Red Grave Order

The **Red Grave Order** is a religious organization dedicated to the eradication of creatures of darkness. The Order is led by a Supreme Pontiff and has a hierarchical structure, with the Supreme Pontiff at the top and various ranks below them.

## History

The Order originated in the 1st century of the New Age and is comprised of Exorcists, individuals who have been trained and equipped with Caliburn weapons to fight the creatures of darkness.

## Organization

### Divisions

1. **The Inquisitors:** This division specializes in investigating and rooting out heresy and corruption within the Red Grave Order itself. They're responsible for ensuring that all members of the organization remain true to its teachings and goals.
2. **The Hunters:** This division specializes in tracking and hunting down creatures of darkness that have infiltrated human society. They may work closely with local law enforcement agencies to identify and neutralize threats.
3. **The Scholars:** This division specializes in researching and documenting the creatures of darkness that the Red Grave Order faces. They maintain the organization's knowledge base and developing new techniques and strategies for dealing with threats.
4. **The Healers:** This division specializes in providing medical and spiritual care to members of the Red Grave Order who have been injured or traumatized in the line of duty. They are responsible for ensuring that all members of the organization remain physically and emotionally healthy.
5. **The Wardens:** This division specializes in protecting important locations or artifacts that are at risk of being corrupted or destroyed by creatures of darkness. They're responsible for guarding ancient tombs, temples, or other sites with powerful spiritual significance.
6. **The Engineers:** This division specializes in designing and crafting advanced weapons and equipment for the Red Grave Order. They ensure that the organization's members have access to the latest and most effective technology and tools.
7. **The Executors:** This division is the most numerous and important within the Red Grave Order. They directly confront creatures of darkness using their Caliburns and other magical abilities.
8. **The Seers:** This division specializes in divination and prophecy, using their powers to predict future events and identify potential threats to the Red Grave Order. They provide strategic guidance and advice to the organization's leaders.
9. **The Enforcers:** This division specializes in enforcing the Red Grave Order's rules and regulations. They're responsible for disciplining members who violate the organization's code of conduct or who engage in unethical or illegal behavior.
10. **The Diplomats**: This division specializes in negotiating with other groups or organizations that have a stake in the fight against creatures of darkness. Their job is to build alliances and establishing relationships with other groups that share the Red Grave Order's goals.
11. **The Veil Guardians:** This division specializes in protecting the barrier that separates the physical realm and the astral realms. They're responsible for ensuring that the barrier remains intact and that creatures of darkness are unable to cross over into human territory.
12. **The Redeemers:** This division specializes in seeking to redeem or purify creatures of darkness who have the potential for redemption. They're responsible for finding ways to reverse the corruption or possession of creatures of darkness, and returning them to their former selves.
13. **The Mages:** The Mages serve as the primary researchers, scholars and magical specialists within the Red Grave Order. Their responsibility is to constantly expand knowledge of supernatural forces, implement new divination techniques, and develop innovative conjurations, seals and artifacts to aid all Divisions in their missions.

### Ranks

* **Supreme Pontiff:** The Supreme Pontiff is the highest-ranking member of the Red Grave Order and is responsible for overseeing the organization's mission and activities. They are the spiritual leader of the organization and have the final say on all matters related to the Order.
* **Cardinals:** Cardinals are senior members of the Red Grave Order who assist the Supreme Pontiff in their duties. They are responsible for overseeing specific areas of the organization's activities, such as training, recruitment, or research. setting policy and strategy for the organization as a whole.
* **Archbishops:** Archbishops are high-ranking members of the Red Grave Order who each lead a division and are responsible for overseeing specific regions or territories. They are responsible for setting policy and strategy for the organization's activities in their assigned area and report directly to the Cardinals. They are highly respected and revered by other members of the order, and their decisions would carry significant weight.
* **Bishops:** Bishops are senior members of the Red Grave Order who oversee individual branches or chapters of the organization. They are responsible for the training and supervision of their members and report directly to the Archbishops.
* **Archdeacons:** Archdeacons assist Bishops by managing the day-to-day operations of entire Chapters. They oversee Knights, ensure Chapter resources are properly allocated, and handle administrative/logistical concerns so Bishops can focus on strategic planning. Archdeacons serve as the Bishops' trusted lieutenants and advisers.
* **Knights:** Knights are highly decorated leaders who oversee individual cells or squads of Priests and Exorcists. They plan missions, recruit new members, and are responsible for the training, welfare and performance of the personnel under their command. Knights report directly to Archdeacons.
* **Priests:** Priests are the Warrant Officers of the Red Grave Order and are responsible for carrying out the organization's mission. They are trained in combat and spiritual practices and are responsible for identifying and combating creatures of darkness. They are responsible for training and mentoring younger members, or for leading important missions against particularly powerful creatures of darkness.
* **Journeyman Exorcist:** Journeyman exorcists would be experienced members of the Red Grave Order who have demonstrated a high level of skill and proficiency in their craft. They would be trusted to undertake missions on their own or to lead teams of less experienced exorcists.
* **Apprentice Exorcist:** Once a novice exorcist has demonstrated sufficient skill and knowledge, they may be promoted to the rank of apprentice exorcist. At this level, they would continue to train and learn under the guidance of more experienced exorcists.
* **Novice Exorcist:** This is the entry-level rank for new members of the Red Grave Order. Novice exorcists would undergo rigorous physical, spiritual, and mental training, learning the skills and techniques needed to fight creatures of darkness and to imprint their souls onto their Caliburns