand Cleric Ecclesiast serves as the Pontifex Magnus on all overseas curateships. Though the first carrier of this title on a continent is granted the Magnus honorific, none after him or her may carry it. By Church law, only one Grand Cleric Ecclesiast may be proclaimed in each curateship.<br> | |
Monthly grant of: 50 gold.<br> | Monthly grant of: 50 gold.<br> | ||
Maximum debt: 200 gold.<br> | Maximum debt: 200 gold.<br> | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Grand Cleric Vicarius'''<br> |
− | + | While Pontifex Magnus on [[East Continent|Eastralis]], they serve as Pontifex Minorium in the overseas curateships. Their task is to serve as a roving Grand Cleric unbound by the borders of any See and represent the interests of the Ecclesiarchy.<br> | |
Monthly grant/fee of: 15 gold.<br> | Monthly grant/fee of: 15 gold.<br> | ||
Maximum debt: 50 gold.<br> | Maximum debt: 50 gold.<br> | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Grand Cleric'''<br> |
− | + | Pontifex of their Sees, Grand Clerics traditionally are bound by those borders but serve as the voice of Holy Church's authority within them. Such Sees typically correspond to the borders of realms and as such Grand Clerics are typically the highest ranked Cleric within a kingdom.<br> | |
Monthly grant of: 25 gold. <br> | Monthly grant of: 25 gold. <br> | ||
Maximum debt: 50 gold.<br><br> | Maximum debt: 50 gold.<br><br> | ||
− | '''Grand | + | '''Grand Master of the Templar Order'''<br> |
− | + | Serving as supreme military commander of the universal Ordo Fraternum Templarii including all minor Orders, the Grand Master is responsible for the organization and well being of all Templars, be they knights, sergeants, or paladins. The Grand Master serves as the sword of Holy Church.<br> | |
Monthly grant of: 50 gold. <br> | Monthly grant of: 50 gold. <br> | ||
Maximum debt: 25 gold.<br><br> | Maximum debt: 25 gold.<br><br> | ||
− | '''Grand | + | '''Master of the Templar Order'''<br> |
− | + | Much like the Grand Master, the Master serves as commander of the Ordo Fraternum Templarii and minor Orders within an overseas curateship. Though they are under the oversight of their Grand Cleric Ecclesiast, their direct superior is the Grand Master.<br> | |
+ | Monthly grant of: 30 gold. <br> | ||
+ | Maximum debt: 200 gold.<br><br> | ||
+ | '''Archchancellor'''<br> | ||
+ | Serving as the voice of Holy Church, the Archchancellors are lay members who specialize in diplomacy. Through them, peace is to be maintained and the spread of the Divine's Light secured.<br> | ||
+ | Monthly grant of: 30 gold. <br> | ||
+ | Maximum debt: 200 gold.<br><br> | ||
+ | '''Counsellor Externus'''<br> | ||
+ | In realms where a See is ordered established yet there is no native Grand Cleric to represent the Faithful to the Ecclesiarchy, a Counsellor Externus is appointed. With the voice and authority of Holy Church, they act as Grand Clerics with the only difference that they are not permitted to hold sermons. They are, however, granted authority to consecrate building projects to enlarge the temples to the Divine.<br> | ||
+ | Monthly grant of: 30 gold. <br> | ||
+ | Maximum debt: 200 gold.<br><br> | ||
+ | '''Revered Cleric'''<br> | ||
+ | Revered Clerics function as the religious head of a duchy, maintaining the spiritual well being of those within those bounds.<br> | ||
+ | Monthly grant of: 30 gold. <br> | ||
+ | Maximum debt: 200 gold.<br><br> | ||
+ | '''Knight Marshal'''<br> | ||
+ | Serving as the second in command to either the Grand Master or their curateship's Templar Master, the Knight Marshals help keep the Templar Order a well organized and functioning spiritual and actual army.<br> | ||
Monthly grant of: 30 gold. <br> | Monthly grant of: 30 gold. <br> | ||
Maximum debt: 200 gold.<br><br> | Maximum debt: 200 gold.<br><br> |
Revision as of 10:17, 22 August 2012
The Church of Humanity traces its roots to noble orders of knighthood and the laws of ancient monarchies. It espouses the principles of order, integrity, obedience, and loyalty as a result of these historical ties. Those who take the Oath of Faith, the Church's full members, are expected to help guide and teach others in the beliefs of Holy Church. In this way, we build a strong foundation of community and kinship under the Divine's loving gaze.
Holy Church's ranking is divided between Adherents, Oathsworn (full members who are themselves divided between tithers, Templars, and Clerics), and the Ecclesiarchy.
Most Adherent ranks are attained through devotion and tithing. It is through this stage in one's spiritual life that followers are to seek out the Church's teachings and doctrines Adherents are also expected during this time to consider their future within Holy Church, their path as one of the Oathsworn.
When an Adherent is ready to become a full member of the Faith they must contact the Ecclesiarchy and swear the Oath of Faith, pledging to uphold the Code of Chivlary, the Twelve Tenets, and the doctrines of Holy Church. <parsed for rewording>
The lowering of rank is uncommon unless requested from the Oathsworn or even Adherents who can no longer afford certain tithes. Exceptions include clerics who violate proscriptions (such as using the Faith to seize lands from landed lords), Knights Templar who disobey or refuse orders from their officers, or any who practice some form of heresy. In the latter case, punishment is only carried out by order of the Ecclesiarchy. Should one truly turn their back on the Tenets of Holy Church, they may be declared an apostate.
The Ecclesiarchy
The Ecclesiarchy in its entirety from across the world, it is the heart of Holy Church. While based on the Eastralis, its branches influence several continents and all obey the Tenets. While all Grand Clerics are equal as Pontificum, in practice the place for highest advancement in the entirety of the Church is the Eastralis as it is from there that the Arch Cleric oversees all.
Jor Tanos Arch Cleric, Pontifex Maximus of the Church
Benedictus Tanos Grand Cleric Vicarius, Pontifex Magnus of the Eastralis
Michael Turner Grand Cleric Ecclesiast, Pontifex Magnus of Beluaterra
Malos Nebehn Grand Cleric Ecclesiast, Pontifex Magnus of the Far East (Pending)
Aragorn Lionheart Grand Cleric Vicarius, Pontifex Errans of Beluaterra
Vacant Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Azure See Eastralis
Vacant Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Cobalt See Beluaterra
Nafsika Aroo Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Gold See Eastralis
Antonious Turner Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Rose See Eastralis
Vacant Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Sable See Eastralis
Jameson Talratheon Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Scarlet See Eastralis
Maedros Iltaran Grand Master of the Templar Order
Nidor Lionheart Master of the Templar Order on Beluaterra
Genivae Mailler Archchancellor of Holy Church Eastralis
Lance Hagakure Counsellor Externus, Vicar Apostolic of Eponllyn Eastralis
Hierarchy Layout
EcclesiarchyArch Cleric OathswornOathsworn Ranks can only be obtained after the Test has been taken, and after at least one month of service in the Church. FollowersApostate |