Clergy

The clergy is relatively minor in Crypto-Kingdom, at least in the Most Ancient times.

Separation of Church and Nobility
The separation of Church and Nobility (by that time, Earl d'Armagnac, eldest of nobles after the King himself) happened around the time of the end of the Most Ancient era -- some even mark the separation of Church and Nobility as the cause for the ending of the Most Ancient era for a less prestigious time. Other conspiracy theorist consider d'Armagnac's action (as well as the ensuing first attempt at recruiting more Church members ) was done in reprisal of not being promoted a Marquess, something d'Armagnac vigourously denied (which did litte to change the position of conspiracy theorists on this issue).

Hierarchy of Clergy
There are three degrees in the Church: The hierarchy is somewhat blurry but comprises: Other titles such a vicar, abbot, friar, monk... also exist.
 * 1) Major order
 * 2) Bishop (includes Pope, Patriarch, Cardinal, Archbishop, Bishop)
 * 3) Priest (includes archdeacon and vicars)
 * 4) Deacon
 * 5) Minor order
 * 6) Acolyte
 * 7) Friar
 * Pope, outside of Crypto-Kingdom and thus not playable. He is addressed to as "Your Holiness".
 * Patriarch, a honorary precedence over cardinal. He is addressed to as "Your Beatitude".
 * Cardinal. He is addressed to as "Your Eminence".
 * Archbishop, a bishop commanding a larger diocese. He is addressed to as "Your Excellency".
 * Bishop. During the Most Ancient times, the highest clergy member in crypto-kingdom was Bishop d'Armagnac. He is addressed to as "Your Grace".
 * Priest. He is addressed to as "My Father".

Ecclesiastical Orders
Earl d'Armagnac created several orders to better fulfill the roles of the Church.


 * Pious Order of the Supplicants will comprise any donators to the Church.
 * Fellowship of Benedict, for beer-makin and craftmanship. They have the monopoly on beer and have the duty to allow any one, even the poorest of citizens, to be able to drink beer. Inspired by the real-world trappist monks.
 * Knights of the Temple are the military order, also doubling as caravan escorts and law-enforcement. Inspired by the real-world Templars.
 * Poor Company of Theophany is busy with kowledge and teaching, including organising expeditions and setting up colonies. Inspired by the real-world Jesuits.
 * The Sunrise Club, for children (children players, not children characters)
 * Another yet-to-be-created order.