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Sacraments of Union

Unionism has several Sacraments throughout one's lifetime. Some are optional; only the first and last Sacrament must be performed for all Humans.

Sacrament of Birth Blessing

The first Sacrament is the birth blessing. Upon the birth of a Human born in a Unionist family, the baby must be blessed by a priest reading the First Creed to the baby, usually when it has just come out of its mother. This Sacrament represents initiation of the Human baby into the duty and rights of a Unionist, but also serves to cleanse the newborn of any past non Human life they may have suffered, to prepare them for their second chance at redemption.

Applicable to: Birth/Baptism

Sacrament of Entry

The next Sacrament is the Sacrament of Entry. Entry Sacraments are performed by those who enter the service of the Regalian state. This means all soldiers, knights, nobles, state officials, politicians and priests, or children who aspire to be of those professions, go through this Sacrament. In this Sacrament, the children (usually between ages 10 and 13) must profess the Creeds of Union, and be able to recite them in their most basic rudimentary form during a sermon on their Communion day (though are not required to memorize the full translations, as such requires several years of religious tutelage). The Communion Sacrament is seen as entry of one's duty to the Human Fate. Anyone who has an employment as subject to the Regalian State must have gone through the Sacrament of Entry.

Applicable to: Military, Nobles, Knights, State Officials, Politicians

Sacrament of Harmony

The Sacrament of Harmony is performed to each wedding made in the Unionist church and blessed by the Sancella. It should be noted that marriage in Regalia isn't exactly the same as a church marriage. The church and the state do not have the same ideology or legislation concerning marriage, and as such, having a marriage agreed upon by the State, is not the same as getting a marriage from the Church. Church marriage is always subject to canon law, though does not have to particularly come before or after a state marriage, and can in fact be made entirely separately depending on whether the state marriage even took place or not (though the state never recognizes religious marriages for legal reasons). If divorced or widowed, the Sacrament of Harmony is repeated with every new spouse, meaning the Sacraments of Harmony duplicate. A man who divorced his first wife and remarried, thus has two Sacraments of Harmony. Note, because Sects and Churches are allowed to have their own interpretation of what passes for a marriage, it is quite possible to have a Sacrament of Harmony that is recognized by one clergyman but rejected by another.

Applicable to: Those who are married in the Unionist Church

Sacrament of Solution

The Sacrament of Solution exists between the Sacrament of Union and Sacrament of Entry, for those who converted to Unionism at a later date than birth or early childhood. The Sacrament of Solution is done by combining both the Sacrament of Union and Entry into one, while also requiring the individual to already be engaged in, or start working in service to the Regalian State. Additionally, unless the person was Agnostic or Atheist, they will be required to engage in the Sacrament of Rejection.

Applicable to: Converts

Sacrament of Rejection

The Sacrament of Rejection is a Unionist practice that ensures (from the Sancella's perspective) the loyalty of the individual by forcing them in an act of grand heresy or taboo that would condemn them in their native religion. For most converters (such as Old Gods or Old Fayth) this includes performing sacrilege on holy offerings and idols, for Songaskians this involves turning away from the sun with their head covered, and for most other religions, the loud and vocal rejection of old beliefs. The Sacrament of Rejection must be performed by each convert.

Applicable to: Converts

Sacrament of Blessings

The Sacrament of Blessings is intended for individuals who have their soul status elevated to Humanum, when their body is still non-Humanum. This Sacrament is still issued by the Conclave but not officially performed since it is always implied when the Emperor through the Imperial Spirit promotes someone's soul. This Sacrament is the rarest Sacrament, since Emperors very rarely promote anyone. In fact, many Emperors have gone through life never promoting any individual to Humanum.

Applicable to: Humanum Status Grants

Sacrament of Sacrifice

The Sacrament of Sacrifice is usually performed by adults advanced in age, and often by criminals. The Sacrament of Sacrifice effectively introduces those who perform the rites into a monastic order. Men often become monks and priests, whereas women may become nuns or silent women of the church who embalm the dead or deliver babies to the world. After the Sacrament of Sacrifice, those who have passed either divorce their marriage or never marry again. It is also common for those who perform this ritual to swear an oath of silence and servitude to the church, becoming a member of the Ecclesiastical Estates of Basta.

Applicable to: Church Service/Monasteries

Sacrament of Highest Order

The Sacrament of Highest Order is performed for each Imperial Guard who enters service. It involves a number of highly spiritual sermons and meetings in which the subject prays and begs the Spirit for the strength of mind and body to protect the Emperor and to serve him everlasting or until death separates them from him. The Sacrament of the Highest Order can often also be granted by the Emperor to unique individuals who serve the Emperor with great dedication and loyalty.

Applicable to: Imperial Guards

Sacrament of Slumber

The final Sacrament is the Sacrament of Slumber, the death rite. The Sacrament of Slumber is performed for those who have passed, but it differs radically per social class. Richer citizens can afford a crypt burial, involving priests reciting the relevant Creeds and heavy use of incense, while the more common folk will simply be cremated and their ashes put in a grave with a simple prayer. It is custom to dress the dead in robes of black, while all those who mourn for their death are dressed in pure white. This is to emphasize that even if their passed spirit cannot see themselves, they can always see those who are still on Aloria and living, and focus their energy to further their cause instead of any worldly selfish desires.

Applicable to: All dead Unionists

School Name	Location	State Allegiance	Entry Requirements	Duration of Education	Taught Proficiencies
State Academy for Officers	City of Regalia	Regalian Empire	Any Ailor at least 14 years old	10 Years	General Command, Rapier Combat
Lutherstadt Kriegsakademie	Lutherstadt, Greater Calemberg	Regalian Empire	Ailor Men at least 14 years old	8 Years	Rapier Combat, General Command
Thr-Aenqaal Ellar School of Prefect of War	Paarthalaar	Dread Empire	Kathar at least 14 years old	10 Years	General Command, Magic
Masayan School of Warfare	Korbamakora	Songaskian Masaya	Songaskia at least 14 years old	10 Years	General Command, Warwhip Combat
Aestar Military Academy	City of Axford, Anglia	Regalian Empire	Any Ailor at least 14 years old	6 Years	General Command
Accademia del Tuono Ruggente	Alabano, Vultaro	Regalian Empire	Any Ailor and Orc at least 14 years old	4 Years	General Command, Siege Command, Fortification Arts
Lycee Fort Taktiker	Konigsberg, Greater Calemberg	Regalian Empire	Ailor Men at least 14 years old	4 Years	Siege Command, Fortification Arts
Collegio del soffio Infuocato di Polvere da spara	Lampeporta, Vultaro	Regalian Empire	Any Ailor at least 14 years old	3 Years	Siege Command
Lycee de la Rousette	Vixhall	Regalian Empire	Ailor Men at least 14 years old	6 Years	Frontline Command
Suvial Academy of the Guardian	Uttrasamela, Avela Monvarindra	Suvial Principalities	Suvial Altalar	20 Years	General Command, Magic