Totalitarianism_

Ferdinand Cardinal St. Alexander stands from his seat beside his fellow cardinals, moving across the tiled floor of the Basilica of the Ascent, and pausing at the altar where the ballot box has been placed. The cardinal crosses the Lorraine upon his chest and mutters a quick prayer before sliding a piece of parchment into the slit of the box. "Saint Daniel, intercede on our behalf and grant unto us a holy father worthy of the most holy throne."

Casimir Colborn celebrates his appointment to High Justiciar with his brother Adrian, drinking the night away in the Old Stout Tavern. "By the grace of God and Saint Carr, House Colborn continues to honor its pact with Barbanov." Comments Casimir as he raises a bottle of Carrion Black along with his brother.

"AYE!" Screeches Squire Casimir Colborn

Casimir Colborn sharpens his steak-knife, preparing to assassin the false-Queen of Hoonseti-Rooska.

Fyodor Tuvyic, father of the Red Queen, and the man who originally pushed her to marry the young Crown prince of Haense, laments his exclusion from the story of his daughter. From the Heavens, he curses Catherine Belrose!

Sorry, no.

Will you finally reveal your true age to the world?

SUMMONS TO APPEAR

BEFORE THE AULIC COURT

KRUZAE ZWY KONGZEM

This Summons, issued on 32nd of Tov and Yermey, 381 ES by the Crown and represented by Royal Jurist Casimir Colborn,

Compels the Aulic Court to call upon Leon to appear before it and answer the following charges:

402.01: The crime of intentionally killing another shall constitute a severe offence.

416.071: The crime of harming or attempting to bring harm, or kidnapping or attempting to kidnap, the Crown or the royal family shall constitute a treasonous offence.

Arisen from these circumstances:

During the joust of the debutante of Princess Petra when a bolt impales into the back of Lord Speaker Igor Kort. Given his close proximity to the Princess, Royal Detective Reinhardt Barclay asserts that the Accused attempted to assassinate the Princess; not the Lord Speaker. The Lord Speaker died from his injuries.

I swear the contents of this Summons to be true and accurate to the best of my belief before Godan.

Signed,

Mister Casimir Colborn

Total#3263

@HogoBojo206? Bruh you're a psycho

Casimir Colborn stands for the national anthem, placing a hand on his heart as he observes the waving of the Haeseni Royal Standard in the distance. The well-composed piece of music causes the Haeseni patriot to shed a tear for Mother Ruska. “We come as crows—Kaw-kaw!” He exclaimed.

THE SECOND MINOR BULL OF ALBAROSA

18th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 1822

His Eminence Ferdinand Cardinal St. Alexander, Prince-Archbishop of Albarosa doth decree…

TABLE OF CONTENTS: 

SECTION I: A NEW PRINCE-ARCHBISHOP

SECTION II: PRAYER OF ST. ALEXANDER

SECTION III: DIOCESES OF ALBAROSA

SECTION IV. THE ABBEY OF THE FLAMING COVENANT

SECTION V. DEVASTATING OF LUCIENSBURG

SEC. I. A NEW PRINCE-ARCHBISHOP

At the conclusion of the Conclave of 1820, Pelagius Cardinal Albarosa ended his tenure in the esteemed positions of Vice Chancellor and Prince-Archbishop of Albarosa.

PELAGIUS

PRINCE-ARCHBISHOP OF ALBAROSA

1802 - 1820

The High Pontiff of the Faith has seen fit to appoint the former vicar of Cardinal Pelagius, Ferdinand Cardinal St. Alexander, to the position of Prince-Archbishop.

FERDINAND

PRINCE-ARCHBISHOP OF ALBAROSA

1820 - present

SEC. II. PRAYER OF ST. ALEXANDER

ST. ALEXANDER OF FURNESTOCK – MURAL CROWN

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Patron Saint of Democracy, Imperials, Rights, Lovers, and the Impoverished

O Glorious St. Alexander, Patron of Democracy, Imperials, Rights, and the Impoverished,

Who hath become an example to us, for showing the common man the Love of God, look down upon us all who put our trust in you. Through your prayers to God, ensure that our people should live in peace, free from tyranny and oppression. Pray for our leaders, so that they may be rightly guided in their rule, and that they defy the temptations of sin and debauchery.

So Say We All.

SEC. III. DIOCESES OF ALBAROSA

The Prince-Archbishopric of Albarosa is the largest of the realms of the ecclesiastical province, housing some of the most diverse cultures and territories under the Church of the Canon. Originally the diocese of the Commonwealth of Kaedrin, Albarosa now administers all lands of the Holy Orenian Empire beyond the imperial city of Providence, the lands of the Free Trade Nation of Sutica and Elven territories, and a collection of independent settlements.

ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILIPPUS: 

Encompassing the Free Trade Nation of Sutica & Elven Territories, to be shepherded by Pelagius Archbishop Philippus. @Julio ツ

DIOCESE OF CORDOBA: 

Encompassing the Osanora region & other Hyspian settlements, shepherded by Agustin Bishop Cordoba.

