The Profundus Theocracy is the most prominent nation in the Relief, with territories stretching as far as the Miasma. Its capital, Caelum’s Landing, is the largest and most populous city in the Relief, with much of the continent’s trade passing through its markets. Governance of the nation is shared between the Church of Caelum and the Ministry, while the Inland Guard police the capital.

Church of Caelum

The Church of Caelum has remained the most influential and widespread religion in Fio for 1,000 years. Sharing governance of Caelum’s Landing with the Ministry, the Church seeks to establish order by expanding its territories and assisting in the development of newfound earthmotes. Though tolerant of other religions, the Church’s ubiquity often seems to overwhelm other nascent cultures and religions.

Ranks

  • The Exarch is the head of the Church of Caelum. Their residence is the Oratory on Caelum’s Landing.
  • A Prefect is the governor of a territory belonging to or allied with the Church. The role traditionally goes to members of the Sol Orbis family or high ranking members of the Church.
  • A Chaplain is the head of a parish within a Church territory. They usually oversee and reside within a chapel central to the parish. Their duties include delivering sermons and performing marriages.
  • Inquisitors are tasked with the abolishment of cults and misinformation contrary to the Church of Caelum. They serve as the Church’s intelligence agents.
  • Clerics are the divine warriors and scholars of the Church, often gifted with divine magic of the light and tempest domains.
  • Heralds are the Church’s sacred groundskeepers. Their duties include tending to the Oratory’s graveyards and gardens among other sacred sites. They also perform funeral rites.
  • Acolytes are made to take an oath before beginning their training to become clerics of the Church.

Notable Members

  • Caelum Sol Orbis The Ascended.
  • Aura Sol Orbis Exarch.
  • Spiro Sol Orbis Grand Paladin, Prefect of Ingenium
  • Sana Sol Orbis Prefect of Madanau.
  • Clara Sol Orbis Prefect of Tenebrae’s Refuge, member of the Commission.
  • Tristis Veritas Grand Inquisitor.
  • Patrocinor Mors Grand Herald.
  • Luna Vigil Prefect of Micantrum.
  • Prima Vita Sol Orbis Caelum’s Daughter.
  • Rex Sol Orbis Exarch who signed the Fundus Constitution (516 PO).
  • Manus Sol Orbis Exarch during the moving of Ingenium (756 PO).
  • Ardeat Sol Orbis Former Exarch, father of Aura, Spiro, Sana and Clara. Died 986 PO.

The Ministry

The Ministry is the primary governing body for Caelum’s Landing and the Church’s territories. A representative from each territory is elected minister to speak in the Ministerial Houses on Fundus. There is some speculation as to how much power the Church has over proceedings in the Ministerial Houses, but the Chairman maintains that the Ministry works solely for the betterment of the people.

Ranks

  • The Chairman acts as mediator in the proceedings of government, functionally making them the head of the Ministry. Elected by fellow ministers and approved by the Exarch, the current chairman is Emil Hartmann.
  • A Minister is an elected representative of a province or territory allied with the Church. They attend debates in the Ministerial Houses.

Notable Members

  • Emil Hartmann Ministry Chairman.
  • Artifex Calligo Prime Minister of Ingenium, creator of cable cars and flying machines.

Inland Guard

The Inland Guard act as the police for Caelum’s Landing.

Ranks

  • Chief Constable
  • Superintendent
  • Inspector
  • Sergeant
  • Constable

Notable Members

  • Rosalind Armbruster Chief Constable of the Inland Guard.