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Clergy
Resources for the Church of France
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The
Calling is a personal and spiritual experience felt by some
at one point or another in their lives. It is not something
specific to each person, rather it is unique for everyone.
You may feel a desire to serve the Lord in a more personal
and on going way than before, a need to become closer to
the Son and Angels. For some it is simply having the greatest
joy imaginable felt when they think of performing in mass
or helping another become closer to the Lord, but as stated
before it is a personal experience and feeling and should
not be questioned by anyone. There are however, some reasons
that are not quite vaild for joining the church, such as
being a jilted lover, recently divorced etc... Those reasons
do cause pain to the soul but are not necessarily a reason
to run out and join the church. If you have heard the calling
then seek any member of the clergy for further details.
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Confirmation
is the act of Ordaining a worshipper into the clergy of
Paris. It is performed by the Priest-Rector of a church
or a clergy member whose rank is ArchDeacon or above. The
person must first be a worshipper to be confirmed, and no
longer can they be in a regiment. As they are devoting their
life to the Lord it is fitting to leave bloodshed in the
past, embracing life and promoting peace. Marriage is no
longer possible as they are taking the holy sacrament of
Holy Orders instead of Holy Matrimony, marrying themselves
to the Lord rather than another individual. Leaving the
Clergy entails excommunication. Please seek out a member
of the church for further information on what life is like
in the clergy.
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Ranks,
Duties & Advancement
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~THE LOWER CLERGY~
Promotions within the clergy are no longer based on
Piety Points and Submissions ALONE. Other aspects are now
taken into consideration equally. Consideration for Promotion
is outlined under each Rank. Once you feel you have met
the criteria for promotion seek out your Rector and inform
them, they will then seek approval from the Cardinal College.
More promotion information listed after Priest.
PORTER
- The entry-level position within the church, your primary
duty is to become familiar with the church of Paris. There
are maps of the churches available for your ease in learning
your way around. Sit in on masses to learn and see how they
function, and ask questions, the best way to learn is to
ask for answers. You will be paired with a higher-level
clergy to conduct a bit of initial training. You will be
given your Vestments at this rank and they are to be worn
at all official church occasions such as Mass or Baptisms.
Advancement to Lector will be considered when you
submit one Original prayer, have a social level of 10, earned
150 Piety Points, have 100k Experience Points, and hold
the Noble title of Marquis.
LECTOR
- By now you are familiar with the way things run within
the Church of France and hopefully you have a working knowledge
of the layout of the churches themselves. Lectors are encouraged
though not required to read prayers during mass, your main
duty will be to assist worshippers as they enter the church.
Kindly remind them to turn off triggers, and keep actions
appropriate. You are also encouraged to role-play as much
as you feel is appropriate, however there is such a thing
as too much. Your Vestments stay the same for this rank
(white). Advancement to Exorcist will be considered
when you have Submitted Five new original prayers, have
300 Piety Points, 500k Experience Points, Trained to your
first star in Unction with Heloise, and referred Two people
to become worshippers. Along with these minimum requirements
you must show dedication and a desire to succeed in the
church, role playing and emotes are noticed and taken into
consideration.
EXORCIST
- As your rank increases so do your duties and influence
in the city. Previous duties are expected to be fulfilled
as well as new ones. Your main duty is to seek out new citizens
and see if they have an interest in the church as a worshipper
or clergy, if they do then refer them to the appropriate
clergy that will be able to assist them. By now you should
also be reciting prayers during mass. Unction is given to
you at this time, train in it when possible. Exorcists are
not expected to have 5*'s in unction, however if you wish
to do so it is not improper. To be considered for
promotion to Acolyte you must have submitted Five new original
prayers since promoted to Exorcist, have 600 Piety Points,
500k Experience Points, Trained to your second * in Unction,
and referred two new people to be worshippers. As well as
showing a desire to go above and beyond the normal call
of duty, role playing and emotes are important as well.
Honour of the Order de Notre Dame is attained at this rank,
however it is not made permanent until you reach the rank
of Deacon. Vestments remain the same at this rank (white).
ACOYLTE
- Again your duties are the same as before, now they
will be added to again, yes there is a pattern here. Confession
is attained at this rank, there is no actual skill to learn,
but training must be conducted by a senior clergy to show
you how to hear a confession. Your main duty now is to hear
confessions whenever possible, it is your duty to Shout
that you are available to hear confessions when you enter
the city. Continue to recite prayers during mass and assist
newer clergy with Role-Play Emotes. Begin to seek out possible
clergy among the worshippers and answer questions about
the clergy way of life. Vestments remain the same(white).
