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Archbishop Henri de Bar looks over the message he was given by the messenger, he repeats, "Deus Vult."

Archbishop Henri de Bar is rather confused, again, "What is a cardinal's cross? And what is a cardinal for that matter?"

Archbishop Henri de Bar is still a little puzzled how a nation can effectively manage a vassal if it is overseas.

Viscount Simon de Bar stands confused, "But isn't Adunia not able to access the ocean?"

((Adunia has nothing to do with the Northern Coalition's official lands.))

[ Add Henri de Bar as Archbishop, also add a 'Bishops' spot. Thank you. ]

((Pin please.))

The clergymen make their way up the stairs of the cathedral. At the entry of the ministers a hymn is sung. The Greeting The Pontiff greets the people Blessed be The Creator, The Most Favored Son And Holy Light . All Blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. So say we all. Pontiff Henri introduces the service God calls his people to follow the faith, and forms us into a royal priesthood, a holy nation, to declare the wonderful deeds of him who has called us out of darkness into his marvellous light. The Church is the House of God, the people of God and the dwelling-place of the Holy Light. In ablution the whole Church is summoned to witness to God's love and to work for the coming of his kingdom. To serve this royal priesthood, God has given particular ministries. High Pontiffs are ordained to be shepherds of Horen’s flock and guardians of the faith, proclaiming the word of God's kingdom and leading his people in mission. Obedient to the call of God and in the power of the Holy Light, they are to gather God's people and celebrate with them the sacraments of the new covenant. Thus formed into a single communion of faith and love, the Church in each place and time is united with the Church in every place and time. Prayers of Penitence Almighty and most merciful Creator, we have wandered and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things that we ought to have done; and we have done those things that we ought not to have done; and there is no health in us. But you, O Lord, have mercy upon us sinners. Spare those who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to mankind in Horen our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Creator, for his sake, that we may live a disciplined, righteous and godly life, to the glory of your holy name. So say we all. The Presentation The Anointed is presented Reverend Father in God, Pontiff Goddard has been chosen to be High Pontiff of the Faithful . We present him to be Crowned and Anointed to the office of High Pontiff in the Church of God. The Pontiff asks Do you believe him to be of godly life and sound learning? Those presenting respond We do. Do you believe him to be duly called to serve God in this ministry? We do. The Pontiff turns to the Anointed and says Do you believe that God is calling you to this ministry? Anointed I do so believe. Pontiff Let the authority for the Anointed be read. The Provincial Registrar reads the Holy Mandate. Pontiff Henri: Pontiff Goddard, you have taken the oath of allegiance to the Sovereign and the oath of due obedience. You are now required to make the Declaration of Assent. The Pontiff then reads the Preface to the Declaration of Assent. The Church of Faithful is the One, Holy and Rightful Church of the Creator , worshipping the one true God, The Creator. It professes the faith uniquely revealed in the Holy Scrolls and set forth in the Faithful creeds, which faith the Church is called upon to proclaim afresh in each generation. Led by the Holy Light, it has borne witness to Faithful truth in its historic formularies, the Articles of Faith, The Book of Saints. In the declaration you are about to make, will you affirm your loyalty to this inheritance of faith as your inspiration and guidance under God in bringing the grace and truth of Horen to this generation and making Him known to those in your care? Anointed I, Goddard, do so affirm, and accordingly declare my belief in the faith which is revealed in the Holy Scrolls and set forth in the Faithful creeds and to which the historic formularies of the Church of The Creator bear witness; and in public prayer and administration