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"It's good to see Lorraine in beauty again." says Edward d'Ambray as he walks through the city gates after decades in the mountains.

A courier would find Shaelynn holding a scroll bearing the seal of the Holy Order of Saint Wilfriche. Shaelynn, Please seek out a Cardinal or possibly the Pontiff himself to begin your path in GOD's divine light. SIGNED, Edward 'the Austere' Holy Knight Commander, OSW

Accepted. Find the Knight Commander or a Banneret.

"GOD wills it." Edward says within the Apostolic Palace

MC name: gangrel1230 Skype name: raptorallen Character name and prefered character name when you become a DreadKnight: Edwin Graves - Don't have a preferred Character race and age: Human - 37 Character’s martial skill (Sword, axes, etc): Sword Do you understand Dread Knight lore?: I do Do you understand that you are bound to the will of your Dreadlord?: Indeed Do you understand that the Dreadlord has the right to cut off your Dreadknight from its fuel and put it dormant/dismantle it?: Yuppers Why do you want to become a Dreadknight?: I want to try something new. Get some other RP experiences.

A letter would find its why by courier to Hugh. Submit an application to the Holy Order of Saint Wilfriche or find the Commander within the capital. Below is the application: Name: Age: Race: Status of Blood: Residence: Skills: Anything of note: SIGNED, Edward 'the Austere' Holy Knight Commander, OSW

Find a cardinal to speak with about becoming a priest. They are often found around the Apostolic Palace within Johannesburg. ((Kys you raev scum Tobais I kid

Report to the Apostolic Palace garrison to meet with the Commander.

Please contact a priest for information on joining the church. ((OOC: I added you on skype.

Both of you need to get in contact with a bishop or the pontiff. @Gangass Khan does someone in the current church have you on skype?

Accepted. Speak with the Commander to discuss your entrance.

Accepted. Find the Commander to get oathed and your uniform

Accepted.

((Stop crucifying Gucko for his opinion. He just wants to have fun at **** fests and get ****faced in the process

((This post has been updated to reflect the current organization of the Order.))

Accepted. Visit the Apostolic Palace when ready to begin training.

A letter arrives to Dorm Dorm, I have heard only recently that Alexander took you as a squire. However, in the Order we do not have squires but cadets. I have informed Alexander of this and I will inform you of this in person at some point. You can continue in the Order as long as you speak with me in the near future. Signed, Edward d'Ambray Knight Commander, OSW

A courier would find his way with a message to Richard Richard, Come visit me in the Apostolic Palace to discuss entering the Order as a cadet. Signed, Edward d'Ambray Knight Commander, OSW

A letter with the seal of the Order of Saint Wilfriche reaches BrynJolf BrynJolf, Come to the Apolostic Palace and speak with me about entrance into the Order. Edward d'Ambray Knight Commander, OSW

A letter with the wax seal of the Order of Saint Wilfriche reaches Ulric Ulric, Come to the Apolostic Palace and speak with me about your intentions and joining the Order. Edward d'Ambray Knight Commander, OSW

Letters find their ways to Lawsen and Giovanni Please find a bishop or request a meeting with the Pontiff to begin your path in the cloth. Signed, Edward d'Ambray Knight Commander, OSW

"Just like his father... this family is not much different as it was under Augustus. Perhaps too shall Lothar fall to a band of rebels and perhaps Jacques will also disappear for a time." Edward murmurs within the confines of the apostolic palace.

