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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===
+* 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
-==Common Knights Code==
+===Feast Days===
-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.
+No such thing as days off of work, so make them community feast days/lunches and stuff
-* Knights are expected to be loyal to the Emperor and the Empire without complaint. Unionism is not required, but obedience to the Crown is.
+*Feast of the Emperor, May 22nd
-* Knights are expected never to attack the unarmed and defenseless, and to not resort to dirty fighting tricks or attack others from behind.
+**Regalian 4th of July/national founding day. Celebrates the Empire as a whole with the Emperor as an easy focal point
-* Knights are expected not to complain, moan, or self-deprecate, Knights should never degrade themselves or be an annoying bore.
+*Feast of Love, Valentine's Day
-* Knights are expected to follow the laws of the land and not become a Criminal. They should assist Guards in apprehending criminals.
+**Duh
-* 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.
+*Feast of all Souls, Halloween/Day of the Dead/
-* 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.
+**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.
-==List of Knightly Orders==
+===Priestly Hierarchy===
-===Viridian Order===
+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:
-{|
-|[[File:Viridisssan.png|220px|thumb|left]]
-|
-*'''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.
-*'''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.
-*'''Magic Usage:''' Magic usage is fully banned, as are all forms of Occult. The Viridian Order is fully mundane and purist-leaning.
-*'''Colors and Symbols:''' The Viridian Order's primary color is green, with accents of white and black. Its symbols include Dragons, Horses, and Towers.
-*'''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.
-*'''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.
-|}
-===Villiers Order===
+*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.
-{|
-|[[File:Villiers.png|220px|thumb|left]]
-|
-*'''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.
-*'''Permitted Races:''' Ailor, Altalar, Songaskia, Sihai, Asha, Eronidas, and Urlan may be Villiers Knights.
-*'''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.
-*'''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.
-*'''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.
-*'''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.
-|}
-===Bloodcast Order===
+*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.
-{|
-|[[File:Bloodcast.png|220px|thumb|left]]
-|
-*'''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.
-*'''Permitted Races:''' Ailor, Qadir, Songaskia, Dwarves, Sihai, Altalar, Asha, Eronidas, Urlan, and Allar may be Bloodcast Knights.
-*'''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.
-*'''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.
-*'''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.
-*'''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.
-|}
-===Aelrrigan Order===
+*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.
-{|
-|[[File:Knightsy.png|220px|thumb|left]]
+*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.
-|
-*'''Identity:''' The Aelrrigan Order is an arcane-focused Knightly Order tasked with fighting the negative effects of Magic in world, though does so by harnessing and teaching magic in an ethical manner, rather than repressing.
+*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.
-*'''Permitted Races:''' Ailor and Altalar may become Aelrrigan Knights.
-*'''Magic Usage:''' Magic usage is encouraged within the Aelrrigan Order, and almost all knights have some form of magic. Godborn, Archon, and Silven are permitted, with all other Occult banned.
+*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.
-*'''Colors and Symbols:''' The Viridian Order's primary color is sky blue, with accents of white and gray. Its symbols include Flaming Swords, Feathered Wings, and Sunlight.
-*'''Leadership:''' The Aelrrigan Order is led by a ceremonial Grandmaster, with actual authority bestowed upon its Elder Council of Mage-Knights. The current Grandmaster is Ffiontirre of Wythwaite.
-*'''Headquarters:''' The Aelrrigan Order's main castle, Evernac, is located in the mountains of Kintyr. Several chapter houses are located in Breizh regions of the Regalian Archipelago, as well as various Mohér, or Magi-Vaults, across Aloria.
-|}