The Cleric Order [Revised... Again]

[hosper 77]

•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 aid 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, the 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.

 

•The Goal of the Order•

 

The Goal of the Order has changed as of lately. With the undead defeated and almost no source of evil to combat the Clerical order has change its purpose to keep the balance. To keep down ones who use Magic to disrupt Order and to halt nation, and individuals from using any form of dark magic for its own gain. They spread out having a few clerics and paladins in each nation seeking for anything that could tip the scales of Balance and eliminate it.

 

The Patrons of the Light and the Light Itself

 

AENGUL PATRONS

Tahariae

Aengul of Purification

 

- So ever vigilant, he kept watch over Aeriel's children. An invisible guidance as he looked over their worship, amazed by their faith even with the lack of her gift all through Auslon. Tahariae gave his own to them, watching Clerics grow as he silently bestowed them. Even watching the fall of some becoming corrupted with their greed of power. Were he took his gift from them so they could see their wrongs. As time passed as he studied them, beginning to understand the love Aeriel had for the people in Aegis. Seeing their suffering as they lost their world, many cleric still prayed for protection under their Aengul whom could not hear their pleas.

 

Then he gave them dreams came to those saw worthy on their first night in Anthos. Upon these dreams were visited by a Golden Stag. A symbol of purity. It would seek out those who remained faithful and pure. He placed in their minds the tale of their sudden return of their gift in Auslon, and how their faith to Aeriel had impressed Tahariae, and he had bestowed them their gifts. The regal Stag, mysterious and strong told them of Tahariae wanting to be their patron and protect the people from evil and keep their souls pure. But if they broke their bond, he could not forgive them as his preachers. But forgive them as lambs lost of the flock. -

 

Tahariae, as a patron, has small orders of Clerics. They must follow his faith, if they become corrupted or turn to a different Patron, they lose all of their gifts, and remembrance of what they once knew of magic. They cannot return to being a Cleric if the bond breaks between them and their faith. Tahariae has a set that Master Clerics, the strongest bond in faith, lead his over all his Clerics. The Clerics have different areas those whom preach, or protect, or those whom heal. Only Veterans may become Master Clerics, and only three can be entitled with this at a time.

 

Tahariae Favor

[*] Shelter and protect thy brethren.

[*] Cannot stray from thy faith.

[*] Shall guide the lost.

[*] Shall not kill, harm, or spill the blood of the innocence

[*] Abuse of thine gift and punishment will fall to you.

.

 

 

What would happen to All Clerics who leave the Order Or break the Code.

 

If any are to break the code of Tahariae their powers will slowly start to fade away and thier souls will be scared to never again to learn Clerical or any divine magic. But if any are to harm or kill the innocent and pure, the Patron of Purity will immediately remove his blessing from the Cleric causing great pain and and misery on the now lost cleric, forever scarred by the patron for breaking the code.

 

The Ranks

 

•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. They are called the Prophet because the patrons occasionally speak to him of things to come.

 

•Cleric Ranks•

 

-Pupil: A Pupil either attending classes taught by the High Cleric or a Teacher Cleric. Or is being taught their skills on the field 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 Cleric, the Prophet must give him the blessing of his patron.

 

-Master Clerics:  Three Clerics chosen by the Prophet. Each one is master in some aspect of Clerical magic,  whether it be healing, or combat. And each one shall be stationed in different nations to keep relations good and to keep the area pure and safe from harm. But shall not get into wars and battles of that nation in the name of the Order.

 

-High Cleric: A cleric shown to be extremely dedicated. These are the officers and the teachers. The High Clerics have grown very close to their specific patron and as a result have even more power from them. A high cleric can mentor disciples and pupilsm 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))

 

Roster

 

Prophet:

Hosper Blackthorn - (hosper)

 

Master Clerics:

Siris Renler - (Lanader)
Rethu - (Wungee)

 

High Clerics:

Mirlene - (Modernwar275)

Clerics:

 

Pupils:

Golrodir Eritaf - (Didag)

Aeryn Shar - (The_Mute_Seer)

 

•Paladin Ranks•

 

-Protector: Brand new Paladins who wants to learn even more and hopefully become a veteran Guardian one day. They must spend much time under the training of a Teacher, High Paladin, or the Prophet.

 

-Guardian: 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. A Guardian must be able to wield a Steel [Diamond] sword or better

 

-High Guardian: 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.

 

 

•Paladin Roster•

-High Guardian:

Daniel Kamura - (dandan1350)

-Guardian:

 

-Protector:

Rickard Ireton - (Rickyjctv)

 

Magic of Faith•

 

See the Cleric and War-Cleric guide for information.