Holy Order of Saint Wilfriche Holy Order of the Black Mace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZGMqKLGFpA “In hoc signo vinces” HISTORIA THEOCRACIA MILITIUM ♔Command♔ High Pontiff The High Pontiff has absolute and supreme authority over the Holy Order of Saint Wilfriche. His Holiness, Sixtus IV Holy Knight Commander The Knight-Commandant is selected by the High Pontiff from among the Knights. He is the direct commander of the Order and manages their day to day operations. Holy Ser Edward d’Ambray 'the Austere' ♘Holy Knights of the Black Mace♘ The Holy Knights of the Black Mace are chosen from the current serving cadets as seen fit by the Holy See and Holy Knight Commander. Holy Knights are sworn to uphold the Palatine Code. Knights are expected to maintain the laws of the Church as well as those of the Imperium. A high priority is set on the members of the Church and its beliefs. As the members of the Black Mace are knights of the church they are title, "Holy Ser". Knight Banneret Bannerets serve as the leaders of the Order taking charge of a division of knights. Holy Dame Aquila Elendil 'the Humble' Holy Ser Alexander Gotthold 'the Ardent' Holy Dame Karina Gotthold 'the Beast' Knight Knights are the backbone of the Order. They are experienced in matters of protection. Each knight is expected to mentor a Cadet. Some knights may also choose to specialize with the inquisition and learning to keep heresy at bay. Holy Ser Maximillian Dawnstead 'the Truant' Holy Ser Alexander ‘the Savage’ Knight Errant Knights Errant are up-and-coming knights. They are the young blood continuing their education in the Church. No longer a cadet, they are more autonomous. Holy Ser Vaerath Leydon Knight Cadet Knights in training under the banner of the Holy See. They are yet to be fully initiated into the Order. Cadets are expected to follow the orders from those above them and to learn the ways of the Church. It would be beneficial to seek a brief mentorship with a priest. Cadets are expected to complete five trials. Pierre de Robineau Dorm Amador Dane Lester ♖Inquisitors♖ Canonists that serve as inquisitors are specially trained and qualified to root out heresy and find the unholy throughout the world. Many are to be feared as they can be ruthless in achieving success in the name of GOD. “Ordo ex chao” Superior The Superior is charged with maintaining the inquisition. A Superior is the most experienced of inquisitors as is to be expected of their position. Typical duties other than rooting out heresy can be more formal such as presenting investigations to the Synod and as simple as keeping the training of inquisitors and external aid. Inquisitor Tasked with rooting out heresy. An inquisitor might find himself working anywhere in the world seeking the unholy. Sometimes that which is unholy is to be destroyed other times, a more kind approach may be taken such as turning that which is unholy back into GOD’s light. Acolyte The title bestowed upon someone seeking to become an inquisitor. Following along with an experienced inquisitor to learn the ways and traditions. “Pro deo et patria” ♘Holy Knights of Visiga♘ The Palatine Code All members of the Order are expected to follow the stations and tenets as well as take the oath. I. STATIONS i. Stand as guardians of the High Pontiff and Holy See. ii. Protect the Creator's faithful from evil, whenever possible. iii. Hunt all worshippers of evil and practitioners of darkness. iv. Keep watch in the lands of the Holy See, and uphold peace and order. v. Be the Vanguard of any Holy Crusades and Inquisitions. vi. Carry out the sentences of those convicted of crimes against the Faith and the Holy See. II. TENETS i. Share, with tolerance and understanding, the word of the Lord. ii. Maintain a powerful and unwavering faith in the Creator and His word. iii. Seek to embody Horen's Virtue and Owyn's Spirit. iv. Strive to deliver upon the faithful the embodiments of Godfrey's Gospel and Siegmund's Auspices. v. Obey, without question, the hierarchy of the Order, and ultimately word of the High Pontiff. vi. Embrace our fellow Ordermen as Brothers, and treat them as such. vii. Know to violate the Palatine Code is to be stripped of his rank and to be exiled in disgrace. III. Oath If I should falter in my course, send me never to the skies above. If I should succeed, bestow unto me His blessings, forevermore. For, now I march into a valley through which there is no path. And the stones cascade behind me, to seal my retreat. Though in this valley, I find my Brothers; Now I am named Guardian of His Flock. Should I falter, my shield shall turn to ash; But I shall not falter. Testaments of Faith FIRST TRIAL : SACRED URN The creation of the Sacred Urn, holder of the martyr's ashes, is first amongst the tests. The Urn must be fired and molded by the squire himself, all resources and tools must be chiefly his own work. After, a bishop of the Canon must approve and give his blessing, lest the squire remake the Urn. SECOND TRIAL : TONGUE OF FIRE To speak the Creator's Will is to have a Tongue of Fire, the tongue which breaks all barriers of language and communication through His Power. In order to be considered to become a Knight of the Black Mace, one must convert a heathen, one who has not had the joy to hear the Canon, and bring him fully into the fold of our community. THIRD TRIAL : SWORD OF OWYN The Creator’s Wrath brings fear and awe across the plains of existence, in every heart and mind of every being which has walked and thought. Through discipline and faith, one may acquire the Creator’s Blessing in the art of combat, to spar and wield the weapons of His Divine Will. FOURTH TRIAL : HOLIEST DUTY The Vicar of GOD is the chief priest, representative of His Divine Will. Through his words mark the words of GOD Himself, and so the tasks delivered by him also Divine in nature and spirit. Accomplish the task given by His Holiness moves one ever further in achieving the ashes of the sacred. FIFTH TRIAL : ARMOR OF FAITH To truly believe in the Grace of GOD is to have true faith in Him. The test of faith marks a man from the commoner to the most devout. Weapons of the Faithful Fill out the following application and send it to the Knight-Commandant in the Apostolic Palace next to the Cathedral of St. Thomas. IC Name: Age: Race [Human/Elf]: Status of Blood (Nobility, Gentry, Commoner, etc.): Place of Residence: Martial Knowledge (if any): Skills: OOC MC Name: Skype ID: