Leadership of the Southern Pantheon

For information regarding the religious aspect of the Southern Pantheon (gods/goddesses...etc.), please visit the Southern Pantheon page.

## Temples and Famaeszars

The Southern Pantheon prides itself in the integration of religion and science and thus houses four colleges across their domain, known as **Famaeszars**, or more commonly, **Szars**. These are colossal structures divided into areas of worship and study for Visions and other Southern Pantheon scholars.

1. Sol, Terresol - **The Abigreth** is the largest, most notable, and most powerful of the Szars, named after the first Wisdom of the SP. This is where primary study by scholars of the Southern Pantheon is performed and all important religious dedications/rituals are performed by the Wisdoms here. It also houses the largest collection of SP texts in the library. Out of all the temples, this one has the largest variance in the gods of their scholars and wisdoms as it is not run by a specific sect.
2. Erillia, Araedia - **The Rogine** is the second-largest and run primarily by the Circle of Xolile, though study of other gods under the SP umbrella is welcome and allowed.
3. Goose Green, Ibethiel - **The Falke** is the most strict of the Szars. Run by the Order of Mafalda, it is heavily influenced by those ideals and its hierarchy is slightly different. many Grand Wisdoms, Magistrates, and Wisdoms that study there pronounce their faith in Mafalda.
4. Stormalong, Southern Feyshore - **The Laliara** was recently established to help create religious order and help rebuild the city. It is the smallest of the four Szars - though still remarkably large - and has the highest number of Shitblood Visions that are more relaxed compared to their Sol counterparts, often causing it to be looked down upon when compared to the others Szars.

## Leadership Hierarchy

**Grand Wisdoms** are those near enlightenment, often described as "old souls" who have lived through many reincarnations. They often spend their time at Szars teaching Visions and translating religious texts from languages all over the world.

**Magistrates** are the Head Wisdoms of a particular Szar and are in charge of the Wisdoms and Visions in that college. There can be more than one per region, but are often no more than three depending upon the size of the city. Magistrates may hold positions in royal or noble households if necessary.

**Council of Commerce** members are in charge of the financials of the Southern Pantheon. It is composed of a collection of Magistrates and Grand Wisdoms from different kingdoms heavily influenced by the SP. Their official place of business is the Abigreth.

* Tax collectors of the SP are known as Manciples, though they are rarely addressed by their official names as Shitbloods prefer to name them through insults.

**Wisdoms** are strictly a part of the Circle of Saris and are the most plentiful of the religious roles Marinese people can choose to become. Considered nondenominational peacekeepers for the Southern Pantheon they are teachers, scholars, priests, and judges for towns in the SP's jurisdiction. Most wisdoms are highborn, though it is possible for select Shitbloods (those of unnatural intelligence or talent) to become Wisdoms, though this is uncommon given their typical inability to read or write.

**Visions** are Wisdoms in training, commonly beginning around the ages of 11-13. They study at Szars under the guidance of Magistrates and Grand Wisdoms and assist Wisdoms in their services to the people. Shitbloods that attempt to elevate themselves to Wisdom status often become permanent Visions and act as stewards to Wisdoms or remain at the Szar and help with cleaning, organizing, and assisting the other leaders.