To Pledge Oneself to GOD

[KaiserJacobII 1048]

 

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♰ To Pledge Oneself to GOD ♰

A devout Canonist receiving the rite of Ordination, circa 1850 | 403 ES

“To commit yourself entirely to God is to live according to His virtue in its entirety. Forsaking the pleasures that God has granted for a simpler life, of both hardships and struggles. To serve God is to promulgate His virtue through deeds and dialogue. As a servant of God, it is your responsibility to preserve the integrity of the flock.”

-  Venerable Cardinal Anders,

 former Prelate of the Clergy

 

 

There is no calling more virtuous than pledging oneself to GOD and embracing His love and virtue. Each Canonist has their way to show devotion to GOD. The Holy Knight fights for his faith against those who threaten to destroy it. The humble farmer works diligently to feed his children. The Priest preaches and shares the love of GOD.

 

Of those ways to show one’s devotion, the one this letter concerns is the Priest. Our Priests of the Canon are successors to the ancient Priests of Owyn. those virtuous Harrenite freemen and the modern Priest may have little in common, but they share a deep love for GOD and His word. When Owyn anointed the brothers Evaristus and Clement as bearers of the laurel of Horen, he made a promise to Humanity. A promise that there will always be a Church, and there will always be a Keeper of the Canon. 

 

I do not take this promise lightly, nor will I stop protecting the promise made by Owyn so many centuries ago. We priests of the Canon bear a great burden: the burden of our flock, the burden of our promise, the burden of our faith. I wouldn’t have it any other way. 

 

Now, I will not say otherwise: the job of a Priest is not an easy one. It requires deep devotion and constant humility. There are times you question why you got ordained, and your faith will falter at times. But, it is also a deeply rewarding, deeply spiritual calling. 

 

So I ask of you: does that sound like something you want? Is that the path GOD has put you on? Be you Human or Orc, male or female, there is a place for you in the Clergy.

 

Francis Cardinal Albarosa, 

Archbishop of Albarosa, Prelate of the Clergy

6th of Tobias’ Bounty, 1850

 

You push open the large, wooden door to your local Church and step into the foyer. Murals and stained glass windows line the sides of the room, breathing colour into every corner. Most of the individuals portrayed in the Murals you recognize: the Exalted, High Pontiff Saint Daniel I, Saint Jude, Saint Julia, Saint Catherine, and many more. Those devout Canonists you’ve looked up to all your life. You know this is the right decision. 

 

As you approach the desk, the middle-aged lady sitting at it offers you a kind and warm smile. One of the first female Priests. “Do you want to join our Church?” She asks, hope in her eyes. You offer a nod and she cracks a big, bright smile. “Wonderful,” she exclaims. The Priest takes out a piece of paper and pen, and then she looks up to you with big, happy eyes. “I’ll ask you a few questions, dear,” she chimes, before starting:

 

Alright, what is your Baptismal name?

(Your answer)

 

Ah, a truly beautiful name. And, how old are you?

(Your answer)

 

I know you are right in front of me, but for the record, what is your Race?

(Your answer)

 

Once again, for the record, are you male or female?

(Your answer)

 

Do you have any family, dear?

(Your answer)

 

Hmm, and how do you wish to serve GOD?

(Your answer)

 

Where do you wish to be assigned?

(Your answer)

 

She smiles as she shakes your hand. “I am sure we will hear back quite soon, dear,” she assures you. You exit the Church with nervous excitement. A new chapter of your life is about to begin.

[OOC]

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[Crevel 4727]

Alright, what is your Baptismal name?

Omari.

 

Ah, a truly beautiful name. And, how old are you?

Sixteen.

 

I know you are right in front of me, but for the record, what is your Race?

Human.

 

Once again, for the record, are you male or female?

Male.

 

Do you have any family, dear?

None.

 

Hmm, and how do you wish to serve GOD?

Monk.

 

Where do you wish to be assigned?

The Kingdom of Haense.

[KaiserJacobII 1048]

36 minutes ago, Crevel said:

Alright, what is your Baptismal name?

Omari.

 

Ah, a truly beautiful name. And, how old are you?

Sixteen.

 

I know you are right in front of me, but for the record, what is your Race?

Human.

 

Once again, for the record, are you male or female?

Male.

 

Do you have any family, dear?

None.

 

Hmm, and how do you wish to serve GOD?

Monk.

 

Where do you wish to be assigned?

The Kingdom of Haense.

 

A copy of the above application is forwarded to the Patriarch of Jorenus, along with a letter @LightTheTrainer

 

Your Eminence, the Vice-chancellor and Patriarch of Jorenus,

 

I hope this finds you well. I have received an application from a young man named Omari, who wishes to serve within the Kingdom of Haense as a monk. I hope you can reach out to the boy, and guide him on the monastic path. If you are not able to, I can reach out to him myself.

