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Unionism V2: Electric Boogaloo

Holy Orders

Nonnatean Order of the Silent Sisters
- Burial and Caretakers/Nuns
Dogartan Order of the Pious Brothers
- Monks/Friars
Crimson Order of the Holy Inquisition
- Secret Service
White Order of the Helerian Guard
- Military

Feast Days

No such thing as days off of work, so make them community feast days/lunches and stuff

Feast of the Emperor, May 22nd
- Regalian 4th of July/national founding day. Celebrates the Empire as a whole with the Emperor as an easy focal point
Feast of Love, Valentine's Day
- Duh
Feast of all Souls, Halloween/Day of the Dead/
- Remember the dead. Throw in trick or treating, also jack o' lanterns for Undeath Terror
Feast of Summertide
- Summer Festival
Feast of Wintertide
- We have Saint Nicholas. He was Regulus. Draconists have a gift-giving holiday the same month. Yay religious appropriation.

Priestly Hierarchy

Within the Unionist College exist several ranks of priests, otherwise known as Celates. These ranks hold various responsibilities within the College, and thus those with higher offices are consider the most versed in matters of theological and bureaucratic knowledge. Below is a list of all priestly ranks, in order of seniority:

The Primae-Everian was the official head of the Unionist College, considered to be the Unionist equivalent of a pope. Their duties included presiding over Holy Diets (a gathering of Celates to discuss religious dogma) as well as serving as the chaplain of the Imperial Palace. The last Primae-Everian was Piete Kade, who was assassinated by radicals within the College for attempting to reconcile with the various Schisms. While the Emperor is able to appoint a new Primae-Everian, the Concilly Council has advised him to leave the position vacant, out of respect for the previous officeholder.

The Concilly Councillors are a group of well-learned Celates who are responsible for overseeing the vast bureaucracy of the Unionist College. Due to the prestige associated with bei9ng a Concilly Councillor, this position also suffers from political intrigue, with various faction plotting to place, or keep, their preferred Celates on the council. Despite this potential for corruption, Concilly Councillors are nevertheless very competent in their duties, as only those most theologically gifted can hope to be appointed to this position.

The Arch-Everians are Celates who administer the most populous cities within the Regalian Empire, with their Celeries often including one of the Arch- or Grand- Temples of Unionism. Arch-Everians are highly influential figures, and often compete with the secular Dukes over authority within their cities (as the line between secular and religious boundaries starts to blur in these areas). Arch-Everians are formally appointed by the Primae-Everian on the recommendation of the Concilly Council, though it is well-known that the regional Duke also plays a notable role in suggesting their preferred candidate.

The Everians are senior-ranking Celates who oversee a collection of Celeries within a geographic area. The position is usually appointed by the local Duke or Count, and confirmed by the Concilly Council. Everians are often the highest rank achieved by Celates, as higher offices start to involve political games that remove well-meaning yet naive Celates from rising in the ranks.

The Celates are the standard rank of priest within the Unionist College, achieved after completing clerical training and becoming ordained by an Everian. Most priests remain Celates for life, though this lack of upward advancements is hardly met with frustration due to the fulfilling experiences most Celates have with the faithful. While higher ranks become more focused on administrative duties, Celates are more focused on the spiritual needs of Unionists, and so spend most of their time providing various services to others.

The Lay Priests are not part of the Unionist College, or even considered clergy to begin with. Any Unionist can be a Lay Priest, which is an unofficial title given to those who are very knowledgeable about Unionism, and assist the Celates with their duties. There is no formal training required, though many Lay Priests often study Unionist theology in order to better assist their fellow Unionists. As there are no Celates within the Guided Unionist community, Lay Priests are responsible for overseeing community maintenance of the local Temples and guiding spiritual discussions.

