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15 minutes ago, NightcastorKitty said:
@MCVDK in the general description of the creature, please provide an explanation of the weaknesses of the azdrazi and an explanation of the different Augmented Flame choices the azdrazi can choose.
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C R E A T U R E A P P L I C A T I O N
« COME NOT BETWEEN THE DRAGON, AND HIS WRATH »
William Shakespeare; ‘KING LEAR’
MECHANICAL INFORMATION
➼ MC NAME: MCVDK
➼ CHARACTER’S NAME: Kallias Nullivari (Mythanar)
➼ CHARACTER’S AGE: One hundred and twenty
➼ CHARACTER’S ORIGINAL RACE: Mali’thill (High elf)
➼ CHARACTER’S TRANSFORMED RACE: Nephilim (Azdrazi)
➼ CREATOR’S MC NAME: kindEmperor
➼ CREATOR’S RP NAME: Azliheesan
CREATURE DETAILS
➼ BRIEFLY EXPLAIN THE LORE BEHIND THIS CREATURE.
Azdrazi, or Nephilim, are children of Azdromoth; created to serve as keepers and protectors of knowledge, as well as the protection of mankind. They are immortal creatures born from the flesh and mind of descendant races, who through transference is burned away and, reformed into the creature known as the Nephilim; oftentimes under strenuous mental alterations and near death of self as they rise anew, with newfound reason and purpose. And with the rebirth of the Nephilim comes an inherent desire much more fervor than the desires of mortal man. It comes with the absolute focus on Asioth - a path towards Enlightenment - and an endless quest towards true ascension in the mind of the draconic ways. In many ways the immortal seeks to die, just as the mortal seeks to live.
Purpose aside, the Nephilim retains high powers sourced from the draconic souls; a source known as the Inner Flame, a source of power created as near combustions of the draconic ichor which flows through the veins of theirs. It is the source which allows them to perform abilities and tasks much more powerful than their former selves, yet the more they use their Inner Flame, the more exhausted they become - as this source of power is directly tied to them through their draconic essence.
And lastly, the worst fate of a Nephilim would be that of corruption; the most undesirable event for a true blooded Nephilim. As with anything else the Nephilim carries troubled histories and through these mistakes of the past the darker arts have taken hold on the Nephilim themselves. This results in a whole nother world for the Nephilim, yet a world most dreaded by the creatures themselves.
Weakened by the holy and the cold, Nephilim are in many ways the fire which makes them and so both Paladinism and Ice stand as the highest weaknesses of the creatures. Specifically the Paladin ability of Xannic Mists causes much ailment to Nephilim; therein included the drop of any assumed polymorph. Hereunder also falls azhl as it would any other descendant which treads upon the earth; that poison ever painful as well. And lastly thanium carries properties of harm to the Nephilim - once more including the destruction of a polymorphed disguise.
To combat these detriments of the Azdrazi, their flame carries properties of ancient values; shaped in the image of Azdromoth himself. This is known as the Augmented Flame; four abilities from which the Nephilim may tune themselves to - the Primordial Descent, a highly strengthened version of the Nephilim; the Emboldened Strength, another ancient ability which emboldens the Nephilim for a short period of time so that you may strike true; the Cindering Ward, which may allows the Nephilim to protect themselves from certain other magicks; and lastly, Imbued Roar, an ancient roar which may be used for various purposes depending of the ancient roar you decide to use - such as L’gra which may instill fear in others.
➼ IF THIS CREATURE HAS SOME FORM OF AESTHETIC CHOICE, CAN YOU DESCRIBE HOW THEY LOOK?
When unpolymorphed and displaying his true form; Mythanar (the newly born Nephilim) dons black scales of the darker variety, mixed with the fiery eyes of crimson red. Atop his red rests bone-white elongated horns which run down the each side of head, yet rather simplistic due to his newly born state. He stands at the enormous height of 7'6'' - the tallest his kind may be - as his mortal ancestors carried physiques much beyond the ‘thill.
STORY TEAM INTERROGATION
➼ DO YOU HAVE ANY MAGIC(S) YOU ARE DROPPING DUE TO THIS APP?
➼ DO YOU AGREE TO KEEP STORY WRITERS UPDATED ON THE STATUS OF YOUR MAGIC APP?
I do.
➼ ARE YOU AWARE THAT IF THIS CREATURE IS SHELVED, YOUR CHARACTER MAY BE GIVEN THE OPTION TO REVERT OR BE INDEFINITELY SHELVED?
I am.
➼ MEMEY RP OR USING THIS CA FOR SUBPART VILLAIN / BANDIT RP CAN LEAD TO YOUR APPLICATION BEING DENIED, EVEN AFTER ACCEPTANCE. PLEASE PUT “I UNDERSTAND” AS YOUR RESPONSE ONCE YOU HAVE READ THIS PART AND UNDERSTAND THE CONSEQUENCES.
