Hierarchy of Night and Day

== The Church of Night and Day had a defined and rigid hierarchy based partially on experience and ability, and partially on bureaucratic connections. ==
The Church ranked each individual from layperson (outside the hierarchy) to Sanctilor (head of the Church). The system of ranks was based on a series of tests of knowledge for most clergy (who did not have supernatural powers), and how much and what sorts of divine power they might possess. The Chosen, individuals granted abilities by other gods but who had been been raised in the Church, were placed within the hierarchy at ranks similar to more traditional priests of the Duality.
Lay Person
Sanctified (a member of the Laity marked as special for one reason or another, sometimes very minor divine abilities)
Acolyte/Squire
Deacon/Knight of the Faith/Nun
Brother of the Scroll (specialty - male Nuns)
Priest/Paladin/Monk/Mother (or Brother) Superior
Chosen (specialty of Priest or Paladin, sometimes of Monk or Mother/Brother Superior)
Bishop
Sacral Archivist (Specialty of Bishop for those who were Nuns/Brothers)
Archbishop
Grand Archivist (Specialty for those who were Nuns/Brother)
Archon (Specialty of Archbishop for those who came through the Knights)
Cardinal 
There are only four Cardinals at a time, who meet with and advise the Sanctilor. One is drawn from each of the three main branches of the church, and a fourth is specifically elected from among the Necrosi. 
Sanctilor
Absolute head of the faith, believed to be Raea's messenger on Dorhaun and the only one in the church allowed to entreat directly with Moldravion to return the dead to an independent, if temporary, semblance of life when such is needed for the greater good.
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