A Vow To Celacy

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The Apotheosis of Hercules | François Lemoyne | Photo Taken by Me
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In the region of Calemberg, nestled amidst verdant hills and towering mountains, Tuija Vikstrom sat within the Divine College as she awaited her judgment. The Vikstrom house was not renowned for their unwavering devotion to the Unionist faith; in fact, Tuija was the first of her entire lineage to change this tide. This led to her conversion, causing Tuija to display a remarkable affinity for matters of spirituality and a deep yearning to serve the divine soon after. With such desire, she journeyed to the revered Divine College, where the devout were sculpted into loyal Celates of the Unionist faith. She immersed herself in the study of scripture, theology, and the sacred traditions that had guided the generations before her. Under the watchful eye of the venerable Arch-Celates and Everwatcher, she honed her mind and spirit, preparing herself for the ultimate rite of passage—the Sanktism of Celacy.​

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The Sanktism of Ordination was a solemn ritual, shrouded in ancient mysticism, that marked the culmination of a Celate's journey. Only those who demonstrated unwavering commitment and an unblemished devotion to the Unionist faith were deemed worthy of undertaking this sacred vow. It was during this ritual that the future Celates recited the sacred and unaltered opening passage of The Creed made by the revered God Theomar. A profound sense of trepidation mingled with her deep sense of purpose as she read this Creed. She knew that the path she was about to embark upon was one of sacrifice and unwavering commitment. Tuija remained within the hallowed sanctuary of the Divine College. Under the flickering glow of candles, she knelt before the magnificent effigy of the God Emperor Juvin, the Holder of Knowledge. With fervent devotion, she offered a prayer, beseeching His guidance and enlightenment during this new chapter of her life.​

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In the hushed stillness of the sanctuary, Tuija's resolve crystallized. Her purpose lay in the unwavering service to the Unionist faith, the Empire, and the spiritual welfare of the Everwatcher's faithful servants. The Divine College radiated with an aura of solemnity and reverence. Clad in flowing robes of pure white, Tuija stood before the assembly of Arch-Celates and her fellow Celates. The opening passage of The Creed continued to resonate through the sacred halls long after the words were first spoken. This unwavering conviction made her undoubtedly true to her words which now intertwined with the ethereal echoes of the Celates before her.​

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Upon the conclusion of the recitation, a profound silence enveloped the chamber. The Primae-Celate stepped forward, his eyes gleaming with approval. With a voice that carried the weight of centuries, he acknowledged Tuija's commitment to the Unionist priesthood, affirming her entrance into the sacred order. At that moment, her name was inscribed in the Celacy Codex, forever etching her place among the ordained Celates of her schism.
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Tuija Vikström has embarked upon a path of service and devotion that would transcend her mortal existence. As a Celate, she would become a beacon of light in the darkest corners, guiding her people toward spiritual enlightenment and solace.

OOC NOTE: Tuija is now a Celate in character! You can reffered to her "Your Celacy" or "Countess-Celate" or just "Countess" still!
Thanks to everyone who has impacted this change and I hope to enforce more religious roleplay with this change!​