I understand.
➼ HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR THIS CREATURE ON THIS CHARACTER BEFORE, AND HAD IT DENIED?
I have not.
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WINNER OF CYCLE 001 IS
S04
(Please contact me on Discord; mcvdk with proof of your ticket if this is you)
Spoiler
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THE TEMESCH TOMBOLA
The TEMESCH TOMBOLA is a biennial lotto hosted by the House of Temesch as an attempt to share in its own wealth with those of less fortunate outset than themselves. Whereas the House of Temesch are members and citizens of the Commonwealth of the Petra, the TEMESCH TOMBOLA has been placed across a multitude of the human nations.
THE TEMESCH TOMBOLA FUNCTIONS AS FOLLOWS
Each nation will find one TEMESCH TOMBOLA vendor which’ll carry the tickets needed for participation in the lotto. These tickets will cost a set amount of marks and drawn on them will be found a series of numbers as well as a stamp of authenticity. If your ticket is the winner then you will need to deliver the ticket personally to the TEMESCH TOMBOLA vendor, who’ll award you your rightfully earned price.
Each cycle of the lotto will have a set amount of marks for the price, as well as an equally set amount for the tickets. Dependant on the success of the former cycle, the price money will be raised* in the next cycle of the lotto.
(For mineman reasons, only five individual items can be displayed at once; this means you may encounter shops which seem to be empty. If this is the case and the cycle has not yet ended, then please return shortly or contact me on Discord as I further add tickets to the shops around Aevos.
Furthermore the tickets themselves will be as randomized as feasible in the chest itself, however you will need to make the conscious choice of which ticket you buy. Good luck!)
* The House of Temesch does not therein vow the price of the ticket itself will not be elevated with the raised price.
LOCATIONS OF THE TEMESCH TOMBOLA VENDORS
Vendors of the TEMESCH TOMBOLA can be found across the continent at the subsequent locations.
THE KINGDOM OF HAENSE
Found beside the Capital notice board, headed straight towards the Basilica from the entrance. [X: -709, Y: 65]
THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE PETRA
Found on the main road of the Capital City, headed towards the Cathedral [X: 1267, Y: 296]
CURRENT CYCLE AND PRICE
Current cycle lasts from the (12th of June, 2023) to the (18th of June, 2023), the winner will be released on the (21st of June, 2023 at 4PM EST).
Current price is FIFTY MARKS for the one ticket with the correct combination.
It is the responsibility of the winner of the cycle to contact the TEMESCH TOMBOLA vendor (Discord: mcvdk) within 2 Saint’s Days (48 hours) of the winner's release. If the winner fails to contact the TEMESCH TOMBOLA vendor in time, another winner will be selected (so ensure to check 48 hours afterwards if the winner has been found or not).
(THE WINNER IS ANNOUNCED ON THIS POST ON THE DATE FOUND ABOVE)
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“Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor,” murmured the youthful Baron Resmore. “The harvest has come, and harvest we shall.” Perhaps the youth spoke of crops, perhaps of a harvest entirely another; one could never be too certain with the ambitious Godfrey.
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GOVERNMENT NAME: Godfrey Marcellus of Temesch et Resmore
SUMMER’S OLD (AGE): Twenty-five
DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF A CITIZEN OF PETRA?: Most definitely.
VOTE GRANTED TO CANDIDATE: Bo Blackwell
((MC NAME: MCVDK))
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By far the sickest culture post I've read throughout my 7 years on LotC. Nicely done, Malch!
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The Temple of the Great Villager, primary faith of Christmantown, does not approve.
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THE GREAT VILLAGER
(Actively played by @christman)
GOD OF SEEDS, WHEAT, WAR, PEACE, CONFLICT, RESOLUTION, DEATH, LIFE, SERVICE & NOSES LONGER THAN 3'
In the scholarly exploration of the faith centered around the Great Villager, it becomes apparent that a comprehensive understanding emerges from an examination of its core tenets and beliefs. This thesis endeavors to shed light on the multifaceted aspects of this religious system, offering an analytical framework for its study.
At its foundational level, the religion of the Great Villager revolves around the veneration of a divine figure, known as the Great Villager, who is revered as the creator and sustainer of the Minecraft world and its inhabitants. This central deity embodies the role of a benevolent architect, embodying creative power and cosmic authority.
The sacred teachings and wisdom associated with the Great Villager are considered paramount in the religious praxis of its adherents. These teachings emphasize fundamental values such as simplicity, cooperation, and a harmonious rapport with the natural environment. Through adherence to these principles, devotees seek to align themselves with the divine will and experience a sense of purpose and interconnectedness.