of the sacraments, I will use only the forms of service which are authorized or allowed by Canon. The Collect The Pontiff introduces a period of silent prayer with the following bidding or other suitable words Let us pray for Goddard, and for the ministry of the whole people of God. The Pontiff says the Collect of the Day. God our Creator, Lord of all the world, through your Favored Son you have called us into the fellowship of your universal Church: hear our prayer for your faithful people that in their vocation and ministry each may be an instrument of your love, and give to your servant Goddard now to be Anointed the needful gifts of grace; through you our Lord and Saviour who is forever alive and reigns over us, one God, now and for ever. All So say we all. The Anointed stands before the Pontiff, who addresses the congregation High Pontiffs are called to serve and care for the flock of Horen. Mindful of the Good Shepherd. they are to love and pray for those committed to their charge, knowing their people and being known by them. As principal ministers of word and sacrament, stewards of the mysteries of God, they are to preside at the Lord's table and to lead the offering of prayer and praise. They are to cleanse and confirm, nurturing God's people in the life of the Light and leading them in the way of holiness. They are to discern and foster the gifts of the Light in all who follow God, commissioning them to minister in his name. They are to preside over the ordination of deacons and priests, and join together in the ordination of bishops. As chief pastors, it is their duty to share with their fellow presbyters the oversight of the Church, speaking in the name of God and expounding the truth of salvation. With the Shepherd's love, they are to be merciful, but with firmness; to minister discipline, but with compassion. They are to have a special care for the poor, the outcast and those who are in need. They are to seek out those who are lost and lead them home with rejoicing, declaring the absolution and forgiveness of sins to those who turn to the faith. Following the example of the prophets and the teaching of the saints, they are to proclaim the word boldly, confront injustice and work for righteousness and peace in all the world. The Pontiff addresses the Anointed directly Goddard, we trust that you have weighed and pondered all this, and that you are now fully determined to devote yourself to this ministry to which God has called you. We pray that you may offer to him your best powers of mind and spirit, so that as you follow the rule and teaching of our Lord you may grow up into his likeness, and sanctify the lives of all with whom you have to do. And now, in order that we may know your mind and purpose, you must make the declarations we put to you. Do you accept the Holy Scrolls as revealing all things necessary for eternal salvation through faith? Anointed I do so accept them. Will you be diligent in prayer, in reading Holy Scrolls, and in all studies that will deepen your faith and fit you to bear witness to the truth of the Word? Anointed By the help of God, I will. Will you lead your people in proclaiming the glorious Word of Horen, so that the good news of salvation may be heard in every place? Anointed By the help of God, I will. Will you teach the doctrine of Horen as the Church of Faith has received it, will you refute error, and will you hand on entire the faith that is entrusted to you? Anointed By the help of God, I will. Will you be faithful in ordaining and commissioning ministers of the Church? Anointed By the help of God, I will. Will you be gentle and merciful for Horen’s sake to those who are in need, and speak for those who have no other to speak for them? Anointed By the help of God, I will. Will you endeavour to fashion your own life and that of your household according to the way of God and make your home a place of hospitality and welcome? Anointed By the help of God, I will. Will you work with your fellow servants in the Church for the sake of the kingdom of God? Anointed By the help of God, I will. Will you accept the discipline of this Church, exercising authority with justice, courtesy and love, and always holding before you the example of Horen? Anointed By the help of God, I