Notes on the Text

A Glossary on the Text

Arbiter- The Arbiter is the highest rank within the Ecclesiarchy, and religious head of the Divinity. He mandates the religious practice as well as the laws of the city of Ecclesia. It is said that he is ordained by Azul and as such, has the ability to converse with the goddess.

Apostolic- Apostolics are among the Presbyterate order of the Ecclesiarchy. They are the highest rank among the military wing of the divinity, and are the ranking officers among Aegis, the Ecclesiarchy's military. They are also the guards of each Diocese as well as the guards of the Arbiter himself.

Archbishop- The Archbishops are the ruling hand of a particular Diocese within the Divinity. They are the heads of any particular Basilica, and mandate how the Bishops run their particular church.

Archdeacon- Archdeacon is the highest rank of the Diaconate, they distribute the orders and functions to the lower ranking members, and oversee the day to day operations of a particular collective of Diocese.

Bishop- Bishops are among the lowest rank of the Episcopate. They are the leaders of worship, and mandate to the Presbyterate, their functions and orders.

Cardinal- Cardinals are the highest rank within the Episcopate. They are the ruling heads of a collective of Diocese within the Divinity. Each Cardinal heads particular wing within the Divinity's ruling orders. There is a Cardinal not only for every collective Diocese but also for the orders of the Laity, the military hand of the Ecclesiarchy.

Diaconate- Diaconate is the order of Deacons and Archdeacons within the Ecclesiarchy. They are the lowest ranks of the clergy, and their functions are the basic tasks and overseeing the day to day operations of a particular Diocese. They are the assistants of the Presbyterate, and aid in worship ceremonies, research, and the passing of orders to the Laity.

Deacon- Deacons are of the lowest rank of clergy within the Ecclesiarchy. They are servants of the priests, and oversee day to day operations of a particular Diocese.

Divinity- The Divinity is the application of the people's faith in the Spires of Arlia. It is not a collective or regime, rather it is their denomination of worship.

Ecclesiarchy- The Ecclesiarchy is the religious heirarchy of the divinity. It is the church, as well as its members of clergy. The Ecclesiarchy is the body of the Divinity which mandates religious practice, as well as protects the populace.

Episcopate- The Episcopate is the order of Bishops, Archbishops, and Cardinals of the Ecclesiarchy. Aside from the Arbiter, the Episcopate is the highest order of clergy within the Ecclesiarchy.

Eparch- Eparch is a title attained by a Bishop, or high ranking priest. Eparch is not a rank, but rather, a specific function within the Ecclesiarchy. An Eparch's primary function is religious research, and study.

Exarch- Exarch is a title for the Executors, the highest rank attained within the Expurgators, and is their leader.

Executor- Executor is the highest rank attained within the Expurgators. There are eight Executors, each who lead a smaller sect of examiners themselvs. They are among the most skilled, and knowledgable Heresy Examiners of the Divinity.

Expurgator- Expurgators are the Examiner wing of the Laity. They are a religious fanatic sect, that hunt, examine, and execute heretics and enemies of the Divinity.

Hereticus Administratum- The Hereticus Administratum is the ruling head of the Laity. Primarily its function is the trials of heretics, as well as the imprisonment of the many criminals within Ecclesiarchy. Their other functions are broad, and they rule the local law enforcement, Aegis, and the Expurgators.

Laity- The Laity is the order of the non clergy members of the Ecclesiarchy. They are not priests, bishops, or deacons, but rather the civilian masses that function as the military. Expurgators, Aegis, and Clerics all fall under this order.

Monsignor- The is a title granted to a member of the Apostolics, he is the leader of that sect of priests, and oversees and distributes orders of their operations and functions. He is also the personal guardian of the Arbiter.


Prelate- Prelates are of the highest ranking priests within the Ecclesiarchy, they are the personal assistants of Cardinals and Archbishops, and distribute their orders to the rest of the Presbyterate.

Presbyterate- The Presbyterate is the order of Priests, Vicars, and Prelates within the Ecclesiarchy. The Presbyterate is the largest of the five orders of the Ecclesiarchy, and their functions are the overseeing of religious worship, and application of religious mandate.

Prime Eparch- The Prime Eparch is a title granted to a member of the Episcopate. The Prime Eparch's function is heading of the religious research and study. He rules over all the great libraries of the Ecclesiarchy, and denotes and catalogues every text contained within them. This title is one of the most powerful within the Ecclesiarchy, as the Prime Eparch has knowledge of almost every secret of the Divinity.

Protonetary Apostolic- Protonetary Apostolics are of the highest ranks of the Apostolics, they lead large detachments of Aegis, and distribute orders to the Laity.

Seneschal- Seneschal is a title granted to priests of the Presbyterate. Their functions are one of the most renowned of the Divinity, as they assist in the council and spiritual healing of the masses. They have been known to create miracles.

Vicar- A Vicar is of the Presbyterate. They are the most common of its order, and are the leaders of worship and religious functions of a particular diocese.

Vicar Forane- Vicar Forane is an honorary title granted to a Prelate. The Vicar Forane is of the members of the Eparchs and is the personal researcher and studier of the Arbiter. Their function is the research and study of religious history, as well as the translation of text.