INAUGURATION OF THE HIGH PONTIFF

[LordofCabbage 559]

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PENNED BY THE HIGH PONTIFF BERNARD II

 

FOR INFORMING THE FAITHFUL OF THE RESULTS OF THE CONCLAVE OF 2056

TO INFORM THE FAITHFUL OF THE FIRST GOLDEN BULL DECREED BY BERNARD II

In memory of Saint Lorina of blessed memory

Shepherd of the Church

 

THE CONCLAVE OF 2056

 

Let it be known that the High Pontiff Leviticus I has abdicated. He has gone on a pilgrimage, to make use of his prophetic gift as he did before his ascension unto high office. Let it also be known that he shall be forever-known as an Elder and Doctor of the Church. Pontifex Emeritus. The electorate has gathered in sight of this to elect a new High Pontiff of the Church. Seven priests of Our Mother Church entered the hallowed halls and cast their votes;

 

AVARTAGH LEMONHILL

 

[REDACTED]

 

AVARTAGH LEMONHILL

 

AVARTAGH LEMONHILL

 

AVARTAGH LEMONHILL

 

AVARTAGH LEMONHILL

 

JAMES VURSUR

 

White smoke pillared forth from the Temple . . . and all across the lands of the faithful was the cry heard; 

 

HABEMUS PAPAM ! ! !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High Priest of the Temple of the True Faith, Successor of Clement and Evaristus, High Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Servant of the Servants of Heaven, Servant of the Holy Flame, Apostle of Saint Lucien, Envoy of Aeldin, High Servant to the Prophet’s Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD does decree…

 

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SECTION I - OPENING PRAYER

SECTION II - INTRODUCTION LETTER

SECTION III - CONCLUSION OF THE SUMMIT OF LEMONS

SECTION IV - STRUCTURING DIOCESES AND APPOINTMENTS

SECTION V - APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES

SECTION VI - ON MILITARY ORDERS

SECTION VII - ON THE MATTER OF MANKIND

SECTION VIII - BEATIFICATIONS

SECTION IX CANONIZATIONS

SECTION X CONCLUDING WORDS AND PRAYER

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SECTION I 

OPENING PRAYER

 

Holy Lord of the Skies, King of Paradise, guide us Thy children toward Thy path of divine victory. See that the fruit of our labor, in diligent virtue, be reaped as sowed on the tree of holiness, for all work done in Thy graces is done for the betterment of the Faith. 

See in us not fear or doubt in Thy blessed mystery, but in the promise of Paradise, shining brightly beyond, in the Skies Thy abode, where the good shall come to rest. 

Amen.

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SECTION II

 INTRODUCTION LETTER

 

Providence has seen fit to thrust the heavy burden of the laurel upon me. I shall bear this hefty duty to the best of my capabilities, and continue the dream of restoration begun by my predecessors in the laurel; Saint Caius, Deunero and Leviticus and as well those men of yore whom struggled for centuries so that this dream may be made manifest. Some of you may have known me as Avartagh Lemonhill, but providence has decreed it proper for me to ascend to grasp the papal tiara as Bernard II. Bernard is no longer a well-known name in the households of the faithful, so some of you may be pondering whom I have named myself after. Bernard I was a High Priest of the Church of the True Faith in our ancestral home of Aegis many long years ago. He was a hobbit as I am, and hobbits in those days were guardians of the faith. It is my wish and will to continue this legacy to the best of my capablity. Before I conclude this letter; I wish to inform the faithful that I have a policy of open-doors. If you have an inquiry regarding any proper matter, do not hesitate to send a letter regarding it to either myself or the bishops of the temple. I will try to answer any questions the faithful may have to the best of my capability.

 

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SECTION III

 CONCLUSION OF THE SUMMIT OF LEMONS

 

The ecumenical council that was hosted at the Temple of Saint Artifai has come to its conclusion. It was agreed that a revision of DOGMA, LAW, THE CHRONICLE OF SAINTS and other matters of import was required by the priesthood. These revisions shall be promulgated by missive in the coming years after the mindnumbing labor of penmanship has concluded. 

 

However, there is one conclusion that I shall promulgate immediately by this decree, for it is of importance to our Church. It was agreed that the following Creed; the Citrine Creed, penned by Bishop Alexios of blessed memory and revised by the clergy, shall be the foundation of our faith. Every priest is required to affirm and swear by it; or they shall face defrocking and entrance into a state of excommunication. All laity are expected to abide by this creed as well. Any who refuses to do so; shall find themselves out of communion with the Mother Church.

 

THE CITRINE CREED

 

I confess one Lord and GOD, The Singular, Almighty, Most-Merciful Creator, fashioner of the heavens and firmament, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Master of the Universe, Singular, Omnipotent, Omnipresent, and Omnibenevolent. I kneel to His will, and I keep faith with the covenant and our forefather Horen. GOD alone do I confess, worship, and seek after.

