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  1. The 13th of Tobias' Bounty, 1967 HIS HOLINESS CAIUS I, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Visigia, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, Missionary to Aeldin, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Sovereign of the Apostolic City, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of GOD does decree… ┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ SECTION I - Opening Prayer SECTION II - Diocesan Restructuring SECTION III - Diocesan Appointment SECTION IV - College Appointment SECTION V - Curial Appointment SECTION VI - On the Lich Gashadokuro SECTION VII - On the Tribunal of the White Comet & Aleksander II SECTION VIII - The Apostolic Synod SECTION IX - The Dumapalooza SECTION X - On the Order of St. Jude SECTION XI - On the Excommunicants SECTION XII - On Raguel SECTION XIII - On the Lurinite Treatise ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛ SECTION I - OPENING PRAYER Almighty and merciful GOD, We humbly bow before Your divine presence, seeking Your grace and guidance as we the children of Horen toil and journey upon the pavements of life. As we are bound by the sacred threads of faith and virtue of the Scrolls, through the Exalted, Pour forth the emanation of glory upon us, instilling within our hearts the flame of initiative, that we may boldly step into the challenges that lay before us. Grant us the wisdom to discern Your will from the will of the mundane, and embolden our hearts with the strength to carry the virtuous path with unwavering determination. Bless the Kings, Princes and Bishops of this world, that they may be inspired by Your divine example to cultivate for the greater good of humanity. Amen. SECTION II - DIOCESAN RESTRUCTURING It is through Our Apostolic Right, bestowed unto Us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted, that We see fit to reconstruct, merge and establish the following Diocese, so that Our Church may be better and more efficiently managed by the accordingly appointed shepherds. DIOCESE OF GELIMAR Encompassing the entirety of the Principality of Reinmar as well as surrounding parishes not incorporated in other Dioceses, with its seat in the Parish of Kretzen. To be shepherded by Bishop Matthias. SECTION III - DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS It is through our Apostolic Right, bestowed unto us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted that we thus appoint the following members of the priesthood to shepherd and be pastor of the Church’s Dioceses: THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ALBAROSA to be shepherded by His Eminence, Franzitsko Cardinal Albarosa THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ARTORUS to be shepherded by His Eminence, Callahan Cardinal Artorus THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LOTHARIA to be shepherded by His Eminence, Mattia Cardinal Lotharia THE DIOCESE OF ST. GODWIN to be shepherded by His Grace, Jean Bishop St. Godwin THE DIOCESE OF AQUILA to be shepherded by His Grace, Galadain Bishop Aquila THE DIOCESE OF TYRIA to be shepherded by His Grace, Belisarios Bishop Tyria THE DIOCESE OF GELIMAR to be shepherded by His Grace, Matthias Bishop Gelimar SECTION IV - COLLEGE APPOINTMENTS It is through our Apostolic Right, bestowed unto us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted that we make these affirmations, alterations, and additions to the College. We decree the College to be thus: TMR, His Eminence, Josef Cardinal Jorenus TRR, His Eminence, Villorik Cardinal Westerwald TMR, His Eminence, Frantzisko Cardinal Albarosa TRR, Her Eminence, Rhosyn Cardinal Casica TMR, His Eminence, Callahan Cardinal Artorus TMR, His Eminence, Mattia Cardinal Lotharia SECTION V - CURIA APPOINTMENTS It is through our Apostolic Right, bestowed unto us through the Laurel derived from the Exalted that we make these affirmations, alterations, and additions to the Curia. We decree the Curia to be thus: Vice Chancellor, His Eminence, Frantzisko Cardinal Albarosa Auditor of the Tribunal, His Eminence, Mattia Cardinal Lotharia Prelate of the Priesthood, Her Eminence, Rhosyn Cardinal Casica Pontifical Chamberlain, His Eminence, Josef Cardinal Jorenus Commandant of the Pontifical Guard, His Eminence, Villorik Cardinal Westerwald Palatine of the Apostolic City, The Reverend Mother, Abbess Rebecca of the Monastery of St. Julia of Paradisus Secretariat to His Holiness, His Eminence, Callahan Cardinal Artorus SECTION VI - ON THE LICH GASHADOKURO Hearken! Of all the shapes of evildoers, from the sons of Iblees to the putrid ghouls and perfidious warlocks that plague and assail our lands, you have hidden treacherously from our sights for long enough, rejoicing in your empty, so-called victories. In truth, you are no more than the craven dogs that bandit the weak but run at the sight