will. Will you then, in the strength of the Holy Light, continually stir up the gift of God that is in you, that the good news of God may be proclaimed in all the Realm? Anointed By the help of God, I will. The congregation stands and the Anointed turns and faces them. Brothers and sisters, you have heard how great is the charge that Goddard is ready to undertake, and you have heard his declarations. Is it now your will that he should be Anointed ? All It is. Pontiff Will you continually pray for him? All We will. Pontiff Will you uphold and encourage him in his ministry? All We will. The Anointed turns to face the Pontiff, who continues Goddard, remember always with thanksgiving that God has entrusted to your care his own flock. You are to govern Horen’s people in truth, lead them out to proclaim the good news of the kingdom, and prepare them to stand before him when at last he comes in glory. You cannot bear the weight of this calling in your own strength, but only by the grace and power of God. Pray therefore that you may be conformed more and more to the image of God's favored Son, so that through the outpouring of the Holy Light your life and ministry may be made holy and acceptable to God. Pray earnestly for the gift of the Holy Light. The Anointed kneels and silence is kept. The choir starts to sing. Come, Holy Light, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire; thou the anointing Light art, who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart. Thy blessed unction from above is comfort, life and fire of love; enable with perpetual light the dullness of our blinded sight. Anoint and cheer our soiled face with the abundance of thy grace; keep far our foes, give peace at home; where thou art guide no ill can come. Teach us to know the Creator, Favored Son, and thee; that through the ages all along this may be our endless song: Praise to thy eternal merit, Creator, Favored Son and Holy Light. So say we all. Two Priest walk behind the Anointed and place the Pallium of the High Pontiff onto his shoulders, the Anointed stands and looks towards the other gathered clergymen and people. "I vow to change nothing of the received Tradition, and nothing thereof I have found before me guarded by my God-pleasing predecessors, to encroach upon, to alter, or to permit any innovation therein; To the contrary: with glowing affection as her truly faithful student and successor, to safeguard reverently the passed-on good, with my whole strength and utmost effort; To cleanse all that is in contradiction to the canonical order, should such appear; to guard the Holy Canons and Decrees of our Saints and Pontiffs as if they were the divine ordinance of Heaven, because I am conscious of Thee, whose place I take through the Grace of God, whose Vicarship I possess with Thy support, being subject to severest accounting before Thy Divine Tribunal over all that I shall confess; I swear to God Almighty and the Favored son Horen that I will keep whatever has been revealed through Horen and His Successors and whatever the Saints and my predecessors have defined and declared. I will keep without sacrifice to itself the discipline and the rite of the Church. I will put outside the Church whoever dares to go against this oath, may it be somebody else or I. If I should undertake to act in anything of contrary sense, or should permit that it will be executed, Thou willst not be merciful to me on the dreadful Day of Divine Justice. Accordingly, without exclusion, We subject to severest excommunication anyone -- be it Ourselves or be it another -- who would dare to undertake anything new in contradiction to this constituted Tradition and the purity of the Faith and the Faithful religion, or would seek to change anything by his opposing efforts, or would agree with those who undertake such a blasphemous venture." As he ends his oath Pontiff Henri steps behind him and a priest steps in-front of him bowing and handing him the Holy Crosier of St. Lucien, while Pontiff Henri places the mitre onto his head, as he places it he says. I announce to you a great joy: We have a High Pontiff! The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Lord, Lord Goddard. High Pontiff of the Holy Church Goddard, who takes to himself the name Owyn II.