 

 

 

OOC Applications

 

[[Clerics are Recruited in roleplay, as of now the application has been Removed]]

 

Protectors:

 

[[Guardians of the new recruits who are the swords and shields of the non-fighting Clerics]]

1.)IGN & RP name:

 

2.) Weapon Preference and Experience[[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 Military like past?:

 

5.) Reasoning for joining:

 

What if you want to learn 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.

[hosper 77]

[Reserved just in case]

[Lanader - Richard Tarus 196]

((Unfortunately, there aren't any other healing magics (besides druidic, though that still requires IC-beliefs in deities). I should write up some lore for it..

 

 

Also in this situation, do you OOCly 'speak' for the 'patrons' and essentially dictate how they would act? I say this because, for example, if you had a person who had a truly good heart, and benevolent intentions, though didn't believe their powers came from the patrons, would they still allow them the ability to spread that benevolence?))

(There are people who do not follow patrons and follow "The Creator." Chaqery led a group of these guys who are non-clerics.

Also, the Prophet is ICly able to speak to patrons/their patron. And well, to use the powers, you'd essentially need to follow their religion and beliefs, otherwise, you could not draw power from them..because most of this magic requires a prayer while casting.)

[Tom_Whiteman 949]

IGN & RP name:

 

((_Kraal_)) "Neci Sin Serena Solaray."

Weapon Preference and Experience[[Weapon and Skill level]]

 

"I'm experienced in swords, I can also wield two of them at once." ((N/A))

 

Do you swear to use your arms to protect the people of the order, the innocent and the Patrons of the faiths?:

 

"Yes I do."

Any Military like past?:

 

"No."

Reasoning for joining:

 

"To protect those who tend and heal others."

[Jistuma 1995]

*Rosso sends a bird to Mirlene in hopes that it can reach the cleric order. Just a small letter of explaining the reasons for the other letter to be delievered for the cleric order is left for Mirlene, and the other would be to remain sealed until one of the higher ups of the clerics would open it. When and if the letter reaches the cleric higher ups it would read*

 

"Good evening

 

My name is Rosso, I am a good friend of Mirlene, and the Jarl (the leader) of a hold in the dwarven nation called VaerHaven. I send this letter to ask for assistance from the Cleric Order, as dark things seem to be happeing in VaerHaven. In a way, I believe the hold is cursed, and there are many reasons as to why I believe so. In the hold many beasts and stange occurances have been happening over the last few years. The sewers seem to be filled with dark creatures, resembly a combination of a giant bat and a shark, having so ears or eyes, and with jagged teeth to eat rock. Their screams can make the ears bleed, and they take quite a while to kill. Another thing that has happened in VaerHaven, a weird red leaf tree was born in the entrance of town, and white flowers started growing around it. And then one of the situations I would like investigated. There seems to be an invisible being which attacks and haunts the town. It destroys the lights, grabs residents and traps them, or throws them around the rooms and outside. It seems to only affect the residents and the locations of town in the dark, going away when dawn comes.

 

I ask the clerics as they are the holy order of Anthos, I hope you accept this quest to help one of the towns and people in Anthos. I hope to hear back from you, you may reach me in VaerHaven or through Mirlene. Thank you

 

Rosso, Jarl of VaerHaven"

 

((Pretty much... I'm giving you guys a RP event! I hope you take it and enjoy it))

[hosper 77]

*Rosso sends a bird to Mirlene in hopes that it can reach the cleric order. Just a small letter of explaining the reasons for the other letter to be delievered for the cleric order is left for Mirlene, and the other would be to remain sealed until one of the higher ups of the clerics would open it. When and if the letter reaches the cleric higher ups it would read*

 

"Good evening

 

My name is Rosso, I am a good friend of Mirlene, and the Jarl (the leader) of a hold in the dwarven nation called VaerHaven. I send this letter to ask for assistance from the Cleric Order, as dark things seem to be happeing in VaerHaven. In a way, I believe the hold is cursed, and there are many reasons as to why I believe so. In the hold many beasts and stange occurances have been happening over the last few years. The sewers seem to be filled with dark creatures, resembly a combination of a giant bat and a shark, having so ears or eyes, and with jagged teeth to eat rock. Their screams can make the ears bleed, and they take quite a while to kill. Another thing that has happened in VaerHaven, a weird red leaf tree was born in the entrance of town, and white flowers started growing around it. And then one of the situations I would like investigated. There seems to be an invisible being which attacks and haunts the town. It destroys the lights, grabs residents and traps them, or throws them around the rooms and outside. It seems to only affect the residents and the locations of town in the dark, going away when dawn comes.