DIOCESE OF GOTTSGRENZE: 

Encompassing the Municipality of Esbec, shepherded by Robert Bishop Gottsgrenze.

DIOCESE OF POCITANATA MAIKA:

Encompassing the Grand Duchy of Vasiyeva, to be shepherded by Vladrick Bishop Pocitanata Maika.

DIOCESE OF ROCHEFORT: 

Encompassing the Municipality of Redenford, to be shepherded by Vinzant Bishop Rochefort.

DIOCESE OF SANCTIA: 

Encompassing the State of Luciensburg, shepherded by Guy Bishop Sanctia.

TITULAR DIOCESE OF METZ: 

Granted to the First Apostolic-General of the Supreme Order of Exalted Owyn, Armande-Philippe Bishop Titulur Metz.

SEC. IV. THE ABBEY OF THE FLAMING COVENANT

Within the City-State of Luciensburg lies the Abbey of the Flaming Covenant. Modeled after the Rule of Saint Humbert and the Abbey-Seminary of Saint Robert, the abbey today places a specific emphasis on the Owynist Rite. The pride of the abbey is the vast collection of religious and historical texts, which continues to grow.

The Abbey of the Flaming Covenant

SEC. V. DEVASTATION OF LUCIENSBURG

A statement from the Office of the Prince-Archbishop of Albarosa, written by the hand of Pelagius Cardinal Philippus:

Roughly four months prior to the publishing of this Minor Bull as commissioned by his Eminence, Cardinal St. Alexander - the pious Princely Archdiocese’s capital, Luciensburg - was razed to the ground by hordes of vicious ratmen, a demonic fiend lingering in the murky under cities and sewers beneath Luciensburg’s streetways. With ratmen attacks becoming ever so more a common occurrence, the parels escalated in the weeks leading up to the devastation of Luciensburg.

Forward to the townsfolk and soldiery of Luciensburg gathering about within the Temple of Saint Lucien and Blessed Renault - Clerics garbed in red blessing the citizenry before the flames of St. Owyn. The masses rallied in preparation for a battle, for the ratmen had recently besieged the Arx Rubra, it was then the right time to subdue what was rightfully theirs to the Luciensburg flock. The skirmishes persisted for three waves, with one of them even getting reinforcements from Yong-Ping and fellow Canonist allies.

Although the piety and flaming passion brought by the Luciensburgers during the conflict, with several casualties and martyrs taken by multiple parties - it was only in vain, for the high stronghold was faced with poison gas spread throughout the city, and eventually razed to ashes by the ratmen themselves - leaving the Luciensburgers to evacuate the city. To this day Luciensburg is still occupied by the ratmen - we pray for the lost martyrs slaughtered in the ratmen engagements, fighting to their last breath in valour beneath the fear of God. St. Lucien, pray for us.

SIGNED BY HIS EMINENCE,

Ferdinand Cardinal St. Alexander

“THROUGH GOD, WE WILL OVERCOME”

(God. 6:3)

((Original format by Hunwald))

"This man shall be speaker, one day." Proclaimed the Prince-Archbishop as he admired the campaign poster, despite the fact that Buck was undeniably a socialist.

Ferdinand smiles from ear to ear as he finally ascends to the scarlet robes of the cardinalship--an aspiration of his since the age of disorder under Owyn III.

Ferdinand, Archbishop of Nescia is forced to pray to Saint Tylos, against his will.

"Mamej mea!" Exclaims Casimir Colborn in a not weird way

"Mamej Mea! Here we go again." Comments Casimir Colborn as the missive flies into the windowless Duma chamber.

Father Ferdinand of Ponce names his steed Isabel of Valwyck in honor of the deceased Queen Mother, who's looks he always associated with a horse.

I need a Heero!

"The time has come." Casimir Colborn commented to his brother, also smiling the Sun's Smile.

MC Name: Totalitarianism_

Current Tier: None

Desired Tier: PEX abuses to win

Reason to be Moved: Its true :(

Taking it one day at a time.

IURA OFFICIAQUE CLERI

THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLERGY

AUTHORED BY FR. FERDINAND OF PONCE, c. 1813

MISSION OF THE CLERGY

or 

Purpose of the Clergy and Our Duty to the Flock

“I believe in GOD and vow my life to Him.

I believe in the Canon of Horen, Owyn, Godfrey, and Siegmund.

I submit to the Canonist Church and avow to my Salvation.

I will glorify GOD in every nation.”

-The Common Creed, H.P. Jude I

The Mission of the Clergy is a difficult question to answer, as different clergymen have different interpretations of what it means to be a clergyman. In following their own interpretations, many clergymen have been led astray by false beliefs. In speaking with many members of the clergy, there are some common beliefs. There are the base duties to administer the sacraments, and administer mass, as all Canonists are aware--there is also the duty of a priest as a shepherd to his sheep.