The Bull of Augustine By the highest decree of Goddard I, Vicar of the Creator, Warden of the North, Protector of the Faith, Successor of the Prince of the Disciple, Supreme Pontiff of the True Church, Primate of Oren, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Savoie Province, Sovereign of the Pontifical States, King of Savoie, and Servant of God. This bull entitles a full reformation of the True Church of the Creator, from the ranks to the philosophies and ideas of the Faith. Priest The Priest's duty is to service the parish, as an aid to the Bishop, and in study beneath him. Outside of any duties conferred upon the Priest by the Bishop, the Priest spends his time in study of Church teachings and Doctrine, so as to better hone his reverence and spiritual connection with the Creator. The Priest spends his Priest's life in quiet worship, humility, and learning. Some may even take vows of chastity and poverty so as to rid themselves of all desire and temptation offered by the material world and provide a greater example of piety or devotion to the parish, but they are not required to do so. Priests must be chaste. While the Priest is essentially the lowest of the hierarchy, not all Priests are equal. A priest of the Faith may choose to spend years, or even the majority of his life as a Priest, embracing the simple lifestyle and service to the parish. A long lived Priest may garner considerable respect, giving their word some weight, but no Priest would hold any higher authority in any higher capacity than would befit the title. Priests of long, extended service and great respect or those who once held the position of Bishop but ceded the title without dishonor due to formality (such as losing a parish to unwanted destruction.) Expected service and duties: Complete tasks as provided by their respective Bishops which may include: Intense study of text and recitation Dedicated prayer Help in writing sermons, so as to test acuity and understanding Help maintain the parish/Abbey through: Cleanliness and organization Repairs and structural maintenance Hold counsel with parish members (the parish community) when the Bishop is indisposed or away. Tend gardens and the landscape (where applicable) Cooking Bishop The Bishop controls and manages a single parish, giving sermon and holding Mass, as well as distributing tasks and duty amongst Priests, who he is responsible for teaching. The life of a Bishop is one of dedication to the community and leadership, providing a singular example for his parish to follow and look up to. Holding greater responsibility than a Priest, the Bishop brings with the title a modicum of authority. All issues of Church concern within the parish must be heard by the Bishop, who will have final say, unless a greater authority is present or in the case that any issue could be considered criminal against the Faith. If the matter is great enough (such as in cases of criminality), the Bishop will defer to a higher authority. Also, should a Bishop feel a particular Priest adept enough to manage a parish of his own, the Bishop may nominate the Priest by sending his word, to be considered, to the Bishop whom presides over the diocese wherein the Bishop's parish resides. If a Bishop leaves the position without having first nominated a Priest to inherit the title (if only to serve as Acting Bishop), the parish's responsibility will be deferred to the relevant Bishop who must, in turn, choose a Bishop. If a Bishop would, by whatever cause, lose control over his parish, the Bishop would become a Priest, unless specifically honored with another title to signify his merits. Bishops are the quintessential governors of Church affairs concerning their respective dioceses, which is made up of the parishes therein. The Bishop handles politics within his diocese, entrusted with the authority to promote Priests to Bishops, the authority to nominate Deacons, and the responsibility to guide and counsel Deacons, where necessary. A Bishop is a model of leadership and vanguard of government, beneath the Archbishop, Pontiffs, and High Pontiff. A Bishop is entrusted with trial arrangements and may preside over low-court trial, or elect to have one of his Deacons take his place. Bishops are also responsible for handling tithes and general economy of their respective dioceses. Bishops cannot be nominated, but are chosen by the council of Pontiffs. Expected services and duties: Teach and distribute tasks to his Priests Give sermons and hold Mass Hold Confession and distribute penance Hear and govern troubles within the parish (where higher authorities are not required) If a penance would absolutely require corporeal punishment, the issue must be passed upward Oversee funerary ceremony (only where applicable within the parish) Archbishop The Archbishop is a distinguished and honorable title mantled upon a single Bishop of exemplary service, by the High Pontiff himself. He is a champion of the Faith, having mastered Church doctrine and its execution without dishonor. The chief duty of the Archbishop is to manage the Bishops below them as an overseer, to safeguard against any failures on their part. When the Pontiffs are indisposed or elect not to, the Archbishop, being a veritable standard bearer of the Church, may operate in an ambassadorial capacity. The Archbishop may preside over low-court trial, but should leave the authority to his Bishops, who must prove their command over the law. If in any case a Bishop should overstep his bounds, judge