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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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+===Holy Orders===
-|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; background-color:#c0c0c0;"
+* Nonnatean Order of the Silent Sisters
-! Depiction
+**Burial and Caretakers/Nuns
-! Name
+* Dogartan Order of the Pious Brothers
-! Origin
+**Monks/Friars
-! Appearance
+* Crimson Order of the Holy Inquisition
-! Uses
+**Secret Service
-|-
+* White Order of the Helerian Guard
+**Military
-| colspan="5" style="text-align:center; font-weight:bold; background-color:#c7e9ef;" | Exist Mythics
+===Feast Days===
-|-
+No such thing as days off of work, so make them community feast days/lunches and stuff
-| style="text-align:center;" | -
+*Feast of the Emperor, May 22nd
-| Nenya Stake
+**Regalian 4th of July/national founding day. Celebrates the Empire as a whole with the Emperor as an easy focal point
-| Ancient artifacts left behind from the Nenya of old, Nenya Stakes serve as an unusual and holy relic for religious Nelfin and Yanar, as well as a powerful weapon against those infected with the Sanguine Curse. When an Elf by the name of Calm’vaerda A’revalo inadvertently discovered how powerful these stakes were, their use as a weapon spread quickly through Cielothar and Yanar networks with access to it. Today, it is difficult to find a Nenya Stake outside protected religious groups, temples, and lucky collectors. However, anyone in possession of a Nenya Stake is one of the most dangerous foes against any infected unfortunate enough to cross them.
+*Feast of Love, Valentine's Day
-| Imbued with its ancient magic and the blessings of Estel, wood from the ancient Nenya has an almost glossy, polished look to it, as if it were covered in hardened sap. While the wood from a Nenya can rot, if it remains protected by the thick layer of resin that coats it (which coats any wood separated from the tree), it will retain its marbled appearance. While Nenya Stakes can vary in shape or size, most stakes used against Sanguines have been whittled to have a pointed end to better pierce through the vampire’s skin. Nenya Stakes usually lean on the thinner side, making them even more useful as piercing weapons. Despite its gleaming exterior, one doesn’t have to polish or preserve their Nenya Stake. Finally, the wood from a Nenya Stake isn’t brittle; while Nenya Stakes can be sawed or cut through with a little more effort than usual, snapping it is much more difficult than a typical stake.
+**Duh
-| The Nenya Stake has two possible uses. For most Vampires, having the skin pierced by a Nenya Stake will cause abrupt paralysis which typically lasts around fifteen minutes. Whether the Sanguine is stabbed in the arm or the chest, as long as it breaks skin in a manner that isn’t a scratch or a cut, the infected will collapse and remain unable to move. Gradually over the final five minutes, they will regain feeling, first in their fingers, their hands, arms, head, and core. During this entire period, unless otherwise rendered, the vampire will retain their consciousness and be fully cognizant of their environment.
+*Feast of all Souls, Halloween/Day of the Dead/
-The second use of the Nenya Stake is used during the curing ritual. If a Vampire is pierced with a Nenya Stake during the ritual, it will always result in a successful cure, regardless of the Vampire having any Ability to prevent curing. In either case, once a Nenya Stake is used, it immediately dissolved, making it a one-time use Mythic.
+**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===
-[[category:Items and Technology Lore]]
+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:
-{{Artifacts}}
+*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.