 

GOD bless,

Francis Cardinal Albarosa

[DrHope 586]

Alright, what is your Baptismal name?

Jeonathan Martino III

 

Ah, a truly beautiful name. And, how old are you?

50

 

I know you are right in front of me, but for the record, what is your Race?

Heartlander

 

Once again, for the record, are you male or female?

God has graced me with phallic purpose!

 

Do you have any family, dear?

Sadly far away

 

Hmm, and how do you wish to serve GOD?

Deacon!

 

Where do you wish to be assigned?

The great capital of Providence!

[KaiserJacobII 1048]

50 minutes ago, DrHope said:

Alright, what is your Baptismal name?

Jeonathan Martino III

 

Ah, a truly beautiful name. And, how old are you?

50

 

I know you are right in front of me, but for the record, what is your Race?

Heartlander

 

Once again, for the record, are you male or female?

God has graced me with phallic purpose!

 

Do you have any family, dear?

Sadly far away

 

Hmm, and how do you wish to serve GOD?

Deacon!

 

Where do you wish to be assigned?

The great capital of Providence!

 

A copy of the above application is forwarded to Her Eminence, Cardinal August, along with a letter @frankdh

 

Your Eminence, the Metropolitan of Providentia,

 

I have received word from a man by the name of Jeonathan who wishes to become a Deacon in Providentia. I do hope you can take him under your wing, and guide him on his path. If you are unable to, I can oversee his training myself.

GOD bless,

Francis Cardinal Albarosa

[twinwolf1 192]

Alright, what is your Baptismal name?

Juliet of providence

 

Ah, a truly beautiful name. And, how old are you?

40s to 50s

 

I know you are right in front of me, but for the record, what is your Race?

Mali'ker/Aheral (dark elf/high elf)

 

Once again, for the record, are you male or female?

Female

 

Do you have any family, dear?

None

 

Hmm, and how do you wish to serve GOD?

Any way i can barring violence, i detest it

 

Where do you wish to be assigned?

Providence

[Arbiterhark 16]

Alright, what is your Baptismal name?

Yevgency Bogdanovich Krestyanik

 

Ah, a truly beautiful name. And, how old are you?

25 Years of Age

 

I know you are right in front of me, but for the record, what is your Race?

Human, a Highlander of Ruskan descent

 

Once again, for the record, are you male or female?

Male

 

Do you have any family, dear?

No immediate surviving family

 

Hmm, and how do you wish to serve GOD?

Parish Priest of the village of Valwyck, and perhaps, Godan-willing, one day the Bishop of Valwyck. 

 

Where do you wish to be assigned?

Valwyck, in the Kingdom of Haense

I have talked to Father Katerina about becoming an Acolyte and received copies of our Holy Texts from them. I have also penned a thesis here. 

[KaiserJacobII 1048]

3 hours ago, twinwolf1 said:

Alright, what is your Baptismal name?

Juliet of providence

 

Ah, a truly beautiful name. And, how old are you?

40s to 50s

 

I know you are right in front of me, but for the record, what is your Race?

Mali'ker/Aheral (dark elf/high elf)

 

Once again, for the record, are you male or female?

Female

 

Do you have any family, dear?

None

 

Hmm, and how do you wish to serve GOD?

Any way i can barring violence, i detest it

 

Where do you wish to be assigned?

Providence

 

A copy of the above application is forwarded to Her Eminence, Cardinal August, along with a letter @frankdh

 

Your Eminence, the Metropolitan of Providentia,

 

I have received word from a daughter of Malin by the name of Juliet who wishes to serve in Providentia. I do hope you can take her under your wing, and guide her on her path. If you are unable to, I can oversee her training myself.

 

GOD bless,

Francis Cardinal Albarosa

 

2 hours ago, Arbiterhark said:

Alright, what is your Baptismal name?

Yevgency Bogdanovich Krestyanik

 

Ah, a truly beautiful name. And, how old are you?

25 Years of Age

 

I know you are right in front of me, but for the record, what is your Race?

Human, a Highlander of Ruskan descent

 

Once again, for the record, are you male or female?

Male

 

Do you have any family, dear?

No immediate surviving family

 

Hmm, and how do you wish to serve GOD?

Parish Priest of the village of Valwyck, and perhaps, Godan-willing, one day the Bishop of Valwyck. 

 

Where do you wish to be assigned?

Valwyck, in the Kingdom of Haense

I have talked to Father Katerina about becoming an Acolyte and received copies of our Holy Texts from them. I have also penned a thesis here. 

 

A copy of the above application is forwarded to His Eminence, Cardinal Jordan, along with a letter @LightTheTrainer

 

Your Eminence, the Patriarch of Jorenus,

 

I have received word from a Ruskan man by the name of Yevgency who wishes to serve in Jorenus, specifically Valwyck. I do hope you can take him under your wing, and guide him on his path. If you are unable to, I can oversee his training myself.

 

GOD bless,

Francis Cardinal Albarosa