Order Of The Clerics (Recruiting)

[Braxis 813]

The Clerical Order is A Branch of the Church of Light

•Hymn of the Clerics•

Long before the dead ones roamed

And People Learned Of Noble Lines

Causing them to walk up high

Ascend the stair way of seven skies

Before this time of dark now here

The Clerics walked throughout the world

Spreading Light and bringing cheer

They Made the Heavens seem so near

But then one day they faded from mind

There names forgotten, Their lives behind

The Rise of Undead was casting fear

The bright Ascended brought new cheer

But now the Ascended can't do it all

There light not enough, We need more lest we fall

So new springs the Order, the Order so bright

Its fight shall not stop till all have the light

The Goal is simple, the motto clear

A light in all places lets no darkness near

So rally O Aegis, rally together

Be a light in the world, God's beacon forever

•Lore•

-The Founding

The clerical order is an order from almost the beginnings of Aegis. It was founded by a young brother and sister training to be monks in the Cloud Temple. Their names were Rebekah and Jacob. The both spent so much time praying to God and to the Aenguls and Daemons that they were smiled upon and blessed. They both were given the abilities to perform works for the gods and to commune with them on a higher level. The duo walked the width of Aegis spreading the light of the gods and growing the ranks of the Clerical Order they had started for those wanting to have this closeness to the gods. For a time they brought on a time of light to Aegis and were a large group called upon by all the nation for aide and counsel. It was the golden era of the clerics.

-The Fading of the Clerical Order

Years after the death of Jacob and Rebekah the undead and ascended first arose. The Order, without the guidance of the founders, had not grown and the most powerful clerics had all died out with none coming to take their place. The people of Aegis had lost faith in the Clerics and with the coming of the ascended no one called upon the clerics at all. The Ascended became the new light and the Clerics faded from memory.

-The Rediscovery

Years after the Clerical Order had fallen completely from memory and the war of the undead and ascended was at its peak Thrym Silverfist, a young smith, became a cleric. He knew nothing of the original order but wanted to learn more about any clerics there may have been in the past. He went to his family manor, Irongut manor, and studied long hours in the library. After long hours of searching and praying he found a early journal of Heron Irongut, written before he had fallen, in it he found mention of Heron discovering a clerical order in the Temple Library. Thrym set out at once and spent over a day in the Library searching for the text. Once he found it he begged the Druid Order to let him copy it to form a new Clerical Order. After talking it over the Order agreed. Thrym has now set out to make a new Clerical Order and is in search of other who want to become servants of the gods. The ascended have become few in this day and age and cannot spread light everywhere without help. This Order will help it happen.

•How We Operate•

Clerics come from all races. We don't ask you to leave your jobs or positions. If you are a guard you can still be a guard. Being a cleric doesn't mean you have to give up everything else. All clerics worship God but each also has a patron from the deities under him. These deities are Aenguls, Daemons, Paragons, and others. We are still in the process of uncovering all of the patrons there are in Aegis but we have found some. The goal is for your patron to shape you to a point where you can be a cleric of God. Some are already for this. Thus, if you feel ready you may pick God as your patron. [NOTE: It is a LOT harder to be accepted if God is your patron]

These deities are:

AENGUL PATRONS

-Aeriel: The Arch-Aengul of God. Lover and Caretaker of All Souls.

-Gazardiael: The Aengul of New Beginnins

DAEMON PATRONS

-in the process of discovery-

PARAGONS (Dwarven Gods)

-Urguan: Head Dwarven Paragon. Paragon of Leadership.

- Rest of Dwarf Faiths and Paragons http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/65724-the-hudinmenthalvalir/

Human Faiths

The Light: The source of creation, Hope, valor and Justice in the world and favours their favorite children then Humans.

Each cleric receives the blessing of his patron and is then given a silver staff which is the mark of the clerical order. You can commune with your patron at a much higher point than the other patrons. This does not mean that the other patrons cannot help you. For example: If your patron is Aeriel and you are a blacksmith you can pray to Aeriel and she will ask Hrithgar to bless you with smithing techniques but Aeriel is the one who you revere most, who you depend on.

