Twelve Disciples

The **Twelve Disciples**, or simply “the **Twelve**,” were Sibylla's closest and most devoted followers. Each played a significant role in the movement which became Sibyllism.

As a way of honoring the Twelve Disciples, the Maudesian Ministry named the twelve months of its calendar after them.

## The Disciples

### Aperri the Minstrel

Aperri was a member of the Drahanim who joined Sibylla during her Crusade. While reputedly short in stature, Aperri had proven pivotal during the march south, as she was creatively adept, and had used her skill to aid Sibylla in writing hymns that would boost morale, some of which appear in the Chronicle of Hymns. What became of her after the Battle of Valarius Fields is unknown.

Due to her role, she is honored as "Aperri the Minstrel".

### Augora the Scribe

Augora was a member of the Drahanim, Sibylla's oldest friend, and one of her first followers. She is known for her role in transcribing the teachings and sermons word for word from Sibylla herself, which went on to become the Chronicle of Erudition. She is also attributed to having written the Chronicle of Apotheosis, though its authorship is much debated. Since no account of the chronicle includes Augora, and Marcolt the Aegis was the only surviving witness to the betrayal, Apotheosis has spurred the legend that Augora and Marcolt fled together, hiding Sibylla's ashes, and secretly founding the cult that would eventually become the Ministry.

Due to being attributed to much of the Holy Tome's scriptures, Augora is honored as "Augora the Scribe". She has also been the namesake of various Matrons.

### Decemius of the Four Gladiators

Decemius was an enslaved Adamantine gladiator who, along with Julia, Septarius, and Novaria, is attributed to having spread the teachings of the Chronicle of Attestations to fellow slaves, and ultimately leading the rebellion of Numidius during Sibylla's Crusade.

For his role, he is honored as "Decemius of the Four Gladiators".

### Febrion the Liberator

Febrion was the leader of the elven slaves who joined Sibylla's Crusade. Born into captivity in the Adamantium, Febrion dreamed of a homeland where the elves could once again be free, and encouraged his fellow elven slaves to rise up against their Adamantine masters. Under Febrion's leadership, the elves successfully ambushed and overwhelmed the Adamantine legion that had chased them from Dorma to Asarien, using whatever weapons they could fashion. As the elves celebrated their victory, they heard the clamor of Sibylla's approaching army. Febrion went to investigate alone and was taken to speak to Sibylla. They negotiated an alliance of equals and together joined forces.

In **-171D**, they met the bulk of the Adamantium's armies on Valarius Fields. During the battle, Febrion saved Sibylla's life. Afterward she named him her Champion for rescuing her, and gave to him her mother's sword, which he renamed Glandivalis. Following their victory at the Battle of Valarius Fields, their armies marched on the City of Adamantium. However, days before the siege, Sibylla was betrayed by her husband, Thetsoll, and taken captive by the Adamantium. Febrion and a hundred elves charged the pyre she had been tied to in an attempt to free her, but all were killed by a hail of arrows before they could get to her.

For his contributions to Sibylla's cause, he was initially honored as "Febrion the Liberator". The Holy Tome also originally included a chronicle describing Febrion's contributions, though it was removed by Matron Rayne I after the Second Crusade, and are considered heretical; his involvement now being referred to as the "Heresy of Febrion." All Ministry art including elves were also destroyed, with the only exception being a mural by Henri de Myedes featuring Sibylla, Febrion, whose ears were cropped, and the other disciples. A faithful reproduction of the mural exists at the University of Maudet.

### Janerius the Redeemed

Janerius was the Archon of the Adamantium during the time of Sibylla's Crusade. He is a critical figure in Ministry lore for his role in ordering the prophet's death by fire. He is also attributed to being the first Adamantine to convert to the Holy Tome.

Following the Battle of Valarius Fields, Thetsoll, the mortal husband of Sibylla, sought to protect all that he had gained, and betrayed the prophet to the Adamantium. With Sibylla in captivity, the Archon was to decide her fate. Though he originally wanted a quick death for Sibylla, he was encouraged by his wife, Lady Pontentia, to be ruthless as a show of strength. In a square in the City of Adamantium, Sibylla was burned alive, before a crowd of both her adherents and enemies, as an example to all those who challenged the Adamantium. It is said that, in the prophet's final moments, the Watcher spoke to Janerius, filling him with guilt and compassion and urging him to he drive his sword through her heart to end to her suffering.

Though Janerius had originally intended to end Sibylla's following, he refused to take action against them following her death. And ten years to the day after Sibylla's death, the Archon converted to the Holy Tome himself, leading to the beginnings of the religion taking root. He declared the Watcher the one true god, made Sibyllism the religion of the Adamantium, and publicly revealed Thetsoll's betrayal.

