We are what we are.
Simple yet difficult. When one joins us, nothing changes for them.
Almost nothing. They are forced to learn how to share their minds, their
very essence with others. Yes, it may be painful for others, but united
we stay strong. We shall be a faction, should Lord Mur help us.
The synod is
composed of the 13 members of the higher synod, all equal among them.
The leader’s only other attribute is the ability to speak for the entire
synod. The lower circle is composed of apprentices, those that have
just joined and are learning most. The scholars (one for 3 apprentices),
the right hands of the higher synod. They teach and supervise
apprentices. The judges (one for 5 scholars, at least 3), those that
decide whether an apprentice is worthy of graduating or not. And last,
but not least, pilgrims: they are apprentices sent on their pilgrimage.
There are also outcasts: pilgrims that failed their exams or other
banished members.
Our
rituals:
1.First
and most important is bonding. In this process, two different persons
become one, for a brief moment. Since all synod members share minds, the
two that bond are also one with the synod, enabling our faction to
grow. This is how we ‘initiate’ new members.
2.Second
is how we elect the Leader: L’ana R’tath. The Leader has to be member
of the higher synod (staff, when we will become a faction). The higher
synod members propose one of them for leadership. If the others agree,
then he/she is elected leader. If not, another proposition is made. If
the higher synod cannot reach an agreement, a member of the lower synod
is proposed and all members can vote.
3.A
leader cannot be normally replaced, but if all other higher synod
members believe he/she is not doing their job right anymore, then we
turn to our third ritual: Ra’Ka’ali. As I said if all other members
agree the leader is no longer fit of his/ her position, he will be
replaced immediately. If however, only a few doubt his/her leadership,
then we shall turn to our fourth ritual.
4.Sha’Ra’thum
is the fourth ritual in which the current leader competes with the
contestants of his leadership. Further details cannot be revealed to
nobody else but members of the Higher Synod.
5.Assimilation
is a common process in which one of us literally converts a material
object into energy, sharing all the information it contains with other
members.
6.Pilgrimage:
is the rite of passage for each of our apprentices. During the
pilgrimage, they must learn to survive without the aid of the synod and
return to us with something worth our attention.
Higher Synod
1.
Aeoshattr, Naernun Sathaa; Former leader of the Synod2.
Lady Renata, Mistress of Seduction and Desire3. Mya
Celestia, Empath of the Guardians4. Flamewarrior,
Harbinger of Nature 5. Dante Falcon, Aspiring
Scholar 6. Shemhazaj, Wanderer and Seeker of
Redemption7. Adam Icepheonix , Guardian of
Tranquility8. Gremlin, Guardian Angel - Current
Leader of the Synod 9. Sharazad, Seeker of Lore
and Legends10. Mysteria Blue, Truthkeeper11.
Darrydabby, Seeker of the Moon12. 13.Lower
Circle:(currently, not recruiting)
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