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Username: SchismLover Character Name: Ilias de Senna Affiliation: [Empire of Man] Desired Rank [ Honour Guard ] (Ward) Which Game: THE TRIALS OF HONOUR

The aged Holy Ser MacSkaul read the news and said naught. If there was a demon, he was sure to slay it. Grabbing his sword and armor he ventured towards the operating base of the Holy Army and prepared to make his final stand against the unholy alongside Holy Ser Barend.

Ryomen barely escaped with the Pale-Lord statue. He had stuck by him the entire time, defending it tooth an nail. Whether this was an act of self preservation; the Palelord being an intimidating deterrent as well as a sort of tank, or, an act of loyalty, not wanting the behemoth to come to harm, was uncertain. The Ronin's blades had drawn blood for the lord that day, he had lost no friends. The same could not be said for his enemies.

Cross-legged beside the statue, a sunken samurai sat in perfect stillness, his purple eyes glinting with quiet amusement as he observed the path he had set in motion. He knew precisely where it would lead. "The dark child?" he whispered to the statue, a soft chuckle escaping his lips. "Could it be him?" A sly, impish snicker followed as his fingers drifted through the air, idly playing with a shard of the boy’s soul, delicate, yet malleable beneath his touch. "Guide him we will, my friend… guide him we will." His voice was smooth, certain, as if the outcome had already been decided.

I believe this is a bad way to look at it, for most anything there is a warning system and I think at least the CHANCE for them to improve would be good, change is a part of life and EVERYONE changes. Meta-play does harm the server but it isn't the absolute worst thing someone can do. If we are really worried about the state and quality of the server then we should discourage those cowboy bandit groups as well. I'm not a mod tho.

An Oyashiman silently weeps for a friend and teacher.

Holy Ser Lughais simply sighed, clearly distraught, it seemed almost too out of character for Valerie

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"Oh good a response" Says the Holy Knight Imperator of the Holy Army of the Exalted, observing his own soldier, no long wrought with sin.

"THIS IS CRAZY!!!!" Says the Holy Knight Imperator of the Holy Army of the Exalted, his own soldier such a sinner, wrought with such unholy malice and greed.

Holy Ser MacSkaul looked upon this news with sadness, he did not expect the man to be gone so soon. He would search for Cardinal Ivan to handle the proper burial dealings.

THE HOLY ARMY OF THE EXALTED and THE SOVEREIGNTY OF RAVENMIRE THE TREATY OF CHURCH AND SNOW Issued by THE THRONE OF RAVENMIRE on the 13th of Veronica’s Strength of the year of 196 S.A. SUMMARY To protect the people from the forces of Darkness, the Sovereignty of Ravenmire and the Holy Army of the Exalted have united in a treaty. This agreement ensures that Darkspawn will be driven away and that all who are under the light of Almighty GOD will remain safe for all time. SECTION I The Holy Army of the Exalted may test outside the Sovereignty Ravenmire. So that travelers may stay safe on the road, know that the Holy Army of the Exalted always has a Sergeant, identifiable by a black and white uniform, in a patrol. He will always have a writ of testing and an identifiable badge with him if further reassurance is needed. If testing inside any settlement is required, a written signature by either the Sovereign, Hand of the Crown, or Lord Ambassador is required. SECTION II All tests will be standard, i.e, an aurum cut on the palm, salt in the wound, and then searched for blasphemous items. After tests the results must be recorded in the Codex of Purity. SECTION III The Holy Army of the Exalted is also to be granted a recruitment stall in the Sovereignty of Ravenmire. SECTION IV This treaty will be indefinite, with the option to revisit as needed via summoning the Knight Imperator or Knight Vicarius of the Holy Army of the Exalted. BOUND IN FAITH, HIS HIGHNESS, Bo I Rostova, Sovereign of Ravenmire, Count of Ravenmire City, Protector of the Smallfolk & of the Far North, Patriarch of the House of Rostova HIS GRACE, Henry Arthur Haverlock, Duke of Blackworth, Hand of the Crown, Count of Illation, Patriarch of the House of Haverlock. SER, Godefroy d'Amuary, Baron of Roussilion and Lord Ambassador of Ravenmire HOLY SER, Lughais Whitewood-MacSkaul, Knight Imperator of the Holy Army of the Exalted, Righteous Knight of Exalted Owyn.

