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==The Ceremony of Spiked Chalice==
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==Brotherhood Hall==
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:The ceremony must be held near a waterway, deep enough to allow the aspirant to immerse himself till the waistline. In the water, the aspirant has to recite the [[Ordenstaat/credo|Credo]], while the running water washes away his past: all his remorse, his wishes, his bad wills, his dreams of personal glory flow away with the current, and his soul has a rebirth, reaching a new state of self-consciousness and perseverance on his devotion.
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:When the aspirant ends telling the [[Ordenstaat/credo|Credo]], he has to wash his face FIVE times, to celebrate the five martyrs (Iestyn the Wise, Tudyr the Brave, Rheinallt the Strong, Diniol the Just, Emyr the Kind) who sacrified their lives to open the eyes of the people toward the rising Chaos in the world.
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[[Ordenstaat/Brotherhood/portrait|Brothers Portrait Room]]
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:This done, the aspirant comes out from the waterway and kneels in front of the Grand Master, or his substitute, with all the Brothers surrounding him in a circle.
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[[Ordenstaat/Brotherhood/Library|Library]]
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Chapel
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Armory
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==Rank of the Brotherhood==
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:Then, he must recite the oath of the Brotherhood:
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'''Grand Master''' - who leads the Brotherhood, his word is law, his faith undisputed.  He wears the Iron crown.
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:"''I, ''(name)'', paladin of Ordenstaat,  
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:''senses the Chaos and the Terror which surround us,
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:'''Founder''' - this role is for the 4 founders of the Brotherhood and their sons only. The Golden Lion badge is their sign.
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:''and I swear, in the name of Tyr and Zisa,
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:''to protect these lands and the people who live within,
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:'''The Hammer of Vita''' - is the champion of the Brotherhood, he fights in the ritual duel. He will bring the Iron Hammer in battle.
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:''as long as I have breath in my mouth.
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:''I recognize the Grand Master as my supreme leader,
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:'''The Balance of Nex''' - is the title of the main sponsor of the Brotherhood. The Iron Balance is his sign.
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:''and under his good lead I will crush his opponents.''"
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:The aspirant stands up, and continues:
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:'''Elder Brother''' - all brothers of recognized stature will become elders after 5 years of service in the Brotherhood. They will wear the Silver Lion badge. Together with the founders and the grand Master, they form the Elder Council.
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:"''From now on, my sword will fall furious on our enemies,
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:''and my shield will rise to defend my Brothers.
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:'''Inquisitor''' - selected brothers can become an Inquisitor. The duty of the Inquisitor is to hunt for Heresy, they will travel across the world in search of the sign of Heresy. The Black Lion is their mark.
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:''From now on, I will become part of the Brotherhood.''"
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:The Grand Master takes the spiked chalice with two hands, raises it up so everyone can see it, and passes it to the Brother on his left. He pierces one of his finger on a spike, making a drop of his blood fall into the cup, and then passes the chalice again to the next Brother on his left, who does the same.
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:'''Brother''' - the simple soldier of the Brotherhood. The Green Lion of Ordenstaat is their sign. Each spring, the Grand Master will call the Grand Council of the Brotherhood, where all the brothers will give an account of their doings, and make a great ceremony in honour of Vita & Nex (life & death). Only the Grand Council can depose the Grand Master.
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:'''Priest''' - Only warriors can become Brothers. Priests have the special status of Priest, they have to be respected among all, their word is sacred and their orders have to be followed as an Elder Order.
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:'''Sisterhood'''  
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:Is the female arm of the Brotherhood.
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:'''Grand Mother''' - the highest rank for Sisters, can be only one, and the 5 years service is a requisite. She takes part in the Elder Council. She is an elder sister in the Brotherhood. She wears the Golden Lion badge of the founders.
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:'''Inquisitor''' - selected Sisters can become Inquisitors. The duty of the Inquisitor is hunt for Heresy, they will travel across the world in search of the sign of Heresy. The Black Lion is their mark.  
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:'''Sister''' - women will be allowed to be part of the Brotherhood. The Sister rank is equal to the Brother rank. They wear the Red Lion badge.
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:'''Commoner Rank'''
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:'''Hunter''' - the Brotherhood recognizes and bestows non nobles and commoners the status of Hunter, they will hunt the Inferi and search for relics. If they are part of the Brotherhood they have to be respected. They are still commoners and have no rights until they rise to nobility and become full members of the Brotherhood.
 
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:When the chalice comes back to the Grand Master, he repeats the act, wounding himself and filling the cup another bit. Then he gives it to the aspirant and says:
 
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:"''You are swearing on the blood of the Brotherhood.
 
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:''Drink, and may Tyr bless your path, my Brother.''"
 

Latest revision as of 17:56, 19 February 2010

Brotherhood Hall

Brothers Portrait Room

Library

Chapel

Armory

Rank of the Brotherhood

Grand Master - who leads the Brotherhood, his word is law, his faith undisputed. He wears the Iron crown.

Founder - this role is for the 4 founders of the Brotherhood and their sons only. The Golden Lion badge is their sign.
The Hammer of Vita - is the champion of the Brotherhood, he fights in the ritual duel. He will bring the Iron Hammer in battle.
The Balance of Nex - is the title of the main sponsor of the Brotherhood. The Iron Balance is his sign.
Elder Brother - all brothers of recognized stature will become elders after 5 years of service in the Brotherhood. They will wear the Silver Lion badge. Together with the founders and the grand Master, they form the Elder Council.
Inquisitor - selected brothers can become an Inquisitor. The duty of the Inquisitor is to hunt for Heresy, they will travel across the world in search of the sign of Heresy. The Black Lion is their mark.
Brother - the simple soldier of the Brotherhood. The Green Lion of Ordenstaat is their sign. Each spring, the Grand Master will call the Grand Council of the Brotherhood, where all the brothers will give an account of their doings, and make a great ceremony in honour of Vita & Nex (life & death). Only the Grand Council can depose the Grand Master.
Priest - Only warriors can become Brothers. Priests have the special status of Priest, they have to be respected among all, their word is sacred and their orders have to be followed as an Elder Order.
Sisterhood
Is the female arm of the Brotherhood.
Grand Mother - the highest rank for Sisters, can be only one, and the 5 years service is a requisite. She takes part in the Elder Council. She is an elder sister in the Brotherhood. She wears the Golden Lion badge of the founders.
Inquisitor - selected Sisters can become Inquisitors. The duty of the Inquisitor is hunt for Heresy, they will travel across the world in search of the sign of Heresy. The Black Lion is their mark.
Sister - women will be allowed to be part of the Brotherhood. The Sister rank is equal to the Brother rank. They wear the Red Lion badge.
Commoner Rank
Hunter - the Brotherhood recognizes and bestows non nobles and commoners the status of Hunter, they will hunt the Inferi and search for relics. If they are part of the Brotherhood they have to be respected. They are still commoners and have no rights until they rise to nobility and become full members of the Brotherhood.

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