Consideration for advancement to Subdeacon will require
a minimum submission of 10 new original prayers, a Social
Level of 50, 1200 Piety Points, 2 million Experience Points,
Trained to your third * in Unction, and referred four new
people to be worshippers. Again emotes and role playing
as well as a showing of devotion to your duties are important.
The noble title of Comte is required for promotion as well.
~THE CLERGY~
SUBDEACON
- You are now senior clergy and your duties will increase
dramatically at this rank. Your influence within the city
is growing and more people will come to you for advice and
help, be cautious with whom you help as politics do play
a part even in the church. All duties previously performed
still hold true, however to a lesser degree, your main duties
will be to assist higher-ranking clergy in their duties
as needed. Three new powers are granted at this rank, Communion,
Baptism, and Marriage. At this rank it is appropriate now
for you to shout to announce when mass will be held. Go
to the bell ringers' chamber and PULL ROPE 3 times
for the 30-minute shout, 2 times for the 15-minute shout,
and once for the final five-minute shout. Assist worshippers
with directions to the church and direct those wishing for
Baptism where to go. You will receive new Vestments when
you attain this rank (black). Promotion to Deacon will be
considered when you have submitted Three original
sermons and five new original prayers. 2000 Piety Points,
4 million Experience Points, Trained to your fourth * in
Unction, and Baptised four new worshippers. You must display
competence in directing and leading fellow clergy, show
the concern and demeanor to comfort when needed, hear confessions
regularly, and demonstrate a willingness and ability to
assist in the training of other clergy. Available Subdeacon
positions within Paris is limited to six.
DEACON
- You are now an influential member of the clergy as well
as in the city, people come to you with problems and seek
advice and you are aware of a great many things happening.
Use your influence productively and assist worshippers as
well as clergy in all sorts of matters. Low Mass is added
to your list of powers, and coordination among those able
to hold mass is essential. Make sure to inform them when
a mass has been held through a bb post. An additional duty
you will now have is to train new clergy, use your experience
and information to help them adjust to this new way of life.
Instruct them on the basics of the church and begin their
training in writing and reciting prayers. Your Honour of
the Order de Notre Dame is now permanent, as you have shown
your dedication to achieve this rank. Vestments stay the
same as for Subdeacon (black). Advancement to Priest will
be considered when you have submitted 10 new original
sermons, a Social Level of 70, 3000 Piety Points, 5 million
Experience Points, Recruited one new Clergy. You must be
a Pillar of society, responsible in your fulfillment of
duties and Plan and implement one of the following: an event
(rp), rework or submit proposal for changing something within
the church, or basically add/improve on the church in some
way. The current number of available Priest positions is
2, one for Notre Dame and one for Saint Eustache. Promotion
to Priest is not easy and only those who display that extra
umph! will be able to be promoted. Noble title of Duc is
required for promotion. Available Deacon positions within
Paris is limited to four.
PRIEST
- It has taken a lot to get to this rank and your duties
only increase. You are now Rector of your assigned church
and leader of the clergy assigned there as well. You report
directly to the Archdeacon or next highest rank. Continue
to do all you have done before, allowing lower clergy to
fulfill their duties as well. It is also your duty to coordinate
one of the basic church functions such as Christmas Mass
and functions. Hold mass on a regular basis so that you
are able to spread the word and serve God. Submit ideas
for improvement as well as coordinate all recommendations
for promotions on a regular basis to the higher clergy (Archdeacon/Bishop).
Ensure that all training needed for clergy is complete and
continue to recruit new clergy as well as worshippers. High
Mass becomes available, and can be performed if you are
assigned to Notre Dame. Promotion to Archdeacon will occur
when you have gone above and beyond the minimum requirements
such that the Cardinal College takes significant notice.
The minimum requirements are 10 million XP, a social level
of 85, 10000 Piety Points, and an evident fulfillment of
your assigned duties including the regular submission of
prayers and sermons. These are the Basic Minimum
requirements for promotion, simply meeting them will not
guarantee the promotion. Vestments remain the same (black).
An added benefit to achieveing this rank is that you will
now have the power of Gossiping. (ironic) Available Priest
positions in Paris is limited to two.
