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	==Terminology==		==Terminology==
	Officially called ''The Order of the Cardinal Clerics''. Clerics of the order are called simply Clerics or Cardinal Clerics. Non-cleric practitioners are called Cardinals. The religion is sometimes refered to as Cardinalism. The head of the religion is known as the Doseu (pronounced "doci") which means "He who speaks with no mouth". The Doseu was created shortly after the [[Mage Wars]] when the Cardinal Clerics swore fealty to the [[Pendragon]] of [[Slayer Dragons]]. Though never written as law, the Doseu is expected to act as the voice of the Pendragon to the Order of the Cardinal Clerics, making the Pendragon effectively the leader. During the Long Night with no Pendragon, it became customary for the the Doseu to take a vow of silence, effectively leaving the organization leaderless.		Officially called ''The Order of the Cardinal Clerics''. Clerics of the order are called simply Clerics or Cardinal Clerics. Non-cleric practitioners are called Cardinals. The religion is sometimes refered to as Cardinalism. The head of the religion is known as the [[Doseu]] (pronounced "doci") which means "He who speaks with no mouth". The Doseu was created shortly after the [[Mage Wars]] when the Cardinal Clerics swore fealty to the [[Pendragon]] of [[Slayer Dragons]]. Though never written as law, the Doseu is expected to act as the voice of the Pendragon to the Order of the Cardinal Clerics, making the Pendragon effectively the leader. During the Long Night with no Pendragon, it became customary for the the Doseu to take a vow of silence, effectively leaving the organization leaderless.

	==Influence==		==Influence==

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Holy Book

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	==Holy Book==		==Holy Book==
	The Cardinals use a book entitled ''The Book of Law'' as their main holy book: every other volume associated with the order is a commentary, a treatise, or a book of magic. According to legend, the Book of Law used by the clerics is the same one listed as part of [[The Circle of Seven]], and dates all the way to the [[Mythical Age]].		The Cardinals use a book entitled ''The [[Book of Law]]'' as their main holy book: every other volume associated with the order is a commentary, a treatise, or a book of magic. According to legend, the Book of Law used by the clerics is the same one listed as part of [[The Circle of Seven]], and dates all the way to the [[Mythical Age]].

	The clerics' archives, held in a vault in the [[Library of Arindell]], contains among its collection thousands of copies of the Book of Law, including one said to be the oldest, dating from the [[Age of Darkness]]. This volume was once brought out for study, but historians quickly discounted the claim, citing that the book had been electronically printed (in an era when the printing press did not exist), and the Clerics quickly returned the book to the archives.		The clerics' archives, held in a vault in the [[Library of Arindell]], contains among its collection thousands of copies of the Book of Law, including one said to be the oldest, dating from the [[Age of Darkness]]. This volume was once brought out for study, but historians quickly discounted the claim, citing that the book had been electronically printed (in an era when the printing press did not exist), and the Clerics quickly returned the book to the archives.

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History

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	==History==		==History==
	===Ancient History===		===Ancient History===
	Though not proven, certain archaeological finds from early [[Antiquity#Greater Antiquity\|Greater Antiquity]] ~~bare~~ a very strong resemblance to the Clerics, including well-established religious symbols and ceremonial layouts. Very few sites(of any sort) date from Classic Antiquity, so the lack of sites from that era ~~are~~ not difficult to explain. The Clerics say their beliefs were handed down by God at the dawn of time; if so this would point to the existence of the clerics in pre-history.		Though not proven, certain archaeological finds from early [[Antiquity#Greater Antiquity\|Greater Antiquity]] bear a very strong resemblance to the Clerics, including well-established religious symbols and ceremonial layouts. Very few sites (of any sort) date from Classic Antiquity, so the lack of sites from that era is not difficult to explain. The Clerics say their beliefs were handed down by God at the dawn of time; if so, this would point to the existence of the clerics in pre-history.

	===Mage Wars===		===Mage Wars===
	The religion practiced by the Cardinal Clerics dates back to the early [[Age of Darkness]] and may have roots in [[Antiquity]]. It is known to have been practiced by several of the old [[Clans]] and many draw their names from portions of it. Cardinal Clerics worship the [[One King]], and were originally called the Westpoint Clerics or the Clerics of the Setting Sun.		The religion practiced by the Cardinal Clerics dates back to the early [[Age of Darkness]] and may have roots in [[Antiquity]]. It is known to have been practiced by several of the old [[Clans]], and many draw their names from portions of it. Cardinal Clerics worship the [[One King]], and were originally called the Westpoint Clerics or the Clerics of the Setting Sun.

