The Priory of Saint Robert

[Balthasar 2497]

The Priory of Saint Robert

Written by Cardinal Odus de Jedih, 1724
Revised in 1780th Year of Existence by Bishop Guy de Soissons

 

With the burning of the Golden City of Ves, the Monastery dedicated to Saint Robert followed. While a new city has been rebuilt on the ashes of the old, there existed no monastic buildings. By the will of Guy de Soissons, an ardent admirer of Cardinal Odus St. Robert, the old monastery of Ves has been rebuilt and reformed in the outskirts of Owynsburg.

 

The path to the Seven Skies is narrow and easy to stray off. If life in the hereafter with our Lord is eternal, then so is damnation for those who deny God and His grace from their lives.

 

The Monastery of Saint Robert is a refuge for the battle-worn and repentant man or woman. There is free room and boarding, with participation in daily duties and following of our rules. Come learn about the Creator, the Prophets and the Canonist faith. No faithful Canonist will be denied refuge based on their political stances with respect to local law or races among the four descendants.

 

We are always seeking those who would wish to take on the monastic life full-time and join our Holy Mother Church becoming a monk or nun opens up a world of scholarly learning and physical work to better oneself spiritually and mentally. We are also training priests under the clerical teachings of Flamenism. Potential priests may join the monks as acolytes, who will then be taught the Canon by the monks. They must obey the same rules and procedures as they do while under their wing.

 

The Monastery prides itself on having a large and ever-growing library of religious and historical texts. In addition to this, it operates a clinic named the Hospice of the Shining Sacrament, which is located within the monastery area. Both of these institutions are organised and led by the members of the monastery and the greater Church. Those with remarkable skill and piety are however permitted to hold specialized roles, in the Hospice for example.

 

 

LIFESTYLE OF THE MONASTICS
The Monastery of Saint Robert shall live by the Rule of Saint Humbert to see to his vision of how monastics should live.

 

Monastic life can be separated into two functions, the first of which are dubbed the Virosites; those who have established themselves in permanent communities among brothers in a monastery after the famed monk Bl. Fabian Viroi. The second of which are the Vytenites; who wander from community to community preaching, performing acts of faith, or aiding those in need which are named after wandering priest Bl. Vytenis of Visiga. The distinction of monk and friar can also be used between the Virosites and the Vytenites.

 

 To the Virosites, do not grow sloth for the work of God is endless. Do not bar entry to the needy and the willing. Repay the gifts which are bestowed unto you with faith and works. With this, I charge you

 

 To the Vytenites, do not grow wild on your travels and stay true to God’s will. Do not neglect your brothers and return to them often. Spread the Canon, to believers and not for this is your gift unto others. With this, I charge you.

 

RANKS
Postulants - those who wish to enter the monastic life temporarily and swear an oath to follow the rules of the monastery while staying. They may leave whenever they wish. Typically people come as postulants to pay penance or get closer to GOD.

 

Acolyte/Novice - All of those who join the Church full time begin as acolytes or novices learning the word of GOD, wheter they are to become a priest or a monk. They take proper oaths and any serious breach of the rules of the Monastery will lead to expulsion from the monastic community. Otherwise, acolytes may be reprimanded and punished for breaking rules of lesser degree.

 

Monks - called Brothers are those who have taken formal and permanent vows tying themselves to God as his servants in the world. They are bound to their monastic vows for life and live together among other brothers within a monastery. They must do what their superior instructs them without question as long as the superior is just and represents the will of God. 

 

Nuns - called Sisters are the female equivalent of monks. Nuns live in separate quarters from their male counterparts and are prohibited from engaging in any intimate relations with the monks of the monastery to prevent dynastic religious families in the monastery. Nuns may preach, conduct sermons and are held to the same responsibilities to the Prior such as their monk counterparts. 

 

Prior - The head of a formal community of monastics within the Priory and referred to as father. They are given supreme authority over their monastery and thus are given supreme responsibility over it as well. They are required to maintain, feed, and provision the monastery as well as scheduling tasks for the monks which reside under their authority. They may delegate responsibilities to individual brothers as they see fit. The Prior is elected by the monastic members and affirmed by the Bishop of Ves

 

 

APPLICATION
Name:
Race:
Gender:
Intent on joining (Temporary/Full time):
If temporary, how long do you intend to stay?:
If full time, do you agree to taking on all aspects of the monastic life?
Do you agree to follow the rules of the Monastery? Failure to do so will result in immediate eviction. 