Central to the religious experience within this faith is the concept of the village as a locus of sanctity and communal cohesion. The village is perceived as a sacred space, infused with the essence of the Great Villager, wherein the faithful aspire to cultivate an environment of mutual support, egalitarianism, and communal prosperity. The village, therefore, assumes the role of a microcosm wherein the idealized virtues of the faith find tangible expression.
Ritual acts and devotional practices form an integral part of the religious tapestry, allowing adherents to forge a deeper connection with the divine realm. These practices encompass a wide array of symbolic actions, ranging from the construction of elaborate structures, tending to village farms, to the crafting of unique artifacts. Such acts serve as offerings to the Great Villager and are believed to reinforce the spiritual bond between the worshippers and their revered creator.
Within this faith, a moral framework, rooted in the virtuous conduct of Minecraft villagers, guides the ethical choices of its adherents. Humility, hospitality, generosity, community, and a strong work ethic are considered foundational virtues, urging practitioners to embody these ideals in their daily lives. By adhering to these principles, followers of the faith aspire to cultivate a harmonious and equitable society, in line with the teachings of the Great Villager.
An eschatological perspective within this belief system suggests a continuum between mortal existence and a realm beyond. It posits that upon the cessation of earthly life, the spirits of villagers merge with the divine essence of the Great Villager, facilitating a process of reincarnation. Through this cycle of rebirth, spirits are given the opportunity to continue their spiritual progression, contributing to the well-being of subsequent generations and the perpetuation of the faith.
In conclusion, the religion centered around the Great Villager encompasses a complex and nuanced system of beliefs and practices. Its devotees find solace and purpose in their connection to the divine creator, seeking to embody the virtues and principles espoused by their faith. The village assumes a sacred role, serving as a tangible manifestation of their religious ideals, while ritual acts and communal devotion foster a sense of spiritual communion. Through the lens of this thesis, a deeper understanding of this imaginative religious construct emerges, inviting further inquiry and contemplation.
TL;DR: The faith centered around the Great Villager is a complex religious system that venerates a divine creator. It emphasizes simplicity, cooperation, and harmony with nature. Villages are seen as sacred spaces, and rituals and offerings are performed to honor the Great Villager. Adherents strive to embody virtues such as humility, hospitality, generosity, and community. The afterlife involves the merging of spirits with the Great Villager's essence, leading to reincarnation. This religion encourages a deep connection with the divine and the cultivation of a harmonious society.
[Copyright belongs to ChatGPT of OpenAI]
SUB-DEITIES INCLUDE:
The Less-Great Villager, right hand of the Great Villager (brought to life through @Lockages)
The Hidden One, alleged founder of the concrete principles of faith. (No one knows)
The Unknown, no one knows. (No one knows)
ICONOGRAPHY OF THE GREAT VILLAGER:
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We rise once more..
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“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may.”
SpoilerBENEATH MAY ONLY BE ACCESSED IRP BY MEMBERS OF THE AZDRAZI COMMUNITY OR PEOPLE AFFILIATED THEREWITH
HE WHICH WALKS ‘PON THE FIRE
[STORY OF THE JOURNEY]
Fire roared. Silence broke. Stars blurred by aureate colouration. Chaos yet peace. Silence yet noise. Death yet life. Distance yet closeness. Eternity yet current. It felt as though the world stood still - as though the Gods had elected to omit the essence of existence in itself. Brave men are no cowards. Wise men are no imbeciles. And yet here was an oxymoron made reality. One creation which contradicted the truths known - which altered truth itself.
Molten rock ran through the crevasses of the mountain side. It slithered and torched through flora and sediment as if it was a snake on the slow hunt for food - fueled by starvation. If one were to fall into the hills here. If one were to slip into the lakes of lava. It would take a second for the flesh to burn. Your heart would halt its drum and you’d be dead. One second. It slithered like a snake yet killed even faster. Once more the Gods seemed cruel - to let this creation hold so much influence on the mind and the body. Chaos seemed to rule here. Chaos.
Where do we live? Where do we die? Why do we die? When do we die? Do we know? Should we know? Questions eternal yet death comes before eternity as though a wicked ruse had been played amid our lives. Life, o’ beautiful life, ever there yet so frail and as the frailty shatters life disappears - another trick? When do we end the eternal thoughts? Where do we end? Perhaps the end is then the start and the start of the end - are we to accept the simplicity of existence? Uncertainty - ever near uncertainty.
Sweat. Sweat drops on the forehead. Silence. The Ashen Knight was there. He reached the hill of hills. He was there yet his journey unended. He stared at the fire-snake. He stared at the nest of its creation. He could feel the heat. He could feel the warmth. It was painful yet pleasant. It was home yet unknown. He sat there before the nest of warmth - before the aureate colours of molten rock - crisscrossed in admiration and dread.
