The Church of Tiernon is the official representative organization of the Etonian god Tiernon.
It is based out of Justicia in New Eton. The church's highest authority is the High Pontificate who resides at the Supreme Temple in Justicia. The current High Pontificate is Thaddeus Barolos. The High Pontificate is assisted by the High Chamberlain Mericas and both his own and the High Chamberlain's staff of functionaries.
The Arch-Diocese is the council of eight Arch-Diocates each of who are designated with full responsibility for a region of Astlan. They are the church's highest authority in their domain. The Arch-Diocese is also the body from which a new High Pontificate is selected upon the death of the previous High Pontificate.
In addition to the formal priest hood, the Church of Tiernon has three other organizations:
The Brothers of Tiernon are monks that provide administrative and personal services to the priesthood, they also operate monasteries that provide instruction and training to both other clerics and to worshipers. These monasteries also provide hostel services to clerics of Tiernon in their travels, and produce goods and services for use within the church.
The Sisters of Tiernon are nuns that specialize primarily in education, particularly of children, healing, counseling and shelter for worshipers as well as providing crafts and services for the church.
The Rod of Tiernon is probably the best known organ of Tiernon in Astlan outside of the priesthood, and in some regions is more well known and often confused with, the priesthood. The Rod is the military arm of the church and is responsible for the safety and security of all church members and property. They are also the front line in exploration and conversion for the church. The often work closely with the Rangers of Torean and the Seafarers of Namora to expand the reach of all Etonian religions.
Below is a table listing the major ranks within the Church of Tiernon and the names, domains and seats of power for the senior members of the religion.
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Church of Tiernon
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Rank
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Title
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Domain
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Location
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Name
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1
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High Pontifcate
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Astlan
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Justicia
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Thaddeus Barolos
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2
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High Chamberlain
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Astlan
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Justicia
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Mericas
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3
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Arch-Diocate
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New Etonia
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Justicia
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Tremane
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3
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Arch-Diocate
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Eastern Free Eton/ NW Norelon
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Tiern Anon
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Iskarus
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3
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Arch-Diocate
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Etonia/Southern Eton
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Seren
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Rafaeon
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3
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Arch-Diocate
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Natoor
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New Memphis
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Aleana
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3
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Arch-Diocate
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Najaar
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New Cairo
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Hesforus
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3
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Arch-Diocate
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Cythanian Federation
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Cythania
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Migueras
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3
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Arch-Diocate
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The UF, Murgandy, Ferundy, Naajar
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Murgatroy
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Daeon
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3
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Arch-Diocate
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Cal Crestor
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Crestor City
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Xerphaeon
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4
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Diocate
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Regions of Primary Domains
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Multiple
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There are 45 Diocates, approx 4-6 per Arch-Diocate
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5
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High Priest
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Temples
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Large Cities
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Head of a Temple
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6
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High Chaplain
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Large Chapel
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Med. Cities, Temple overflow
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Head of a Chapel
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7
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Priest
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Temples, Churches, Itenerant
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8
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Deacon
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Brothers of Tiernon
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Rank
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Title
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Domain
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Location
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Name
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3
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Patriarch
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Astlan
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Justicia
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Baronan
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4
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Arch-Montassary
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New Etonia
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Justica
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Yenov
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4
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Arch-Montassary
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Eastern Free Eton/NW Norelon
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Dale Anon
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Vistrus
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4
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Arch-Montassary
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Etonia/Southern Eton
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Rasparta
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Kleeghon
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4
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Arch-Montassary
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Natoor
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New Memphis
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Thas Anoor
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4
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Arch-Montassary
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Najaar
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New Cairo
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Ptha Eron
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4
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Arch-Montassary
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Cythanian Federation
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Dobai
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Stephos
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4
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Arch-Montassary
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The UF, Murgandy,Ferundy,Noajar
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Murgatory
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Feron
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Arch-Montassary
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Cal Crestor
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Cal Edon
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Markus
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5
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Father
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6
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Chaplain
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7
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Brother
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8
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Novitiate
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Sisters of Tiernon
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Rank
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Title
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Domain
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Location
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Name
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3
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Matriarch
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Astlan
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Justicia
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Seralina
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4
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High Abbess
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New Etonia
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Justicia
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Mariana
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4
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High Abbess
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Eastern Free Eton/NW Norelon
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Kestral Anon
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Sarah
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4
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High Abbess
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Etonia/Southern Eton
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Soriel
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Jane Margot
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4
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High Abbess
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Natoor
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New Memphis
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Lavalla
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4
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High Abbess
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Najaar
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New Cairo
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Osira Bet
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4
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High Abbess
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Cythanian Federation
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Madai
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Sophias
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4
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High Abbess
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The UF, Murgandy,Ferundy,Noajar
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Murgator
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Esther
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4
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High Abbess
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Cal Crestor
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Cal Phedon
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Jaena
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5
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Mother
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6
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Chaplain
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7
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Sister
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8
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Novitiate
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Rod of Tiernon
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Rank
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Title
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Domain
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Location
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Name
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1
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2
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Arch-Vicar General
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Astlan
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Tiern Anon/Justicia
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Barabus
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3
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Arch-Vicar
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New Etonia
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Justicia
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Paranon
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3
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Arch-Vicar
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Etonia/Southern Eton
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Soriel
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Mararan
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3
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Arch-Vicar
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Natoor/Najaar
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New Cairo
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Oth-Manaan
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3
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Arch-Vicar
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Cythanian Federation
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Cythania
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Parafel
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3
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Arch-Vicar
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Cal Crestor
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Crestor City
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Nicademus
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3
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Knight Rampant
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4
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Knight Paladin
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5
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High Commander
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5
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Knight
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5
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Commander
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6
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Esquire
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6
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Sergeant
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7
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Corporal
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8
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Squire
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9
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Rod Member
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