Heff

Clement II frowns, "No invite?"

On June 2, 2017 at 1:59 AM, EternalSaturn? said:

Queen Lisette Staunton would look down from the Seven Skies, humbled that she was able to make even the slightest impact upon the world during her mortal life. She bowed her head in thanks for her newly-acquired Sainthood.

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Clementus Segunudus labels Lisette Staunton: Anathema and stripped of the false Sainthood granted during the Schism.

Just mad cause Pyro dabbed on you

Hahaha yah! Gotteem

On June 18, 2017 at 10:16 PM, Piov said:

IC

Name: Josef Baldemar

Race: Highlander

Service: Priest

Why do you wish to assist the Church?: I seek to spread the message of the Exalted with the inspiration of God and to proselytize! 

Anything else?: I wish to serve Ruska as a priest, confessor, and chaplain for their levies and people. 

 

OOC

Minecraft Name: Piov

Skype Name: archnew11

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Welcome! Report to the Prince-Bishopric of Vyforde to talk with the Pontiff and receive your training! 

Clement II frowns at the traitorous cordobonese line. As does Bl. Rafael de Cordobe in the Seven Skies.

If he changes his stupid MC name, +1

SECUNDUS TAURUM AUREUS SANCTUS MONTE HUMBERTIA

SECOND GOLDEN BULL OF MONT SAINT HUMBERT

15th of the Deep Cold, 1614

His Holiness CLEMENT II, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Fernandus, Visigia and Erochland, Prince-Bishop of St. Thomas, Savoy, Mont St. Humbert, Johannesburg, Esheveurd, Luciensport, Huss, and Dibley, Abbot of Laureh’lin, and Hariam, Bishop of Godfreo, Versace, Mardon, and Carace, Minister-General of the Humbertines, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Great Unifier of the Second Schism, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of God does decree…

TABLE OF CONTENT

SECTION I - THE SCHISM MENDED

SECTION II - DIOCESAN RECONSTRUCTION

SECTION III - REDEFINING ECCLESIASTICAL GOVERNMENT

SECTION IV - ECCLESIASTICAL APPOINTMENTS

SECTION V - SYNOD APPOINTMENTS

SECTION VI - LITURGICAL CHANGES

SECTION I - THE SCHISM MENDED

Long has the faithful toiled, as foretold in Auspice. Since the tumultuous age following the rebellion against the Crown of Oren, which entailed a Schism perpetuated by disenfranchised Everasites, we’ve made exalted battle with tongue, with quill, and with sword against the Schismatics. However, in this new Era, the His Faith has found unity. In a series of conciliar gatherings, the false Everasian priests of and the  true Canonist clergy have deciphered God’s Will. In this, the sinful CALLIXTUS I has been absolved of his sin and his false moniker, false titles, and false authority, by His Holiness, CLEMENT II. The newly rebirthed Abram of Vsenk has been bequeathed the power of absolving the Schismatic sins of his misled followers and misguided faithful.

SUBSECTION I - THE BLESSING OF A HOLY SITE

The chapel of Ponce, called the Chapel of Saint Everard, housed the final meeting by which the true Canonist Church was mended of its Schismatic wound. The clergy beneath Boniface of Ponce shall

be the caretakers of this new Holy Site.

SECTION II - DIOCESAN RECONSTRUCTION

With the healing of the Mother Church and its dissident child, a flood of new clergymen have come into the ranks of God and taken His robes. Alongside this grand day, the Holy Orenian Empire has been restored in the coronation of John V Frederick with the Crown of Ex. Godfrey and the blessing of CLEMENT II.

THE DIOCESE OF FERNANDUS - Encompassing The Rock, the Southern Coast, and the Pirate

Isles. Administered by HIS HOLINESS, CLEMENT II

THE DIOCESE OF JORENUS - Encompassing the Northern March, the Apostolic Kingdom of

Ruska, and its respective lands. Administered by HIS GRACE, CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA.

THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LORRAINE - Encompassing Metz, Cleves, Ponce, and All Lotharingia.

Administered by HIS EXCELLENCY, BONIFACE OF PONCE.