Scribbles upon papers. Charcoal upon papers. Words of wisdom yet foolishness. Sweat on his forehead. Sweat on his chest. He sat there and wrote before the nest of fire. He sat there and stared. He sat there. Alone in thought. Alone in debate. Alone. And yet he wrote and wrote. He wrote for days. He wrote for weeks. He threw parchment to the fires and yet then wrote once more. He knew of the truths. He knew of the fears. Yet did he write the truth?
As the lava starvation rose. One can write yet never eternally. Food. No. Starvation. Yes. What is and what is not. Where and why. How and when. Chaos. Thoughts? No. No thoughts. Only chaos. Only focus. Only mind. Only words. Words of wisdom. Words of certainty. Uncertain? Yes. Certain yet uncertain. Oxymorons. Ever there. Ever frightful. Ever focused.
Unanswered as the questions eternal. Unanswered yet focused. The Ashen Knight knew not of all yet he knew of the fight and he knew of the foe. And so he wrote. And wrote. And wrote.
THE TOME OF FOES
[ACCESSIBLE ROLEPLAY TOME]
“The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of the world but those who fight and win battles that others do not know anything about.”
LESSON OF SELF
Ever near is the enemy - for the enemy is self. Ever near is the enemy - for the enemy is doubt. Ever near is the enemy - for the enemy is fear. Ever near is the enemy - for the enemy is heedlessness. You shall understand the highest foe of yours is you - for when you become mindless of your own, mistakes are formed in the midst of brawl and so you unfold your early demise. Learn of the self and the self shall become an ally, yet leave the self unchecked and no foe shall evince mightier than of the mind. Ensure dominance over mind and so you shall find the ease wherein foes are slain, for whereas one has brawn and another has resilience - none shall victor the wise.
LESSON OF MAN
Ever frightful is He, man of impermanence, and so a foe is born. He of our oath, kept by the line of Horen, sees drakes beneath the skin and death within the eyes. Yet fear can be remedied and nescience cured - your foe is only foe till he is friend and a friend is made by the essence of credence and credence is found in the acute. Crusade not man, when man crusades you - for in crusade only chaos is found and so the credence of some is overtaken by the wrath of others. Seek not to ruin man, as man seeks to ruin you, for they know not of what they ruin. Teach man and man shall teach you - yet be not reckless in your desires for man can be foul and foul they will be.
LESSON OF THE STEEL
Mighty is the hand, yet mightier the steel. Nearly all foes will carry on them weapons. Weapon of steel. And yet this steel comes in many forms. You will find throughout your studies that steel may impact steel, yet the right kind of steel may bend other kinds of steel, only due to the form of the steel itself. Your blade is sharp, yet will do naught on the hardened plate. Your hammer is blunt, yet rarely precise. He who victors is he who knows of the steel in his hand - be not a fool for plate cannot be stabbed.
LESSON OF THE ARCANE
Widespread is the archaic arcane arts and so you will often encounter them on your journey, yet you need seldom fret. You will notice swiftly in the brawl of the arcane - should your eyes be keen and your mind be focused - that distance is the key to triumph. Stand too far and the arcane shall fly through the winds of yore, yet stand too close and the art becomes but a flicker on the wall - for the arcane need time and focus absolute, and so should this focus be splintered the sorcerer can do naught but fall.
LESSON OF THE UNKNOWN
Oft you shall stand before the unknown and the unknown before you, yet even the unknown can be fought and slain. Observe the unknown as the unknown reveals. Train your vision to catch the mistakes, the faults, the flaws - let them move to you and reveal, let them lower the curtains before you welt. Consider its stance and motion - is it fast or slow? Is it focused or feral? Watch till the unknown becomes known and assault only then - for it is harder to fight when blind than when not. And should doubt yet prevail the mind then heave your aurum and see its might - otherwise simply fight.
LESSON OF THE ETERNAL
Creatures of the night and the darkness, the eternal ones are wicked beasts often concealed in the skin of man. They are fast and robust yet manipulative and bright. Rarely they are seen as anything but man, yet another side of darkness may be found beneath the skin of an otherwise innocent facade. Aurum has few consequences above the mortal wounds, yet fire has been found to counter whichever wicked souls they hold. Salt has been found to influence these creatures as well, yet primarily when added to the wounds - perhaps more useful in tests. Pure brawn will not defeat these beasts.
LESSON OF THE GHAST
That which can be seen yet is not there. That which can be found yet is lost. The Ghast, or the Phantom, are wicked lost souls of men which once walked and yet they fall to the soundness of the dark and are overtaken by hatred and chaos. What can be reached yet never touched is hard to fight yet aurum holds high influence over these entities. Yet be careful for these beasts take hold of the mind and body in ways unexplained - let them not possess you for they will haunt you till you die.
