The High Priest
Qualifications
they must be the oldest Angellonian priest and the eldest amongst his siblings.
Requirements
They must be male of the Spartian tribe who is already an Angellonian priest.
Appointment
They are given this rank by the previous high priest but if the previous high priest had not been able to give this title a heir then "The Divine One" would send a prophet to tell the priesthood who the new high priest is through a vision.
Duties
They attend to usual priesthood routines but once a year on the last day of the eighth month they and only they can enter into the holy room and make a sacrifice with a lamb to cleanse the sins of the entire Empire.
Responsibilities
to ensure the sins of the Empire are cleansed when a sinner brings their animal sacrifice and to instruct and lead the priesthood.
Accoutrements & Equipment
they are given the high priest's robes: made of all white silk with gold on the edges of the silk with a hood to cover the head, a golden belt symmetrically on each side all of the tribe's precious stones with the Spartian crest in the center.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
if they are found to be sinful such as blasphemy, adultery, lying or used magic for example. Or if on very rare occassion when "The Divine One" commands the high priest to dismiss himself and be replaced by one who "The Divine One" picks to become the new high priest.
Notable Holders
Spartia
Type
Religious, Special
Status
it is one of the few ancient titles that is still in effect to this day.
Creation
2584
Source of Authority
"The Divine One"
Length of Term
until death or instructed by "The Divine One"
First Holder
Past Holders
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