22.4 Status within a divine order.

Most of the deities and certainly all of the greater divinities have large Orders. An Order is the name given to the collection of followers under a particular immortal, led by the mortal high priest or priestess. Belonging to an Order is desirable since it offers protection against your enemies, as well as a ready group of friends with whom you can begin to form close-knit relationships. This highlights another facet of the inherent allegiances within Avalon.

The Orders are run in a manner not dissimilar to a large family, the parental deity acting as guide and protector to the flock. When you join a deity you will gain the lowest of ranks, that of Worshipper. Your Patron will elevate you or demote you according to your loyalty and actions - powers become available as you rise in rank within the Order, though this is considered less important than the honour gained from the esteem of your divine patron.

The leader of an Order is typically the High Priest, though beyond the rank of High Priest is the title of Chosen One - rarely bestowed, and significant of a bond unbreakable between patron and mortal.

1. Worshipper

2. Believer 3. Follower

4. Beloved Follower 5. Junior Priest 6. Priest 7. High Priest

8. Chosen One.

The rank of Chosen One is bestowed on one follower alone, and even then, it is rare that a deity will choose an individual for this role. It signifies an unbreakable bond between god and mortal.

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