"An outstanding display of valor!" The Knight Imperator cheered

Would graciously sign the document, excited for the partnership flourishing between the land. "We look ever forwards to working together, Your Highness" He'd bow before leaving the meeting.

SANCTUS EXERCITUS EXALTATUS THE HOLY ARMY OF THE EXALTED “And Horen glowed with the light of the tabernacle and of GOD.” (Gospel 2:42) Harken, my brethren of the CANONIST FAITH. In the age of Horen, the believers raised their blades to banish the deceiver. In the age of Godfrey, humanity gathered enmasse to agree upon the rites and hymns for all mankind. In the age of Owyn, Humanity rallied to banish apostasy from its realms. In the age of Sigismund, humanity followed behind one banner, one god, one mission: to ensure its ascension to the seven skies. Different eras, different prophets. Yet each of them followed GOD’s words. They stuck true to the LORD’s dogma as their loyal soldiers raised their shields to defend canondom in unison. Let the spirit of the Exalted guide our shields, let the spirit of the Heroes guide our swords. A new age for Canondom has begun. “I swear upon the Holy Relics that I shall hold my blade as the instrument of the Lord's justice, with Exalted Horen as my sword and Saint Julia as my shield; that I shall protect and defend Canondom, and that I shall serve the Throne of Saint Daniel and fight for the Unity of the Holy Mother Church. This I swear upon my life by the Holy Scrolls.” The Oath of the Exalted I. HISTORY During the time of His Holiness Sixtus V, many ambitious folk felt a proper church military was needed, sprouting many offshoots from many parties. Holy Ser Halston Veyont and his flock was one of those ambitious parties. Holy Ser Halston went on to create the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Saint Jude, an Order which picked up a bad reputation for their disorganized and violent tactics, but he did create a good foundation. As everything does, Holy Ser Halston’s time as Grandmaster would come to an end, allowing Saint Gerard to step up. Under the guidance of Saint Gerard, the order was allowed to flourish and prosper and move on from the barbarish titles it collected under Holy Ser Halston’s reign. This was achieved through years of service to the church and countless investigations. Since the Saint Gerard, Holy Ser Barend and Holy Ser MacSkaul have worked tirelessly to continue the growth of the Order of Saint Jude, for their tireless work, High Priest Fleeperus is exalting them and the Order of Saint Jude with a new name and title: ‘The Holy Army of the Exalted.” With this title and reform the Holy Sers aim to establish a common and centralized command for the church military in order to defend the Church of the Canon, to fight the schismatics, heathens, heretics and apostates who threaten the Unity of the Holy Mother Church, and to fight the Saulicians and the Great Deceiver. II. LEX EXALTATA The Exalted’s Law The Exalted’s Law are the tenets by which a holy knight shall live. It is through these virtues that they will never falter or fall. They must be upheld, as if they were an oath. I. You will be bound not the laws of Man but Holy Law and profess it totally. For the scripture is your blood and you are dust without it. His word is the lasting word, and it is the only Virtue. (Spirit 2:16) II. You will strengthen your heart and reject gluttonous sin. For I have given to you the pleasures of the world, and they shall comfort you in the theater of virtue. And you shall take them carefully, and shall not become a creature of worldly indulgence as the beasts of the earth. (Virtue 3:7-8) III. You will faithfully keep the honor of your oaths. So I am the Most High, and in pursuit of My Virtue, I bid my faithful this: You shall keep fast to your word and station, and aspire not to greatness among men, but to My glory. (Virtue 6:8) IV. You will be charitable. And you shall give your fellows the abundance of the spirit, which is My Word. (Virtue 2:8) V. You will aspire to give mercy, for none might judge but the Lord. What judge is there but the all-seeing? (Spirit 3:17) III. EXALTED PATHS Upon becoming a Squire of the Holy Army of the Exalted, Squires are expected to decide which of the following four Holy Knightly Paths they shall pursue: The Path of Exalted Horen Holy Knights who take the Path of Exalted Horen give themselves to GOD and only GOD. They learn all they can about the Holy Scrolls and become ordained priests at the end of their squireship. The Knights of Exalted Horen are battle priests and are overseen by the Grand Chaplain. The Path of Exalted Owyn Holy Knights who take the Path of Exalted Owyn only come out from their solitude to capture high-value targets, assist on dangerous missions, or to guard His Holiness. Knights of Exalted Owyn are trained beyond anyone else, they are an elite force that are the most proficient in