	During the First Chaotic Period, the ''Westpoint Clerics'' solidified into a cohesive group, and began training Clerics to fight the rise of wizard kings. The order was, at the time, closely aligned with the [[Wizard Breakers]] and may still hold many of their secrets (including the technique to create [[Mobiru]] weapons and armor). It was during this time that the warrior clerics, using the religion as a front, created the [[Templar]]s, a clandestine intelligence network later used by [[Eieber]].		During the First Chaotic Period, the ''Westpoint Clerics'' solidified into a cohesive group, and began training Clerics to fight the rise of wizard kings. The order was, at the time, closely aligned with the [[Wizard Breakers]] and may still hold many of their secrets (including the technique to create [[Mobiru]] weapons and armor). It was during this time that the warrior clerics, using the religion as a front, created the [[Templar]]s, a clandestine intelligence network later used by [[Eieber]].

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Sects

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	==Sects==		==Sects==
	For much of the Order's history, it was divided into four distinct sects, aligned with the cardinal directions. Each sect worshiped a different king of the [[Last Dynasty]]. The sects were not ~~divided against each other~~, but ~~rather were~~ a safeguard against the order's destruction. According to legend, each sect held a different piece of the order's ~~holly~~ book, so ~~that~~ the entire book could not be ~~destroyed~~. In order to ~~trully~~ know the ways of the One King, a Cleric had to ~~travel to and~~ study with each sect.		For much of the Order's history, it was divided into four distinct sects, aligned with the cardinal directions. Each sect worshiped a different king of the [[Last Dynasty]]. The sects were not rivals among themselves, but their division served as a safeguard against the order's destruction. According to legend, each sect held a different piece of the order's holy book, so the entire book could not be lost. In order to truly know the ways of the One King (said their doctrine), a Cleric had to study with each sect in turn.

	In truth, all four sects held complete copies of the volume, typically many copies widely distributed. But each sect was also devoted to a different ~~king, with deep knowledge and wisdom about that~~ king. To truly know the One King, it was still important to study the other three.		In truth, all four sects held complete copies of the volume, typically many copies widely distributed. But each sect was also devoted to a different divine king. To truly know the One King, it was still important to study the other three.

	==Holy Book==		==Holy Book==

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	==Holy Book==		==Holy Book==
	The Cardinals use a book entitled The Book of Law as their main holy book~~(indeed, it is the only one actually venerated,~~ every other volume associated with the order is a commentary, a treatise, or a book of magic. According to legend, the Book of Law used by the clerics is the same one listed as part of [[The Circle of Seven]], and dates all the way ~~back~~ to the [[Mythical Age]].		The Cardinals use a book entitled ''The Book of Law'' as their main holy book: every other volume associated with the order is a commentary, a treatise, or a book of magic. According to legend, the Book of Law used by the clerics is the same one listed as part of [[The Circle of Seven]], and dates all the way to the [[Mythical Age]].

	The ~~cleric~~'s archives, held in a vault in the [[Library of Arindell]], contains among ~~it's~~ collection thousands of copies of the Book of Law, including one ~~that is~~ said to be the oldest, dating from the [[Age of Darkness]]. This volume was once brought out for study, but historians quickly discounted the claim, citing that the book had ~~very clearly~~ been electronically printed(in an era when the printing press did not exist), and the Clerics quickly returned the book to the archives.		The clerics' archives, held in a vault in the [[Library of Arindell]], contains among its collection thousands of copies of the Book of Law, including one said to be the oldest, dating from the [[Age of Darkness]]. This volume was once brought out for study, but historians quickly discounted the claim, citing that the book had been electronically printed (in an era when the printing press did not exist), and the Clerics quickly returned the book to the archives.

	==History==		==History==

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	The Doseu would only speak again to [[Scarlet Jusenkyou]].		The Doseu would only speak again to [[Scarlet Jusenkyou]].

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	The religion practiced by the Cardinal Clerics dates back to the early [[Age of Darkness]] and may have roots in [[Antiquity]]. It is known to have been practiced by several of the old [[Clans]] and many draw their names from portions of it. Cardinal Clerics worship the [[One King]], and were originally called the Westpoint Clerics or the Clerics of the Setting Sun.		The religion practiced by the Cardinal Clerics dates back to the early [[Age of Darkness]] and may have roots in [[Antiquity]]. It is known to have been practiced by several of the old [[Clans]] and many draw their names from portions of it. Cardinal Clerics worship the [[One King]], and were originally called the Westpoint Clerics or the Clerics of the Setting Sun.