LESSON OF THE GHOUL
Demonic creatures of foul desires, those of ghoulish descent focus solely on the absolute ruination of man. Much akin to the Eternal ones, the Ghoul will seem as man until they are not, whereafter a wicked demonic form is released from beneath the skin. These creatures can reach the strength of powers higher and draws from Iblees’ himself - they are not to be taken lightly. They deal in trickery and deceit, yet few direct weaknesses of them are unknown. Aurum has no direct influence over them.
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NUNTIUS MORTIS
Announcement of Death
It saddens the hearts of the Office of the Prelate, as well as the Office of the Archiepiscopal See of Albarosa, to announce the death of His Eminence Fr. Cyrus Cardinalis Albarosa.
His Eminence passed away in his sleep last night and appeared peaceful upon the deathbed. It is assumed the death is a consequence of the extended diseases of the elder Cardinal throughout his life - which had been an issue of the Cardinal for the past two or so decades. His Eminence has lived a lengthy and pleasant life, and was last heard to be satisfied with his work and his duties throughout.
Born to the Basrids of Savoy.
As a Cardinal, his Eminence has lived in humbleness and poverty - his residence of the Churches across Almaris and his inheritance split into the coffers of the Holy Mother Church - and his Eminence therefore leaves no will in the wake of his death as there is naught to pass. Any overseen objects shall be passed onto the Church as per the wishes of his Eminence, as explained to the most trusted scribe of his Eminence but a year prior to his death.
It is our hope his Eminence finds peace in the Seven Skies and his spirit of service may pass on.
* 1839 - 1922 †
His Eminence, Father Cyrus Theodoros Basrid
Cardinal of Albarosa, Archbishop of Albarosa & Prelate of the Priesthood
As published by
The Office of the Cardinal of Albarosa
Scribe: Leo Highland
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ASSIGNATIONEM EXAMEN
Issuance of Examination
AS ISSUED BY FR. CYRUS CARDINALIS ALBAROSA
( @MCVDK )
It pleases the Office of the Prelate, beneath the 48th Pontificate of Sixtus V, to hereby issue the Canonical exam to the Acolyte Callahan ( @clown king ).
By the issuance of this exam, the Office of the Prelate confirms the assumed fulfillment of Canonical education and sees fit the Priest-candidate is evaluated in his (or hers) knowledge of the subjects deemed necessary for Priesthood, and thereafter sermonizing the word of God.
This exam shall cover the subsequent topics, for which the Priest-candidate is assumed to have been taught and prepared for throughout his (or hers) time as an Acolyte:
The Holy Scrolls and the mandate thereof
Dogmatic principles of the Canonist Church
Catechism of the Canonist Church
Hierarchy of the Canonist Church
Laws and ordinances of the Canonist Church
On completion of the Canonical exam, the Office of the Prelate shall review the contents of the Priest-candidates exam and therefrom determine whether or not the answers - and correspondingly the knowledge of the Priest-candidate - are of an acceptable level for ordination.
His Eminence, Fr. Cyrus Cardinalis Albarosa
Praelatus Ecclesiastici, Archiepiscopus de Albarosa et Episcopus de Buron
(Common. Prelate of the Priesthood, Archbishop of Albarosa and Bishop of Buron)
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ASSIGNATIONEM EXAMEN
Issuance of Examination
AS ISSUED BY FR. CYRUS CARDINALIS ALBAROSA
( @MCVDK )
It pleases the Office of the Prelate, beneath the 48th Pontificate of Sixtus V, to hereby issue the Canonical exam to the Acolyte Lorina ( @bumblefina ).
By the issuance of this exam, the Office of the Prelate confirms the assumed fulfillment of Canonical education and sees fit the Priest-candidate is evaluated in his (or hers) knowledge of the subjects deemed necessary for Priesthood, and thereafter sermonizing the word of God.
This exam shall cover the subsequent topics, for which the Priest-candidate is assumed to have been taught and prepared for throughout his (or hers) time as an Acolyte:
The Holy Scrolls and the mandate thereof
Dogmatic principles of the Canonist Church
Catechism of the Canonist Church
Hierarchy of the Canonist Church
Laws and ordinances of the Canonist Church
On completion of the Canonical exam, the Office of the Prelate shall review the contents of the Priest-candidates exam and therefrom determine whether or not the answers - and correspondingly the knowledge of the Priest-candidate - are of an acceptable level for ordination.
His Eminence, Fr. Cyrus Cardinalis Albarosa
Praelatus Ecclesiastici, Archiepiscopus de Albarosa et Episcopus de Buron
(Common. Prelate of the Priesthood, Archbishop of Albarosa and Bishop of Buron)
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No.. Please no. GOD PLEASE NO.
(I would've made this the gif of "NO NO GOD PLEASE NO" but I can no longer easily paste the gif onto the forums..)