The duty of a clergyman as a shepherd to his sheep is one as old as the church itself. Since the days of the first High Priest appointed by Exalted Owyn, the clergy have always been present to guide the flock, and to defend them from the wolves that prey on lost souls. In protecting the flock, it is our duty to educate them on Canonist teachings. In his Encyclical Letter, High Pontiff Jude II called for more Canonist education in our schools. It is our duty to create the shield of the souls which defends it from the enemy.

It is within the Scrolls that the daemon Iblees cursed us with these temptations to sin. If not for the Scrolls and the clergy that upholds them, all the world would be living in sin and degeneracy. With the constant assault of Evil against the souls of man, it is us, the clergymen who teach the flock this word of faith. It is through shepherding the sheep in the ways of  the faith that the faith is preserved. In this mission of guiding the faithful, we admonish these souls when they are wrong and seek to guide them to the right--the God-ordained path.

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CLERICAL LIFESTYLE

or 

Devotion of the Clergy to the Canonist Lifestyle

“So I am the Most High, and in pursuit of my Virtue, I bid to my faithful this: you shall not desire the wealth of this world, nor the wealth of others, but the wealth of the spirit.”

-Scroll of Virtue 2:10

The lifestyle of clergy can be described as a humble one, both in daily life and in action. On the exterior, the extravagant ceremonies and coronations of the Church of the Canon may appear to suggest a life mirroring such extravagance. However, one would be incorrect in assuming as much. Despite the elaborate robes and Golden Laurels of the high pontiffs, they remain humble--same with the clergy that follow their example.

The high pontiffs of the Church of the Canon don the fanciful regalia of centuries past, yet they remain humble. These men spare what they can, letting go of worldly arrogance, and always thinking for the best interests of their flock. These pontiffs set the example for the clergy below them. In following the example of the pontiff, the clergy must too be devoted to the flock. The clerical life is generally one of celibacy, with the most profound sacrifice being a life of steadfast dedication.

The priestly life is often a difficult one, as such steadfast dedication does test the bounds of faith--the requirements of celibacy, giving up material wealth, a strong desire to care for others before yourself. It is the clergy that must give up much of which others are free to enjoy. However, despite the talk of great sacrifice and dedication, I take solace in the fact that the privileges we enjoy as ordained men of the faith is due to that unique dedication to this lifestyle of humility and sacrifice. We realize that it is not for use to seek out a glorious lifestyle, but to dedicate our lives in service to God and His flock.

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CLERICAL CONDUCT

or 

Behavior and Conduct of the Clergy

“For I have given to you the pleasures of the world, and they shall comfort you in the theater of virtue.

And you shall take them carefully, and shall not become a creature of worldly indulgence as the beasts of the earth.”

-Scroll of Virtue :7-8

The conduct of a clergyman is extremely important, as all ordained men of this Church are representatives of it. The conduct of clergymen is directly linked with how the faithful view their Church. This is why it is of utmost importance how one interacts with their flock--especially when telling them what they did is wrongful.

In our duties as clergymen, we are to guide the flock of sheep as the shepherds God has made us. In doing so, we must inform our flock of when they have done something wrongful. However, this should never be through anger, but of care--like a stern father. A clergyman must never get angry with a wrongdoer, for their sins are their own. As the shepherd to the flock, it is for us to cleanse them of their wrongdoings--not to force a confession. 

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KEEPING THE FAITH

or 

Keeping the Faith and Believing in GOD

“And I have also breathed life into your heart, 

and the hearts of your children. 

And I have given you life: 

I am your father, and the father of all things. 

And so I shall guide you into a theater of virtue, 

and the virtuous shall not live except by My Word.”

-Canticle of Faith 1:5-7

Through all of these sacrifices to our Lord God and his flock of faithful, it is often easy for a clergyman to lose sight of why one originally took up the cloth--something I did, aswell. In my struggle to shepherd the flock of God, I have turned my back upon them. Instead of lowering myself to the level of these lost souls, I have sat upon my high horse, looking down upon them. If it were not for my pilgrimage across the churches of the land and praying to God for guidance, I might not have come to realize these mistakes. In this pilgrimage, God gave me the answer as I kneeled before His altar--it is only through maintaining the faith in God that we are granted the gift of saving his children from sin and debauchery, so we must remain humble, for only He is truly above all others. One must remember, for it is upon Him that we rely to guide us, as we guide the faithful.  In hardship and struggle in this vocation, it is God who shall support us, for we serve Him. It is the clergy who must always feel the support of God, keeping that close to our hearts.

"Lets goooo!" Called out Casimir Colborn, brother of Adrian Colborn, upon the conclusion of their audience with the Lord Palatine.

Thank you for your service.

o7

Father Ferdinand tosses the Hearsay of Hanseti-Ruska into the fireplace of his residence, calling it a job well-done!