•Apply•

Use this format to join the clerics.

NOTE: So I Don't Have to Keep Telling People. The App is OOC Acceptance. If Your App is Accepted Don't Meet Me in Game and Say My App Was Accepted in RP! I RP joining like this: "You may join if the Patrons feel you are ready for the responsibility." If your app is accepted, which is OOC, then in RP the Patrons feel you are ready. Thank you.

Cleric App:

1)MC Name & RP Name:

2)Chosen Patron:

3)Reason For Joining (do not have the reason be to become Ascended):

4)Race:

5)Flaws in Your Character:

6) How long have you been on the server:

Scenario Questions-Answer how you would react to each situation.

7) You notice an Apprentice Shade harassing a lowly citizen. [shades Are Evil Mages]

8) You see a small child shivering in the snow.

9) You are walking down the road when a bandit stops you and threatens to kill you if you don't give him all your money and valuables.

10) As you walk through the local market place a person begins to yell that Aeriel and the other patrons are weak and cruel and claims that joining Iblees is the only way to survive.

11) A person walks up and asks you, "Why does God allow suffering to continue?"

The reason for 5 is that acknowledging your flaws is the first step in letting the patrons in to help you overcome them

Paladin App:

1.) Mc and Rp Name:

2.) You Arms of Protection and you skill? [[Weapon and Skill level]]

3.) Do you swear to use your Arms to protect the people of the Order,the Innocent and the Patrons of the faiths?:

4.) Any Miltiary like past?:

5.) Reasoning for joining

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•Guidelines of the Clerical Order•

1) You must not be evil

2) You must love all races upon Aegis

3) You must spread the light of the creator and the patrons

4) Be respectful to everyone even those of less fortune than you.

5) ((You can not use being a cleric as a reason for powergaming or metagaming.))

•The Goal of the Order•

Many say that the brighter the light the darker the shadow. But, if you place a light everywhere there is no way for a shadow to form. The goal of the clerical order is to be a light over all of Aegis so there is no room for a shadow

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•Leader Of the Order•

-Prophet: The leader of the clerics. The prophet is very close to all the patrons and extremely close to his specific patron. Is called the Prophet because the Patrons occasionally speak to him of things to come.

•Cleric Ranks•

((must show good RP and dedication to the Order above any other jobs to reach one of these ranks. Only given out by the Prophet))

-Pupil: A Pupil either attending classes taught by the High Cleric or a Teacher Cleric. Or is being taught thier skills on the feild under the wing of a Cleric or Higher.

-Cleric: A cleric is blessed by his patron and carries a golden staff to spread the light of the patrons to all of Aegis. Before a Pupil becomes a Clerc the Prophet must give him the blessing of his patron.

-Disciple: A Disciple is a cleric who wants to learn even more and hopefully become a High Cleric one day. They must spend much time under the training of a Teacher, High Cleric, or the Prophet.

-Teacher Clerics: A cleric who wants to help others learn of their patrons and hone clerical skills. Teachers are in charge of mentoring pupils and Disciples. Dedicate more time to training new clerics rather than traveling abroad. Teachers give out most of the trials as the High Clerics, War Clerics, and Prophet often send Pupils to them.

-High Cleric: A cleric shown to be extremely dedicated. These are the officers and the teachers. The High Clerics have grown very close to there specific patron and as a result have even more power from them. A high cleric can mentor disciples and pupils but that is not his main job. ((Must be more dedicated to order than any other job. Also, must show excellent RP and good knowledge of how to play a cleric))

•Paladin Ranks•

-Brothers:{. A Person who only has the faith of thier ways and a blade in thier hands ready to keep order. And Protect all beings of Ausulon And are the Paladins new recruits and make a bulk at thier army.