While most of the high-ranking clergy, including nearly all of the ruling Altus magisters, refused to stop worshipping the Deceivers, the non-mage Soporatus class overwhelmingly supported Janerius, beginning the Transfiguration, which Janerius wrote about in the Chronicle of Transfigurations. While there is debate as to whether he was sincere in his conversion, with some suggesting that he simply found it politically expedient to embrace a religion which was already gaining popularity amongst his own people, Janerius's act of clemency is a very influential tale in the Ministry, and his sword, the Merciful Sword, is a well-recognized icon of the Templar Order.

While the most controversial of the Twelve, Janerius often used as an example of redemption, and as such, is honored as "Janerius the Redeemed". He is also revered in the Adamantium, being the founder of the Adamantine Ministry, where he is considered the most important of the Twelve.

### Julia of the Four Gladiators

Julia was an enslaved Adamantine gladiator who, along with Septarius, Decemius, and Novaria, is attributed to having spread the teachings of the Chronicle of Attestations to fellow slaves, and ultimately leading the rebellion of Numidius during Sibylla's Crusade.

For her role, she is honored as "Julia of the Four Gladiators".

### Juna the Motherly

Juna was a Lyriane woman, the wife of Eorlard, and mother of Sibylla. She's known for having protected and continued her daughter's legacy by bringing together, and spreading, her teachings throughout Morgaea.

For her role, she is honored as "Juna the Motherly".

### Marcolt the Aegis

Marcolt was a Cleve member of the Drahanim tribes, and a childhood friend of Thetsoll, with whom he stayed friends well into adulthood. When Thetsoll became the leader of the Drahanim tribe of Cleves, Marcolt became his second-in-command. It was during Sibylla's Crusade that Marcolt had become an avid follower of Sibylla.

Following the Battle of Valarius Fields, Thetsoll brought Marcolt with him to meet with the Adamantines. When he realized that Thetsoll was giving Sibylla over to be executed, Marcolt, unwilling to draw swords against his friend and liege, placed himself between Sibylla and the Adamantine soldiers. The Adamantines struck him down, and Thetsoll left him for dead. Marcolt lived, however, and made his way, gravely wounded, to the gates of the City of Adamantium to stop the execution. He was too late, however, as he found only ashes left to the wind and rain.

According to the Holy Tome, when his fingers touched the ash, his heart filled with warmth, and he saw a vision of Sibylla dressed in cloth of starlight. She knelt at his side, saying, "*Rise, Aegis of the Faith, for the Watcher shall never forget you so long as I remember*." His wounds had healed instantly, and with new strength, Marcolt gathered up Sibylla's remains and carried them safely back to the White Spine, seeing no other place fit for her burial place. There is also a legend that Marcolt and Augora the Scribe fled together, hiding Sibylla's ashes, and secretly founding the cult that would eventually become the Ministry.

Due to throwing himself in front of Sibylla, and ensuring the safe return of her remains to Drahanim lands, Marcolt is honored as "Marcolt the Aegis".

### Meyar the Ashcloaked

During the Eighth Age, Meyar, the leader of the Ashcloaks, received a vision of Sibylla while the Drahanim warred with the Cleve and Welserine over land. He is remembered for having help spread the faith, and unify the religion where Sibylla could not. Ever since then, the Ashcloaks have been fierce followers.

For his role, and due to his association with the Ashcloaks, he is honored as "Meyar the Ashcloaked".

### Novaria of the Four Gladiators

Novaria was an enslaved Adamantine gladiator who, along with Julia, Decemius, and Septarius, is attributed to having spread the teachings of the Chronicle of Attestations to fellow slaves, and ultimately leading the rebellion of Numidius during Sibylla's Crusade.

For her role, she is honored as "Novaria of the Four Gladiators".

### Octwald the Stalwart

Octwald was a Ketharri member of the Drahanim tribes and a warrior. He is known for being a commander in Sibylla's army, and her faithful protector. Upon discovering that Sibylla had been betrayed and taken by the Adamantines, Octwald was the one of the few followers brave enough to attempt rescuing her. His attempt failed, however, and he was ultimately executed alongside her.

For his role as commander, as well as his stalwart bravery in protecting Sibylla, Octwald is honored as "Octwald the Stalwart".

### Septarius of the Four Gladiators

Septarius was an enslaved Adamantine gladiator who, along with Julia, Decemius, and Novaria, is attributed to having spread the teachings of the Chronicle of Attestations to fellow slaves, and ultimately leading the rebellion of Numidius during Sibylla's Crusade.

For his role, he is honored as "Septarius of the Four Gladiators".