	During the First Chaotic Period, the ''Westpoint Clerics'' solidified into a cohesive group, and began training Clerics to fight the rise of wizard kings. The order was, at the time, closely aligned with the [[Wizard Breakers]] and may still hold many of their secrets (including the technique to create [[Mobiru]] weapons and armor). It was during this time that the warrior clerics, using the religion as a front, created the [[Templar]]s, a clandestine intelligence network later used by [[~~Uther~~]].		During the First Chaotic Period, the ''Westpoint Clerics'' solidified into a cohesive group, and began training Clerics to fight the rise of wizard kings. The order was, at the time, closely aligned with the [[Wizard Breakers]] and may still hold many of their secrets (including the technique to create [[Mobiru]] weapons and armor). It was during this time that the warrior clerics, using the religion as a front, created the [[Templar]]s, a clandestine intelligence network later used by [[Eieber]].

	By the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic Period]] the Westpoint Clerics held significant political and millitary power, but found themselves at war with the [[Marcon Alliance]]. The clerics fought them on many fronts and lent their warriors to whatever armies would have them. They shared technological and magical knowledge with any of the Marcons' enemies, and were even responsible for copying and distributing stolen dark-magic spell-books (as the order had many scribes). The Westpoint Clerics felt they existed in a state of "total war" with the Marcon Alliance.		By the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic Period]] the Westpoint Clerics held significant political and millitary power, but found themselves at war with the [[Marcon Alliance]]. The clerics fought them on many fronts and lent their warriors to whatever armies would have them. They shared technological and magical knowledge with any of the Marcons' enemies, and were even responsible for copying and distributing stolen dark-magic spell-books (as the order had many scribes). The Westpoint Clerics felt they existed in a state of "total war" with the Marcon Alliance.
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	===Ages of the Alliance===		===Ages of the Alliance===
	The Cardinal Clerics backed ~~Uther~~ and became closely aligned with the [[First File#Order of the Cardinal Star\|Order of the Cardinal Star]], Clerics and paladins being so closely related as to be nearly indistinguishable (indeed, in many cases the difference is in name only). Following the end of the Mage Wars, the Cardinal Clerics swore fealty to the [[Pendragon]], and used their vast political and economic power to serve the new Alliance. The Alliance even modeled its [[Rangers]] on the Cardinal's Templar network.		The Cardinal Clerics backed Eieber and became closely aligned with the [[First File#Order of the Cardinal Star\|Order of the Cardinal Star]], Clerics and paladins being so closely related as to be nearly indistinguishable (indeed, in many cases the difference is in name only). Following the end of the Mage Wars, the Cardinal Clerics swore fealty to the [[Pendragon]], and used their vast political and economic power to serve the new Alliance. The Alliance even modeled its [[Rangers]] on the Cardinal's Templar network.

	While the order continued to train clerics, mostly to fight in the [[First File]], the religion spread heavily during the [[Ages#Golden Age\|Golden Age]]. While the [[Alliance]] recognized no official religion, Cardinalism was by far the most popular, and grew to heavy prominence during the [[Ages#The Second Age\|Second Age]], but suffered terribly during the [[Necromanic Wars]]. By the end of the Third Age, it had lost many followers and much of its political and economic power. At the dawn of the Fourth Age, the Cardinals were viewed as "no different from the multitude of other religions", although still the most widely-practiced faith, and still maintained the secretive Templar network.		While the order continued to train clerics, mostly to fight in the [[First File]], the religion spread heavily during the [[Ages#Golden Age\|Golden Age]]. While the [[Alliance]] recognized no official religion, Cardinalism was by far the most popular, and grew to heavy prominence during the [[Ages#The Second Age\|Second Age]], but suffered terribly during the [[Necromanic Wars]]. By the end of the Third Age, it had lost many followers and much of its political and economic power. At the dawn of the Fourth Age, the Cardinals were viewed as "no different from the multitude of other religions", although still the most widely-practiced faith, and still maintained the secretive Templar network.

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	When [[Conri Jason Jusenkyou]] rëstablished the Order of Slayer Dragons, the Doseu broke his vow of silence and used the resources of the Cardinal Clerics to start rebuilding the Alliance. Because Conri did not possess the true sword of the Pendragon, many within the order did not fully respect his authority. Further, [[Naomi Jusenkyou]] began gathering many worlds into an alliance of her own.		When [[Conri Jason Jusenkyou]] rëstablished the Order of Slayer Dragons, the Doseu broke his vow of silence and used the resources of the Cardinal Clerics to start rebuilding the Alliance. Because Conri did not possess the true sword of the Pendragon, many within the order did not fully respect his authority. Further, [[Naomi Jusenkyou]] began gathering many worlds into an alliance of her own.

	Following Conri's death, the Slayer Dragons abolished the position of Pendragon, and the Doseu ~~again~~ went silent.		Following Conri's death, the Slayer Dragons abolished the position of Pendragon, and the Doseu went silent once more.