poorly, or hitherto dishonor himself during trial, the Archbishop may interject and commandeer authority over the trial, but only where necessary in the utmost. The Archbishop is also expected to inspect and observe activity within the dioceses inside their Archdicoese. If in any case there is dishonorable activity beyond the respective Bishop’s notice, he must notify the Bishop forthright or take action. If in any case it is discovered that a Bishop who governs a diocese within the Archbishop’s Archdiocese respectively is responsible for dishonorable or criminal behaviors and activities, the Archbishop is able to hold a trial with the Pontiffs present to discuss punishments. A Bishop need not ascend to Archbishop to be eligible for Pontiff. Though the position of Archbishop may help greatly in achieving a position as a Pontiff, given the high honors of the title, the position of Archbishop is primarily one of service and distinction, and should not be coveted or looked upon as a step toward greater ascension. However, the Archbishop may nominate Bishops for a position as Pontiff, by way of recommendation to the High Pontiff, who has the authority of final judgment. Nominations of this sort may only occur when necessary, and called for, specifically, by the High Pontiff. The Archbishop presides over their Archdiocese, which has multiple dioceses underneath. These Archdioceses are organized by region and not by politically organized borders. Expected services and duties: Distribute tasks to his Bishops Give sermons and hold Mass Hold Confession and distribute penance Hear and govern troubles within the parish (where higher authorities are not required) If a penance would absolutely require corporeal punishment, the issue must be passed upward Oversee funerary ceremony (only where applicable within the parish) Oversee the dioceses within his Archdiocese Pontiff The Pontiffs are characterized by bureaucracy, steeped in the workings of law & legislature. Theirs is the penultimate authority within Clergy hierarchy, able to hold high-court and elect the High Pontiff. They are masters of doctrine, law, and legislature, dedicating themselves to the structure, ordering, and solidarity of Church affairs. They are also great debaters, having to discuss with one another precedent and the perspective of the Church, in regards to application of its authority, where the High Pontiff is not concerned. Just as well, Pontiffs may be seen as ambassadors of the Church, and are responsible as such. Pontiffs also form the College of Pontiffs, which is headed by the Vice-Chancellor. A function of the college is to advise the High Pontiff about church matters when he summons them to an ordinary consistory.It also convenes on the death or resignation of a pope as a pontificial conclave to elect a successor. The college has no ruling power except during the sede vacante (pontificial vacancy) period. High Pontiff The High Pontiff is the Supreme Pontiff of the Church. He is advised by the College of Pontiffs on matters of religion. He is the absolute leader of the church, he has absolute authority to excommunicate, banish, and to deny people access to the Seven Skies. He is also able to grant indulgences and hear declarations of repentance. He is the vicar of the Creator. The High Pontiff reserves the right to reform and change the rites of the church if he deems fitting, he also reserves the right to remove ANY member of the clergy should they not be fit within the bounds. All holy orders listen to the High Pontiff as the word of the Creator. He also reserves the ability to create holy orders that are mendicant or monastic. The High Pontiff must be chaste. Reorganization of the Dioceses By the highest decree of Goddard I, Vicar of the Creator, Warden of the North, Protector of the Faith, Successor of the Prince of the Disciple, Supreme Pontiff of the True Church, Primate of Oren, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Savoie Province, Sovereign of the Pontifical States, King of Savoie, and Servant of God, the Church of the Faith is hereby reorganizing organization of governance of dioceses. All bishops are to govern their dioceses underneath the Archbishop. The Dioceses are here as follows. Dioceses of the Faith Archdiocese of Savoie High Pontiff Goddard I Diocese of Savoie High Pontiff Goddard I Diocese of Adunia High Pontiff Goddard I Diocese of Salvus High Pontiff Goddard I Archdiocese of Renatus Archbishop Henri de Bar Diocese of Oren Archbishop Henri de Bar Diocese of Galahar Archbishop Henri de Bar Diocese of Corazon Archbishop Henri de Bar Canonization Process By the highest decree of Goddard I, Vicar of the Creator, Warden of the North, Protector of the Faith, Successor of the Prince of the Disciple, Supreme Pontiff of the True Church, Primate of Oren, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Savoie Province, Sovereign of the Pontifical States, King of Savoie, and Servant of God, the process of canonization is hereby extended. First, the deceased person in question of being sainted must first be put in consideration of being given the title of venerable. This title acknowledges that the deceased person has attained a certain degree of sanctity but has not been beatified. Once attaining the title of venerable, they must be beatified, this means that His Holiness, the High Pontiff acknowledges the fact that this person has entered the Seven Skies. Once beatified, this person may now be canonized and is able to attain sainthood.