of the strong, too fearful to confront the armies of Canondom in rank and file. Let it be known that you shall hide no longer. The Church of the Canon sees you for what you are, and you, in your hideout shall know the wrath of the LORD’s legions. Defile Churches and Temples all you want, like the rat you are under the shadow of the Moon. Behold! by the time you have returned, it shall come to pass that your defacement will vanish by the hour. The time for your aggression has come to pass, and you shall not gauge timidity from us any longer. When you crawl out of your hole to assail the Kingdoms, know that I will strike your kin and you twice fold. The Armies of Canondom will uproot the foundations of your holdfast. The Inquisitors will salt your fields. I, as the High Pontiff of the Church of Canon now declare an unrelenting WAR onto these wretched shadowspawn! In this very hour, I compel all faithful to take up the sword and the shield in defense of humanity, to leave your walls, and seek out the darkspawn across the world that justice may be done unto them. Cast asunder the devils and the necromancers with your blade! It is the Lord’s will. Let the crimson banners of the Church be unfurled; It is time to attack. Hearken! The foul specter of the Lich looms over the realm of Sakuragakure, spreading its dark pestilence in those lands! It is the time to form a relentless unity against the shadow and all its abomination. So, it is by my will that the Holy Mother Church extends its full support for the warriors of the Ashen State who dare to confront the undead terror. To the warriors of Sakuragakure, I bid you to stand resolute in the face of this unholy foe. And so too I bid the pious faithful of Canondom this; extend onto Nor’Velyth your support through munitions, armaments and silver. Just as you will the Light to triumph over Shadow, so must you do your part to invoke it! We sponsor and bid Canondom to aid the Ashen State in any way that may come. Let your generosity flow like a river, for every contribution shall be a blade in the hands of those who face the Lich Gashadokuro. SECTION VII - ON THE TRIBUNAL OF THE WHITE COMET & ALEKSANDR II Having donned the vestments and episcopal crown of the Supreme Pontiff, I find myself heir to the present tribulations and afflictions that have besieged the ecclesiastical body, as well as my forerunners and companions. In the beginnings of my pontificate, it thus has now become imperative to stabilize the hearts of my congregation, steering them towards concord and collaboration with the revered precincts of the Holy Scrolls. In recent days, whispers of nefarious influences within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska have reached the ears of the Holy See. Allegations suggest the clandestine infiltration of darkspawn into the very heart of Haense. Through action by myself and my ecclesiastical brethren, foremost among them being the good Cardinal Villorik, various influences within and without the Church have brought forth the establishment of a full and sustained agency for the priesthood in providing remedy for this crisis. In response, my predecessor Sixtus VI and the seculars of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska have entrusted the esteemed Cardinal Villorik of Westerwald to lead an investigation, rooting out the malevolent forces that seek to sow discord within our sacred realms, leading to the creation of the Tribunal of the White Comet. As of the current date, two vigorous investigations have been produced by the Tribunal, exonerating many virtuous Canonists living within the borders of Hanseti-Ruska, so that they may not be harassed or their natural rights infringed upon by vigilantism and purported agents of the light. Informed of the dedication of the White Comet in rooting out evil from within the Kingdom, and the gravity with which they approach this matter, I now choose to commend and endorse the investigations of this Tribunal that have been accomplished thus far. Yet, some men among our realms have criticized the procession by mentioning a conflict of interest, that a man of Jorenus might procure an investigation into himself. As a result, I have taken it personally during my status as Cardinal to curate my own investigations onto the topic. Through independent methodology and research from Jorenus, I have succeeded in procuring a cross-examination to provide remedy to these concerns. Informed by my own investigations and that of the White Comet, I hereby decree thus; That ALL charges of apostasy and betrayal from the Church that hangs above the head of King Aleksandr and his household be lifted, effective immediately, on account following rationale; I. Witness Testimonies; Having spoken with witnesses, both loyal and independent from the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, I have deliberated that their testimonies unanimously