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The Cardinal Albarosa scribbled down the name, before reaching for the ballot to submit his vote.
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ASSIGNATIONEM EXAMEN
Issuance of Examination
AS ISSUED BY FR. CYRUS CARDINALIS ALBAROSA
( @MCVDK )
It pleases the Office of the Prelate, beneath the 47th Pontificate of Pontian IV, to hereby issue the Canonical exam to the Acolyte Ledicort ( @HIGH_FIRE ).
By the issuance of this exam, the Office of the Prelate confirms the assumed fulfillment of Canonical education and sees fit the Priest-candidate is evaluated in his (or hers) knowledge of the subjects deemed necessary for Priesthood, and thereafter sermonizing the word of God.
This exam shall cover the subsequent topics, for which the Priest-candidate is assumed to have been taught and prepared for throughout his (or hers) time as an Acolyte:
The Holy Scrolls and the mandate thereof
Dogmatic principles of the Canonist Church
Catechism of the Canonist Church
Hierarchy of the Canonist Church
Laws and ordinances of the Canonist Church
On completion of the Canonical exam, the Office of the Prelate shall review the contents of the Priest-candidates exam and therefrom determine whether or not the answers - and correspondingly the knowledge of the Priest-candidate - are of an acceptable level for ordination.
His Eminence, Fr. Cyrus Cardinalis Albarosa
Praelatus Ecclesiastici, Archiepiscopus de Albarosa et Episcopus de Buron
(Common. Prelate of the Priesthood, Archbishop of Albarosa and Bishop of Buron)
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Discord: MCVDK#9258
Bid: 8 USD
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T H E S O L I T U D I N O U S S O L I T U D E
In the silence of my solitude my mind is free to dream,
To contemplate the things that were, that are, and those that might have been.
While a life yet still to come which I have never seen seems tentative at best
Stirring up a future hope from which I never rest.
For memory is part of life and dreams of future speak,
But in the now my soul resides in a body strong and weak.
In my body works the weakest frailty of men and it may lay me low
To steal away the freedom we call life as we daily come and go.
When we do and say the things that make us what we are
Naked truth in action, unblemished or with scar.
Where we seek the touch of love's forgiving soft caress
The refuge of all lives set free of loneliness.
My mind can see so clearly in the still and rest of peace
The many deeds of men that daily never cease,
The good, the bad, the selfish and societal conformed.
But I must contemplate my life since the day that I was born.
For I am far from blameless in so many varied ways,
And shall be ever still until my dying days.
Even in my solitude with secrets I don't share
I need to know that somewhere close there's someone who does care.
I crave to feel that comfort of someone holding hands
Secure within the knowledge that there's nought I can't withstand.
Grateful for the one who sees me in my need, for we are all the same
When finally The Reaper comes to make his mournful claim.
“The Sanctuary of Solitude” by Reginald Reid
“We have lost our mind, ne?”
“Well, ti, maybe, not sure, probably, seems likely to be honest, but, hmph.”
“How do we fix this then?”
“Well, hmph, well, maybe we stop eating these mushrooms to start.”
“Okay, and then?”
“We return to civilizatio-nnnnn-n?”
“Why?”
“To be around people, y’know? Might be good for the old mind.”
“What do we mean, we are ne alone-”
Around the druid laid a desolate wasteland of an olden woodland. He was alone, entirely alone. Alone with the voices which rested in his head. Alone with his thoughts and his thoughts alone.
Alone.
Alone.
Alone.
And yet oft the druid wondered to himself - for he was still yet alone - if solitude was so bad? For solitude had been part of his life for most of his life and his life had lasted a while. Surely, if a life lived elsewhere of life and the life lived had been adequate, then life lived in solitude was no bad life to live? And yet, yet, the olden druid, and even elder mali’ame, continued to wonder on the life which had been lived for centuries; would life lived contrarily have been more than adequate?
Oft did the druid wonder on the word solitude. Solitude; lonesomeness; isolation. Synonyms of solitude yet never entirely the same. What was solitude truly? He knew solitude was to be alone and alone the druid was, yet solitude also hinted towards the woodlands. What is the woodland if not an isolated - and yet oh’ so peaceful - area of land filled with trees and blossoms, with animals and insectoids. Who could be alone when surrounded by this? Who could be alone when one was closer than ever to a landscape which reeked of life.
And oft did the druid wonder then, what did he do on his lonesome. He was the Tempest Druid. Tempest. Tempest.. Tempest… He had this Totem, yet felt no connection to the word. He had been what the Tempest should be. He had been violent and fast. He had been a warrior. He had been a fighter. He was as the tempest wind is. He was what the Tempest is supposed to be. He was. He was.. He was… Yet if one were then are they still?
