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| ==Vampire Update==
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| ===Vampire Brood===
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| Vampires sire offspring called Vampire-Broods, also known as Dhampirs. Vampire Broods are affected by the Sanguine Curse but are not Vampires themselves. They can be born from one or both parents being Vampires. Broods can be born with no telltale Vampire signs, or with red eyes and fangs. They can be born with heterochromia also, with one normal eye and one vampiric eye. Vampire broods always have a strong connection to Abyss Magic but aren't Occult by default unless they invest in Magic. Vampire Broods see considerably less public scrutiny from law-abiding citizens of Regalia, though may still occasionally be attacked on sight by people who do not know they are Broods.
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| All Broods get a set of Mechanics for being Broods.
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| | You are immune to Hidden Scourge, and can always identify Vampires. However, you are unable to reveal this information to anyone but other Vampires or Broods.
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| | style="padding: 10px" | '''Dhampir <BR> Fortitude'''
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| | You are not affected by the mental or emotional effects of Vampirism if infected, and are able to retain their conscience and normal personality.
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| | style="padding: 10px" | '''Dhampir <BR> Curing'''
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| | You can be fully cured of Vampirism without a Divinium cost or two week waiting period.
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| | Your blood will sizzle and spark with a low flame when exposed to sunlight if you are uninfected with Vampirism. This can be used to prove your identity as a Brood to non-Vampires.
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| ==Unionism V2: Electric Boogaloo==
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| ===Organizations===
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| Unionism has several organizations which fall under the control of the Unionist College. Below are a few of the most notable of these groups.
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| *The Nonnatean Order is an ascetic organization of lay-priests tasked with supporting Unionists through difficult times, chiefly during the deaths of loved ones. They are also known as Silent Sisters, as their work done during burial rites is performed in complete silence. Nonnateans either wear the robes of a nurse or the habit of a nun, with some donning a face mask to symbolize humility and blind service to the faith. Most Nonnateans live in abbeys close to the local temple, though some also live in aristocratic manors as personal aids to the nobility. Anyone can join the Nonnateans, though doing so requires taking monastic vows, a decision few are willing to make.
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| *The Dogartan Order is another ascetic organization of lay-priests who reject the wealth and politics of the Unionist College to live humble lives in service to others. They are known as the Pious Brothers, due to their strict vows of poverty and monastic living. Despite their simple lives, the Dogartans are famous for their apiaries which produce some of the best honey and mead, which endears them to the local population. Dogartans wear the robes of monks and friars, and also live in abbeys close to temples. Anyone can join the Dogartans, though doing so requires taking monastic vows, a decision few are willing to make.
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| *The White Order, also known as the Inquisition, is the secret service of the Unionist College and the equivalent to the Black Hand organization. The White Order was founded soon after the Evintarian Schism to combat heretical ideas in the early Unionist community, before slowly transforming into an information network for the Concilly College to use for both religious and political machinations. The White Order is rarely seen or mentioned in the present day, though occasionally an Inquisitor is sent to investigate possible blasphemy charges. The White Order is an NPC organization.
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| *The Helerian Order is the military branch of the Unionist College, comprising an army and navy. Everians who attended military academies serve as officers within the Helerian Order, with the rank and file filled with veteran Tenpennies and religious volunteers. The Helerian Order rarely deploys alongside the Regalian Mlitary, instead providing security and transportation for the Unionist College. The Helerian Order is an NPC organization.
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| ===Feast Days===
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| *Feast of the Emperor, May 22nd
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| **Regalian 4th of July/national founding day. Celebrates the Empire as a whole with the Emperor as an easy focal point
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| *Feast of Love, Valentine's Day
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| **Duh
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| *Feast of all Souls, Halloween/Day of the Dead/
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| **Remember the dead. Throw in trick or treating, also jack o' lanterns for Undeath Terror
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| *Feast of Summertide
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| **Summer Festival
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| *Feast of Wintertide
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| **We have Saint Nicholas. He was Regulus. Draconists have a gift-giving holiday the same month. Yay religious appropriation.
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| ===Priestly Hierarchy===
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| The Unionist College contains several ranks of priests, known as Celates. Higher officeholders are considered more versed in theological and bureaucratic knowledge. Below is a list of all priestly ranks in increasing order of seniority.
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| *'''Lay-priests''' are not part of the Unionist College, but are mentioned here due to their close association with the clergy. Lay-priests are faithful Unionists who act as community leaders and assistants to priests. Anyone can play a lay-priest, as it only requires rudimentary knowledge of Unionist theology.
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| * '''Celates''' are the rank and file priests in Unionism, and are responsible for spiritual outreach, guiding theological discussions, and maintaining the temples. Prospective Celates attend seminary classes next to a major Temple for several years, until being ordained by another Celate. Anyone can play a Celate.
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| *'''Everians''' are a senior priest equivalent to a secular Duke. They are assigned to a major Temple in an urban center and oversee several Celates under them. They also serve as secular rulers over large areas and are more political than a regular Celate. Everians are played as NPCs.
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| * '''Concilly Councilors''' are priests who oversee the Unionist College as a whole. Only a handful of Everians are chosen to become Concilly Councilors, with political deals and secular authorities greatly influencing the appointments. The Council used to be led by a Supreme Everian chosen by the Emperor, but the position has remained unfilled since the assassination of the previous officeholder. Concilly Councillors are rarely played as NPCs.
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