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| [[File:Stop.png|500px|frameless|center]] | | ==The Everwatcher and Alexander, the Vessel== |
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| | | style="width: 1%" | [[File:Alexander.png|180px|caption|]] || '''The Everwatcher is the Supreme Being of Unionism, and Emperor Alexander is the Vessel God.''' |
| | * The Everwatcher holds supremacy over all other Gods, and utilizes the Vessel God to communicate to mortals. |
| | * The Vessel God is always the reigning Regalian Emperor, with their divinity ending upon death or abdication. |
| | * The Vessel God's Golden lesson is that all eminence eventually vanishes, so one should not to get too attached to status. |
| | * The Imperial Palace is considered the holiest site to the Everwatcher and Vessel God |
| | * Emperor Alexander is the only Vessel God in history to lose his divinity (upon abdication to his brother Cedromar) and regain it (following his return after the Interregnum). |
| | * Despite his disappearance, Alexander remains the Vessel God, as the Palace and Secilly Council have not declared the Imperial Seat vacant. |
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| | '''Description'''<br> |
| | The Everwatcher (not pictured) is the Supreme Being of Unionism, the source of all creation, and the final destiny of all things. Unionists believe it was the first thing created at the beginning of time, holding supremacy over all other Gods and Goddesses. The Everwatcher does not manifest in Aloria, and utilizes the Vessel-God to be the living embodiment of its divine will. Alexander is the Emperor of Regalia, and is thus the current Vessel-God of Unionism until his death or abdication (as only the reigning Emperor can be the Vessel-God). Together, Alexander and the Everwatcher represent Divinity, Sageness, Wisdom, Benevolence, Inclusivity, All-Loving, and All-Caring. The Imperial Palace is seen as the chief holy place for the Vessel God, and seen as the holiest site for Unionists. There are no Rituals for the Vessel God, as they are only divine in life, and each successor takes a different approach to carrying out the Everwatcher's will, making it difficult to find any common rituals beyond the imperial coronation and other ceremonies of state. |
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| '''Reader's Note:''' This page is in the process of being worked on. We do not know when the remaining changes will happen. Consider this information below as not final, but able to be utilized in rp until we fully complete the update. Thank you for your continued patience.
| | '''Virtues'''<br> |
| | The Virtue of the Vessel is to be humble and aware of one's own mortality. Nobody lives forever, as even the Vessel God will one day die, so Unionists make an effort to use what time they have to celebrate their achievements and gains in life, while also preparing the way for their inevitable successors. Likewise, Unionists in positions of authority are tasked with being fair representatives of the Emperor's positive characteristics, as the Emperor in turn is representative of the Everwatcher's divinity. By being a fair and just example, Unionists demonstrate the benevolence of the Vessel-God, which helps to encourage even non-believers to emulate his characteristics to benefit the Regalian Empire and further the Great Way. |
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| ==Common Knights Code==
| | '''Vices'''<br> |
| The Common Knights Code applies to all Regalian Knight Organizations, but is also mentioned specifically on each Order page for reference. This Common Code is additional to the Aelrrigan Knight Functions. | | The greatest Vice against the Vessel God is pride itself, and the refusal to prepare the stage for one's inevitable successor. The only way for a society to continue to improve is when one's forebears adequately prepare the next generation with the tools needed to carry on the torch of leadership. To deny and obstruct the transfer of power when the time comes not only causes the creation of incompetent leaders, but also creates cults of personality which detract from the needs of the greater Unionist community. As such, Unionists are obliged to make arrangements to ensure that stability is maintained, so that their deaths do not lead to a power vacuum or future incompetence. Likewise, the faithful should be willing to forfeit their power to another if it benefits the Great Way. |
| * Knights are expected to be loyal to the Emperor and the Empire without complaint. Unionism is not required, but obedience to the Crown is.
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| * Knights are expected never to attack the unarmed and defenseless, and to not resort to dirty fighting tricks or attack others from behind.
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| * Knights are expected not to complain, moan, or self-deprecate, Knights should never degrade themselves or be an annoying bore.
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| * Knights are expected to follow the laws of the land and not become a Criminal. They should assist Guards in apprehending criminals.
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| * Knights are expected not to lie, but never express every truth that needn’t be known. Knights should not deceive unless for the greater good.
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| * Knights are expected to give alms to the poor and care for the needy, and to protect those who cannot protect themselves, and punish dishonor.
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| ==List of Knightly Orders==
| | '''Legacy'''<br> |
| ===Viridian Order===
| | Alexander was born Alexander Kade, son of Arch-Chancellor Moriarty Kade and Princess Alianne Ivrae de Sange, through whom the line of Succession passed through after the death of the previous Emperor, Justinian II. Alexander was brought up to one day succeed his father as Arch-Chancellor, though the Sanction of 302 AC saw him become Emperor instead. Emperor Alexander is actually Alexander II, as the God Brand was known as Alexander the Giant in life. However, the regnal number is often omitted, as Alexander is the first reigning Emperor with that name, and also because Alexander the Giant is referred to by his divine name Brand since his death. Emperor Alexander is the only mortal to have become the Vessel-God twice, as he abdicated the throne to his brother Cedromar before being reinstated after an interregnum period. Despite the Emperor's absence in recent times, he remains the Vessel-God, as he has not been declared dead, nor has any successor taken the Imperial Throne. |
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| *'''Identity:''' The Viridian Order is the first of the Regalian Knightly Orders, founded after the Five Family Rebellion to fill the vacuum left in its wake to preserve law and order, and protect the Imperial Family. Over the three centuries of its existence, the Viridian Knights have become known as an elite and prestigious organization, acting as the so-called military police of the Empire.