 

I confess the one Holy, Apostolic, and True Faith of the Temple. I bend to the successors of Saints Evaristus and Clement - the Pontificate, the Episcopacy, and the Presbyterate who bear their laurel and cloth themselves in their authority. I profess that the Pontiff is the High Priest and Vicar of GOD, able to speak on His behalf. I acknowledge the Holy Scrolls and believe in the Four Sacraments and their efficacy as holy mysteries. 

 

 I believe in four sons of Man, the Fathers of Mankind. I confess two Sons of Spirit - Owyn and Godfrey. I await with anticipation the coming of the Third Son of Spirit and the healing of the world, and place my faith in the mercy of God for hope of my ascension to the Seven Skies. 

 

AMEN.

 

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SECTION IV

STRUCTURING DIOCESES AND APPOINTMENTS

 

To inform those faithful not-in-the-know; it has been decided at the summit that the hierarchy from now on shall be the Pontificate, the Episcopacy and the Presbyterate. There no longer are Cardinals. There are those who bear magisterium; the bishops. Magisterium is anyone assigned to govern something in confidence by the High Priesthood. Be that territorial or non-territorial. This shall be clarified in further detail when the HOLY LAW is promulgated by the printing press. 

 

It is through the Apostolic Right bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Prophets, that We elevate and consecrate the following members of the Order of the Ordained Presbyterium into the Order of the Episcopate;

 

THE APOSTOLIC SEE OF LEMONSHIRE 

Encompassing the entirety of Blackvale, Myrine, Reinmar, the Raevlands and the Aesterwald. To be shepherded by High Priest Bernard II.

 

DIOCESE OF ST. THOMAS OF GAEKRIN

Encompassing the entirety of Alba and Rittersberg. To be shepherded by Bishop Shaulbert.

 

DIOCESE OF ST. RHOSYN OF THE PETRA

Encompassing the entirety of Petra, Ardrossil, Dorhael and all the lands westwards of Tir-Glas to be shepherded by Bishop Godfrey.

 

MAGISTRACY OF ARTIFAI

Encompassing the entirety of Alduun, Kazan, Angrenost, Ildon, Adria, Garenbrig and Viru to be shepherded by Magister Iudas.

 

DIOCESE OF SAINT GAIUS MARIUS OF NUREMBERG

For the organization and subsequent proselytization of all wayward tribes of Horen out of communion with the Mother Church. To be shepherded by Bishop Viktor.

 

DIOCESE OF DU LOC

Encompassing the entirety of the Shugonate. As well as the governance of stately affairs on behalf of the High Priesthood. To be shepherded by Bishop Enrique.

 

DIOCESE OF ST. AVENEL OF BELVITZ & ST. PIUS OF SUTICA

For the organization and subsequent proselytization of all wayward tribes of Malin out of communion with the Mother Church. To be jointly-shepherded by Bishop James and Magister Nerium.

 

DIOCESE OF ST. ROBERT OF METZ

For the organization of the governance of [REDACTED]. To be shepherded by Bishop Adolpha.

 

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SECTION V

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES

 

It is through the Apostolic Right bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Prophets, that We appoint Pontius de Senna, Magister Iudas, Bishop James, Bishop Nerium, [REDACTED], Bishop Adolpha and Bishop Shaulbert to be members of the COMMITTEES for the penning and promulgation of the agreed revisions.

 

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SECTION VI

ON MILITARY ORDERS

 

Let it be known that by our decree all existing Military Orders are declared defunct. For a long-time they have already been derelict de jure; now it has been declared de facto. As is the maxim of the law. Let it also be known that all existing Military Orders are to be reorganized into [REDACTED]. If you wish to know more about this matter; then do contact us or our Secretary Sister Oonah by courier or bird.

 

 

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SECTION VII

ON THE MATTER OF MANKIND

 