ARCHDEACON
- Years
have been well spent by now in the service of the Lord,
you are seen as a respected individual in the city and you
use your power wisely. You are now listed under Bishops
of the Realm and your vestments are Red now. Your role is
to ensure that all previously assigned duties are completed
as required by lower clergy. Hold mass when appropriate,
recruit new clergy as well as worshippers, and ensure the
smooth running of the church as a whole. Cooridinate with
the Priests and Deacons to ensure that their tasks are being
held properly and lend a hand when needed. The rank of Archdeacon
is the first in the more administrative roles within the
clergy. You are no longer assigned to a specific church,
and you superceed the previously held honour of being Rector.
It is now within you power to appoint Rectors to the various
churches by typing MAKERECTOR (name) when standing
inside that church. You may now hold mass, perform weddings,
and hear confessions at any church.
Some other aspects that will be taken
into consideration for promotion at all ranks will be active
within the church and outside of the church in general,
holding meaningful jobs. Failure to perform duties on an
active basis can result in either the hold of a promotion
or demotion, OOC needs will be taken into account and fairness
as always will apply.
The Cardinal College, in extraordinary
situations, can waive any or all of the listed requirements.
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Other
Positions
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RECTOR
- The
position of rector is not a rank within the church, it is
only visible to others when you type either SCORE or CHURCHES.
This position carries no pay, favours, health points or any
of the other Job benefits within Paris. It is more a duty
of those able to be granted this position to perform it, a
Prestige to achieve. There are two Rectors within The Church
of France, one for Notre Dame and one for Saint Eustache,
and it is traditionally given to someone with the rank of
Priest. However, if needed and at the discretion of the Cardinal
College this position may be given to anyone they see as worthy.
Rectors MUST submit weekly reports in the form of a
letter to the Cardinal Bishop to include significant activities
that occured related to your church that week. As Priest-Rector,
you have the power to Confirm worshippers into the
Clergy as well as Defrock a Porter that realizes this
is not the life for them. If a worshipper wishes to switch
to your church they can type WORSHIP HERE and you will be
promted to type OK to agree. You are responsible for the upkeep
of both the Rectory as well as the Church, to which you are
assigned. To assist you in this task there are two Vergers
of the church, again one for each church/rector. Priest-Rectors
may also, with the approval of the Cardinal College,
ORDAIN clergy that are worthy of promotion.
VERGER
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main duty is to assist the Rector of the church you are assigned
to in any task deemed necessary and befitting your rank within
the church. This position is inteded to be held only by the
Lower Clergy in Paris, upon attaining the rank of Subdeacon
the position will go to another.
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BAPTISING
- New citizens (subscribed only), as well as some older,
will wish to be free of sin so they may embrace the Lord
and join in on Masses, get married, and possibly become
clergy. It is the right of all citizens to become worshippers
and should be encouraged. Performed by a Subdeacon or higher,
this ceremony is a beautiful event that cleans away the
sins of the past. To begin the ceremony type BAPTISE
(NAME) when at the Rostrum. POWERHELP BAPTISE.
CONFIRMATION
- Confirmation is the act of Ordaining a worshipper into
the clergy of Paris. It is performed by the Preist-Rector
of a church or a clergy member whose rank is Archdeacon
or above. The person must first be a worshipper to be confirmed,
and no longer can they be in a regiment. As they are devoting
their life to the Lord it is fitting to leave bloodshed
in the past, embracing life and promoting peace. Marriage
is no longer possible as they are taking the holy sacrament
of Holy Orders instead of Holy Matrimony, marrying themselves
to the Lord rather than another individual. One worshipper
must be present to perform this and CONFIRM (PERSON)
is the command to perform the ceremony. This power will
not show up in your list of POWERS, however if you hold
the rank of Priest or Position of Priest-Rector you will
have it.
COMMUNION
- Held during either a low or high mass and performed by
Subdeacon or higher rank. Must be performed by a clergy
other than the one that initiated the mass. A total of 4
clergy must be present (3 plus yourself) and can begin halfway
through the mass. The Clergy that began the mass will get
a message to inform them of when communion may be held by
another. No one can assist in this rite; it is a solo event
and earns 2 piety points for every worshipper that completes
the act of communion by drinking thimble and eating bread.