He recalled one night to himself - for he was still yet alone - of the earth and the wind. He recalled the shake of the trees. He recalled the motion of the canopies. He recalled the tempest wind above his own and yet the druid stood still. Unmoved by the wind. Unmoved by the thought. Unmoved by his Totem. He recalled his content in his place. He recalled his lack of desire to move. His lack of desire to act. His lack of desire to fight. He was satisfied in the wilds. He was satisfied with his solitude.
And so the druid decided; solitude was not so bad. Yet lack thereof was not either. He found a Balance needed to be there. He found the thoughts of yore to return once more. A Balance, indeed, of Balance knew the druid.
So did the druid then decide; solitude can be found even in civilization. For his mind had run wild. And yet solitude remained. He found solitude of mind and solitude of soul. He found his own in the midst of the solitude alone. He knew solitude would always be there even if civilization would start to ensnare; for the druid knew in certainty that solitude would be found anywhere. So the druid decided on a fact most true. Solitude was solitude even when without. For the solitude of mind was always there anyhow.
And the druid would start to tread through the woodland then - his direction aimed for civilisation. He would head to society once more and yet knew one aspect was not as before.
He did leave his solitudinous solitude behind yet on his way - the druid became
BROTHER SOLITUDE.
The Tempest Druid no more.
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EXAM PROBATUS
APPROVAL OF EXAM
AS ISSUED BY FR. CYRUS CARDINALIS ALBAROSA
( @MCVDK )
It pleases the Office of the Prelate, beneath the 47th Pontificate of Pontian IV, to hereby issue approval of the Canonical exam submitted by the Acolyte Frederick ( @Tornaedo ).
By the issuance of this approval, the Office of the Prelate confirms the fulfillment of Canonical education and sees fit the Priest-candidate is ordained by a Bishop or thereup.
This exam confirms knowledge of the subsequent topics:
The Holy Scrolls and the mandate thereof
Dogmatic principles of the Canonist Church
Catechism of the Canonist Church
Hierarchy of the Canonist Church
Laws and ordinances of the Canonist Church
It is therefore concluded, by the Office of the Prelate, that the Priest-candidate holds adequate knowledge of the Canon to sermonize and practice as a full-fledged member of the Canonical clergy. It asked that the Priest-candidate in question contacts a local Bishop or higher for the rite of ordination. This serves as evidence for the approval exam.
His Eminence, Fr. Cyrus Cardinalis Albarosa
Praelatus Ecclesiastici, Archiepiscopus de Albarosa et Episcopus de Buron
(Common. Prelate of the Priesthood, Archbishop of Albarosa and Bishop of Buron)
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ASSIGNATIONEM EXAMEN
Issuance of Examination
AS ISSUED BY FR. CYRUS CARDINALIS ALBAROSA
( @MCVDK )
It pleases the Office of the Prelate, beneath the 47th Pontificate of Pontian IV, to hereby issue the Canonical exam to the Acolyte Frederick ( @Tornaedo ).
By the issuance of this exam, the Office of the Prelate confirms the assumed fulfillment of Canonical education and sees fit the Priest-candidate is evaluated in his (or hers) knowledge of the subjects deemed necessary for Priesthood, and thereafter sermonizing the word of God.
This exam shall cover the subsequent topics, for which the Priest-candidate is assumed to have been taught and prepared for throughout his (or hers) time as an Acolyte:
The Holy Scrolls and the mandate thereof
Dogmatic principles of the Canonist Church
Catechism of the Canonist Church
Hierarchy of the Canonist Church
Laws and ordinances of the Canonist Church
On completion of the Canonical exam, the Office of the Prelate shall review the contents of the Priest-candidates exam and therefrom determine whether or not the answers - and correspondingly the knowledge of the Priest-candidate - are of an acceptable level for ordination.
His Eminence, Fr. Cyrus Cardinalis Albarosa
Praelatus Ecclesiastici, Archiepiscopus de Albarosa et Episcopus de Buron
(Common. Prelate of the Priesthood, Archbishop of Albarosa and Bishop of Buron)
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1st Amendment to the Commonwealth Constitution | The Resmore Reforms
in The Petran Government
Posted
— The 1st AMENDMENT to the COMMONWEALTH CONSTITUTION or the RESMORE REFORMS:
the RIGHT to FREE ASSEMBLY —
“By virtue, we are formed. By law, we are created. By legislation, we are elevated.”
Ser Charles J. ‘the Codex” Temesch, 1st Procurator of the Commonwealth.
It is the privilege of every citizen of our revered Commonwealth to influence the governance of our vast lands and laws. This right is enshrined in our Constitution and shall remain so! However, our systems have long languished until these transformative times arrived, ushering in a new era of opportunity. Henceforth, we shall enact profound reforms, and in so doing rekindle the spirit of dedicated service among our people.