agree that the occurrences that have befallen the Kingdom point towards a prideful King, who was ensnared in a nefarious plot to damage his good name. That this folly was not a product of malice, but naivety. II. Unreliable and distrustful accounts; The accounts of which I have witnessed stipulate the malice of King Aleksandr are sourced from the likes of the Lich and other agents of the Shadow; being that their interests lie not in harmony and setting right mistakes, but instead to sow chaos and discord into humanity, which is proven to have worked, after examining the haphazard rebellion thrown in the Midlands during a post-war atmosphere. III. Examination of the trade; The purported deal which supposedly condemns Aleksandr as a collaborator concerns a planar script and an infernal sword. After examination of the script itself, and Aleksandr’s drive to retrieve such an item, I have reasonably concluded that this deal must have not been one of willing servitude, but of a genuine ambition and curiosity for the movement of the stars. Aleksandr himself has provided an account of the artifact that he had retrieved, and after cross-referencing with Masters on this topic, I am led to believe that his absence for the year matches with the story provided by both witnesses and Aleksandr’s own testimony. Despite the King’s innocence, I am led to believe that this naivete and catastrophe had been borne out of his pride, and that it must be satisfied going forward, so no new crises must emerge from that sin of the spirit. In the spirit of rectifying this issue, I bid Aleksandr to perform a regular yearly confession with Bishop Villorik, followed by a fast consisting of bread and water for a period of THREE years. SECTION VIII - THE APOSTOLIC SYNOD In this bull, I seek to elucidate my forthcoming policy upon this Synod, that the faithful may possess a comprehension of the path that the Church of body shall tread, that my flock may know with utmost transparency the unfolding future as a consequence of the Synod. As we have all bore witness, the Canonist Princes, who serve amidst us as stewards of the earthly domain, have dispatched unto the Church a missive, wherein they advocate for a reformation in the sacrament of matrimony. Let it be known that we, brethren of the Church, do not admonish them for their endeavours to put forward differing interpretations that deviate from traditional Orthodoxy. Nay, I lend my support to such explorations of the theological terrain, that we may reach truths that we have not otherwise reached yet. However, as highlighted of this bull, my spirit bears a certain disappointment for my fellow men, that the missive arrived as a demand of our Church in change, rather than a respectful entreaty for the Church to ponder these matters with due diligence. Verily, the purpose of our Holy Mother Church is to guide men through moral questions, and that it is through her sacred authority that direction and verdicts on moral issues are to be provided by the spirit of Evaristus and Clement, who were chosen to bear that Laurel. The Canonist princes, therefore, should not proffer demands and missives for change, but rather follow the example of Father Davide in presenting their insights, that our Clergy may engage in earnest discourse in examination of the traditions flowing from the Apostolic Succession and Holy Fathers, alongside scripture. Only then may we thus arrive at conclusions reflective of our present age. To adhere to this sacred duty, I proclaim that the Synod addressing matters of Homophilic matrimony has unfolded as ordained. Permit me thusly, to clarify the tenets of my policy for the Synod, that every ordained minister, who has not forsaken their sacred duty have participated and provided their opinions in a timely manner, that a reasoned deliberation had ensued during the procession. In the pursuit of this, I have not swayed the scales in favour of any faction but instead have served as a figure of accountability, moderating the discourse so that it does not stray into chaos. Subsequently, a vote was cast, and the outcome pronounced was IN FAVOR of keeping the current tenets on matrimony as the Orthodoxy of the Church instead of altering matrimony in accordance with the calls for reform. Thus, BE IT DECLARED by the Holy Mother Church; The standing tradition on permissible matrimony being only between Man and Woman shall remain UNCHANGED. Yet, be not deceived, for I, in my station of the Pontifex, am no tyrant. You may alter the contents of your law codexes, O Princes of mine; that civil and legal avenues may be pursued through your kingly hands, allowing for coexistence among inclined brethren irrespective of the Synod's outcome. I remind you that up to this age, the Church, in her wisdom, has not yet persecuted nor expelled those of this kind from righteous Canonist Principalities, that they neither have