The worshipper prior to the end of mass must complete Communion
or there are no benefits gained for you or them, timing
is essential. BEGIN COMMUNION, GIVE BREAD TO (WORSHIPPER),
and GIVE WINE TO (WORSHIPPER) are the commands associated
with communion. POWERHELP COMMUNION
LOW
MASS - Lasting for 10 minutes and held at either Notre
Dame or Saint Eustache, this is beneficial to all who attend,
and many worshippers will request a mass. Maximum number
of any masses held in one real life week is 2, one per church.
Performed by a Deacon or higher, you will need at least
one other clergy to BEGIN LOW MASS. Traditionally
prayers and sermons are read and if the number of clergy
is right Communion may be held. It has also become customary
for a Blessing of Unction to be given at the end of mass,
this is a great way to fill in for extra time as well. Vestments
are required to be worn for Mass, if you are the officiating
clergy for the mass make sure all clergy are dressed appropriately.
From the time mass had begun until it ends you must remain
at the Rostrum, if you leave then Mass will end without
benefits and restarting is quite difficult. Piety points
are earned for assisting and holding mass and are given
at the conclusion of mass and distributed according to rank
in descending order. POWERHELP LOW MASS
HIGH
MASS - Held in Notre Dame Cathedral only and officiated
by a Priest or above, lasting for 15 minutes. This service
is reserved for special occasions such as Christmas Mass
or Easter Mass and should only be used when appropriate.
A total of 4 clergy are needed (3 plus yourself) to BEGIN
HIGH MASS. This service lasts an extra 5 minutes longer
than a regular low mass so it is advised that you have plenty
of material and duties to pass around as well as a Sermon
that is time-length appropriate. Again if you leave the
Rostrum mass is ended with no benefits and is quite difficult
to begin again. Since the number required for high mass
is the same as required for Communion, it is commonly held
during mass, so long as there is a clergy other than the
Officiator present able to begin communion. POWERHELP
HIGH MASS
UNCTION
- Obtained at Exorcist it is an ability that requires training
initially from Heloise, and then further training can be
sought out from one who has the skill already or she can
continue to train you. Although the Power is achieved at
Exorcist it may be trained at any rank. Failure to train
can hold up a promotion. It requires Annointing Oil,
which can be purchased from A Herbalist's Shop on Rue de
Tour. It is your choice to administer this to worshippers
or not, and the oils are not cheap, it is your right to
ask for compensation from the worshipper when performing
Unction. Vials last about one real life week so don't overbuy
the oil. ANNOINT (WORSHIPPER) is the command used
and must be done on Holy Ground i.e. one of the churches
in Paris. The worshipper will receive 5% per *star of the
unction the Clergy is trained in. If a worshipper has either
shame or penaces to perform then they will not be able to
recieve unction. POWERHELP UNCTION
CONFESSION
- Helping worshippers relieve themselves of sin is of utmost
importance to a member of the Church. The son of our Lord
sacrificed himself so we will be able to do this, a gift
beyond imagining that must be fulfilled. If asked to hear
a confession take it most seriously and at your earliest
convenience hear the confession. To do so go to the confessional
of the church you are assigned to and go to the Priests
stand within the confessional. Once there type ENTER
CONFESSIONAL to begin hearing the confession. You will
use the SAY command to communicate with the worshipper,
once they have confessed all their sins you will end it
by typing PENANCES (#). Remember the cost of penances
and assign accordingly. Some worshippers may not be assigned
to the church you are, you may still hear their confession
by typing Transfer <name> to <church name>.
POWERHELP CONFESSION
MARRIAGE
- Marriage is a sacred bond between two people who have
chosen to live the rest of their lives together in a loving
union. We as clergy are able to assist worshippers in their
wishes to be united in the presence of God. When you attain
the rank of Subdeacon this power will be given to you, you
will be trained by a higher-ranking clergy in what is acceptable
and what is not. We want for each marriage performed to
be lasting and never end in Divorce, however, we are realistic
and do know that sometimes that does happen. Before we can
let this happen though it is our duty to do all we can to
assist the couple. This assistance begins before they are
even married with pre-marriage counseling, and continues
throughout their marriage. It is good from time to time
for the clergy who married them to check in on the couple
and make sure that all is well for them. When you have made
sure the couple has completed the 6-month engagement time
period (assuming one or both of them are not under the restraints
of a 1 Paris year waiting period for a previous divorce)
and at least one counseling session then it is appropriate
to perform the ceremony. Please keep in touch with your
fellow clergy who are able to perform this service to keep
up to date on current situations in Paris that could possibly
affect any marriages. When you are ready to perform the
ceremony check with the groom to make sure he has the required
money on him for the ceremony to begin and type MARRY
(MANS NAME) TO (WOMANS NAME). Low Mass during a wedding
ceremony is reserved for those nobles of Arch status only.
