Holy Pendragon Church

== Description ==
The Holy Pendragon Church, also known as the Pendragon Church, is the Heavenly Empire of Brinnanth's state church. It is a theocratic governing body that rules over the nation of Brinnanth and sanctions the worship of the Pendragon Family.
== Church Hierarchy ==
=== The One ===
The supreme religious leader who serves as the spiritual head of the church. Their authority is considered divine, and they are responsible for interpreting religious doctrine and guiding the faith.
=== Council of Cardinals ===
A group of high-ranking religious leaders who advise the The One and oversee various aspects of the church, such as doctrine, rituals, and religious law.
=== Archbishops ===
Leaders of large regions or provinces within the empire, responsible for overseeing multiple dioceses and maintaining religious order.
=== Bishops ===
Spiritual leaders responsible for individual dioceses, including local churches, clergy, and religious activities.
=== Clergy ===
Priests, nuns, and monks who conduct religious services, provide guidance to the faithful, and administer sacraments.
=== Inquisitors ===
A group of individuals tasked with investigating heresy, enforcing religious law, and ensuring the orthodoxy of the church.
=== Paladins ===
Holy knights who serve as protectors of the faith, defending the church and its interests from external threats.
== Secret Order Hierarchy ==
=== Grandmaster ===
The supreme leader of the secret order, who reports directly to the High Patriarch/High Matriarch and oversees its operations
=== Shrouded Blades ===
Elite assassins who serve as the right hand of the Grandmaster and are responsible for executing the most critical missions.
=== Masters of Shadows ===
Experienced assassins who train and lead other members. They are responsible for carrying out covert missions.
=== Silent Blades ===
Skilled assassins who perform covert operations, including assassinations, espionage, and sabotage, in service of the church's interests.
=== Initiates ===
New members of the order who undergo rigorous training and indoctrination in the ways of the assassins.
=== Spymasters ===
Individuals with expertise in intelligence gathering, surveillance, and information management.
=== Infiltrators ===
Operatives skilled in blending into various social and political circles to gather information and carry out covert actions.
=== Sleeper Agents ===
Covert agents who may appear as ordinary members of the clergy or society until activated for a specific mission.
=== Serpent's Oath ===
The guiding principles and code of conduct followed by the secret order to maintain secrecy, loyalty, discretion, and the pursuit of the church's interests.
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