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-=Government Ministries=
+===Holy Orders===
-'''Lord Chancellor:''' Madelyn de Azcoissia
+* Nonnatean Order of the Silent Sisters
-*Dictates Regalian State Law in the Empire, being able to change any and all Regalian State Laws.
+**Burial and Caretakers/Nuns
-*Dictates the declaration of war on foreign states and can force the Marshalry to focus on a specific front.
+* Dogartan Order of the Pious Brothers
-*Dictates the summoning of foreign dignitaries to Court for an event (think Iron Duke, Ithanian Prince Sovereign, King of Nordskag etc).
+**Monks/Friars
+* Crimson Order of the Holy Inquisition
+**Secret Service
+* White Order of the Helerian Guard
+**Military
-'''Foreign Minister:''' Milena Cadieux
+===Feast Days===
-*The Right to create and send diplomatic missions on behalf of the Regalian State, provided they have funding from the government
+No such thing as days off of work, so make them community feast days/lunches and stuff
-*The Right to negotiate with foreign nations on behalf of the Regalian State
+*Feast of the Emperor, May 22nd
-*The Right to appoint Ambassadors within the Ministry to send on diplomatic missions
+**Regalian 4th of July/national founding day. Celebrates the Empire as a whole with the Emperor as an easy focal point
-*The Right to create ad hoc committees focused on a specific diplomatic mission
+*Feast of Love, Valentine's Day
+**Duh
+*Feast of all Souls, Halloween/Day of the Dead/
+**Remember the dead. Throw in trick or treating, also jack o' lanterns for Undeath Terror
+*Feast of Summertide
+**Summer Festival
+*Feast of Wintertide
+**We have Saint Nicholas. He was Regulus. Draconists have a gift-giving holiday the same month. Yay religious appropriation.
-'''Occult Minister:''' Ashvarya Sylfina
+===Priestly Hierarchy===
-*The right to investigate Occult Matters on the Crown Isle
+Within the Unionist College exist several ranks of priests, otherwise known as Celates. These ranks hold various responsibilities within the College, and thus those with higher offices are consider the most versed in matters of theological and bureaucratic knowledge. Below is a list of all priestly ranks, in order of seniority:
-*The right to hire Mercenaries or order the Regalian Guard to investigate Occult matters.
-*The right to utilize Occult capabilities in service to the State
-*The right to safely secure Occult objects on behalf of the State
-*The right to alter laws related to the Occult, and institute or alter legal codes related to the Occult, so long as they do not conflict with other State Laws
-*The right to declare certain Occult status Apostasy
-*The right to declare a public area of the Crown Isle permissible for Occult Ability usage.
-'''Alms Minister:''' Sivrid Sorenvik
+*The '''Primae-Everian''' was the official head of the Unionist College, considered to be the Unionist equivalent of a pope. Their duties included presiding over Holy Diets (a gathering of Celates to discuss religious dogma) as well as serving as the chaplain of the Imperial Palace. The last Primae-Everian was Piete Kade, who was assassinated by radicals within the College for attempting to reconcile with the various Schisms. While the Emperor is able to appoint a new Primae-Everian, the Concilly Council has advised him to leave the position vacant, out of respect for the previous officeholder.
-*The Right to assemble ad hoc committees and tribunals to handle minor matters in the Regalian Capital
-*The Right to own the Alms House, which will serve as “neutral ground” under State protection. Only the Imperial Guard or direct Crown Authority can override a Neutral Ground location. (Currently, only the Alms House has this privilege)
-*The Right to establish a “Brute Squad” that may legally own weapons, but is expected to use them purely to defend the Alms House and to never instigate a fight
-*The Right to approve the following building permits: requests for repairs of buildings, requests for clean-up of vandalism, beautification, and other architectural repairs.
-*The right to appoint and remove at will an "Officer of Commoners"
-*The Commoner Executive alone has the following Rights:
-**The right to host "Commoner's Assemblies" wherein citizens may proclaim concerns and needs.
-**The right to access Violet Order records for investigations into matters raised in Commoner Assemblies.
-'''Defense Minister:''' Arahael Bancroft