seen the sword nor the pitchfork. Our faith is one of understanding and compassion, embracing all—from beggar to king. Likewise, in matters of sanctioned unions, let it be understood that the verdict on marriage itself post-Synod, must be heeded by the Canonist princes, and the sacred rite of matrimony adhered to as decreed by the Church. SECTION IX - THE DUMAPALOOZA As the war has drawn to a close, and peace has settled, it is now time for the Canonist Princes to uphold the Treaty of Winburgh and facilitate the election of a new Duke for the Adrian people. Falling now under the jurisdiction of our Church, it has become my responsibility to mediate the process and seek closure to the political situation in the midlands. Under the Mother Church’s supervision, a list of electors shall be determined in accordance with fairness to both the Coalition and the Adrian Diaspora, for the Dumapalooza to be held soon thereafter. I shan’t meddle in the affairs of the Adrians, and the vote shall be kept a just process only under my oversight, and the outcome, whatever it may be, is to be respected. SECTION X - ON THE ORDER OF SAINT JUDE The Order of Saint Jude, ever since its inception at the hands of Grandmaster Halston Veyont under the Pontificate of Sixtus V, has proven revolutionary in its streamlined darkspawn investigations and enforcement of canon law. Though their successful operations fail to overshadow their heavy handed nature, overlooking national laws and trampling over local authorities, making many a canonist prince anxious of their presence. The time for reform has come. Have these words as reassurance to both our princes of Canondom, who care to maintain the wellbeing of their citizenry, and the Ordermen of Saint Jude, who fear being rendered useless or eternally gagged and unable to act. Compromise can, and shall, be reached. After deliberation with the Commandant of the Pontifical Guard, Cardinal Villorik, there are various reforms planned for the incumbent faith militants, as well as an overarching system for holy orders as a whole. The White Comet has been allowed to be realized into a whole order of its own, while a Reinmaren inquisition is also forming in their lands; just as the Mother Church is divided into her dioceses and eparchies, so too shall holy orders be so. Local orders, in this way, will be able to more properly adapt to the plights of the nations’ citizenry, being made up of actual residents of such polities, and reach more effective compromises with their respective princes. These orders would, ultimately, be in communion with the Mother Church; as do dioceses, being loyal to the Church institution, but functioning in accordance with the local culture and customs. As per these reforms, a universal code of conduct that shall apply to all future holy orders is currently being drafted, wherein Canonist Princes shall be assured that there is to be no arbitrary meddling from any of the current and to be created holy orders in their polities. These tenets and ethos shall be their law, a requirement for maintaining their status as a faith militant, applying universally to all ordermen, inquisitors, and holy knights. In addition, the historically titular position of Commandant is to be reformed into a legal figure of accountability, to manage and catalog all holy orders, and police them should they step out of line. This way, the system can be standardized to avoid issues of sovereignty and ensure their practice remains well documented and within acceptable legal parameters. SECTION XI - ON EXCOMMUNICANTS The Church, in her wisdom, is meant to act as a parent. It is thusly that a priest is called a ‘Father’, and a priestess a ‘Mother’, for they are an extension of a familial role, to teach and to guide all the flock as children of their own. Though the excommunications of the past conflict offered no penance, preferring a unilateral banishment of communion rather than the opportunity for true redemption. This stands antithetical to the Church’s role as a spiritual and moral guide, for what Mother casts her son out of the house without a chance of redemption? Pray, all those still excommunicated from the war must come forward to me, and will be offered proper penance. Those truly penitent shall see their excommunications lifted, while those who are not, shall not. SECTION XII - ON RAGUEL Behold, the faithful of Canondom; For the past years, a consistent revelation has been gracing our presence, for the purported Aengul of Justice, Raguel has revealed himself across Canondom, who extols the name and word of the Lord before us. Indeed, I myself have enjoyed the fruits of Faith proffered onto me by this divine mystery. Yet, the appearance of such a miracle for our faith is a tenuous concept to wrestle with; for a veil of uncertainty shrouds the hearts of some of our flock that we may either be doubting Divine Revelation, or