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| - | ==== Worshippers ==== | + | ===== Worshipers ===== |
| - | Because Byrne is the god of rulership and law, most noble lords and knights will pledge themselves to his service. Commoners will seek his wisdom in matters of law and often turn to him if they serve a master who does not follow the tenants of the church. Those who must cast judgement often have a balancing scale with an statue of Bryne on the right and a statue of Lom on the left. This is their balance between the law and justice that must always be maintained for the good of all. | + | |
| + | Because Byrne is the god of rule and law, most noble lords and knights will pledge themselves to his service. Commoners will seek his wisdom in matters of law and often turn to him if they serve a master who does not follow the tenants of the church. Those who must cast judgement often have a balancing scale with an statue of Bryne on the right and a statue of Lom on the left. This is their balance between the law and justice that must always be maintained for the good of all. | ||
| However, no cleric of the church can also serve as a noble lord of the people — this is because a man cannot serve two masters at the same time. The only exception to this law is that the Hridi can serve as the King of a nation. Only in this manner can a man serve only Byrne as his master, while serving both the church and the commoners. | However, no cleric of the church can also serve as a noble lord of the people — this is because a man cannot serve two masters at the same time. The only exception to this law is that the Hridi can serve as the King of a nation. Only in this manner can a man serve only Byrne as his master, while serving both the church and the commoners. | ||
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| - | === Order of White === | + | ==== Order of White ==== |
| - | //Main Article: [[organizations:Order of White]]// | + | |
| - | This powerful knighthood is open to noble and common warriors that have successfully taken the tenants of Byrne as their own. Within the order are Knight-Brothers, who are the noble warriors and command the others according to rank. The commoner ranks are Sergeants who lead between ten and twelve Sword-Brothers. The Order of White is dedicated to the protection of all worshippers of Byrne and the punishment of those that by action or word speak against his believers. | + | The [[lore:Order of White]] is a powerful knighthood is open to noble and common warriors that have successfully taken the tenants of Byrne as their own. Within the order are Knight-Brothers, who are the noble warriors and command the others according to rank. The commoner ranks are Sergeants who lead between ten and twelve Sword-Brothers. The Order of White is dedicated to the protection of all worshippers of Byrne and the punishment of those that by action or word speak against his believers. |
| - | === Brotherhood of Mansfield === | + | ==== Brotherhood of Mansfield ==== |
| - | //Main Article: [[organizations:Brotherhood of Mansfield]]// | + | |
| - | Named in honor of the great Lord Mansfield who lead an army of untrained commoners against a the battle-hardened mercenaries of King Henrich. The King had claimed himself a god, above the needs of the mortals that served him. Lord Mansfield, a pious man, was the only noble lord to speak against the King on this course, which got him banished from court and his titles stripped. On that summer day, Lord Mansfield led his army and won a great victory at the Battle of Wright Falls. Two months later he breached the Castle Ashlon's wall and had King Henrich burned as a heretic. | + | Named in honor of the great Lord Mansfield, who lead an army of untrained commoners against a the battle-hardened mercenaries of King Henrich, the [[orgs:Brotherhood of Mansfield]] are knights of the highest skill. Lord Henrich had claimed himself a godking, above the needs of the mortals that served him. Lord Mansfield, a pious man, was the only noble lord to speak against the King on this course, which got him banished from court and his titles stripped. On that summer day, Lord Mansfield led his army and won a great victory at the Battle of [[atlas:Wright Falls]]. Two months later he breached the Castle Ashlon's wall and had King Henrich burned as a heretic. |
| The Brotherhood of Mansfield are knights that have banded together to ensure that a powerful noble does not rise above his own commitment to Byrne. The knights of Lord Mansfield are not well appreciated in many areas because they often see themselves as higher arbitrators of the law and have been known to act on their own convictions. This however, does make them well loved by commoners that often feel the stinging lash of their noble. | The Brotherhood of Mansfield are knights that have banded together to ensure that a powerful noble does not rise above his own commitment to Byrne. The knights of Lord Mansfield are not well appreciated in many areas because they often see themselves as higher arbitrators of the law and have been known to act on their own convictions. This however, does make them well loved by commoners that often feel the stinging lash of their noble. | ||
| - | ==== Rituals ==== | + | ===== Rituals ===== |
| Byrne's rituals are well known for their excessive pomp and circumstance. Most involve long sermons asking for Byrne's blessing and powerful symbols of law being exchanged between the church and recipient. | Byrne's rituals are well known for their excessive pomp and circumstance. Most involve long sermons asking for Byrne's blessing and powerful symbols of law being exchanged between the church and recipient. | ||
| - | === Coronation === | + | ==== Coronation ==== |
| Performed only by the Hridi upon a man wishing to take the throne of a nation. This asks that the wisdom and law of Byrne be passed into the new ruler so that he may wisely lead his people. Those favored by Byrne will be blessed with wisdom, knowledge, and occasionally the gift of foresight. The new ruler and Hridi must both fast for a day before the ceremony can begin, only after the conclusion of the ceremony when the Hridi and new King break bread together will he be allowed to eat. Purity of the body leads to purity of the mind and spirit. | Performed only by the Hridi upon a man wishing to take the throne of a nation. This asks that the wisdom and law of Byrne be passed into the new ruler so that he may wisely lead his people. Those favored by Byrne will be blessed with wisdom, knowledge, and occasionally the gift of foresight. The new ruler and Hridi must both fast for a day before the ceremony can begin, only after the conclusion of the ceremony when the Hridi and new King break bread together will he be allowed to eat. Purity of the body leads to purity of the mind and spirit. | ||
| - | === Rites of Rule === | + | ==== Rites of Rule ==== |
| This rite is typically performed by a Kord upon each member of the church that is taking on the position of a noble lord. It involves seeking Byrne's permission to leave the church and lead the people in his name. If Byrne grants his blessing the new noble may immediately take up his new position within society. Sometimes this blessing has been known to take several months, while the clergyman prays and fasts to show his devotion. | This rite is typically performed by a Kord upon each member of the church that is taking on the position of a noble lord. It involves seeking Byrne's permission to leave the church and lead the people in his name. If Byrne grants his blessing the new noble may immediately take up his new position within society. Sometimes this blessing has been known to take several months, while the clergyman prays and fasts to show his devotion. | ||
| - | === Investment === | + | ==== Investment ==== |
| This most martial of rituals brings a new initiate into the Order of White. Performed only during the heat of midday the initiate must pass through the ranks of the knights. Any knight wishing to stop them may do so by declaring a blood grievance. The initiate must fight or forsake the knighthood forever. | This most martial of rituals brings a new initiate into the Order of White. Performed only during the heat of midday the initiate must pass through the ranks of the knights. Any knight wishing to stop them may do so by declaring a blood grievance. The initiate must fight or forsake the knighthood forever. | ||
