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=Ranks=
 
=Ranks=
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This is practical information on the religious hierarchy, shared by [[#Ember Seeker| Ember Seekers]] 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==
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| [[#Vicar of Fire|Vicar of Fire]]
 
| [[#Vicar of Fire|Vicar of Fire]]
 
| Head
 
| Head
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| Exemplar of Simple and Theological Devotion. Priest.  
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| Leader of the Cult of Fire and Aetheris Pyrism as a whole.  
 
| 0
 
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| 15
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| 5
 
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| [[#Pyre Guide|Pyre Guide]]
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| [[#Vicar|Vicar]]
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| Elder
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| Head
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| Exemplar of Simple and Theological Devotion. Priest.
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| Leader and Priest of a Cult.  
 
| 0
 
| 0
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| 15
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| 5
 
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|-
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| [[#Pyre Keeper|Pyre Keeper]]
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| [[#Fire Keeper|Fire Keeper]]
 
| Elder
 
| Elder
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| Exemplar of Simple and Material Devotion.
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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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| 40
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| 20
 
| 0
 
| 0
 
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| [[#Blaze Guide|Blaze Guide]]
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| [[#Piest of Fire|Priest]]
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| Elder
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| Full Member
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| Exemplar of Simple and Theological Devotion. Priest.
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| Priest of the Cult of Fire.
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| 0
 
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| 10
 
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| [[#Blaze Keeper|Blaze Keeper]]
 
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| Elder
 
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| Exemplar of Simple and Material Devotion.
 
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| 30
 
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| 0
 
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| [[#Blaze Holder|Blaze Holder]]
 
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| Elder
 
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| Honorary Elder of the Faith.
 
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| 0
 
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| 0
 
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| [[#Flame Guide|Flame Guide]]
 
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| Senior Member
 
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| Exemplar of Simple devotion and Adept of Theological Devotion. Priest.
 
 
| 0
 
| 0
 
| 5
 
| 5
 
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|-
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| [[#Flame Keeper|Flame Keeper]]
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| [[#Devotee of Fire|Devotee]]
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| Senior Member
 
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| Exemplar of Simple Devotion and Adept of Material Devotion.
 
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| 20
 
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| 0
 
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|-
 
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| [[#Flame Seeker|Flame Seeker]]
 
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| Senior Member
 
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| Exemplar of Simple Devotion.
 
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| 0
 
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| 0
 
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|-
 
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| [[#Ember Keeper|Ember Keeper]]
 
 
| Full Member
 
| Full Member
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| Adept of Simple and Material Devotion
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| Devoted member of the Cult who chooses to financially support the faith.
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| 10
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| 5
 
| 0
 
| 0
 
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|-
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| [[#Ember Seeker|Ember Seeker]]
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| [[#Disciple of Fire|Disciple]]
 
| Full Member
 
| Full Member
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| Adept of Simple Devotion.
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| Dedicated follower of the Cult of Fire.
 
| 0
 
| 0
 
| 0
 
| 0
 
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|-
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| [[#Spark Seeker|Spark Seeker]]
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| [[#Seeker of Fire|Seeker of Fire]]
 
| Aspirant
 
| Aspirant
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| Entrance rank
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| Entrance rank.
 
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| 0
 
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==Ranking==
 
==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.
 
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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Each rank comes with certain expectations. These expectations are described in terms of devotions. There are three devotions and multiple levels of each devotion. All Pyrists are expected to display and excel in simple devotion. Every elder, and most senior members, are also expected to display and excel in either Material Devotion, or Theological Devotion.
 
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===Levels of Devotion===
 
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There are three levels of devotion within each category. An exemplar demonstrates the highest levels of accomplishment. A neophyte demonstrates a lack of accomplishment. Adepts fill the rather wide gape in between and show a moderate level of accomplishment. An individual can be an exemplar in one devotion and a neophyte in others.
 
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===Simple Devotion===
 
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Simple Devotion is the core of Aetheris Pyrism. It is a measure of one's understanding of the faith and application of that faith. Simple Devotion is living the tenets of the faith. It includes saying prayer, religious studying, and meditating regularly. It involves going to temple and demonstrating one's faith in action.
 