-Seekers (equal to Dicisple):{. A Paladin who wants to learn even more and hopefully become a A Full paladin one day. They must spend much time under the training of a Teacher, High Paladin, or the Prophet.

-Paladin (Equal in Rank to Cleric): These are warrior clerics. They spend less time in prayer and more time in physical training. While still close to their patron a Paladin often will not raise much farther in the ranks due to not being able to dedicate as much time to becoming closer to his patron as other clerics. Paladin's must be able to wield a diamond sword or better.

-Paladin instructors: ] A paladin who wants to help others learn of their patrons and hone thier paladin skills. Instructors are in charge of mentoring Trainees and Seekers. Dedicate more time to training new clerics rather than traveling abroad. Teachers give out most of the trials as the High Paladin, and Prophet often send Pupils to them.

- High Paladin (Equal in Rank to High Cleric): These are the generals of the Paladins. Generally having less skill in the more magical arts of being a Cleric they are none-the-less extremely devout and close to their patrons and show a true example of faith in battle.

•Teachings and Values•

-Dependence on the Patrons for Power

-Our Magic is granted to us for our faith not from within us

-The patrons are kind not seeking to bring doom and destruction to all

-Saving, healing, and helping souls is our mission

•The Trials•

Each Pupil receives different trials for there initiation. Each pupil is given 3 trials and must complete one before the other is given. There are three basic trial categories but, since each set of trials is unique to the pupil, a trial may not always fit in these categories. The categories are:

•Service•

Going out and being a light via service. An example of this type of trial is giving out 10 loaves of bread.

•Gathering•

Gathering a type of material that the Order needs to continue its work. An example is getting and bringing in a lapis block.

•Slaying•

Destroying the spawns of darkness that walk the night. An example of this type of trial is killing 20 monsters.

•OOC Proof of Completing Your Trials•

To prove you have completed a trial take screenshots of your completion and then send them in a forum PM to the person who gave you the trial. Gathering trials do not need screenshots as you are bringing the materials in. For slaying just screenshot the chat log saying you got minas from slaying <insert monster>.

•From Pupil to Cleric, Crafting Your Staff•

•Staff Upgrading•

When you reach the rank of High Cleric or one of the ranks equal to that you place a second magic enhancer on your staff. So, if you had enhanced it with prayer magic you can now add to it battle or healing. The Prophet carries a staff with all enhancers upon it.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Picking the blaze rod as your modifier is not recommended as you can't even do much battle magic until you are a high cleric and even then only with a lot of practice and training.

•Magic of Faith•

[This Is All RP You Don't Actually Get These Spell]

[some Guidelines for RPing Clerical Magic]

-Healing Magic

1) Minor Healing: Basic cuts and bruises. (Clerics, Paladins, Disciples, some War Clerics)

2) Healing: Sprains, Strains, and Broken Bones. Helping stop basic nightmares, bringing peace of mind to stressed people (High Clerics, Teachers, some War Clerics)

3) Major Healing: Can Regenerate body parts. Heal mental illness. (Prophet, and High Clerics, Teachers, and War Clerics that have practiced a lot)

-Prayer Magic

This kind of magic is things like bringing peace of mind, casting out demons, etc. For this use discretion. Don't go overpowered, use your heads when doing this type of magic. This has some limited fighting abilities against evil but again think about what you can actually do.

-Battle Magic

This Magic, like the others, requires a lot of practice.

-Battle Spells(Clerics)

1)Light of the palm. Call a light from the palm of your hand to daze your enemy. After much practice can inflict temporary blindness.

Very basic things like this are what you get until being taught advanced battle spells by the Prophet. These are not meant for actual combat more as a means of defense if you need to flee or need time to pull a weapon.

-Advanced Spells (Currently Only the Prophet has them. Can Be Taught to High ranking clerics)

1)Call down light from the sky to blind enemy[Not 100% chance]

Emote: *Calls down a light from the heavens, attempting to blind ________]

2)Orb of Light [Leads to Orb spells]

Emote: *'s eyes narrow, as an orb of light appears in hands

Orb Spells:

•Emote: *throws the orb at _______, attempting to knock them back.

