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Ranks of the Priesthood (click here to see the members)
Varda Atar / Varda Atara (Exalted Father/Mother): (Level V) As the Spiritual Leader of the elves, the Varda Atar/Atara is a powerful figure among all of the elves. They are the keeper of balance among all things in nature. As Temple Leader he or she oversees weddings, funerals and all holiday functions. This position also functions as an advisor to the Crown and religious diplomat, ensuring that all guild functions honor Iluvatar in every way. They assist with recruiting efforts for the guild as a whole, and ensure that the temple priests instruct the young elves to respect the balance of nature and the Gods that procure it. (Promotion quests to be added) Val’Amandil (High Priest/Priestess): Master Rank (Level IV) The High priests are honored members of the circle that oversees the worship of the various sections of temple. They counsel the Circle of Light and all things that govern its temple. They assist the Exalted Father/Mother to help guide the Ancient Order in their spiritual journey. They often preside over many temple ceremonies. (Promotion quests to be added) Amandil (Priest/Priestess): Citizen rank (level I through III) The priest is the guardian and guide of the Fea (Spirit) of the Elves. A priest must recite (create macros for) all of the 9 basic prayers and lead the people in saying them. The priest guides the elves in the path of the Circle of Light in keeping the harmony of all things in nature through song-blessings (macro spells in the Quenya language) during family hunts and temple ceremonies. Promotion quests will be a test of purity and sacrifice.(Promotion quests to be added) Nim'ohtar (Paladin): Requirements: 1. Warrior rank II or higher completed. 2. Warrior Quest completed. To receive the Paladin rank (Level I through IV) A Paladin must become a holy Knight of the Temple and protector of all that is sacred in among both God and Country. While in training in the warrior class he must visit the temple before he returns to battle and show the Temple that he is worthy of notice. When He reaches the rank of paladin he will be an important player in representing the Temple and the Crown of the Ancient Order. A paladin is expected to follow a strict code of honor. Straying from the ways of virtue and failing to follow the code of honor will result in the paladin being disgraced and demoted. While Honoring Iluvatar (Eru) a Paladin must always have the top most level of Karma and serve the Temple performing holy Quests. In the case of a holy war the paladin will most often venture out alone or with other paladins on a quest to destroy the enemies of Eru. Paladins belong to both the warrior class and the Temple, and must complete a level II Warrior rank and approved by the warrior general before he can get the blessing of the Varda Atara. Upon completion of a holy quest for the temple then he or she may take his honored rank among those who serve Iluvatar (Paladins Creed will go here) Taur'Amandil (Druid): Elite master rank (Level 4 elite) Requirments: 1. Ranger quest. 2. Priest quest. Druids are wardens of the forest. Druids draw on the power of the natural world to create magical incantations. They use their magic to protect the world of nature from the influence of man. Some druids call on the power of nature to guide their blades. Although they may or may not able to invoke spells, their blade moves with unnatural strength and accuracy and brings doom to those who seek to harm the druid or the land he protects. Druids are rarely found in large towns, and only if they have pressing need. They take a vow of poverty and may not own a home larger than a small tower (With the exception of a log cabin). Druids belong to both the ranger class and the temple of Eru, and most get approval from the leaders of both classes before he or she may take this rank. |