I would like to announce a new roleplaying group I created. I would say it is semi-serious roleplaying, we will not require people to be in role 100% of the time.
The Church of the True Ur Order is (a roleplaying fantasy religion) devoted to a new order for Ur. They believe that all the people of Ur should be united under one banner, and talk of the coming Ruler of Ur to be born who will unite all of Ur under one banner and some even speak that he will be a new Giant or rule the Giants even. They are sometimes fanatical in their belief. They are of the belief that those who are part of the Church are of one collective spirit. A sect believes in what they call the Hidden Giant.
The core teachings center around the principles of Unity of Ur, Strength, Intellect, Power, Charity & Compassion.
((Please Note The Church of the True Ur Order is a roleplaying group, and therefore will have roleplaying sessions within world. It is not strict roleplaying, but some roleplay is expected)
Ranks & Address of the Church Explained
(Though some ranks seem masculine, both are welcome. Forms of address are used in the serious roleplay situations)
Hereforth are the ranks & proper forms of address for the church. The ranks as explained
Patriarch of the Church -His Holiness (in written reference), Your Holiness (in person)
His Holiness the Patriarch of the Church of the True Ur Order is the head of the church.
Prelate of the Church - His Eminence (in written reference), Your Eminence (in person)
The Prelates are the Princes (or Princesses) of the Church of the True Ur Order. They are the highest rank within the Church.
Archbishop - His Grace (in written reference), Your Grace (in person)
The Archbishops of the Church of the True Ur Order are head of an Archdiocese which is several regions of Ur. (Groddle Heights, Groddle Forest, Groddle Meadow is one Archbishopric for the Church). Their see (or seat) is usually where the houses are in the Archdiocese.
Bishop His Grace (in written reference), Your Grace (in person)
The Bishops of the Church heads a diocese which is one region. In example: Bishop of Groddle Forest. Their seat (or personal parish) is usually where homes are. There may also be Bishops to fill the offices of the Church or as the Bishop attached to an Archbishop as assistant. They are personally consecrated by the Patriarch. Most often Bishops have brought in a number of new converts into the Church.
Priest - Father/Mother (in written reference & in person)
The priest is charged with a single street of Ur. He or she has taken their vows, and have been consecrated by a Bishop. They may choose a Bishop of their choice to serve under. They may also be assigned to offices within the Church.
Deacon
The Deacon is a priest-in-training, and is often attached to a Bishop or Priest to assist them.
Acolyte
The Acolyte is a standard member of the Church. Some may choose not to move beyond Acolyte.
Novitiate
The Novitiate has just joined the Church of the True Ur Order, and is learning about the Church. They have been officially initiated into the Church by a Priest.
Postulant
The Postulant has just been invited to join the Church, but have not yet been fully approved.