•Emote: *takes the orb and flails it around like a sword

•Emote: *'s orb begins spinning rapidly, turning into a evil cleansing saw

3)Things like shackles of light and advanced prayer magic as well.

Advanced Battle Spells are intended more for actual RP combat instead of just giving you time to run or pull a weapon

[Braxis 813]

*resverd* (two post were done cause my Computer can not handle all the text in one forum post >,>)

Other information/Skins

•Read If You Have Learned Some Other Magic•

Just because you join this guild doesn't mean that magic is gone. However, as the magic this guild has comes from a different source and is, actually, a completely different kind of magic, you can no longer learn the other magic. For example, if you are a mage and you join this guild you can no longer train your mage skills. Also, as you grow stronger in Clerical Magic you will become less and less attached to the source of you mage/shaman/druid magic which means if you were a master of Mage magic by the time you become a master of Cleric magic you won't be able to do Mage magic. Basically, better you cleric magic, worse your other magic. This is to prevent people from being OP. The only magic this doesn't effect is enchanting magic of items, unless it was evil enchantments. This is because the Patrons can give you the ability to imbue things with their power. Basically if you could "enchant a sword" now you can "bless the sword". But again, the blessing's power is equal to your ability with clerical magic. Just think before using it.

•Robes[skins]•

These are the robes of the guild.

Clerics and ranks equal to cleric use These-Cleric Skins

High Clerics and ranks equal to High Cleric use These-High Cleric Skins

These skins were taken by editing the skin here: Base Skin

[Salamandra 1133]

[[Here for application duty. :)]]

[Phelrin 60]

Still here. Also do you have any information about a Clerical Outpost, or any location like that?

[Braxis 813]

Right now I am Mostly Thinking of doing One Major Guild house and then make several smaller ones run by a High/War Cleric

Ideas for main Guildhouse Will be Salvus, Or Alras seem like good choices and will have to ask around both places, and get money requierd

Edit: This is a notifcaction in our role in the Atrica Militia in reclaiming thier lands by acting as healers for thier wounded and our Paladins and Clerics shall also fight with them as well ()

[Phelrin 60]

This is a notifcaction in our role in the Atrica Militia in reclaiming thier lands by acting as healers for thier wounded and our Paladins and Clerics shall also fight with them as well ()

Keep us notified on an battles or other areas we are needed. I would be able to attend the upcoming reclaimation, but I am more than happy to help in the future

[Braxis 813]

I will keep guild notefied Also pupils, send me a forum rp letter for your cleric mentor pls on ipod()

[Braxis 813]

Vote Ended - We will have one Major Guild house and through time we will branch into one or two more guildhouses, Now Clerics Pupils, Paladians and such Throw some ideas out of which city You want me to contact for a Guildhouse

[dograap19 15]

1)MC Name & RP Name: ((watthe21)) Elric Blackaxe

2)Chosen Patron: Dungrimm (Guardian of the Dead)

3)Reason For Joining (do not have the reason be to become Ascended): Elric wishes to better his life style as a living being. He has done wrong and wishes to repent.

4)Race: Forest Dwarf

5)Flaws in Your Character: Elric does not treat other races as they ought to be treated. He often looks down upon the other races, and does not wish to associate with them. He also has an issue with being an alcoholic.

6) How long have you been on the server: Joined Sept. 24th

Scenario Questions-Answer how you would react to each situation.

7) You notice an Apprentice Shade harassing a lowly citizen. [shades Are Evil Mages]

Elric stares at the Shade, like he is a dog or dead animal. "Why?" he asks. He takes his mug and chugs the rest of it down. "Leave this man...hic, alone sir. Or I will have to killsh yer!" If the Shade does not back down, Elric vomits on the man until he leaves the citizen alone.

8) You see a small child shivering in the snow.