that we may be accepting a creation of Iblees as Truth. Again, the Church of the Canon must stand as a moral guide before men, that we may come to a verdict through the convention of another Ecumenical Council, that we may deliberate and ascertain the legitimacy of Raguel’s message. SECTION XIII - ON THE LURINITE TREATISE It has come to my attention that in recent months, Lurinite and Aaunic ambassadors met and drafted the incumbent Second Floodplains Accord, whereas John, the Apostolic King, has outlined clauses for the protection of faithful canonists residing within Lurin - a commendable action, which will surely see the flock finally protected in what has only since been dangerous lands to tread. It is no secret that Lurinite residents and authorities have, in the past had a tenuous relationship with our Mother Church and her faithful, their deeds ranging from casting our priests out of their walls to condemning the good High Pontiff Sixtus the Sixth for daring to be attacked within their walls. Yet, there have also been cases in which the Lurinites have shown our Church good faith and cooperation; as with this recent accord. In spirit of preserving this concord between both the Apostolic Kingdom and Lurin as well as our Church, we bid His Apostolic Majesty, King John of Aaun to sponsor the construction of a chapel within the borders of the Serene State, that the local authorities of Lurin may draft and charter an area for the Church to stand, and that King John may provide the mortar and stone for the construction. This chapel shall be ordained in the name of Saint-King Caius of the Westerlands. From my own household, I shall provide for it to hold a most holy relic, a saintly fingerbone, to sponsor the Chapel and to render it viable for pilgrimage. We bid unto Lurin to keep its doors open for pilgrims, and never attempt to disturb or stray them off their path. THE HOLY MOTHER CHURCH OF THE CANON Under GOD maintained by His Holiness Caius I THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS JOSEF CARDINAL JORENUS Patriarchate of Jorenus FRANTZISKO CARDINAL ALBAROSA Archdiocese of Albarosa RHOSYN CARDINAL CASICA Diocese of Casica VILLORIK CARDINAL WESTERWALD Diocese of Westerwald CALLAHAN CARDINAL ARTORUS Archdiocese of Artorus MATTIA CARDINAL LOTHARIA Archdiocese of Lotharia THE CURIA FRANTZISKO CARDINAL ALBAROSA Vice-Chancellor of the Church of the Canon MATTIA CARDINAL LOTHARIA Auditor of the Tribunal of the Church of the Canon CALLAHAN CARDINAL ARTORUS Pontifical Secretary of the Church of the Canon RHOSYN CARDINAL CASICA Prelate of the Priesthood of the Church of the Canon JOSEF CARDINAL JORENUS Pontifical Chamberlain of the Church of the Canon ABBESS REBECCA Palatine of the Apostolic City of the Church of the Canon VILLORIK CARDINAL WESTERWALD Commandant of the Pontifical Guard of the Church of the Canon CANONIST DIOCESES THE HOLY SEE Encompassing the entirety of the Apostolic City State, to be shepherded by High Pontiff Caius I PATRIARCHATE OF JORENUS Encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Patriarch Josef Cardinal Jorenus DIOCESE OF ANDRIKEV, encompassing all the lands east of the river Lahy, to be shepherded by Amleth Bishop Andrikev DIOCESE OF WESTERWALD, encompassing all the lands west of the river Lahy, to be shepherded by Bishop Villorik Cardinal Westerwald ARCHDIOCESE OF ALBAROSA Encompassing the eastern region of Aevos, including the lands of the United Kingdom of Aaun, the Commonwealth of Petra, and the surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Archbishop Frantzisko Cardinal Albarosa DIOCESE OF ST GODWIN, encompassing the entirety of the United Kingdom of Aaun as well as surrounding parishes not incorporated in other dioceses, to be shepherded by Jean Bishop St Godwin DIOCESE OF CASICA, encompassing the entirety of the Commonwealth of Petra, to be shepherded by Bishop Rhosyn Cardinal Casica ARCHDIOCESE OF ARTORUS Encompassing the central region of Aevos, including the lands of the Kingdom of Númendil, the Midlands, and surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Archbishop Callahan Cardinal Artorus DIOCESE OF AQUILA, encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Númendil, to be shepherded by Galadain Bishop Aquila DIOCESE OF ST. ARPAD, encompassing the entirety of the Midlands, to be shepherded by Alexios Bishop St. Arpad ARCHDIOCESE OF LOTHARIA Encompassing the south-western region of Aevos, including the lands of the Kingdom of Balian and surrounding territories, to be shepherded by Archbishop Mattia Cardinal Lotharia DIOCESE OF TYRIA, encompassing the entirety of the Kingdom of Balian, to be shepherded by Belisarios Bishop Tyria IMMEDIATELY SUBJECT TO THE HOLY SEE DIOCESE OF GELIMAR, encompassing the entirety of the Principality of Reinmar as well as surrounding parishes not incorporated in other dioceses, to be shepherded by Matthias Bishop Gelimar.
