THE ABBEY OF SAINT JUDE

[aldskar 842]

In the year of our Lord, 1936

 

 

HOLY FATHER SAINT JUDE, PRAY FOR US.

 

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Founded by Saint Humbert of Bar in the year circa 1715, the Abbey of Saint Jude was a monastic band of monks residing in the Haeseni region of Leuven wherein they practiced and lived by the rule of Saint Jude, oftentimes known as High Pontiff Jude I. Under Saint Humbert, the foundations of the order were established; foundations of strife, knowledge, and the pursuit of wisdom. Herein they lived, abiding by his word and rule, bound by the vows of chastity, obedience, solemn prayer and humility, seeking to preserve the good name and knowledge of their Saintly patron, Holy Father Jude of Petrus, of whom has since inspired a great deal of scholastics, authors, and philosophic minds.

 

In its earliest days, the Brothers of Saint Jude were expected to isolate themselves entirely, only later amended by Saint Humbert after their move from the Apostolic Palace of Haense to the Abbey of Saint Kristoff. With this newly spared time, the monks dedicated themselves to spreading his word, telling all of the many published works and theses of Saint Jude, many of which had been thought lost prior to their rediscovery.

 

In the month of Tobias’ Bounty, 1737, the Abbey of Saint Jude was granted to former Imperial Princess, Adela Pieta (formerly Julia Adelaide Alstion), by High Pontiff John I following the death of Saint Humbert. Prior to her ascension to the role, Adela had garnered a small grouping of nuns to follow her in spreading the good Judite word, and thus the Judite sisterhood came to fast fruition. However, a little over a month into her tenure, the Reverend Mother Adela was privy to the destruction of Reza, leaving her to be scourged by blistering flame and hellish beasts. It is said that before she died, Adela flung open the doors to the Abbey to aid in shepherding people within its walls, though she was unable to prevent the fiendish beasts from entering and all those within the Abbey were sadly killed, including the remaining Judite Sisters. Because of this, no successor was able to be properly chosen, and the Abbey was left to perish. 

 

Today, the rule of Saint Jude is brought to light once more. Tucked away neatly from the metropolitan bustle of Whitespire, the Abbey of Saint Jude can be found in the furthest corner eastwards of the city, adjoining with the flowery Chapel of Our Lady of Paradisus. Whilst the Judite sisterhood begins humbly, no more than three or so sisters instated, one may be able to catch a glimpse at those very nuns tending to the gardens or kneeling before the altar in prayer, as those Judite brothers once did in times of yore. The Abbey of Saint Jude also encompasses the Priory of Andregrad located in the industrious Duchy of Stran, which serves as a clinic for the local people. In addition, the sisters of St. Jude are entrusted as ‘Keepers of the Flame’, taking on stewardship and diligent responsibility for the preservation, upkeep, and employment of Owyn’s Flame.

 

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In these times of social modernity wherein women and girls are afforded more opportunities than they have ever been granted in history, it is the Patron Saint of scholastics and theses that shall guide us to navigate such broad change, and prepare us for the future to come. 

Let it be known that piety amidst our realm is faltering, and those sisters of St. Jude shall be unwavering and rigid in their guidance of the daughters of Julia to the good and holy light.

 

HIERARCHY

Mother Superior

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The role of the Mother Superior (and therefore Abbess) is to govern and lead the sisterhood at the head of the Abbey and its pertaining sites. The Mother Superior will rectify those within the sisterhood should they break with the Rule, assigning a penance; often prayer, extra work, or flagellation in accordance with the rule in question. In death, a new Abbess is chosen, either nominated by the previous mother or voted for amongst the sisters from their rankings, should a successor not be chosen prior to the death.

 

Mother Anna of Alstion

@gohliad

 

Sister

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A woman who has taken full vows to the monastery. She is bound to follow the rule of the Abbey and the rulings of the Abbess. Sisters can be ordained, though it is not a prerequisite to becoming one — her life in the Abbey is to be spent in prayer, teaching the word of GOD, and fulfilling the work and guidance of the great Saint Jude. 

 

Sister Ethel of Whitespire

@hauntel

 

Sister Amadeya of Mardale

@ydegirl

 

Sister Orda of the Heartlands

@Kart20

 

Sister Gisele of Merryweather

@clonky

 

WARDS

Lady Adelheid Mathilde of Velen @Cubicita

 

 

BECOMING A JUDITE SISTER
 

I. All vowed sisters must be women and elect to live within the Abbey.

II. Women of any age and race are accepted, so long as they convert or are already of the Canonist faith.

III. Upon induction, a Sister belongs to the church until she does perish or is removed by the hand of His Holiness, or the Abbess.

IV. Sworn sisters must adhere and subscribe to the tenets of the Sisterhood and the Church or face reduction or removal.

 

TO JOIN

Send a letter to Mother Anna with the following details;

Name

Age

Race

Birthplace

Place of Residency

 

* Do specify in your letter if you wish to apply as a sister or as a student or ward of the Abbey!

 

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ECCE QUAM BONUM, HABITARE SORORIBUS IN UNUM

 

BY THE GRACE OF GOD,

The Reverend Mother Anna, Abbess of Saint Jude, Prioress of Andregrad, Head Keeper of the Flame

 

Spoiler

Feel free to shoot me a DM on Discord (@gohliad) if you wish to get involved or have any questions about the application process!

 

[hauntel 26]

Sister Ethel briefly takes her mind from her book of scripture after a long afternoon spent tending to the Abbey gardens, using that moment of silence and peacefulness to read up on the history of the Judite brothers and sisters before herself.

[zuziee 4004]

Marlene tapes the missive to her aunt Gisele’s door. 
@clonky

[clonky 1976]

2 hours ago, zuziee said:

Marlene tapes the missive to her aunt Gisele’s door. 
@clonky

Upon coming to her door, Gisele of Merryweather found a note attached to her door. She read the front, which claimed to be a missive from her favorite niece, Marlene. She smiled, as she enjoyed the simplicities of when her family thought of her. She opened it, and etched her eyes along the lines of this particular letter. She neatly folded the parchment into fourths, then stowed it away in her pocket for later. . .

[ydegirl 2357]

Sister Amadeya had barely settled into the Abbey before finding a missive in the gardens. She grinned crookedly at the missive, slowly reading through it-- and sounding a word out occasionally.