			The Doseu would only speak again to [[Scarlet Jusenkyou]].

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	==Influence==		==Influence==
	The Cardinal Clerics (whose practitioners are called Cardinals) have followers all throughout the [[known worlds]] and held significant influence both during the first two [[Ages]] of the the [[Alliance]] and during the [[Long Night]] and [[New Day]].		The Cardinal Clerics (whose practitioners are called Cardinals) have followers all throughout the [[known worlds]] and held significant influence both during the first two [[Ages]] of the the [[Alliance]] and during the [[Long Night]] and [[New Day]].

			==Sects==
			For much of the Order's history, it was divided into four distinct sects, aligned with the cardinal directions. Each sect worshiped a different king of the [[Last Dynasty]]. The sects were not divided against each other, but rather were a safeguard against the order's destruction. According to legend, each sect held a different piece of the order's holly book, so that the entire book could not be destroyed. In order to trully know the ways of the One King, a Cleric had to travel to and study with each sect.

			In truth, all four sects held complete copies of the volume, typically many copies widely distributed. But each sect was also devoted to a different king, with deep knowledge and wisdom about that king. To truly know the One King, it was still important to study the other three.

			==Holy Book==
			The Cardinals use a book entitled The Book of Law as their main holy book(indeed, it is the only one actually venerated, every other volume associated with the order is a commentary, a treatise, or a book of magic. According to legend, the Book of Law used by the clerics is the same one listed as part of [[The Circle of Seven]], and dates all the way back to the [[Mythical Age]].

			The cleric's archives, held in a vault in the [[Library of Arindell]], contains among it's collection thousands of copies of the Book of Law, including one that is said to be the oldest, dating from the [[Age of Darkness]]. This volume was once brought out for study, but historians quickly discounted the claim, citing that the book had very clearly been electronically printed(in an era when the printing press did not exist), and the Clerics quickly returned the book to the archives.

	==History==		==History==
			===Ancient History===
			Though not proven, certain archaeological finds from early [[Antiquity#Greater Antiquity\|Greater Antiquity]] bare a very strong resemblance to the Clerics, including well-established religious symbols and ceremonial layouts. Very few sites(of any sort) date from Classic Antiquity, so the lack of sites from that era are not difficult to explain. The Clerics say their beliefs were handed down by God at the dawn of time; if so this would point to the existence of the clerics in pre-history.

	===Mage Wars===		===Mage Wars===
	The religion practiced by the Cardinal Clerics dates back to the early [[Age of Darkness]] and may have roots in [[Antiquity]]. It is known to have been practiced by several of the old [[Clans]] and many draw their names from portions of it. Cardinal Clerics worship the [[One King]], and were originally called the Westpoint Clerics or the Clerics of the Setting Sun.		The religion practiced by the Cardinal Clerics dates back to the early [[Age of Darkness]] and may have roots in [[Antiquity]]. It is known to have been practiced by several of the old [[Clans]] and many draw their names from portions of it. Cardinal Clerics worship the [[One King]], and were originally called the Westpoint Clerics or the Clerics of the Setting Sun.

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	==Terminology==		==Terminology==
	Officially called ''The Order of the Cardinal Clerics''. Clerics of the order are called simply Clerics or Cardinal Clerics. Non-cleric practitioners are called Cardinals. The religion is sometimes refered to as Cardinalism. The head of the religion is known as the Doseu (pronounced "doci") which means "He who speaks with no mouth". The Doseu was created shortly after the [[Mage Wars]] when the Cardinal Clerics swore fealty to the [[Pendragon]] of [[Slayer Dragons]]. Though never written as law, the Doseu is expected to act as the voice of the Pendragon to the Order of the Cardinal Clerics, making the Pendragon effectively the leader. During the Long Night with no Pendragon, it became customary for the the Doseu to take a vow of silence, effectively ~~rendering him a figurehead and~~ leaving the organization leaderless.		Officially called ''The Order of the Cardinal Clerics''. Clerics of the order are called simply Clerics or Cardinal Clerics. Non-cleric practitioners are called Cardinals. The religion is sometimes refered to as Cardinalism. The head of the religion is known as the Doseu (pronounced "doci") which means "He who speaks with no mouth". The Doseu was created shortly after the [[Mage Wars]] when the Cardinal Clerics swore fealty to the [[Pendragon]] of [[Slayer Dragons]]. Though never written as law, the Doseu is expected to act as the voice of the Pendragon to the Order of the Cardinal Clerics, making the Pendragon effectively the leader. During the Long Night with no Pendragon, it became customary for the the Doseu to take a vow of silence, effectively leaving the organization leaderless.

	==Influence==		==Influence==