+*The '''Concilly Councillors''' are a group of well-learned Celates who are responsible for overseeing the vast bureaucracy of the Unionist College. Due to the prestige associated with bei9ng a Concilly Councillor, this position also suffers from political intrigue, with various faction plotting to place, or keep, their preferred Celates on the council. Despite this potential for corruption, Concilly Councillors are nevertheless very competent in their duties, as only those most theologically gifted can hope to be appointed to this position.
-*The Right to dictate the forced conscription of soldiers within the Regalian Archipelago during time of War
-*The Right to dictate the allocation of troops, ships, and additional logistics to the Regalian Military during time of War
-*The Right to handle State Intelligence through their three "Speakers," provided the identities of such are shared with the Lord Chancellor
-*The Right to sit on the Imperial Marshal Cabinet as an Advisor, and coordinate with the Cabinet on matters of Defense
-*The Right to form ad hoc Regiments to deal with matters abroad, with approval of the Imperial Marshal Cabinet and Lord Chancellor
-*The Right to detain Commoners for up to 48 hours for interrogation on suspicion of threat to the State, provided the Commoners are released, unharmed after that period of time
-'''Whip Minister:''' Rodderick Howlester
+*The '''Arch-Everians''' are Celates who administer the most populous cities within the Regalian Empire, with their Celeries often including one of the Arch- or Grand- Temples of Unionism. Arch-Everians are highly influential figures, and often compete with the secular Dukes over authority within their cities (as the line between secular and religious boundaries starts to blur in these areas). Arch-Everians are formally appointed by the Primae-Everian on the recommendation of the Concilly Council, though it is well-known that the regional Duke also plays a notable role in suggesting their preferred candidate.
-*The Right to call, at will, a meeting of all Ministers and the Lord Chancellor to discuss Government Affairs
-*The Right to oversee weekly meetings of all Ministers and the Lord Chancellor
-*The Right to enforce bi-weekly reports of Ministerial activity to the Lord Chancellor
-*The Right to attend any Ministerial meeting, excluding Foreign Ministry meetings with Foreign Diplomats, to ensure proper protocol
-'''Commerce Minister:''' Tuija Nordhjem
+*The '''Everians''' are senior-ranking Celates who oversee a collection of Celeries within a geographic area. The position is usually appointed by the local Duke or Count, and confirmed by the Concilly Council. Everians are often the highest rank achieved by Celates, as higher offices start to involve political games that remove well-meaning yet naive Celates from rising in the ranks.
-*The Right to maintain a public ledger of Businesses and specialized Artisans in the Isle.
-*The Right to aid willing businesses with organization, recruitment, and advertisement.
-*The Right to direct customers and prospective workers to businesses within the Isle.
-==Government Agents/Miscellaneous==
+*The '''Celates''' are the standard rank of priest within the Unionist College, achieved after completing clerical training and becoming ordained by an Everian. Most priests remain Celates for life, though this lack of upward advancements is hardly met with frustration due to the fulfilling experiences most Celates have with the faithful. While higher ranks become more focused on administrative duties, Celates are more focused on the spiritual needs of Unionists, and so spend most of their time providing various services to others.
-'''Armament Officer:'''Erwin Braunschweiger
-'''Mercenary Officer:''' Rodrigo Peirgarten
+*The '''Lay Priests''' are not part of the Unionist College, or even considered clergy to begin with. Any Unionist can be a Lay Priest, which is an unofficial title given to those who are very knowledgeable about Unionism, and assist the Celates with their duties. There is no formal training required, though many Lay Priests often study Unionist theology in order to better assist their fellow Unionists. As there are no Celates within the Guided Unionist community, Lay Priests are responsible for overseeing community maintenance of the local Temples and guiding spiritual discussions.
-'''Lifeguard Officer:''' Heinrich von Schwarzkrau
-'''Brood Officer:''' Abelhard Petrou
-'''First Contact Officer:''' Valarosta de Azcoissia
-'''Chancellor's Contingent Commander:''' Kaya Sorenvik
-'''Belliard Representative:''' Dietrich von Drachenburg
-'''Undercity Representative:''' Valarosta de Azcoissia
-'''Privy Officer:''' Haeddi van Hal