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===Material Devotion===
 
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Material devotion is defined as the use of financial resources and material power for the betterment of the church. It involves the giving of funds to finance the constriction of a new temple, or shrine, and the maintenance of existing facilities. It includes the use of one's political and military power to enable the expansion of the faith. This devotion is not focused on the acquisition of resources, but its use of said resources in service to the faith instead.
 
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===Theological Devotion===
 
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Theological Devotion is the dedication of one's life to religious studies and service. It is a measure of one's piety and priestly service to the faith. It includes preaching, giving sermons, and refining the church's stance on various theological studies. It is the complete dedication of one's life to the faith and to the gods.
 
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==Rank Descriptions==
 
  
 
===Fire Prophet===
 
===Fire Prophet===
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|-
 
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! Expectations:
 
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| Simple Exemplar. Theological Exemplar. Priest.
 
 
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! Description:
 
! Description:
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| The Vicar 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 is the head of Aetheria Pyrism in the absence of the prophet.
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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.
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Duties:
 
! Duties:
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| To administer, lead and develop the church. To promote oversee the spread of the faith. To oversee the maintenance and expansion of all church property. To oversee the progression of all Pyrists and ensure proper promotions and demotions. To convert non-believers. To establish official dogma and explore uncharted theological waters.
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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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===Pyre Guide===
 
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! Expectations:
 
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| Simple Exemplar. Theological Exemplar. Priest.
 
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! Description:
 
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| The Pyre Guide is the head of all Guides. They have all the same qualities of a Blaze Guide but have greater resposibilities.
 
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! Duties:
 
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| To lead all members of the faith, with emphasis on Guides of the faith. To ensure shrines are sensfully build and maintained. To develope, promote and demote members of the faith.
 
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===Pyre Keeper===
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===Fire Keeper===
  
 
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{| style="width: 75%;  margin: 1px" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"
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|-
 
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! Expectations:
 
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| Simple Exemplar. Material Exemplar.
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Description:
 
! Description:
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| The Pyre Keeper leads all Keepers and Seekers of the faith in partnership with the Pyre Guide. They have all the same qualities of a Blaze Keeper but have greater resposibilities.
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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.
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Duties:
 
! Duties:
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| To administer, lead and develop the church throughout Dwilight. To oversee the maintenance and expansion of all church property within their lands. To oversee the progression of all Pyrists and ensure proper promotions and demotions.
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| To administer, lead and develop the church throughout Dwilight. To oversee the maintenance and expansion of all church property.
 
|}
 
|}
  
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===Blaze Guide===
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===Vicar===
  
 
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{| style="width: 75%;  margin: 1px" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"
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|-
 
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! Expectations:
 
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| Simple Exemplar. Theological Exemplar. Priest.
 
 
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|-
 
! Description:
 
! Description:
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| Blaze Guides are 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 is the attunement of their immus flamma nearly pure, but all connections to the temporal world are severed through an additional ritual. They are the keepers of their purity, while upholding the duty of preserving those of their followers.
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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.
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Duties:
 
! Duties:
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| To ensure the spreading of the faith. To oversee the progression of all Pyrists and ensure proper promotions and demotions. To convert non-believers. To establish official dogma and explore uncharted theological waters.
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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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===Blaze Keeper===
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===Priest===
  
 
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{| style="width: 75%;  margin: 1px" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"
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|-
 
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! Expectations:
 
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| Simple Exemplar. Material Exemplar.
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Description:
 
! Description:
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| Blaze Keepers are role models and key benefactors of the church. They are the representatives of raw devotion, nobles who adhere to the Divine in their everyday actions. It is a position of great responsibility. Blaze Keepers are willing to abide by what is required of them, regardless of the monetary burden. They are the example, they have the will.
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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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|-
 
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! Duties:
 
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| To administer, lead and develop the church as required by the Pyre Keeper. To oversee the maintenance and expansion of all church property in cooperation with the Pyre Keeper. To oversee the progression of all Pyrists and ensure proper promotions and demotions.
 
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===Blaze Holder===
 
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! Expectations:
 
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| None.
 