  2. THE APOSTOLIC SYNOD OF 1967 HIS HOLINESS Caius I, High Pontiff of the Church of the Canon, Archbishop of Visigia, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, 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… That under the everlasting and everloving gaze of Our Lord, the GOD of Horen, CAIUS I, High Pontiff and Servant of Holy Canondom, makes the call for a summons of ALL ordained members of the clergy to the Holiest of Lands, the APOSTOLIC CITY, the See of the Mother Church beside the capital of Whitespire within three months time, for the entirety of Tobias' Bounty in the ANNO DOMINI 1967. Such Synod shall be held to discuss the specific matter of the HOMOPHILIC MATRIMONY, its theological background, its role in the modern laity, and its permission as Holy Sacrament within the Mother Church. The Debate is expected to be civil, and the utmost respect is expected from attending clergy towards not only fellow brothers and sisters in faith, but also the sensitive topic at hand. Below are outlined the rules of procedure. APPROVED SPEAKERS: - ANY AND ALL approved and ordained members of the Presbyterium; chaplains, priests in active ministry in a particular church (be it a diocese or an eparchy), or otherwise confirmed mendicants, - ANY AND ALL approved and ordained hieromonks, hieronuns, and regular clergy (living under monastic rule). RULES OF PARTICIPATION: - The Debate shall be overseen and moderated by the SPEAKER OF THE SYNOD, in this case the High Pontiff of the Canonist Church, - Attending speakers shall be granted a specific period of time, under moderation by the SPEAKER OF THE SYNOD, on which they shall take the podium and present their thoughts and arguments to the congregation, - Any attending speaker wishing to speak may raise their hand, and be called upon by the SPEAKER OF THE SYNOD at the SPEAKER’s behest, - Whenever an attending speaker takes the podium, solemn silence in respect to the fellow clergyman in respect of their afforded time by the SPEAKER, - Should an attending speaker be found breaking the rules of participation, the SPEAKER OF THE SYNOD may admonish them and ask them to leave the Synod, - A final tally shall be held, where each attending speaker is afforded one vote, the simple majority on the matter being recognized by the Pontificate without qualms. OOC:
  3. "Let us hope that the Midlands could heal after the monument of that war had been destroyed, that men can begin to heal and forgive each other." uttered the Pontiff-Elect, Brandt as he signed the Lorraine upon his body.
  4. Issued by The College of Cardinals In the year of our Lord, 1966 The Vicar of the Lord, His Holiness Sixtus VI had been treacherously murdered by the agents of the dark, who had sulked in the shadows to strike at the heart of Canondom. Verily, although his spirit was avenged by the righteous agent of the Lord, Raguel, his death had opened the floodgates of woe for us within the Pontifical residence. As we seven, clad in red, observed his still body as He, our most Holy Vicar laid in rest, his eyes closed and features pale, lacking the life that once blossomed within his heart. Upon the moment Sixtus’s spirit left the world, to surely enter the Seven Skies, was us, of the humble College were beset with one task - to find the successor of the late High Pontiff as the faithful of the flock grew restless and apprehensive without a spiritual leader to guide them, the chair of Saint Daniel remaining empty. Entering the hallowed chambers of the residence, we sat down. Each of us sombre and brooding in wanton sorrow for a friend lost, and a duty to be fulfilled. So, it was the Lord’s will. I, Brandt Cardinal Albarosa pray that the news which I will announce thusly will herald good news for the future of Canondom, for I now announce before my flock that I have been selected by the Conclave to lead our faithful as the Vicar of God. Now, it must come to the ceremony of formally being ordained and accepted by my colleagues of the same vocation, and the wider Canondom as the High Pontiff. I thus invite all brothers and sisters in faith and in Canon, to participate and witness my Enthronement, that I may fully be ordained as the Pontifex Maximus with witness of my brethren and that we may come together, Prince, King, Bishop and beggar alike to celebrate and remember what has been, and what is to come. The enthronement will commence in four Saint’s Days, in the Temple of the Four Exalted Prophets of the Canon in the Apostolic City, outside of the city of Whitespire. His Apostolic Majesty, King John of Aaun and his people, His Royal Majesty, King Aleksandr II of Hanseti-Ruska and his people. Her Royal Majesty, Queen Sybille of Balian, and her people. Her Royal Majesty, Tar-Caraneth Aryantë of Numendil and her people. Her Royal Majesty, Queen Catherine of Petra and her people. Her Highness, Princess Ramona of Hyspia and her people. The Princes in Reinmar, Leon and Alfred and my kin and kith. Shugo Kato Oijin of Sakuragakure and his people. Grandmaster Gerard of the Order of Saint Jude His Grace, Duke Markus of Adria His Grace, Duke Gottfried of Kanunsberg The Honourable Baroness Alice of Brandthof Uther Monk Matsuda Jeffrey de Wees IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
  5. "Goodbye, fair Kingdom of Aaun. . ." Adelmar says as he goes over to grab a bottle of wine he had in his humble abode, burying it somewhere within the borders of that fair Kingdom, so one day he may open the bottle with the descendants of that good King, John of Aaun and break bread allies with his stock in the future tribulations to come.
