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Ranks

This is practical information on the religious hierarchy, shared by Spark Keepers and higher ranked members of the religion.

Ranking

A persons ranking is based on ones Simple Devotion, Material Devotion and Theological Devotion.

Levels of Devotion

There are three levels of devotion within each catagory. 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.

Simple Devotion

Contrary to the humble name, Simple Devotion is the core of Aetheris Pyrism. It is a measure of ones understanding of the faith and application of that faith. Simple Devotion is living the tenets of the faith. It is saying your prayers, doing your studies and meditating regularly. It is going to temple and demonstrating the faith in action.

Material Devotion

Material devotion is use of financial resources and material power for thr betterment of the church. It is the giving of funds to finance the constriction of new temples and shrines and the maintaence of existing facilities. It is the use of ones political and military power to enable the expansion of the faith. It is not just having the resources - it is the use of said resources in service to the faith.

Theological Devotion

Theological Devotion is the dedication of ones life to religous studie and service. It is a measure of ones priestly service to the faith. It includes preaching, giving sermons, refining the churchas stance on various theological studies. It is the complete dedication of ones life to the faith.

Rank Order

Name	Purpose	Monthly Fee	Monthly Grant
Fire Prophet	Founder of the Faith	0	20
Vicar of Fire	Head of the Faith	0	15
Blaze Guide	Elder of the faith, exemplar of Simple and Theological Devotion. Priest.	0	10
Blaze Keeper	Elder of the faith, exemplar of Simple and Material Devotion.	15	0
Blaze Holder	Honorary Elder of the Faith. Serves in a country with no true Blaze	0	0
Flame Guide	Senior member of the faith, Exemplar of Simple devotion and Adept of Theological Devotion. Priest.	0	5
Flame Keeper	Senior Member of the faith, Exemplar of Simple Devotion and Adept of Material Devotion.	10	0
Flame Seeker	Senior Member, Exemplar of Simple Devotion.	0	0
Ember Builder	Full Member of the faith, Adept of Simple and Material Devotion	5	0
Ember Seeker	Full member of the faith, Adept of Simple Devotion.	0	0
Spark Builder	Full Member of the faith, Adept of Simple Devotion.	0	0
Spark Seeker	Entrance rank	0	0

Rank Positions

Fire Prophet

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.

Vicar of the Flames

Beacons 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 Vicars are the head of religion in the absence of the prophet.

Blaze Guide

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 their attunement of their immus flamma nearly pure, but a connection to the temporal world severed through an additional ritual. They are the keepers of their purity, while upholding the duty of preserving those of their followers. It is the goal of the church for each land to have a resident Blaze Guide.

Blaze Keeper

Blaze Keepers are role models and key benifactors 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. It is the goal of the church for each land to have a resident Blaze Keeper.

Blaze Holder

Blaze Holders are appointed by need and are honarary Elders. Ther assume the responsibilities of a Blaze keeper or Blaze Guide in the absence of a true Blaze.

Flame Guide

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. Those who excel are deemed worthy to become Flame Guides.

Flame Keeper

Flame Keepers are senior members who dedicate their lives to selflessly supporting the Church and set an example to all belo them. Those who excell are deemed worthy to become Flame Guides.

Flame Seeker

Flame Seekers are senior members of the faith. They are role models to those below them who live the tenets of the faith. They have not yet, however, shown sufficient Material or Theological Devotion to be promoted to Keeper or Guide.

Ember Builder

Ember Builders are full members of the faith. They have a firm grasp of the faith who support the church with their finiancial and material resources.

Ember Seeker

Ember Seekers are full members of the faith with a working knowldge of the church. Standard rank for the common filigree.

Spark Builder

Spark Bulders are full members of the faith with a working knowldge of the church. Standard rank for the common filigree. ((OOC: Technicaly an aspirant rank. They are roleplayed as full members but do not recieve as many messages))

Spark Seeker

Those who seek enlightenment in Aetheris Pyrism but have not yet formally fully joined the ranks of the Church.

Former Elders

Pyrists that once held an Elder position in the Church.

Pyre Patrons

Shin Shenron

Blaze Guides

Caldric Tyr-Sog

Hendrick Madigan