Elric looks at the child, as if it were an unknown species in a laboratory. "Ye need a jacket? Well, I don't have un, but ye can 'ave a sip of mer ale...hic" He offers the mug, and stumbles to the spot next to the child. "Here, 'ave me robe...hic" He lies the robe next to the child, grabs his mug, and clumsily leaves.

9) You are walking down the road when a bandit stops you and threatens to kill you if you don't give him all your money and valuables.

Elric looks at the man, like he is a circus clown. "I 'ave no valuables 'cept fer me soul, young man. I suggest yer leave mer alone... hic" He growls like a dog, and finishes the rest of his ale. His eyes droop and he begins to fall, but shakes himself up before he falls. "Leave now or else!" If the bandit doesn't leave, Elric attempts to fight him off with his mug or his staff.

10) As you walk through the local market place a person begins to yell that Aeriel and the other patrons are weak and cruel and claims that joining Iblees is the only way to survive.

"Sir, are you blind! Do you not see what Aeriel has brought to you?!" He walks towards him clumsily and pokes his staff into his shoulder. "It sounds like someone 'eeds a sit-down. 'ere 'ave some of mer ale!" He tosses a half-empty mug at the man, and leaves the site.

11) A person walks up and asks you, "Why does God allow suffering to continue?"

"Well... He does tis 'cause he is testin' our faith." Elric finishes the last mug of ale in his pack, and continues, "for without the rain, there would be no rainbow, Aye?"

[Idiot14yearoldminecraftplayer 280]

1)MC Name & RP Name:

Jspencer10. Fortis

2)Chosen Patron:

Aeriel: The Arch-Aengul of God. Lover and Caretaker of All Souls.

3)Reason For joining (do not have the reason be to become Ascended):

Recently Fortis has been getting into trouble for being a nuisance to the gaurds. He wishes to become a cleric so that he can change his ways, become someone that he can be proud of and help other's.

4)Race:

Human.

5)Flaws in Your Character:

Fortis has recently been a bit of an annoyance with gaurds, when he becomes bored he often starts causing mischief.

6) How long have you been on the server:

I joined around 23-September 11

Scenario Questions-Answer how you would react to each situation.

7) You notice an Apprentice Shade harassing a lowly citizen. [shades Are Evil Mages]

Fortis hides around the corner from the two people. He listens in on what the Shade wants, The citizen is being mugged. He notices that the citizen is poor and cannot pay any money. Fortis approaches the shade and commands him to leave the citizen alone. The shade ignores Fortis so he pulls a pouch of money from his pack.

"Take this, and leave this man alone, no matter what he has done to you in the past, you must move on and live in the present."

Fortis then makes sure that the citizen is ok, checking for any wounds and healing him if there is any.

8) You see a small child shivering in the snow.

Fortis takes off any layers he can, including ones that he cannot spair. He wraps his clothes around the child and carries him to a nearby inn. He pays for the child to be taken care of, a room for the night and a meal. Fortis then leaves, he returns with clothes for the child and gives him a pouch of money.

9) You are walking down the road when a bandit stops you and threatens to kill you if you don't give him all your money and valuables.

Fortis smiles at the bandit.

"I have no valuables except my love, money is worthless to us all without love, you must love others as you expect to be loved."

Hands the bandit a pouch of money

"This is to show my love, I did not give it to you because you threatened me, I gave it to you because you are a man in need, take that money and spend it wisely, I wish not to see you on the sides of these roads anymore and I hope that you don't disapoint me"

Fortis walks off into the distance.

10) As you walk through the local market place a person begins to yell that Aeriel and the other patrons are weak and cruel and claims that joining Iblees is the only way to survive.

Fortis calmly puts his hand on his shoulder.

"You may believe what you wish to, but do not critisize what others beleive. Who is to say that one patron is higher than the other?"

Fortis then calmy walks away from the man.

11) A person walks up and asks you, "Why does God allow suffering to continue?"