  6. "I believe that in the times of crisis for across all realms of the world, that people who are trying to get by through these days should not turn to each other. Rest assured, I do not believe that Lurin is some hive of darkspawn hive or anything of the sort as it has been purported for some time. Thus assert my belief that whatever agent which tried to orchestrate the stabbing of the High Pontiff is not an agent of either the Church or Lurin itself, but instead a rogue actor of the Lich that tries to turn otherwise innocent people against each other so that other Darkspawn activity throughout the realms may be muted as we squabble among each other, as is reported through the case of Haense. Instead, we ought to wake up and open our eyes to the actual nefarious networks. Set aside these petty squabbles of Paladins against the Church, against Haense, against Lurin, and any other nation. Look outward instead of inward, for we are all descendants and brothers in arms against the forces of iniquity." Brandt, the Archbishop-Cardinal of Albarosa said during talks with his more zealous colleagues of the Church, hopefully trying to impart some wisdom onto them on the machinations of Ibleesian forcees, which know no friendship and alliance but onto themselves.
  7. Adelmar, after having been burnt remembers jumping her on the road and then giving her mercy after doing a bait and switch upon Juniper! "Oops."
  8. Full Name of Man - Konrad Barclay Date of Birth of Man - SA 137 Name of Woman - Franziska Monika von Leopold Date of Birth of Woman - SA 138 Location of Ceremony - Minitz Church Date of Ceremony (Year) - SA 165 Name of Clergyman who performed ceremony - Brandt Cardinal Albarosa
  9. This is so true btw to the point where I can without any metagaming whatsoever take a look at your skin and guess your dark magic CA with %99 accuracy, if you want not to be tested i think you should dress like a farmer or an ordinary guy or something like @Traveller did with his vampires often, but if I see you in red flaming robes and a white evil looking mask as an elf who talks about anti-establishment things It's really a no brainer that you must be some sort of a punk
  10. Full Name of Man - Ivan Arpa Date of Birth of Man - SA 138 Name of Woman - Mathilde Augusta of Stassion Date of Birth of Woman - SA 144 Location of Ceremony - Open ceremony in Veletz Date of Ceremony (Year) - SA 165 Name of Clergyman who performed ceremony - Brandt Cardinal Albarosa
  11. Full Name of Man - Leon Anton Barclay Date of Birth of Man - 1941 Name of Woman - Adalfriede Rademacher Date of Birth of Woman - 1941 Location of Ceremony - Private Ceremony Date of Ceremony (Year) - 1961 Name of Clergyman who performed ceremony - Brandt Cardinal Albarosa
  12. The Archdiocesan Council of Albarosa Scribed by Brandt Cardinal Albarosa In the year 1961 INTRODUCTION It has been apparent to us, the clergy of the Archdiocese of Albarosa, that the establishment of an Archdiocesan Council is imperative for effective governance of the Lord’s flock. In communion with the venerable High Pontiff Sixtus XI, we have sought divine wisdom in an effort to craft a governance structure, complete and in order with the sacred procedures and positions prescribed by the Holy Scrolls to steward matters of faith with efficacy. Let this Council thus be created and chartered in the name of guiding our flock through earthly challenges, all in the name of our shared devotion to the Almighty. SECTION I - PURPOSE Verily, our faith is a bastion of guidance for all who walk the path of the Lord, the clerical vocation having been ordained in the name of providing guidance and charity for the pilgrims of that path. While resolute in matters of faith, the guiding clergyman too, needs oversight and counsel - lest he toils wantonly towards his sacred purpose without the helping hand of his venerable brothers. Indeed it is so that the clerical vocation requires cooperation and care between fellow men who have dedicated their lives at the behest of the downtrodden and the weak. Insofar as to accomplish and charter herein this spirit of cooperation, the clergy of Albarosa must ordain limbs of governance that will reach out in ministry towards the realm and its people. In furtherance of this endeavour, the mission of this council will be to forge a robust hierarchy among priests, ensuring diligent oversight to facilitate effective action. The council further shall deliberate upon pertinent theological issues of our times that ail the realm, pronouncing verdicts to guide the faithful through their spiritual journey. Holding a vigilant oversight on public morality the council will advance its mission of offering