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=Ranks=
 
=Ranks=
This is practical information on the religious hierarchy, shared by [[Aetheris Pyrism/Ranks|Spark Keepers]] and higher ranked members of the religion..
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This is practical information on the religious hierarchy, shared by [[#Disciple| Disciples]] and higher ranked members of the religion.
  
 
==Rank Order==
 
==Rank Order==
{| style="width: 75%;  margin: 1px" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"
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|-
 
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| style="border-width: 1px 0px 3px 1px;  border-style: solid none solid solid;  border-color: rgb(169, 169, 169) -moz-use-text-color rgb(169, 169, 169) rgb(169, 169, 169)" width="25%" align="center" | Name
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! Name
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! Level
| style="border-width: 1px 1px 3px;  border-style: solid;  border-color: rgb(169, 169, 169)" width="10%" align="center" | Monthly Fee
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! Purpose
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! Fee
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! Grant
 
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|-
| style="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" | Fire Prophet<br/>
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| [[#Fire Prophet|Fire Prophet]]
| style="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" | Chosen Seer of the Faith <br/>
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| Founder
| style="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" | none<br/>
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| Founder of the Faith  
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| 0
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| 0
 
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|-
| style="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" | Vicar of the Flames<br/>
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| [[#Vicar of Fire|Vicar of Fire]]
| style="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" | Head of the Faith<br/>
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| Head
| style="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<br/>
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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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|-
| style="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" | Flame Keeper<br/>
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| [[#Vicar|Vicar]]
| style="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" | Preserver of the Faith<br/>
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| Head
| style="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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| Leader and Priest of a Cult.
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| 0
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| 5
 
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| style="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" | Pyre Patron<br/>
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| [[#Fire Keeper|Fire Keeper]]
| style="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" | Almoner of the Faith<br/>
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| Elder
| style="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" | 30 gold<br/>
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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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| style="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 Guide<br/>
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| [[#Piest of Fire|Priest]]
| style="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" | Missionary of the Faith<br/>
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| Full Member
| style="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" | none<br/>
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| Priest of the Cult of Fire.
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| 0
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| 5
 
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|-
| style="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" | Pyre Protector<br/>
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| [[#Devotee of Fire|Devotee]]
| style="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" | Protector of the Church<br/>
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| Full Member
| style="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<br/>
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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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|-
| style="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" | Smokeless Guide<br/>
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| [[#Disciple of Fire|Disciple]]
| style="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" | Known, enlightened and trusted Priests<br/>
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| Full Member
| style="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<br/>
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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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|-
| style="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" | Smokeless Pyre<br/>
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| [[#Seeker of Fire|Seeker of Fire]]
| style="border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1pxborder-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" | Known, enlightened, trusted and contributing members<br/>
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| Aspirant
| style="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" | 10 gold<br/>
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| Entrance rank.
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| 0
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| 0
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|}
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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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| style="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" | Smokeless Fire<br/>
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! Description:
| style="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" | Known, enlightened and trusted members of the Church<br/>
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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.
| style="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<br/>
 
 
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| style="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" | Flame Guide<br/>
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! Duties:
| style="border-width: 0px 0px 1px 1pxborder-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" | Priest<br/>
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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.
| style="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<br/>
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|}
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===Vicar of Fire===
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| style="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" | Flame Protector<br/>
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! Description:
| style="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" | Contributing members<br/>
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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.
| style="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" | 10 gold<br/>
 
 
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| style="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" | Flame Seeker<br/>
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! Duties:
| style="border-width: 0px 0px 3px 1pxborder-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 member<br/>
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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.
| style="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" | none
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|}
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===Fire Keeper===
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|-
 
|-
| style="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" | Spark Keeper<br/>
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! Description:
| style="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" | RP full rank for those that don't want the message traffic.
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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-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-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" | Spark Seeker<br/>
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! Duties:
| style="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
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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-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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==Rank Positions==
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===Vicar===
  
===Fire Prophet===
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The Chosen Seer 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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! 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.
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! Duties:
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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.
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|}
  
===Vicar of the Flames===
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===Priest===
Beacons of light, they are the High Priests of the Church. This position requires advanced theological knowledge, a life dedicated to preaching, and a tangible connection to the Fire Prophet and the Pantheon. Perhaps the most revered position in Aetheris Pyrism, as Vicars are the head of religion in the absence or passing of the most recent prophet.
 