    THE DIOCESE OF METZ -  Encompassing the City of Metz. Administered

    by HIS GRACE, JOVARN OF JOHANNESBURG

THE DIOCESE OF JOHANUS - Encompassing Mardon, the Fifth Crownlands, the Sixth

Crownlands, and the Imperial Demesne: Administered by HIS GRACE, ALARIC OF METZ

THE ARCHDIOCESE OF RIGA - Encompassing Aleksandria, the ports of Asul, and

all settlements on that land. Administered by HIS EXCELLENCY, ABRAHAM OF VSENK

THE DIOCESE OF ALEXANDRIA - Encompassing the city Aleksandria.  Administered

 by HIS GRACE, NICHOLAS OF ALEXANDRIA

SECTION III - REDEFINING THE ECCLESIASTICAL GOVERNMENT

In light of the abuses of power by several late Pontiffs, including but not limited to Tobias I, Daniel III, Theodosius II, and Lucien V, have caused strife and issue within and without the Church. From puppets to false prophets, those falsely elevated to the position of Vicar and allowed, through often unsavory means, to grip the faithful in an iron gauntlet shall no longer bear the Laurels of Ex. Horen. The new system of ecclesiastical government shall ensure God’s Will is properly executed by His church. It shall be ruled by three bodies; the Pontiff, the Synod, and the Presbyter General, which consists of all lesser clergy and is called upon by the Synod and Pontiff when deemed necessary.

SECTION IV - ECCLESIASTICAL APPOINTMENTS

As the Church restructures, new appointments to its governance are necessary. To handle day-to-day affairs, miniscule issues, and such there are several new Curia posts which are appointed.

VICE-CHANCELLOR - HIS EXCELLENCY, BONIFACE OF PONCE.

LEGATUS COURATUS - The legate to the King of Courland, represented in the personage of

HIS EXCELLENCY, ABRAHAM OF VSENK.

LEGATUS ORENUS - The legate to the Holy Orenian Emperor, represented in the personage of HIS

GRACE, ALARIC OF METZ

HUGUEMEN OF THE CANONIST MONASTERIES - The manager of all monasterial affairs,

concerning  monks and nuns, as well as their abbeys, is given to HIS EXCELLENCY, ABRAHAM

OF VSENK.

MINISTER-GENERAL OF THE HUMBERTINES - The manager of the Humbertine order of friars is

granted to HIS GRACE, ONFROI OF PONCE, overseen by CLEMENT II.

CURATOR OF THE CHAPEL OF ST. EVERARD - The caretaker of the Holy Site located in West

Lotharingia is granted to HIS EXCELLENCY, BONIFACE OF PONCE.

SECTION V - SYNOD APPOINTMENTS

The Synod, reformed from its previous Popular Vote system in the earlier part of CLEMENT II’s reign, shall receive the following appointments.     

SEXTARCH OF THE CANON; HIS EXCELLENCY, BONIFACE OF PONCE

    
SEXTARCH OF THE CANON; HIS EXCELLENCY, ABRAHAM OF VSENK

SEXTARCH OF THE CANON; HIS GRACE, CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA

SEXTARCH OF THE CANON; HIS GRACE, JOVARN OF JOHANNESBURG

SEXTARCH OF THE CANON; HIS GRACE, NICHOLAS OF ALEXANDRIA

SEXTARCH OF THE CANON; HIS GRACE, ALARIC OF METZ

The Sextarchy is commissioned with the governance of the Church through the will of HIS HOLINESS, CLEMENT II.

SECTION VI - LITURGICAL CHANGES

Paying homage to the Ancient Church, the clergy has seen fit to move towards a more involving, more scriptural, and more active liturgy scribed by HIS EXCELLENCY, ABRAHAM OF VSENK and his constituents. To encourage participation of the faithful in mass and to ensure the active spread of God’s Will, as well as His Church’s Holy Mission.

REJOICE, FOR GOD’S FAITHFUL TOIL NO LONGER

Clement II, son of Adrian I, looks at the paper with confusion. "Why is my father's deceased signature forged on this document?"

Oren is restored. Banners of the imperial purple and black hang from every window and whip in the breeze behind every armed rider. Soldiers fill the streets, marching in parade-line with the black dragon of House Horen proudly emblazoned on their tabards. War-horns blow and children cheer as the procession winds its way through the streets of Mardon to the Temple of Owyn’s Flame.