fighting Saulicians and battling the Great Deceiver. Most if not all of their days are spent fighting and training. The Path of Exalted Godfrey Holy Knights who take the Path of Exalted Godfrey dedicate themselves to the libraries of Aevos. They choose to learn all they can about the Saulician threat so that they may educate the rest of the Holy Army of the Exalted about them. They specifically learn about ways to spot Saulicians, the best ways to defend themselves against Saulicians, and how to cure the ones that may be cured. These teachers and scholars are referred to as the Knights of Exalted Godfrey. The Path of Exalted Sigismund Holy Knights who take the path of Exalted Sigismund become the Holy Knights that lead investigations. Not much can be known publicly about these Holy Knights other than that they are referred to as the Knights of Exalted Sigismund. IV. CULTURE, DUTIES AND HOLY RELICS Culture Once a week members of the Holy Army of the Exalted should attend a sermon held by the Grand Chaplain, once a month members will be expected to attend a pilgrimage to Lemon Hill which shall be led by the Grand Chaplain. Members are expected to participate in communion, give food and alms to the poor when donation treks happen. Holy Knights are expected to abstain from alcohol and smoking, the same does not apply for average soldiers, however they should abstain if they wish to become holy knights. Duties Soldiers of the Holy Army of the Exalted are expected to go out and test the people of canondom. They may either do this through patrols on roads led by Sergeants or by simply making their way to cities where the proper treaties are in place and stopping people at random to be tested. They are also expected to collect metals and herbs for the Holy Army of the Exalted. These will be the first duties of a new recruit to the army, through outstanding service a recruit will move on to becoming a squire and having larger duties in the army depending on their Exalted Path. Many other duties of the members are to give and donate to the poor and needy, if they pass medical exams available through the army then they will be assigned to assist anyone harmed in wars. The Holy Army of the Exalted is also a steadfast way to prepare yourself for priesthood and become a priest. Holy Relics Upon induction within the Holy Army of the Exalted, new members are expected to recite the Oath of the Exalted upon the Holy Relics of the Faith. The most relevant Holy Relics which are venerated by the Holy Army of the Exalted are the following: The Laurel of Ex. Horen: The golden laurel borne by Exalted Horen, which was granted to him by Aengul Tesion in the Grotto of Gamesh, where he was crowned and declared a Prophet of the Lord. It is considered a symbol of Humanity, Covenants and Humility. The Sword of Ex. Owyn: The flaming sword wielded by Exalted Owyn, which was granted to him by the Lord to cleanse mankind of sin and guide Canondom by battle and brawn. It is considered a symbol of Purity, War and Fire. The Scepter of Ex. Godfrey: The silver scepter wielded by Exalted Godfrey, which was granted to him by the Lord to exercise the sovereignty and command that would guide his Empire by conscious reason. It is considered a symbol of Dominion, Glory and Justice. The Orbis of Ex. Sigismund: The globus cruciger wielded by Exalted Sigismund bearing the mark of heaven of the Lord's domain to exercise his God-given divine right to preside over the Lord's faithful followers. It is considered a symbol of Clairvoyance, Wisdom, and Sight. V. HIERARCHY SENIOR COMMAND The ranks in senior command make up a council deemed ‘The Swords of Saint Daniel.’ No one decision is decided alone, all important decisions are brought to the council where they are debated amongst the Senior Command. Knight Imperator The Knight Imperator is the supreme commander of the mother church’s military, he gets his orders from the High Pontiff and the Pontifical Commandant. He represents the mother church, his will is the church’s. Through his will, the army persists. Knight Vicar The Knight Vicar is the Second-in-Command of the Holy Army of the Exalted, he represents the Knight Imperator when the Imperator is unavailable. The Vicar and Imperator work together so that they may allow the army to prosper. Knight Sentinels Knight Sentinels are selected by the Knight Imperator from the best Holy Knights of each Exalted Path; they oversee the different knight groups directly, and lead the Exalted Path they were selected from. As such, there can only be 4 Knight Sentinels. This mysterious rank of holy knights are the most important and dangerous ones in the Holy Army of the Exalted; they are well versed in the Holy Scrolls and are mainly summoned on missions to capture enemies of the church. Knight Sentinels are responsible for managing and assigning Holy Quests to the Holy Knights of the Exalted Path they are responsible