Aspects of the Crysalas Societas

Members of the Crysalas take on Aspects of purity, rather than Vows. Some of these have been around since the foundation, while others have developed over time. Most sisters take on an average of three Aspects, though some take on more. They are noted publicly by adornments, which creates a general customized look among the sisters who otherwise wear only white robes and headdresses. These Aspects fall into four categories:

* Blossom — Purity of Form
* Thorn — Purity of Choice
* Leaf — Purity of Service
* Root — Purity of Function

### Aspects of the Blossom

#### Aspect of Cleanliness

(Shaven Head) This Aspect focuses on a ritualistic and meticulous cleaning regimen.

#### Aspect of Silence

(Veil) Wears a veil over their face so they cannot be seen. They are not completely silent, talking in quiet whispers, but experience an aloneness that others naturally give them.

#### Aspect of Virginity

(Gilded Rose) Women who select this Aspect are forbidden to marry. And while most Crysalas do not marry, they are not forbidden from doing so as these sisters are.

#### Aspect of Peace

(Wooden Mace) Sisters who take this Aspect cause no harm to another.

#### Aspect of Strictness

(Solid Plate on Shoulder) — Sisters who take this Aspect have no choice over their diet. They must eat what they are served, and may not leave any of it untouched, nor ask for more when the meal is concluded.

### Aspects of the Thorn

(It is often frowned upon that any sister take more than one Thorn Aspect, as alone they are hard to take upon oneself.)

#### Aspect of Sanctity

(Gloves) Sisters who take on the Aspect of Sanctity do not feel the touch of another save through a glove.

#### Aspect of Solitude

(Fetter Hat) The fetter hat is a very recognizable adornment. It forces the wearer to look towards their feet at all times.

#### Aspect of Solemnity

(Black Circlet) One of the harder Aspects to master, the Aspect of Solemnity allows no outward show of emotion.

#### Aspect of Preservation

(Leaves—no roses on uniform) Those who take this Aspect may not eat meat of any kind.

#### Aspect of St. Klare

(Thorn Necklace) This Aspect was developed when members of the Aspect of Preservation overcame their abstinence from meat by drinking too much. St. Klare developed a variant that was very ascetic, allowing the eating of only breads, insects, water, and certain fruits and vegetables.

### Aspects of the Leaf

#### Aspect of Discretion

(Rose Earrings) This Aspect requires a sister to listen intently to others without interrupting.

#### Aspect of Charity

(Brown Robe) The Charitable Sisters are very often found matched with the Paladins who take on the Vow of Poverty.

#### Aspect of Compassion

(Dwov Elbow Guards) These sisters are required to serve those with needs that can be met.

#### Aspect of Obedience

(Bell Earrings) The Aspect of Obedience is not a slaving Aspect, but one that allows one to be congenial, and helpful as requested.

#### Aspect of Dignity

(Bound Sleeves) — Those sisters who practice this Aspect seek to restore the dignity of those that are ailing or are elderly.

### Aspects of the Root

#### Aspect of Humility

(Heavy Boots) — The menial, janitorial tasks of a sister of the Aspect of Humility keep the order continuing as they do what no one else wants.

#### Aspect of Clarity

(Scroll Front Cloth) Those sisters with a knack for memory, or wish to develop such a gift take on this Aspect. They are constantly testing one another with the recitation of verse.

#### Aspect of Honor

(Thorn Spiked Mace) Of all the Aspects, this is the most practiced among the Paladames at Pariantür. While they do not go out on patrol against the T’Akai, they do leave Pariantür to act as guards at all the hidden Vaults across Ganthic.

#### Aspect of Form

(Plain Bracers) The Sisters of Form are capable of besting the largest of men without wearing armor, nor using a weapon.

#### Aspect of Function

(Utility Belt) Those that seek to master an art or craft will take on this Aspect and delve as deeply as they can into their art.