What does the word MAN mean? Many don’t know the true meaning of the word. Often it is used exclusively in reference to the tribe of Horen. But the stance of the Elders of the Church since the days of yore in Aegis; though it has been forgotten by many is that MANKIND refers to all those begat by the Primordial Man and Woman. Horen, Malin, Urguan, Krug. Thus also their tribes, and in those days of Aegis did all the tribes pay their due obeisance to the Almighty. Or as the faithful of those times most oft called our Creator; the God of Aegis. Now; the tribe of Horen has a special duty. Horen sealed a covenant with the God of Aegis. Thus it is the duty of our tribe to be priests. To proselytize and to uphold the fruit of virtue. Though Horen is the youngest of the brothers, it is his duty to guide them unto the right path if they have fallen wayward. For too long has the tribe of Horen and the Church neglected its duties in this regard. It is our DUTY to proselytize among the rest of MANKIND; and to bring the truth to them. Not by the sword. But in peace by argument and prayer. It is the intention of my Pontificate to restore this blissful state that our ancestors saw in our ancestral land of AEGIS. As it was the dream of my predecessors. This is a dream worth pursuing. Once more shall ALL of MANKIND pray to the God of Aegis. Thus in pursuance of this dream; do I invite the waywards tribes to enter into communion with the Mother Church. Or if you are uncertain, come engage in dialogue with the clergy. Mayhaps by argument and prayer you may be convinced of the righteousness of our cause, and thus find the salvation of your eternal soul. Furthermore; do I encourage the priesthood to engage in peaceful proselytization; by good works and proper argument shall we compel mankind towards the truth. Not by the bloody sword and the hot fiery embers of war. Only if that cruel necessity is a must; will it be pursued. The proselytization must be pursued in PEACE. I shall conclude this call to proselytize unto ALL of MANKIND; and not only among the tribe of Horen with a brief ancient prayer from Aegis;

 

May the God of Aegis bless you and keep you, 

The God of Aegis makes his face shine to you,

Let us be gracious that the God of Aegis turns his sight on us in our time of need,

And does give us peace.

 

Amen.

 

 

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SECTION VIII

BEATIFICATIONS

 

It is through the Apostolic Right bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted, that this Holy Church recognizes the following persons as most blessed of Virtue and apt for veneration;

 

Blessed Alexios of Veletz

For his immense wisdom, outstanding virtue in life and struggle for the truth. Furthermore an investigation shall be opened unto the alleged miracles performed in his life and the possibility of his canonization considered.

 

Blessed Alaric of Svargard

For his outstanding virtue in life and for his sacrifice of martyrdom. The martyrdom of Alaric of blessed memory at the hands of knaves and schismatics shall not be forgotten. Let it be known that the blood of the martyrs is the foundation of the Church.

 

Blessed Oijin of Sakuragakure

For his outstanding chivalry (BUSHIDO) and virtue in life and for his sacrifice of martyrdom. The martyrdom of Oijin of blessed memory shall not be forgotten. It was thanks to his sacrifice that the blight upon the land of Braevos known as Gashadakuro (Shinji) was vanquished for once and all. Many owe their lives today to his sacrifice. Thus let it be known that the sacrifice of a brave, gallant and virtuous soul shall never be forgotten. Let it also be known that the blood of the martyrs is the foundation of the Church.

 

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SECTION IX

CANONIZATIONS

SAINT LORINA OF LEMON HILL

Sancta Lorina, Ora Pro Nobis!

Patron Saint of the Blind, Shepherds, Beekeepers and Gardeners

Symbol: Lemons.

 

MIRACLES

There are five miracles attested to Saint Lorina which shall be explained in detail in her hagiography which shall be promulgated in the coming days through the usage of the printing press.

 

SAINT GAIUS MARIUS OF NUREMBERG

Sancta Gaius Marius, Ora Pro Nobis!

Patron Saint of the Teutonic Cross, Military Orders, Chroniclers, Hanseti and Northeron

Symbol: the Black Cross, Zweihänder or Winged Helm

 

MIRACLES

The miracles of Saint Gaius Marius of the Teutons shall be explained in detail in an upcoming hagiography which shall be promulgated by usage of the printing press.

 

SAINT TONITO OF DU LOC

Sancta Tonito, Ora Pro Nobis!

Symbol: The Trebleclef 𝄞

Patron Saint of the Bards, Martyred Pacifists, Teachers and the Harrenite Conversion

 

MIRACLES

1. In life, Tonito would host a concert in the Barrowton Chapel during the Mori invasion in hopes of using music to bring the developing Adunian diaspora closer to faith and offer solace in the trying times of the Mori invasion. Gathering other musicians in Barrowton, Tonito would host a large audience that gathered in the ruined chapel and sang religious hymns and of the bravery of the Barrowton defenders. During the concert, Tonito had ascended up into the skies drawing the attention of the audience further from the unplanned spectacle of divine intervention. When Tonito descended back into the chapel, the faithful were reaffirmed in their beliefs and the non-believers turned into believers. A handful of the audience would even commit themselves to the lessons Tonito had to offer in regards to faith solidifying a future generation of clerics of the Owynist Rite.
2. An anxious, nervous choir member of The Bene Lissë Choir of Saints Avenel and Amyas had lost their voice after strenuous practice before the weekend sermon. After prayer for intercession over the urn of Tonito’s ashes, the choir member was reinvigorated with the confidence of a templar and relief to their throat allowing them to perform without mistake that morning.
3. A small band of excommunicants had planned an attempt to overtake Lemon Hill while the armies of the Holy League were on campaign. Alone and unwilling to spill blood upon the holy site, the priests and acolytes would outstretch their arms and bear themselves before the entrance of the monastery allowing no entry to the excommunicants unless they would come in seeking to remedy their fallen course with the church. The apparition of Tonito appeared alongside in a similar stance as the defending priests, shaking the excommunicants and scattering them upon witnessing divine intervention side against them. One of the excommunicants remained frozen in place however until finally speaking up that he would wish to submit back into the good graces of the Church. He was allowed into the monastery and offered a path of penance.
4. It was the day of Saint Tonito’s funeral in the Temple of the Clown King Saint Caius in Numendil. Most of the mourners had parted away from the Temple, excluding; Callahan, Jurkha and Atsuko. These three were conversing when a warband of Orks arrived within the hallowed halls of the holy place. The tribe of Krug was at war with Numendil; and these Uruks wished to slaughter the three of them. Death was certain. There were over two dozen warriors of Krug against three of the faithful. But, thanks to the intercession of the recently martyred Saint Tonito their lives were saved. One of the many miracles he whom bore the prophetic gift bore witness to. Callahan prayed to Tonito; and his old mentor provided him with a vision of inspiration. Callahan invoked the name of Wud of Raguk, a hero among the tribe of Krug. The righteous among them now wished to spare the faithful. The unrighteous disagreed, and the horde of Uruks began infighting and killing each other, while a righteous uruk led the faithful unto safety.

