Author Topic: The Divine Synod - Recruit Quest (Read 9477 times)

Dozus · « **on:** March 05, 2013, 11:38:00 AM »

Behold, a pronouncement from the seat of authority! Henceforth the Divine Synod shall lay hands on those who prove themselves worthy and be consecrated into the sacred order!

The Divine Synod is the guild for all things religious: gods and devils, myths and doctrines, sacred orders and secret cults. The sacerdotal members of its order seek to further understanding of the divine by creating new religious plots, settings, and submissions.

The patriarchs have issued a holy quest for those who seek the laying of hands. Go forth for righteousness and lay claim to the power of the gods!

Recruit quest: Faiths of the Founders

You must craft a new creed for the faithful to follow.

Write 1 sub in the "Societies - Religious" or "Systems - Divine/Spirit" category outlining the belief system, pantheon, or hierarchy.
Write 1 sub in the "NPC - Religious" category associated with the new religion.
Write 1 sub in the "Items" category that features some artifact relating to the faith.

These subs must have a 3.25 or higher average rating and include "Divine Synod" in the freetext.

As a show of ecumenism, you must vote on three subs in any of the following categories

NPC - Religious
NPC - Mystical
Societies - Religious
Societies - Mystical
Systems - Divine/Spirit
Systems - Mystical

You must also upvote a comment in 5 subs of these categories.

Upon successful completion of these tasks, you will be awarded the following:

Title of "Acolyte"
An addendum to your handle reflecting your newfound faith (e.g., "Follower of Othamm", "Faithful of Dalraaen", etc.)
A 3 or higher in Intelligence or Charisma
The Synodic emblem onto your signature

http://strolen.com/graphics/guild/synod100.jpg

Dozus · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2013, 12:00:05 AM »

To kick things off, I'll pledge myself as first member. Subs to follow in the coming days/weeks/months!

Shadoweagle · « **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2013, 05:23:06 PM »

I will pledge myself to this guild, and will slowly work on it over the coming month(s)! 'ware the infernal cultists!

Dossta · « **Reply #3 on:** March 07, 2013, 06:22:24 PM »

Finally, a guild that caters to a megalomaniac determination to rule the world through faith and fear. Count me in.

Shadoweagle · « **Reply #4 on:** March 07, 2013, 06:24:29 PM »

This guild should marry in well with my current necromantic cult status.

Strolen · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2013, 08:24:54 AM »

Looks like I owe another forum and a graphic.

Dossta · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2013, 04:14:23 PM »

Request for clarification: must all three subs pertain to the same religion? I'm having trouble coming up with a "sacred artifact" for a Matrix-themed cult. XD

Shadoweagle · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2013, 08:13:39 PM »

Good question!

Maybe you could make the item the 'mythical off-switch' which is the focus of one of the wierder guilds in the players cult, who believe that the purpose of the game is to find the object which you can activate which finishes the game, freeing you. As such, these cultists are great explorers, diving into caverns and under the ocean. perhaps James Cameron is secretly a part of the cult and he went deep under the ocean in his submarine thingy to search for it! He secretly funds all sorts of expeditions :p

Dossta · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2013, 01:58:49 PM »

Ahhh, so a legendary item that may or may not exist? That's actually a really cool concept, Shadow. You have just catapulted me over my block, thanks!

Dozus · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2013, 03:25:08 PM »

Quote from: Dossta on March 19, 2013, 04:14:23 PM

Request for clarification: must all three subs pertain to the same religion? I'm having trouble coming up with a "sacred artifact" for a Matrix-themed cult. XD

That was the intent, yes: three subs crafted into a single coherent faith.

I thought about giving you a dispensation, but since Shadoweagle inspired you, I am spared from breaking the rules. The system works!

Strolen · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2013, 06:18:14 AM »

How about this?

Not sure how to make it feel religious without being religious so used a phoenix and a holy grail thinking we could get away with that.

http://strolen.com/graphics/guild/synod100.jpg

caesar193 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2013, 08:56:41 PM »

Atheus has need of some subs centering on Lunism, so count me in. I hereby and formally pledge myself to the Divine Synod. May the gods that I shall pen into being bless my endeavor, for I shall labor until my spiritual journey has been completed.

MysticMoon · « **Reply #12 on:** August 19, 2013, 11:21:40 PM »

I hereby pledge myself to The Divine Synod.

jedion357 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 25, 2015, 11:43:23 AM »

I am considering declaration for the Divine Synod but is it permissible to raid material I have previously developed and in some cases have published?