for. They command the Knight Imperator’s authority in his absence and in the absence of the Knight Vicar. Knight Sentinel of Exalted Horen The Knight Sentinel of the Path of Exalted Horen is the head-priest of the Holy Army of the Exalted. He leads them in prayer, he conducts last rites, he enlightens us all with the knowledge of the holy scrolls. The Knight Sentinel of Exalted Horen needs to be at least a Bishop in order to be selected for this role. He is responsible for training and ordaining the Knights of the Path of Exalted Horen, the knight priests of the army. He is also responsible for providing the army with purity seals and all sorts of permits needed written by Bishops for investigations. Grand Surgeon The Grand Surgeon is the army’s lead medic. His responsibility is to teach the Army of the Exalted combat medicine, to tend to the sick and wounded, and to make sure the army is well stocked on potions and oils. Commander of the Guard The Commander works to train and prepare the guard and serves as the highest ranking of the Papal Guard. The Commander is not a Holy Knight but he has authority over all ranks below Knight Sentinel as he has similar responsibilities to that of the Knight Sentinels. The Commander of the Guard is responsible for managing and assigning missions to Sergeants who will then take the Papal Guard out to accomplish. Though he conducts as much respect and authority as the Knight Sentinels, the Commander of the Guard should not order a Holy Knight unless the Imperator, Vicar, and Sentinels are not present and even then he must show the proper respect to the Holy Knights he is entrusted with. JUNIOR COMMAND Knight Captains Knight Captains are Holy Knights of the Exalted that through outstanding service and long commitment to the Holy Army have been given authority over Holy Knights. Knight Captains are ultimately over-ridden by Knight Sentinels. Knight Captains are expected to assist the guard in patrols, defend clergy, and continue the jobs assigned with their path. Holy Knights of the Exalted Holy Knights of the Exalted are exemplary persons who were deemed worthy of being a knight by the Knight Sentinels. They are role models for the normal footmen and acolytes alike. Holy Knights have authority over Sergeants and the rest of the members of the Papal Guard. The job of the Holy Knights and the Papal Guard are vastly different and they should be more concerned with their path jobs than policing. Squires Squires are holy knights in training who are expected to be mainly focused on trials and studying but still command authority over all ranks below Sergeants making them on par with a Sergeant. When one becomes a Squire they are asked which path they would like to take, they will then be trained in the Exalted Path of their choosing. Squires are always selected from members of the Papal Guard. They are still commanded by the Commander of the Guard. *The ranks above go without monetary compensation. If you simply wish to be a humble-soldier of GOD you will be paid, if you wish to be a hero of canondom we will provide everything else. PAPAL GUARD Sergeants Sergeants are there to keep the Papal Guard in line. They have authority over Wardens and the rest of the ranks of the Papal Guard. Sergeants are expected to take them on patrols, give training, and make sure there is always something to do for the Papal Guard. Wardens Wardens are very experienced soldiers, no one starts as one but must be trained to become one. Footmen Footmen are your run of the mill soldiers, if a more-experienced soldier is joining they would join as a footmen or an acolyte may be promoted to one. Levys Acolytes are soldiers who do not have martial combat experience, they undergo rigorous training and must shave their head once they join. Pages Pages are children who wish to serve the High Pontiff and GOD, often children of Holy Knights. Anyone under 16 may be a page, once a page turns 16 they should be promoted to Warden given they’ve already been a page for an extensive amount of time. ☨ TO THOSE FAITHFUL who will obey by the principles of His Vicar, His Church and His Word, and who will stand against any schismatic who dares to threaten the unity of His Church, ☨ TO THOSE BRAVE who will stand against the evil of Iblees, and take hold of the candle of Virtue through the dark night of sin, ☨ TO THOSE HUMBLE who will give their lives for the flock of Canondom, and defend His people now and until the end of times, ENLIST, by filling the form below or contacting Knight Imperator MacSkaul directly, __________________________________________________ Application [OOC: What is your username and Discord handle?] What is your name? What is your age? Are you baptized? Do you pledge your heart and loyalty to the Holy Mother Church, His Holiness the High Pontiff and all reaches of Canondom? __________________________________________________ IN NOMINE DEI