The Verdish Priesthood (Chapter)

IntroAs the Empire grows we must acknowledge those who have helped us to reach our new golden age.
As it stands now, if you do not take an active combat role, then you will not receive the same level of authority and respect that someone who fights does. This is problematic, because from an administrative perspective, the people who volunteer their work to the group are often more valuable than members who strictly fight.
As such, we in the command staff, find it reasonable to reward members for their work.
The PriesthoodPriests/Priestesses of Verdite are members who play an active support role within the Empire. These members provide for the empire through their crafting ability, photography, and general support activities.
Priests are appointed through the approval of the Administrative Command Staff.
==== The Requirements ====
* Must have reached the combat rank of Grunt
* Must play an active role within the Empire's crafting/photography/support structure/etc.
** This is assessed by the Administrative command member.
*** Intended goals of the position are outlined during this assessment. 
** It helps if the member applying for the position can give concrete examples.
** Being a member of the Penvaren is considered a strong asset for Priesthood.
* Being a Penvaren member increases chances of Priesthood
* Once a Priest the member must maintain a presence in the Empire that is worthy of the title
** For example, remaining active within the local Crafter's Guild.
==== The Benefits ====
* Priests receive the same authority as a Footman-Paragon
* Priests have a silver diamond-shaped token with a black Antioch symbol on it.
* Priests receive a full-white rank chain
==== Miscellaneous ====
* Priests are not to be used in defending a rank trial unless that particular priest has obtained their fighting rank via combat trials/assessments.
* Priests can take combat trials and obtain the fighting ranks of Vanguard, Knight, etc. Without forfeiting their status as a priest.
** Obtaining a combat rank through trials of combat will result in a black rank chain
* Priests may become Command Staff, especially positions like Fourth Guardian of Zeal