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! Description:
 
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| Blaze Holders are appointed by need and are honorary Elders. They assume the responsibilities of a Blaze keeper in the absence of a true Blaze.
 
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! Duties:
 
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| To perform the duties of a Blaze Keeper as best they can. They should strive to maintain church property without assistance but seek guidance from the true elders in maters relating to the progression, promotion and demotion of Pyrists within their lands and all theological matters.
 
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===Flame Guide===
 
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! Expectations:
 
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| Simple Exemplar. Theological Adept.
 
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! Description:
 
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| Flame Guides are senior priests of the faith; they seek to enlighten, teach, and spread the word of our faith at home and abroad. Flame 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.
 
 
|-
 
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! Duties:
 
! Duties:
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===Flame Keeper===
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===Devotee===
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! Expectations:
 
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| Simple Exemplar. Material Adept.
 
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! Description:
 
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| Flame Keepers are senior members who dedicate their lives to selflessly supporting the Church and set an example to all below them. They live the faith and have the means and willingness to provide material support.
 
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! Duties:
 
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| To aid their Blaze Keepers with the administration and development the church within their lands. To aid their Blaze Keepers with the maintenance and expansion of all church property within their lands. To aid Pyrists below their rank as needed.  To provide financial aid to the Church.
 
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===Flame Seeker===
 
  
 
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! Expectations:
 
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| Simple Exemplar.
 
 
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! Description:
 
! Description:
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| Flame Seekers are senior members of the faith. They are role models to those below them who live the tenets of the faith. They live Aetheris Pyrism.
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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:
 
! 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 guide and aid lower ranking members.
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| To serve as an example to all others through their selfless conduct.
 
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===Ember Keeper===
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===Disciple===
  
 
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! Expectations:
 
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| Simple Adept. Material Adept.
 
 
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! Description:
 
! Description:
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| Ember Keepers are full members of the faith. They have a firm grasp of the faith and support the church with their financial and material resources.
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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.To provide the church with needed funds.
 
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===Ember Seeker===
 
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! Expectations:
 
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| Simple Adept.
 
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! Description:
 
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| Ember Seekers are full members of the faith with a working knowledge of the church. Standard rank for the common filigree.
 
 
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! Duties:
 
! Duties:
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===Spark Seeker===
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! Expectations:
 
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! Description:
 
! Description:
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| Those who seek enlightenment in Aetheris Pyrism but have not yet formally fully joined the ranks of the Church.
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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:
 
! Duties:
 
| To learn of the faith and develop their Imus Flamma.
 
| To learn of the faith and develop their Imus Flamma.
 
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==Old Rank Conversion==
 
  
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Fire Prophet --> Fire Prophet
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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 the Flames --> Vicar of Fire
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===Vicar of Fire===
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Brantley Unwin
  
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Flame Keeper --> Blaze Guide
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===Vicar of the Faith===
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Alice Arundel
  
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Ember Exemplar --> Blaze Keeper
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===Pyre Keper===
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Lucini Talratheon
  
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Blaze Guide --> Blaze Guide
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===Blaze Keeper===
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Bipel Coldchest
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Pyre Protector --> Flame Keeper
 
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Smokeless Guide --> Flame Guide
 
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Smokeless Pyre --> Flame Keeper
 
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Smokeless Fire --> Flame Seeker
 
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Flame Guide --> Flame Guide
 
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Pyre Builder --> Ember Keeper
 
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Flame Seeker --> Ember Seeker
 
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Spark Keeper --> Ember Seeker
 
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Spark Seeker --> Spark Seeker
 
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==Former Elders==
 
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Pyrists that once held an Elder position in the Church.
 
  
 
===Pyre Patrons===
 
===Pyre Patrons===
 
[[Shenron Family/Shin|Shin Shenron]]
 
[[Shenron Family/Shin|Shin Shenron]]
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===Blaze Guides===
 
===Blaze Guides===

Revision as of 12:05, 17 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 5
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

Expectations: None.
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

Pyre Keper

Lucini Talratheon

Blaze Keeper

Bipel Coldchest

Pyre Patrons

Shin Shenron


Blaze Guides

Caldric Tyr-Sog

Hendrick Madigan

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