Clergy

Religious Ranks of the Guiding Light

Apostle

Apostle is the highest rank one can strive for in the Guiding Light and extremely rare. Only the most highly devoted Motti can achieve this, they must have connected literally with Lepidlanvhi in some way or have been god-blessed by her directly. Apostle Motti will display six arms and glowing yellow/white eyes with a halo appearing above their heads. Apostles can build permanent, divine barriers over large areas, though it typically takes 3 years to do so. While they cannot cure the corruption in anthroids, they can immensely slow down the progression of the illness, extending the life of motti by up to twenty years. 

Addressing Term: Your Grace

Archbishop

Archbishops are still rare, though more common than Apostles. Archbishops are typically the highest rank you'll see in most cities. They aren't generally found managing shrines. Archbishops are not god-blessed, nor display god-blessed features. They may cast powerful yet temporary large scale barriers, repair altars, portals and cure curses. They cannot cure nor slow the corruption. A large congregation of 30 or more Archbishops may create a divine barrier through devotion and ten years of prayer and infusion.

Addressing Term: Your Eminence

Bishop

Much like Archbishops, they aren't generally found at shrines, are not god-blessed, nor display god-blessed features. They may assist in casting powerful yet temporary large scale barriers, repair altars, portals and cure curses. Bishops often keep records of current events, the census of settlements and blood moon records. Many Bishops also engage in the creation and studies of rites, rituals and infusions. They are the most common rank to deal with the public and assist in wither and dust removal/clean up. They may also assist with withered chrysalis cocoons, can remedy unluckies and most curses, but cannot cure or slow the corruption.

Addressing Term: Bishop

Keeper

Keepers regularly make house and lodge visits to educate Nymphs about the importance of becoming Purifiers. They also assist in maintaining and building temples, shrines and roads. Small shrines are often maintained by groups of Keepers. They may cure some curses, but cannot cure or slow the corruption. Technically the lowest and largest rank of the Guiding Light religion. They are expected to travel and educate Motti on the importance of Purification and loyalty to Lepidlanvhi.

Addressing Term: Keeper