I. ON THE FUNCTIONS OF THE ORATORY
i. The esteemed Bureau du Orateur, commonly known as the Oratory, shall be under the leadership of the Orateur, also recognized as the Grand Speaker, entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the legislative and judicial aspects of the esteemed Commonwealth.
ii. Following the Orateur, a Deputy shall hold the second-in-command position within the Oratory.
iii. Moreover, the Oratory shall be home to the esteemed Chief Penman, whose duties encompass transcribing the sessions of the Round Table, as well as assisting in the creation of state documents and letters patent.
iv. Subsequently, the Oratory shall house the Chief Barrister, who shall preside over the courts of the Petra and provide support in the efficient functioning of the judicial systems.
II. ON THE MEMBERS OF THE ROUND TABLE
i. The Round Table shall be presided over by the Orateur, also known as the Grand Speaker, and diligently supervised by the Bureau du Orateur in its entirety.
ii. Henceforth, the esteemed Members of the Round Table shall be divided into two distinguished segments.
iii. One segment shall consist of the esteemed Knights of the Commonwealth, selected from the distinguished Sovereign Order of the Petrine Laurel, perpetually granted a position upon the Round Table.
a. The Knights of the Round Table, commonly known as Knights-in-Session, shall be addressed with the esteemed title of His or Her Knightly Honour Sir or Dame, followed by their respective name.
iv. An additional segment shall comprise the Electors of the Commonwealth, individuals of great eminence who shall be elected through the nationwide electoral process, as meticulously delineated in section IV, titled "ON THE PROCESS OF ELECTION."
a. The Electors of the Round Table shall be addressed with the esteemed title of His or Her Honour Elector, followed by their respective name.
III. ON THE ELIGIBILITY OF KNIGHTS
i. The eligibility of Knights shall be ascertained by the Chivaliyont, also known as the Grand Knight.
ii. Knights deemed eligible for the Round Table shall be recognized and addressed as Knights-in-Session.
iii. Knights deemed ineligible for the Round Table shall be recognized and addressed as Knights-in-Honour.
iv. The eligibility of Knights are determined based on the following criteria.
a. The Knight has actively served within the esteemed Commonwealth of Petra within the past eight years.
b. The Knight is recognized as being in good standing with the laws of the Commonwealth.
c. The Knight is deemed mentally capable of executing actions with a sound mind.
IV. ON THE PROCESS OF ELECTION
i. The election of the Commonwealth, which determines the esteemed Electors of the Round Table, shall be overseen by the Oratory.
a. These elections shall occur every eight years.
ii. The Oratory shall release a public registration for the election, providing members of the public with a 48-hour window to register.
iii. Members of the public must satisfy the following criteria:
a. The member of the public must be a citizen of the Commonwealth.
b. The member of the public must be at least eighteen years of age.
c. The member of the public must be in good standing with the laws of the Commonwealth.
d. The member of the public must be mentally capable of executing actions with a sound mind.
iv. Subsequently, the Oratory shall conduct public debates among the registered members.
v. Upon the conclusion of the necessary debates, the Oratory shall proceed with the election itself, enabling members of the public to vote for the registered candidates.
vi. Voting members of the public must fulfill the following criteria:
a. The member of the public must be a citizen of the Commonwealth.
b. The member of the public must be at least eighteen years of age.
c. The member of the public must be in good standing with the laws of the Commonwealth.
vii. The voting process shall span a period of 48 hours.
ix. After the completion of the election, the Oratory shall publicly announce the winners, thus unveiling the new Electors of the Round Table.
V. ON THE PROCESS OF SESSIONS
i. The scheduling of sessions of the Round Table shall be orchestrated by the Orateur or their appointed Deputy.
ii. The Table of Contents for each session shall be determined no less than 24 hours prior to its commencement, allowing Members of the Round Table sufficient time to prepare themselves.
iii. The Oratory shall facilitate civil and reasoned debate among the Members of the Round Table before bringing the matter to a vote.
iv. The esteemed Chief Penman, or one of their proficient Penmen, shall subsequently release the transcript of the session to the public.
v. Members who are unable to physically attend the session shall be granted a period of 48 hours to remotely cast their votes on the topics discussed.
vi. Following the tallying of votes by the Oratory, the matter shall then be presented to the Monarch for their assent or dissent.
vii. Henceforth, the Billboy shall publicly declare in the square of the Capital whether the subject has been passed or not.
a. The announcement of the denial of a subject shall be made, even if it occurs within the confines of the Round Table itself.
As chiefly penned by
The Viscount of Mies (@MCVDK)
& Kirsa von Theonus (@Zaerie)
By issue and command of
RENILDE THE FIRST BY THE GRACE OF GOD
ARCHDUCHESS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE PETRA