Archbishop Henri de Bar finds this compromise relatively reasonable and understandable. He reads through the document twice to check if he is reading it correctly. Though he would have recommended a simple Declaration of Repentance to speed up the process.

((I'm fairly sure Oren didn't give Galahar that out the blue.))

Archbishop Henri de Bar stares at that for a while before coming to a conclusion. He then speaks out loud, "Maybe they should rephrase that... I also did notice the mention of magics without a proper license. Very concerning indeed."

The Viscount Simon de Bar, Steward of Savoie snorts as he reads the response from the Grand Marshal. Finding it rather humorous that he contradicts himself. He quickly writes up a letter in response and sends it to the Grand Marshal.

Let it be known, the Holy Chalice is hereby named, "Chalice of St. Lucien."

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Viscount Simon de Bar stares at the map for a while before saying, "Needs more salmon color on the map."

((Please add Harrison as Doge. Which I assume entitles lifetime leadership until he dies, then the proconsul, consisting of the patrician families will vote for a new one.))

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Archbishop Henri de Bar frowns as he hears news of buildings being randomly burnt down on accusation of heresy. He shrugs after some moments of contemplation. He decides religious zealotry is better than indifference.

((Seems a bit outdated, might want to move to the library.))

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The Kingdom of Savoie ~Monarch~ His Holiness, Owyn II, King of Savoie and High Pontiff of the Church ~Crown Prince~ His Royal Highness, Siegmund of House Carrion, Crown Prince of Savoie In the event of the King's absence, the Crown Prince may act as the de facto ruler of the Kingdom, until the Kings return. ~Privy Council~ The Holy Council advises and aids the monarch in rule. The Holy Council of Savoie operates in a different way from it’s Sister-Kingdoms, in the fact that most titles are hereditary. Lord Marshal: The Rt. Hon. Siegmund of House Carrion Lord High Chancellor: (To be Announced) Lord High Steward: The Rt. Hon. Simon de Bar Lord High Treasurer: The Rt. Hon. David Nasser Lord Justiciar: The Rt. Hon. Gavin Wold Grand Knight: The Grand Ser, Siegfried Varodir II. List of Nobles Titles Royalty: His Most Holy Majesty, Goddard I, King of Savoie His Royal Highness, Siegmund of House Carrion, Crown Prince of Savoie Duke/Duchess: His Grace, Duke Siegmund Carrion of Raev His Grace, Duke Charles Greymane of Corpathia Marquess/Marchioness: The Rt. Honorable The Marquis Siegmund Carrion of Kralta Counts/Countesses: The Rt. Honorable, Count Samuel Geminine of Greymarsh The Rt. Honorable, Count Siegmund Carrion of Augustine The Rt. Honorable, Count Goddard I of Norfolk The Rt. Honorable, Count Charles Greymane of Shadowvale Viscount/Viscountess: The Rt. Honorable, Viscount Simon de Bar Barons/Baronesses: Lord Maric Varodir, Baron of Grencliff Lord Sir Chaplain, Baron of High Rock Lord Goddard I, Baron of Aldersburg Lord David Nasser, Baron of Sabriski Lord Gavin Wold, Baron of Godswood III. List of Gentry Titles Knights: Sir Chaplain Baronets: IV. List of Clergy Titles High Pontiff: The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. His Holiness, Goddard I The High Pontiff of The Faith and The True Church of The Creator Pontiffs: The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. His Holiness, Goddard I The High Pontiff of The Faith and The True Church of The Creator Archbishops: The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. His Holiness, Goddard I The High Pontiff of The Faith and The True Church of The Creator The Most Rev. Excellency, Henri de Bar, Archbishop Bishops: The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. His Holiness, Goddard I The High Pontiff of The Faith and The True Church of The Creator The Most Rev. Excellency, Henri de Bar, Archbishop