The Church of Caelum is the most prevalent nation and religion in the Relief. Ruled by the Exarch, Aura Sol Orbis, the territories of this constitutional theocracy reach as far as Montanum. The nation’s capital, Caelum’s Landing, is amongst the largest and most populous cities in the Relief, with much of the region’s trade passing through its markets.
The Church has remained the most influential and widespread religion in Fio for 1,000 years. It seeks to establish order by expanding its influence 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.
Organisation
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Exarch is the title given to the head of the Church of Caelum. The Exarch establishes the laws of the nation as proposed by the Chairman of the Ministry. The current Exarch is Aura Sol Orbis. She resides in the Oratory on Caelum’s Landing.
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Prefects are governors of territories belonging to or allied with the Church. This role traditionally goes to members of the Sol Orbis family or high ranking members of the Church.
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Chaplains serve as 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.
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Clerics are the divine warriors and scholars of the Church, often gifted with divine magic of the light and tempest domains.
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Deans are the Church’s teachers and archivists. Their duties include transcribing holy texts, maintaining sacred artefacts and teaching hopeful acolytes.
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Acolytes are educated at the Oratory to properly harness their divine abilities. While most acolytes worship Caelum, education is available for upstarts of other religions.
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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.
Notable Members
Aura Sol Orbis, Spiro Sol Orbis, Sana Sol Orbis, Clara Sol Orbis, Patrocinor Mors, Tristis Veritas, Luna Vigil, Jeremias Blackflight