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| *'''Permitted Races:''' Ailor and Fin'ullen may become Viridian Knights. Post-symbiosis Urlan may remain as full members, so long as they remain fervently loyal to the Viridian Order.
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| *'''Magic Usage:''' Magic usage is fully banned, as are all forms of Occult. The Viridian Order is fully mundane and purist-leaning.
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| *'''Colors and Symbols:''' The Viridian Order's primary color is green, with accents of white and black. Its symbols include Dragons, Horses, and Towers.
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| *'''Leadership:''' The Viridian Order is led by a Primae, who wields executive authority over its Elder Council of senior knights. The current Primae is Domenico Lampero, who is also the uncle of the Iron Duke of Vultaro, and a diehard Kade supporter.
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| *'''Headquarters:''' The Viridian Order's main castle, Kurtenwald, is located on the Crown Isle of Regalia. Several chapter houses are located in Wirtem, Regal, Ithanian, and Ceardian regions of the Regalian Archipelago.
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| ===Villiers Order===
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| *'''Identity:''' The Villiers Order is a faith-oriented Knight Order, focused on defending religious and cultural sites, protecting pilgrims and religious leaders from harm, and safeguarding the spiritual wellbeing of all people.
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| *'''Permitted Races:''' Ailor, Altalar, Songaskia, Sihai, Asha, Eronidas, and Urlan may be Villiers Knights.
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| *'''Magic Usage:''' Magic is shunned in the Villiers Order, meaning its usage is kept suppressed in favor of mundane techniques. Godborn and Archon may be Knights, but all other Occult are banned.
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| *'''Colors and Symbols:''' The Villiers Order's primary color is burgundy, with accents of magenta and pink. Its symbols include Fleur-de-Lis, Roses, and Storks.
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| *'''Leadership:''' The Villiers Order is led by a ceremonial Primae, with actual authority bestowed upon its Elder Council. The current Primae is Charlize Matrais, who was appointed by King Florent of Ithania, the previous holder of the position.
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| *'''Headquarters:''' The Villiers Order's main castle, Carainthais, is located on the isle of Basta. Several chapter houses are located in major religious centers across the Regalian Empire.
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| ===Bloodcast Order===
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| *'''Identity:''' The Bloodcast Order started as a splinter faction of the Viridian Order, which soon grew into a respected Knightly Order by itself. Bloodcast Knights are skilled duelists who utilize their combat prowess to help the common person, exposing corruption among those with power, and holding them accountable to those they rule over.
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| *'''Permitted Races:''' Ailor, Qadir, Songaskia, Dwarves, Sihai, Altalar, Asha, Eronidas, Urlan, and Allar may be Bloodcast Knights.
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| *'''Magic Usage:''' Magic is shunned in the Bloodcast Order, meaning its usage is kept suppressed in favor of mundane techniques. Godborn and Archon may be Knights, but all other Occult are banned.
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| *'''Colors and Symbols:''' The Bloodcast Order's primary color is red, with accents of black and white. Its symbols include Crossed swords, ships, and scales.
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| *'''Leadership:''' The Bloodcast Order is led by a Grand Elder, who sits as the first among equals on and Elder Council. The current Grand Elder is Richard Duurwallis, who has held the position since the Drachenwald Crisis.
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| *'''Headquarters:''' The Bloodcast Order's main castle, Blücherwald, is located on the Crown Isle of Regalia. Several chapter houses are located across the Regalian Empire, some having once been owned by the Viridians.
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| ===Aelrrigan Order===
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| *'''Identity:''' The Viridian Order is the first of the Regalian Knightly Orders, founded after the Five Family Rebellion to fill the vacuum left in its wake to preserve law and order, and protect the Imperial Family. Over the three centuries of its existence, the Viridian Knights have become known as an elite and prestigious organization, acting as the so-called military police of the Empire.
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| *'''Permitted Races:''' Ailor and Fin'ullen may become Viridian Knights. Post-symbiosis Urlan may remain as full members, so long as they remain fervently loyal to the Viridian Order.
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| *'''Magic Usage:''' Magic usage is fully banned, as are all forms of Occult. The Viridian Order is fully mundane and purist-leaning.
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| *'''Colors and Symbols:''' The Viridian Order's primary color is green, with accents of white and black. Its symbols include Dragons, Horses, and Towers.
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| *'''Leadership:''' The Viridian Order is led by a Primae, who wields executive authority over its Elder Council of senior knights. The current Primae is Domenico Lampero, who is also the uncle of the Iron Duke of Vultaro, and a diehard Kade supporter.
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| *'''Headquarters:''' The Viridian Order's main castle, Kurtenwald, is located on the Crown Isle of Regalia. Several smaller facilities are located in Wirtem, Regal, Ithanian, and Ceardian regions of the Regalian Archipelago.
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