 

SAINT GERARD OF LEMON HILL

Sancta Gerard, Ora Pro Nobis!

Patron Saint of Discipline and Loyalty

Symbol: Horse

 

MIRACLES

The miracles attested to Saint Gerard shall be explained in detail in a hagiography promulgated by the printing press of the Holy See in the near future.

 

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SECTION X

CONCLUDING WORDS AND PRAYER

 

As I bid in my introduction letter; I have an open-door policy. Do not be afraid to ask inquiries in good faith. As is proper; I shall now conclude this missive with a prayer.

 

O’Lord we beseech you to grant us clarity in these times of confusion,

O’King of Heaven bless our labors so that they may be fruitful,

O’God of Aegis guide us to seek the ways of righteousness,

King of Kings help us to follow the fruit of virtue that you have set,

Give us the Faith to bear all sufferings of everyday life and to become worthy one day of entering the Seven Skies, humbly and without fear.

 

Amen.

 

 

 

D E V S ✠ M A G N V S

 

 

 

Edited November 24, 2025 by LordofCabbage

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"Humility, humility, humility." Prayed Lord Vander.

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Father Martin utters a prayer for his ecclesiastical superior - the newly elected High Pontiff - and his wellbeing, hoping that this pontificate shall be an opportunity for understandable and transparent reform.

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Conlaed Wheathog pogchamps at Hobbit Representation! :O

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"God bless the new Pontiff." Lothar d'Amaury signed the Lorraine as he headed to his chapel to pray. 

[Onnensr 1911]

"HABEMUS PAPAM ! ! !"

Cardinal-Emeritus Nerium cheered as a new High Priest was named. 

 

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to redeem his people.

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Somewhere, an old spirit felt a little more at peace knowing the temple was under the guardianship of so devout a man, so joyful a hobbit, as now High Priest Bernand. At one point, he wept for what had become of the Church. Still, he frowned at what was lost in the War he sought so desperately to stop. 

...But. 
Peace, and Blessings finally were upon the lost soul. Perhaps, he would not linger for too much longer... just enough to smile at this renewal. Not quite the renewal he had hoped for, but, he was a man of compromise. He was a man of hope.

 

"Habemus Papem. And mankind began to sing the song of the lord again.."

[cadazio 2105]

 

 

"Don Quijote occupied government..." bid Ledicort in a soft prayer, both to the life that his Rebbe Callahan had lived, and the era he had brought forth. Now ended, he only hoped Avartagh didn't want to murder him anymore!

[Morigung-oog 5699]

Thunk, thunk, thunk!

 

Holy Ser Valithaël af Bene Lisse slammed her slayer steel mace against her shield. Her cheers filled the air from the wilderness of  Ildon as she spied that signature white smoke. A spark of hope enkindled within. It was a good time to be an elf of Canondom!

[Rig 17591]

"Long may he spread the gospel," said Grim, before he returned to the barracks to prepare for another TROST LEGION outing. 

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A Clownly priest honked his clown nose.

[kuerbis 3802]

"Habemus Papam," spoke Madelief, with no uncertain amounts of pride to be heard in the lilt of her voice. 

[DancingZebra267 1626]

Saint Gerard de Lemonhill traced the Lorraine.

 

Hans von Aesterwald cheered. "Habemus Papam!" Signing the Rhodesian.

[Vilebranch 410]

The joyful Raguk priest, FATHA FEAR-GAWD, danced in joy beside the Tikibar in far-away Galunga as he shouted, "HOLY! HOLY! HOLY! MAZAL TOFF!"