 

You will receive medical training, combat experience, theological lessons and good work ethic.

 

Be willing to help operate Church-owned businesses, study Canonist doctrine and defend the faithful from savage brigands and abnormal monstrosities.
 

(Big thanks to Shady for helping me out with this!)

[EmiliainWonderland 2311]

(Well, I’m technically already a nun but eh, I’ll fill it out just for verification or whatever.)

 

Name: Celia Silversteed-Hart
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Intent on joining (Temporary/Full time): Temporary
If temporary, how long do you intend to stay?: Several years
If full time, do you agree to taking on all aspects of the monastic life?: Yeah
Do you agree to follow the rules of the Monastery?: Yup!

 

[thesmellypocket 1859]

“What are the Vows which a monk undertakes?” Asks Pius.

[Balthasar 2497]

22 hours ago, thesmellypocket said:

“What are the Vows which a monk undertakes?” Asks Pius.

“Monks take vows of chastity, obedience and poverty” Says Guy in return. Somehow aware of what Pius asks

[wyvernbro 77]

Name: Fritz of Curonia
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Intent on joining (Temporary/Full time): Full time
If temporary, how long do you intend to stay?: N/A
If full time, do you agree to taking on all aspects of the monastic life?: Yes
Do you agree to follow the rules of the Monastery?: Yes

[Balthasar 2497]

On 8/21/2020 at 12:02 AM, EmiliainWonderland said:

(Well, I’m technically already a nun but eh, I’ll fill it out just for verification or whatever.)

 

Name: Celia Silversteed-Hart
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Intent on joining (Temporary/Full time): Temporary
If temporary, how long do you intend to stay?: Several years
If full time, do you agree to taking on all aspects of the monastic life?: Yeah
Do you agree to follow the rules of the Monastery?: Yup!

 

A messenger eventually finds their way to Celia Silversteed-Hart. He presents her a letter bearing the seal of the Bishop of Ves. Should you choose to accept the sealed letter and open it, it would read this;

“The Hospice of the Shining Sacrament has been outfitted and furnished with the necessary equipment! I would be pleased if you would visit the hospice and see if it is worthy. I await a letter eagerly”

 

16 minutes ago, wyvernbro said:

Name: Fritz of Curonia
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Intent on joining (Temporary/Full time): Full time
If temporary, how long do you intend to stay?: N/A
If full time, do you agree to taking on all aspects of the monastic life?: Yes
Do you agree to follow the rules of the Monastery?: Yes

A somber tonsured acolyte finds you, Fritz of Curonia. He presents to you a sealed letter from the Bishop of Ves, he nods as you take it and scurries off, you assume back to wherever he came from. You decide to open it;

 

“It warms my heart that another of the faithful has volunteered to serve God and the Church. You are summoned to the Priory of Saint Robert, where you will don the habit and begin both your scholarly and physical work. May God guide you on your way!”

 

 

[Borin 7646]

Name: Coen de Ruyter
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Intent on joining (Temporary/Full time): Full time
If temporary, how long do you intend to stay?: N/A
If full time, do you agree to taking on all aspects of the monastic life?: Yes
Do you agree to follow the rules of the Monastery?: Yes

[Balthasar 2497]

On 8/31/2020 at 4:12 PM, Borin said:

Name: Coen de Ruyter
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Intent on joining (Temporary/Full time): Full time
If temporary, how long do you intend to stay?: N/A
If full time, do you agree to taking on all aspects of the monastic life?: Yes
Do you agree to follow the rules of the Monastery?: Yes

A bird finds his way to Coen de Ruyter. It carries the seal of the Bishop of Ves, Guy de Soissons.

”May His Holy Light shine upon you! The Priory is more than willing to see you join the brotherhood of holy men. Please, come find us in the outskirts of Owynsburg as soon as possible, where we may speak about your role”