The crowd seems to swell with fervor as a chariot rounds the bend behind a regiment of heavy cavalry, coming into view of the High Pontiff and his priestly retinue, who stand stoically on the steps of the temple in their jeweled vestments. The chariot is ornately carved, a relic of the Aeldinic era. Holding the reins, guiding a team of four great black horses with his left hand and holding his saber aloft with his right, John Frederick Philip Horen charges into view.

He’s tall, with rough hair and beard, but with the stately poise that marks all legitimate monarchs. He stands as if a giant astride the world, gazing calmly over all of his subjects. Cynics in the crowd, who had muttered furiously to one another about the return of the Empire, ceased their whispers and joined in the growing roar. It was as if the whole of the people had been lost, but here was their shepherd, and he was righteous. They were saved, and they were victorious.

Waves of soldiers part to allow the chariot an unobstructed path to the steps of the Temple. The Emperor-to-Be dismounts, and begins to stride confidently up the steps towards the Pontiff. Before reaching the top, he stops and turns, raising a hand. The sea of men and women teeming below quiets in seconds, and the sovereign speaks,

“ Empire is the height of civilization. When the squabbles of men give way to diplomacy, and order replaces chaos, and the law of Horen lives on through his heir, this is called Empire. In the years since the Fifth Empire was weakened and fell, I have heard men curse the word “Empire”. They do nothing but curse order, civilization, and the  brotherhood of man.

For this is the truth I have come to deliver at your feet. This is why I have come to kneel in the Saint’s temple, and offer myself before God and my people. By the right of the Exalted blood which runs through my veins, I will restore order to the Empire. I will restore order to humanity, and I will restore order to Axios. I have come to bring the brotherhood of man promised by our Creator. I will restore the full might of the Empire.”

The sound which rose from the crowd was nothing short of deafening. Thousands shouted with joy as the fear of the last era melted away. This was a safe world again, an ordered one, ripe for great progress. The Emperor turns and mounts the next steps, reaching the level of the temple. The sovereign genuflects to one knee, and humbly kisses the ring of the Pontiff, with a whispered, “Sanctus Pater.”

    The Holy Father makes signs of blessing over the bowed ruler, and raises him up, leading him to the interior of the temple where the coronation is to occur. The great vaulted ceiling lets in dappled light through its stained glass windows, and a glittering many-layered crown sits on the marble altar in the distant exedra. The clergymen who line the basilica begin a chant of Ave Oenus, and the air practically shivers with something mysterious and divine. 

    The next Emperor is led to the altar, where he lowers himself to his knees at the feet of the High Pontiff. Smoke rolling from the censors of the Pontiff’s attendants fogs the scene, giving John Horen V a shimmering, otherworldly appearance. The smell of viridi and myhr pervades the room. The coronation proceeds dream-like, the voice of the elderly Pontiff echoing eerily in the hall of God, repeating an ancient Flexian formula from the days of the Imperium Primus. The sovereign nods in receipt of his obligations, and makes the sign of the Lorraine cross over his chest, intoning the traditional imperial oath, “So I swear.”

    According to tradition, the monks of Abbey of St. Owyn, led by the Brother Alaric, called heavenword the Imperial Hymn to Horen,

    As the monks called out in prayer, two of their number wrapped John V with the gird bearing the Coronation Sword, fixed the buskins and spurs upon the feet of sovereign, and cloaked him with the mantle of Peter. As the prayer finished, Brother Alaric calls, “I was glad when they said to me, let us go into the house of the Lord.” With this, the Pontiff steps forward, holding aloft St. Owyn’s ampoule, which is filled with sacred oils. It is lit with by the flame of St. Owyn, glowing bright from the temple hearth, and poured as such over the Petrine cloak. Flame licks at the curious fabric, but does not char it. “I anoint thee with the holy oil in the name of the Creator, and of the most favored son.”

    The Pontiff crosses himself with the sign of Lorraine and begins  to pray aloud as the flames die away and smoke begins to curl lazily from the cloak of St. Peter. “Heavenly Creator, hear our humble call. We pray to you as servants of your will. Guide us in this imperial endeavour, so that we may replicate your celestial order in our sinful mortal plane. Lead our Emperor John Horen V in the way of the righteous prophets, may his rule be marked by your divine wisdom and justice. May he wear this crown as humbly as he wears the burden of his duty. Deus Vult.” With that, the shimmering Imperial crown was lifted high for all to see, and placed on the head of John.