counsel to the laity in the name of fostering righteous living in accordance with Virtue. Additionally, the Albarosan council shall be entrusted with the seamless orchestration of ecclesiastical services, including the solemn rites of mass, confession, and marriages. It shall bear the weighty responsibility of safeguarding and recording the Church's possessions – be they physical in the form of property such as chapels and cathedrals or sacred relics and saintly tombs. As stewards of governance within the Archdiocese of Albarosa, the council shall aim to alleviate His Holiness, the High Pontiff of mundane administrative burdens, enabling him to focus on matters of greater import that concern the wider Canondom. Towards the path of establishing a flourishing Albarosan priesthood, the council will establish the foundation and workings of a hierarchical ladder, providing ambitious priests a trajectory for career ascension within the revered ranks of our sacred clergy. Lastly, the council shall commit to preserve the sanctity of our realm, fervently striving to eradicate the malevolent forces of Iblees and iniquity - be it through inquisition or redemption in a righteous attempt to shield the faithful from the temptations of darkness. SECTION II - CHARGES OF COUNCIL The Archbishop of Albarosa The Archbishop of Albarosa serves as the sacred custodian of the Council of Albarosa, thus bearing the duty of summoning and presiding over the convocations, wherein theological discourses that concern the realm shall unfold under his guidance. He shall navigate decision making among his peers to mediate harmony within the minds of the clergy. In line with his episcopal duties, the Archbishop shall hold the ecclesiastical brethren of the council to account. Thus, his duty is to uphold the cohesive spirit and collaborative ethos within the venerable ecclesial community of Albarosa. The Vicar-General of Albarosa The Vicar-General of Albarosa entrusted with the mantle of authority by the Archbishop, bearing the responsibility of serving as the second-in-command of the Archbishop. He thus executes the directives and mandates coming from the Council of Albarosan Peers. He oversees the practical implementation of the council's decisions to the benefit of the realm, ensuring their seamless integration into the council’s ecclesiastical practices. The Vicar-General in this capacity attends to the details of council sessions, acting as a conduit between the revered Archbishop and the wider clergy. His role is pivotal in manifesting the collective will of the council thus under the benevolent gaze of the Divine. The Vicar of Clergy The Vicar of Clergy for Albarosa is responsible for the recruitment and training for the Albarosan clergy. As a devoted intermediary between the Archdiocese of Albarosa and the Prelate of Priesthood, he thus is tasked with scouring the realm in search of devout individuals fitting to join the priesthood as Acolytes. With discernment, he identifies and nurtures potential clergy members. Additionally, the Vicar of Clergy assumes the sacred duty of overseeing orthodoxy among the council as custodian of spiritual integrity. Vicar-Inquisitor The Vicar Inquisitor for Albarosa is charged with the duty of overseeing matters concerning Canon Law. In collaboration with the Auditor of the Tribunal, he oversees the application and upkeep of the Canon laws within the Archdiocese. He is further charged with rooting out evildoers and darkspawn that may threaten the wellbeing of the realm, ensuring the safety of our spiritual community and defending it against the encroachment of the forces of iniquity. The Bishop of Casica The Bishop of Casica is afforded a seat in the council by the virtue of their episcopal status. The Bishop of Buron The Bishop of Buron is afforded a seat in the council by the virtue of their episcopal status. The Bishop of Gelimar The Bishop of Gelimar is afforded a seat in the council by the virtue of their episcopal status. Let those willing clergymen who would wish to serve in one of the charges of the council make themselves known before Archbishop Brandt post-haste for appointment. Signed,
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    FOR THE PEOPLE

    Adelmar had been standing in the square, resting his bodyweight upon that spear of his as the carriage drivers and men of the oxen brought carts full of dressing for the Reinmaren people, at the behest of the Duchess. The youth could not help but smile at this gesture of generosity while he watched the oaken wheels of the wagon turn and creak as the entourage passed by through the streets of Minitz.
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