POWERHELP MARRIAGE will be useful in this instance.
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Vestments
are given to all new clergy so that they may present themselves
as befits a member of the cloth. They are to be worn for
all official church occasions such as Mass, Baptisms, and
Weddings. Other clothing may be worn as needed in day-to-day
life if you so choose, or your Vestments may be worn at
all times as well.
| Vestments
for The Lower Clergy: Porter to Acolyte |
White
first clergy robe, bleached white linen alb, white
satin sash with a golden cross, and the soft leather
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| Vestments
for The Clergy: Subdeacon to Priest |
Black
second clergy robe, bleached white linen alb, black
satin sash with a golden cross, and the soft leather
shoes. |
| Vestments
for Bishops and The Cardinal College |
Red
third clergy robe, bleached white linen alb, red satin
sash with a golden cross, and the soft leather shoes. |
ANNOINTING
OIL - Used for unction, may be purchased at A Herbalist's
Shop on Rue de Tour during normal shopping hours. Vials
are used to store the oil when purchased, however the
vials themselves will time out in approximately one rl
week. A pail or potion bottle is suggested to store the
oil once purchased. Cost is 38livres per application and
a vial can hold only 4 applications. Make sure you purchase
only 4 at a time or else you are wasting your money.
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General
Clergy Information
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EXCOMMUNICATION
- A divorce from the Lord, excommunication has heavy penalties
associated with it, so it is recommended that this decision
be taken very seriously and after long thought. Readmission
into the church will be decided upon by the Cardinal College,
it is possible however that this is a permanant banishment.
HELOISE
- Soeur Heloise is the tutor for the clergy and can be found
inside Notre Dame at the Chamber of the Bell Ringer, an
introduction is normally made when you are confirmed. She
can train you in any non-attacking skill that is not purchased
from L'ecole. In other words she can teach you in Perception,
Defensive swordplay, and Riding among others. For these
lessons you use the general learn command of LEARN (SKILL)
FROM HELOISE. Each lesson with her will cost you 48
livres.To begin learning Unction from her you must type
GREET HELOISE, remember that you can train this skill
as a Porter or higher.
RECTORY
- Both churches have a rectory assigned to them and can
be found within one space of the church itself. Traditionally
the rectory was the home of only the Priest/Rector of that
church, however, it is open to all clergy of that church.
Items you do not bring into the rectory itself either belong
to another or to the church, please respect the items of
others.
NOBLE
TITLES - Some ranks within the clergy now require a
noble title to accompany them. All clergy are encouraged
to increase their noble titles as well as advance within
the church. Although it is not seen outright what title
a clergy holds, it does help to gain you health and influence
within the city. Clergy may hold whatever job they wish
other than that of Gendarme as the duties of this job could
require combat with a citizen.
PRAYERS/SERMONS
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nearly all ranks within the clergy it is required that you
write/submit either Prayers or Sermons. Prayers need not
be in direct concert with the theme of a specific mass,
they may be general opening prayers or closing for the mass
or they may simply be a prayer for those present to pray
for the sick or needy. Each prayer must be between 3 and
10 acts/says long with no more than 297 characters per say/act.
Sermons determine the basic theme of the Mass. They should
be between 10 and 17 says/acts long and relevant to the
city of Paris. They can be a loving message or simply educational
about the Lord Himself. Even if you write a prayer or sermon
and do not perform it during a mass, it will still count
towards your requirements if submitted.
***REMEMBER***
As clergy you are ambassadors for God to the rest of the
world. Act accordingly and set a positive example for the
worshippers in our land.
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| HELP
CHURCHRANKS |
Shows
the list of rankings within the church from worshipper
to Mandate of France and included any applicable social
and salary bonus.
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| WORSHIPPERS |
Shows
a list of all worshippers in the city. |
| CHURCH |
Shows
a list of current clergy and their ranks within the
Church. |
| CHURCHES |
Shows
a list of all the Churches in Paris as well as their
locations. |
| CLERGY |
Lists
the clergy, their rank and Church they serve. |
| CWHO |
A
quick who list of all the clergy online at that time |
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