    The room wass still, reverent, and then the gathered crowd began to echo the High Pontiff, “Deus Vult…

Deus Vult…

Deus Vult.”

“Stand now, Emperor John V Frederick Philip Horen, inherit the mantle of Godfrey, Siegmund, Owyn, and Peter, and lead your people to greatness.”

Fred frowns, "Bigg'uns can' elec'. Whatever... guess i' don' ma'er. I nomina'e Larry n' Mongo."

Frederich Willowbottom works diligently on the tavern in Pendlemere, "Wonder when more o' those Reedsborough refugees will show up." 

we have a village! Pendlemere. It's growing and active, reach out to me if you need directions and such 

@trolthoughts?

long live tristin

stop this

On May 23, 2017 at 8:13 PM, CoffeeMagi said:

IC

Name: Jonathan Van Hassel

Race: Human

Service: Priest

Why do you wish to assist the Church?: To take up a  passion that I have always felt called to.

Anything else?: I am a devout man, I wish to build upon my devotion in the ministry.

 

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Minecraft Name: Aegis_Limo

Skype Name: X

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On May 24, 2017 at 11:46 PM, Webboy said:

IC

Name: Titus Yoric

Race: Heartlander

Service: Monk

Why do you wish to assist the Church?: I feel a sense of duty and a calling by GOD to serve His people.

Anything else?: I wish to continue service to the country of Lorraine as a medic and doctor within their army, for that is a way in which I can also save our brethren from harm and living out the teachings of our Church.

 

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Minecraft Name: Webboysurf

Skype Name: webboysurf3

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Welcome! Please report to Cleves when possible to open discussion with the Pontiff. 

Clement II reads the peace treaty meticulously. "Hm."

Casts his vote.

The Vicar of God, His Holiness CLEMENT II arrives to the Duma. Flanked by two black knights, he solemnly inputs his own words when able, "I will observe the speeches, the debate then place my vote. As one of the sole remaining Sarkozics on this continent, I wish for our kin to not squabble amongst ourselves. Too long has the flock of Crows napped at its own nest. Recall, we are all descended of Exalted Siegmund, Peace be Upon Him, and in that all brothers. The true enemy is not ourselves, but sin and those who seek to tear down Siegmund's great House." 

12 hours ago, Hunwald said:

+__________+__________+__________+__________+__________+__________+

 

APPLICATION

 

IC

Name: Boniface

Race: Heartlander

Service: Monk

Why do you wish to assist the Church?: A tide of disbelief washes over my fellow man.

Anything else?: X

 

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Minecraft Name: ETDEUMPURITAS

Skype Name: firestar2555

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Welcome, Boniface. 

On May 18, 2017 at 9:37 PM, EdPete said:

APPLICATION

 

IC

Name: Ranav Hashev

Race: Heartlander, Human

Service: (Nun, Monk, Priest, Holy Knight, Vicar Bannerman, Charity Worker, other) Priest

Why do you wish to assist the Church?: It is my lives dream to dedicate myself to my faith and the Creator. Spreading His teachings to all who are willing to lend an ear.

Anything else?: Nope

 

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Minecraft Name: Ranav_zur_Hashev

Skype Name: edgar.peters16

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On May 17, 2017 at 7:41 PM, Neoteri said:

APPLICATION

IC
Name: Dimitrius Blaec Rorel
Race: Wood Elf
Service: Deacon, but priest if necessary
Why do you wish to assist the Church?: It’s been made known to me that the church is at a time where it is in need of clergymen. What better way to aid the church and spread GOD’s will at the same time?
Anything else?: I can still write that thesis if u want

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Minecraft Name: Neoteri
Skype Name: you have it (nolan)

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Accepted! (Sorry Ive been in the hospital for a bit recently, just got around to these!) 

the rex joins the schism

Yopplwassuppxxx Rovin would be a great GM.

A very mature, well-written, level-headed individual. Aeto would be a perfect GM and example of what the staff should be. 

5 minutes ago, Mj. said:

Wem Vanir-Revlis spits back. "Vanirs are not men who suckle on the *** of the same Stauntons who killed Vasili."

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Svatobor, in the Seven Skies, recalls taking back the lands of Vanir from the Courlandish, alongside the Sons of the Sea, "truly it is so."