"Ah, a good question. God does not want to give us a false impression of life. Not everything is good not everything is fine. Some say that God is trying to test us, to see if we will stand by him through the thick and thin. I say that it is because God wants to see if we can forgive as he does to us."

[Nethrel 38]

1)MC Name & RP Name:

Minecraft Name - Nethrel

RP Name - Princess_Tara_Forel

2)Chosen Patron:Gazardiael, Princess Tara is always one in favor of New beginnings and fresh starts after dark times in ones life. She believes that everyone deserves a second chance in life to start a new and pray for forgiven sins.

3)Reason For Joining (do not have the reason be to become Ascended): Recently I have been browsing through the forums and checking on the latest news and events and I saw this thread for the Clerics Order. In Game, Tara has heard positive information about the Order and has ever since been interested in their way of life and purpose of use in this world.

Viewing the Order has also given me Ideas on new Role play for Tara and the people around her. I have intentions for Tara to be Cleric of the Stars? possibly to bring new ideas and ways of going about things in the Clerical Order. Tara would preferably use the stars in her Magic to help her with the Assisting and defending the light.

4)Race:Half Elf in the sense that her Mother, Shoi. Was elven.

5)Flaws in Your Character:I can only think of one flaw in Tara and that would be her fear of walking over great heights. She can handle all other Darkness and gloominess in this world but she just has a... Phobia?... of heights that she has to try and overcome with a little help from the people around her.

6) How long have you been on the server:I have been on the server from October 2011 on Beta 1.7 and have played almost everyday since that point.

Scenario Questions-Answer how you would react to each situation.

7) You notice an Apprentice Shade harassing a lowly citizen. [shades Are Evil Mages] I would call onto the power of the stars and make Orbs of light spin around him in confusion. The starry Orbs will then begin to grow in size and circle the Shade in a quicker motion and while the event is happening, I would bring the citizen away from harm and to safety.

8) You see a small child shivering in the snow. I would wrap a thick woolen blanket around the child and ask the child their name and their reason for being out here alone encase of a trap. When I see the child cannot fend for themselves and is genuinely helpless then I shall give them a bowl of warm soup and take them to a safe location to rest whilst I find a carer to look after him/her.

9) You are walking down the road when a bandit stops you and threatens to kill you if you don't give him all your money and valuables.I will ask for the bandits hand. Then if he doesn't give his hand to me when I say I will take them and begin to 'work my magic'. I would look into his eyes deeply with my twinkling, starry eyes and my hands would begin to glow white. The glow would then spread to his hands and body until he begins to go cold. The star power would then grow too much for his body to handle and will force him into submission if he wanted to or not.

10) As you walk through the local market place a person begins to yell that Aeriel and the other patrons are weak and cruel and claims that joining Iblees is the only way to survive.I would go to the being and ask why they believe in the words that they speak. When I have let him finish what he is saying I would then convince him to change sides using the powers that I possess. For Example. I would make a star globe appear in my hands and show him the power of the light and speak of what the Clerical Order can do to help give him a second chance in life and help the world live in harmony and peace with others.

11) A person walks up and asks you, "Why does God allow suffering to continue?" I would say that God does not choose the fate that our world possesses. He can only persuade the way our future goes and help us to live more positive and public helpful lives to make the world he created for us to be a better place for all. I would also explain the purpose and goals of the Order and how we could help god to make the world what it should be. A better place for all to live.

[Nethrel 38]

I am sorry if there were any faults or mistakes in the Form I have just wrote but I wrote this just after I woke up so my wording may not be up to scratch.

I do hope you understand what I am trying to get at though.

-Sarah x

[Salamandra 1133]

I've been a bit busy lately, if you could do applications Braxis @_@

[Braxis 813]

>,> Never done Appilcations before, Will Give it my best atm..

Edit: Will get to them By either tonight or torrmow morning.

[Braxis 813]

Still here. Also do you have any information about a Clerical Outpost, or any location like that?

Sorry for a late respone We now have poll to decide were our first guildhouse will be at!