 

I ask the clerics as they are the holy order of Anthos, I hope you accept this quest to help one of the towns and people in Anthos. I hope to hear back from you, you may reach me in VaerHaven or through Mirlene. Thank you

 

Rosso, Jarl of VaerHaven"

 

((Pretty much... I'm giving you guys a RP event! I hope you take it and enjoy it))

*Hosper receives the larger letter from Mirlene and becomes quite intrigued. He quickly writes a letter of his own sealing it with the emblem of the Cleric order. He then attaches this letter to his small golden bird and sends the bird to seek the Jarl of Vaerhaven or at least the hold of Vaerhaven*

 

"Good Evening Friend

 

It seems as though your hold is in a troubling situation. I have never seen the beast that you speak of but I do expect that you have been cursed. This can be remedied and the order shall do everything in its power to do so. This being said it may take a while for us to be able to asses and fight against these dark beings and those who are responsible for them. As such we may need to stay in the near vicinity of your hold for some time. If possible it would be appreciated if we could set up camp in the area as a base of operations.We shall bring the dawn to your hold and banish the beasts from your homes.

 

May the light protect and guide you.

Prophet Hosper Blackthorn"

[rukio 8912]

1.)IGN & RP name:  rukio13, Emerilla

 

2.) Weapon Preference and Experience[[Weapon and Skill level]] Experience with a sword and some knowledge of how to use a shield. I have been using a sword since I was a fairly young child, learning under my father's guidance.

 

3.) Do you swear to use your arms to protect the people of the order, the innocent and the Patrons of the faiths?: Yes, I wish nothing more than to serve and protect.

 

4.) Any Military like past?: No, I have stayed out of the conflicts of nations.

 

5.) Reasoning for joining: "I wish to find a purpose in life again. I have always sought to protect the innocent to the best of my abilities and this looked like an excellent way to do such."

[Elindor 654]

Why is the goal of the clerical order the same as the goal of the mage's order, which has been around for longer. Surely clerics have no goal but to perform the will of God?

[Lanader - Richard Tarus 196]

Why is the goal of the clerical order the same as the goal of the mage's order, which has been around for longer. Surely clerics have no goal but to perform the will of God?

They don't follow god. Each cleric follows a different patron, which each have their own distinctive will. Also, this post was originally made by Braxis, I believe. It was only edited a little.

[Fengric 68]

((I will make an RP post later about something different. For now, I recommend all those of the Order to look at this.
http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/93707-the-death-of-paladin-fengric/ ))

[Lanader - Richard Tarus 196]

((Fixing up some things, as well as I don't want this topic to die. Updated thread anyways.)

[Raktar 140]

1.)IGN & RP name: chimp2008, Tyari

 

 

2.) Weapon Preference and Experience[[Weapon and Skill level]] Has no experience with any type of armor/weapon.

 

3.) Do you swear to use your arms to protect the people of the order, the innocent and the Patrons of the faiths?: Aye, I will serve and protect the weak and the innocent.

 

4.) Any Military like past?: No, I have never fought anyone or entered combat.

 

5.) Reasoning for joining: I want to help the weak and the old and learn to be a better person. I don't have much ways to help out but I thought joining might help teach me about the joys of helping others.

[Lathros 377]

*Crimson sends a letter to the Clerical Order, hoping it arrives there safely*

 

"Dear whom it may concern, 

I wish to meet with you to discuss a teaching, or a rank in this clerical order. I am the bodyguard, persay, of ser Prince David Winter. I would like to learn this battle-clericy to aid myself in the threats against the North, and those who wish to harm my beloved Prince. . .

I hope we can meet

 

From,

Crimson

 

((Time zone is GMT btw. MC name is 9coolman9))

[Nug 1891]

*Crimson sends a letter to the Clerical Order, hoping it arrives there safely*

 

"Dear whom it may concern, 

I wish to meet with you to discuss a teaching, or a rank in this clerical order. I am the bodyguard, persay, of ser Prince David Winter. I would like to learn this battle-clericy to aid myself in the threats against the North, and those who wish to harm my beloved Prince. . .

I hope we can meet

 

From,

Crimson

 

((Time zone is GMT btw. MC name is 9coolman9))

Rethu quickly crumbles up and destroys the letter upon reading it's request, hastily writing up a reply, sending it off with a messenger bird. "We will not simply teach you, if you seek to join, prove yourself. From what I've read, you sound like a power-hungry man, no thank you."

[Sneaky 189]

1.)IGN & RP name:

Sneakyclownz1, Boul'lur

 

2.) Weapon Preference and Experience[[Weapon and Skill level]]

Mi us ah sword and ah spear und I huve lutz uf expureince
 

3.) Do you swear to use your arms to protect the people of the order, the innocent and the Patrons of the faiths?:

Yub

4.) Any Military like past?:

Yub, Orcish muiltury und daily klomping

 

5.) Reasoning for joining:

Tu protect uthers, dat cant protuct dem sulfs