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Clerical Disciplines

The Four Schools of Ecclesiastical Thought

 

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The Turnbull Address, The Second Diet of Metz 1536

 


 

Table of Content

  • Preface
  • Sybillism
  • Flamenism
  • Epulonism
  • Augurism

 

And so let the Clerical Schools be known to all loyal Clergymen beneath GOD’s light. The various disciplines of the Church were long ago defined during the Schisim War, upon the continent of Athera; during the reign of High Pontiff St. Daniel I (1471-1512.) During his long rule he established an understanding of Clerical thought not seen since. Indeed, the Clerical Disciplines exist to describe the myriad of ways in which those of the Church strive for perfection, in accordance with the virtue of the holy Canon.

 

“For I have ordained for thee a destination of virtue, and I have set within thy path the key to the gate of the Seven Skies.“

Faith 3:1

 

The Clerical Sects are not however concrete, nor are they absolute. Keep in mind that those ideologies are not set in stone, and are specifically designed for the express purpose of further advancement of theological thought.

 


 

SYBILLISM: Sibyls are oft found to the most learned of the four Schools, and are respected immensely for their Clerical contributions. Theirs is the practice of Philosophy and Art; making them masterful teachers, as well as fine mentors. As practitioners of the pen, most aside from matters of scholarly interest are disregarded. Sibyls care little for community. The skills they bring however are vast, and those of a Sibylline nature are unmatched administrators, theologians, historians, and engineers.

 

A Sybillistic attitude is most associated with the Prophet Horen and his Scroll of Virtue, Those considered to be beneath the scholarly banner include that of High Pontiff St. Daniel himself, Bl. Johannes de Rutyer, Bl. Jude of Cyranium, and previous Pontiff, Sixtus IV.

 

FLAMENISM: Those of Flamenist belief and vigor are of the boldest disposition. They are oft the champions of holy conflict, serving to bolster the morale of the skilled soldiery, and populace alike. Aggressive and fiery they are quick to dismiss those of either magical or foreign origin. Furthermore they take kindly in learning how to deal with threats to both the Church, and the State, thus Flamenists are learned in both secular and exalted law. For such zeal, their downfall is plainly obvious, for they often alienate the populace into questionable action.

 

A Flamenistic attitude is most associated with the Prophet Owyn and his Scroll of Spirit. They are called to the exalted Owyn’s words due to his deeds, more specifically, the purging of the Harrenites. The Scroll focus’ solely on the purity of Humankind and the Canonist faith. Those considered to have adhered to the school include that of Bl. High Pontiff Everard II, High Pontiff  St. Lucien I & the Bl. III, St. Michael Cortez, St. Emma of Woldzmir, and Bl. Baldwin de Bar.

 

EPULONISM: Those of an Epulone standpoint are the pride of the people, focusing not on scholarship or war, but rather community. Priests of an Epulonistic influence focus on the peasantry; they hold festivals and commemorate the the canonized using funds, again; from the community. Epulone are naturally gifted with charismatic activities, born leaders in a sense. An Epulone is oft found to be a benevolent steward of his followers, issuing social change and initiating progress with relative ease compared to others. Though like Flamenists, their downfall is also rather clear. Such strong ties to community, constant festivities? Decadency is all but inevitable.

 

Epulones are most attuned to the Scroll of the Gospel, and that of the Prophet Godfrey, as his reign, and consequently his revelations, let Humanity revel in the glory that was the First Empire. Those who have indulged in this sect include that of Bl. Adrian of Kaedrin, Bl. Humbert de Bar, High Priest St. Everard, and Bl. High Pontiff Adeodatus.

 

AUGURISM: Lastly, there are simply Augurs, those of a mystic variety, they are are known primarily for their vestal sages and wise persona. The Augur is a wanderer, taking up a life of travel they can be seen most often at the side of the road, or within a city center, preaching to the populace, but never for too long in one place. Humility is the clear focal point for this school, for they don’t partake in luxury, their only care is to ascend to a true place within the seven skies, and to guide others down the same path. As such, their righteous intent often draws suspicion from other Clergymen, more formal in their form, and put off by humility and the lack of grace such individuals hold.

 

Augurs are most associated with the last Prophet, the exalted Siegmund, and his Scroll of Auspice. The Scroll is of a harrowing nature, as such, Augurs hold the exalted Prophet in the highest regard. Those with a reverence for the school are as stated; St. Theodosius, St Amyas, St. Daniel of Al’Khazar, and Bl. Leon of Amaury.

 


 

DEUS MAGNUS,

Father Himmler of Aeldin, Senior Scribe to the Imperial Board of Notaries, Chaplain to the Imperial Court  

 

 

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