Holy Order of Anubis

See "Priesthood" below

Dicastery of the Monasteries

The Holy Order manages its monastic orders through the Director of the Final Rites. This leader must hold the rank of Keeper of the Veil (Quorum Rank). This guarantees that the Monks are directed by the spiritual authorities who oversee the precise Law of the Dead and assist with temple security and sacred rites.

The faith of Anubis is dedicated to the objective truth of the soul and the maintenance of absolute order in the cycle of life and death. The ultimate goal of the faithful is to prepare their own heart and the hearts of the deceased for the Hall of Truth.

1. Mors Initium (Death is the Beginning): The Order holds that death is the ultimate form of order and peace, not an end, but a Lawful transition to the Duat. The faithful must reject the fear of death, as it is a corrupting force of chaos.
2. The Law of Justice: Every life must be lived with rigorous spiritual and mental discipline. The faithful must pursue objective justice and truth in all dealings, striving to live with such perfect integrity that their Ib (Heart) may balance the Feather of Truth without question.
3. Sanctity of the Sepulchre: The body, being the necessary physical component for the Doctrine of Resurrection, must be protected and preserved. All acts of grave defilement, grave robbery, or the malicious animation of the dead (necromancy) are considered heinous crimes and acts of war against the Order.
4. The Duty of the Psychopomp: The living faithful are charged with the solemn duty of guiding and protecting the newly departed soul. They must bring comfort and certainty to the bereaved, teaching them that transition is sure and that the loved one has entered an ordered peace.

The services of the Holy Order of Anubis are characterized by solemnity, scholarly pursuit, and rigorous discipline.

Everyday Practices (The Rites of Discipline)

• The Vigil of the Impartial Scale (Daily): A mandatory daily meditative ritual focused on absolute self-reflection and integrity, serving as the spiritual preparation for the Feather of Truth.
• The Litany of the Guide: A solemn daily prayer for the protection of all souls currently making their journey through the Duat, and for the strength of Anubis and his Paladins against grave defilers.

Weekly Service (The Study of the Rites)

• The Study of the Rites: This is the primary weekly service, dedicated entirely to scholarly pursuit—the study of theological law, jurisprudence, and the complex death rites.

Annual Festivals and Sacred Duties

• The Consecration of the Veil (Annual Festival): This is the public observance for all followers. It is a quiet, solemn holy day dedicated to the sanctity of all resting places, involving communal maintenance, preservation, and cleaning of cemeteries and burial grounds, reinforcing the duty of Protection of the Sepulchre. This public festival occurs concurrently with the private ritual performed by the top leadership (see Sealing of the Threshold below).
• The Funeral Rites: These are the highest, most sacred services of the Order. They involve the detailed physical preparation and spiritual guidance, ensuring the body is ready for Resurrection and the spirit is ready for the Hall of Truth.

Sealing of the Threshold

This ritual is the single most exclusive ceremony of the Holy Order of Anubis, performed to mystically renew the spiritual barrier that separates the realm of the living from the Duat.

Setting and Participants

• Setting: The Holy of Holies in the Grand Temple of Anubis. The room is deliberately empty save for the single stone altar standing before the heavy, symbolic Veil.
• Participants: The ceremony is performed exclusively by the High Priest of Anubis (The Sentinel of Final Repose) and The Quorum of Seven Keepers of the Veil.

The Ceremony of Sealing

1. Entry and Repose: The leadership enters the Holy of Holies and establishes a period of absolute silence and profound meditation. They cleanse the space and their minds of all chaotic mortal thoughts, establishing a perfect spiritual Repose suitable for invoking the Law of the Dead.
2. The Law of Impartiality (Justice): The High Priest approaches the bare stone altar. Using a ritual implement—a symbolic representation of the Feather of Truth—he traces a complex, invisible runic glyph of Justice and Impartiality onto the altar's surface. This act invokes Anubis's eternal role in the weighing of the heart.
3. The Affirmation of the Veil (Protection): The Quorum of Seven Keepers of the Veil forms an unbroken circle at the altar. The High Priest then kneels before the altar, facing the Veil. Together, they collectively recite, from memory, the sacred Prayer of Affirmation. This recitation channels their combined spiritual authority into the Veil, mystically renewing its protective warding against the forces of chaos and defilement.
4. The Final Decree: The ceremony concludes with the High Priest touching the Veil and proclaiming a private, annual decree—a final vow to Anubis to maintain the sanctity and Law of the Dead for the coming year. The Quorum then silently departs.

I. Priesthood Structure

The titles reflect their dedication to the absolute finality and order of death.

II. Military Structure (Paladins of Anubis)

The military arm defends the entire Triumvirate complex (Osiris, Isis, and Anubis) and specializes in hunting those who defy the Law of the Dead.

Ordination and Promotion in the Holy Order of Anubis

All ordination ceremonies are conducted by the laying on of hands, which physically transfers the priesthood authority.

I. The Keys of the Highest Offices and Unique Ordination

Ordination and Promotion in the Holy Order of Anubis

All ordination ceremonies are conducted by the laying on of hands, which physically transfers the priesthood authority.

I. The Keys of the Highest Offices and Unique Ordination

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II. The Delegation of Presiding and Ordaining Authority (Priesthood)

The process of installing the supreme leader is subject to cross-pantheon divine review.

1. Election and Ratification: The Quorum of Seven Keepers of the Veil elects a new High Priest. This election must then be ratified by the Quorum of Twelve Wise Judges of Osiris.
2. Anointing (By Osiris's High Priest): The High Priest of Osiris performs a specific anointing rite that consists of:
3. The Surety of Absolution (granting the new High Priest absolute knowledge of his own spiritual standing).
4. A complete ritual washing and anointing of the body.
5. A ceremonial clothing in the robes of the High Priest (black robes over a white undergarment).
6. Ordination (The Jackal Vows): The High Priest of Osiris places a large, symbolic jackal head over the head of the High Priest-elect (worn throughout the ceremony). During the laying on of hands, the High Priest of Anubis takes special vows that bind him to his duties of justice and repose.

II. The Delegation of Presiding and Ordaining Authority (Priesthood)

III. Paladin Promotion and Ordination (The Paladins of Anubis)

The authority for the martial arm flows from the Priesthood.

I. Affiliation Score Criteria (AS)

The stacking modifiers will now focus on the active pursuit of integrity, security, and the Law of the Dead.

II. Cleric/Priesthood Ranks, Benefits, and Duties (4 Ranks)

III. Paladin Ranks, Benefits, and Duties (3 Ranks - Guardians of the Sepulchre)