  
===Flame Keepers===
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Those who have achieved enlightenment matching that of the Vicar, whose relationship with the divine surpass the holy spirits and begin to mingle with the subtlety of the gods themselves. Not only will the attunement of their immus flamma be nearly pure, but so too will they have severed a connection to the temporal world through an additional ritual. They will keep their purity, while upholding the duty of keeping those of their followers.
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! Description:
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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.
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! Duties:
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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.
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===Pyre Patrons===
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===Devotee===
They are not considered to be the most pure, but their contributions have no less enriched our possibilities and influence over the mortal plane. They will require a balance of positive 1000 gold coins to keep their rank, added with a 30 gold monthly fee to prove their continued support. The more Pyre Patrons that appear, the higher the balance and monthly fee.
 
  
*It should be noted that candidates must nominate themselves to the position of Pyre Patron. As it is a position of responsibility, the candidate must prove that he is willing to abide by them, regardless of the monetary burden.
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! Description:
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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.
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! Duties:
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| To serve as an example to all others through their selfless conduct.
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===Blaze Guides===
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===Disciple===
Among the most trusted priests of the faith; they seek to enlighten, teach, and spread the word of our faith at home and abroad. Blaze Guides wield an adept knowledge surrounding the rebirth of the immus flamma in former non-believers. With that, they begin rituals and meditations surrounding its preservation. Those who excel are deemed ready for the life of the Flame Keepers.
 
  
===Pyre Protector===
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Nobles who dedicate their lives to selflessly support the Church. They are the most respected between the full members.
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! Description:
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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.
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! Duties:
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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.
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===Smokeless Guide===
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===Seeker of Fire===
Enlightened Priests of the faith, whose preaching not only to the commoners, but also to the nobles, is considered the word of the Church.
 
  
===Smokeless Fire===
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The lower ranked members to have their word considered representative of the Church as a whole. They have passed through the basic initiation rituals and share a differentiated relationship with the divine.
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! Description:
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| Those who seek enlightenment in Aetheris Pyrism. They are members of the Cult of Fire during their studies.
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! Duties:
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| To learn of the faith and develop their Imus Flamma.
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===Flame Guide===
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==Former Elders==
Filigrees that decided to spend their time sharing the Truth of the Gods with others, seeking to expand the faith.
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Pyrists that once held an Elder position in the Church.
  
===Flame Protector===
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===Vicar of Fire===
Filigrees that decided to make material sacrifices for the religion.
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Brantley Unwin
  
===Flame Seeker===
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===Vicar of the Faith===
Standard rank for the common filigree.
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Alice Arundel
  
===Spark Keeper===
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===Fire Keper===
Filigrees that prefer to maintain a certain distance from the daily affairs of the Church, focusing on their own matters.
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Lucini Talratheon
  
===Spark Seeker===
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===Blaze Keeper===
Those who seek enlightenment in Aetheris Pyrism but have not yet formally fully joined the ranks of the Church.
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Bipel Coldchest
 
 
==Former Elders==
 
Pyrists that once held an Elder position in the Church.
 
  
 
===Pyre Patrons===
 
===Pyre Patrons===
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===Blaze Guides===
 
===Blaze Guides===
[[Tyr-Sog Family|Caldric Tyr-Sog]]
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[[Tyr-Sog Family|Caldric Tyr-Sog]]<br>
 
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[[Madigan Family#Hendrick_Madigan|Hendrick Madigan]]<br>
[[Madigan Family#Hendrick_Madigan|Hendrick Madigan]]
 
 
 
 
[[Category:Aetheris Pyrism]]
 
[[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