Zealot Grandmaster
Qualifications
They must have be a zealot before becoming grandmaster. but the high priest can also be a zealot grandmaster: A priest can be a zealot grandmaster but a grandmaster can't be a priest.
Requirements
they are to be given this position by the previous grandmaster through merit before his death but if not then the zealots would gather together and vote to who will be the next grandmaster.
Appointment
All zealots would gather around the new grandmaster and the new grandmaster would bow before the zealots praying to "The Divine One" that he may fulfill his duties and that he may lead the zealots with great zeal and be full of righteousness. Then the zealots would then draw out their swords and place them on the shoulders of the grandmaster and sing the hymn of the zealot and then they all swear an oath to obey the teachings of the grandmaster and the grandmaster swears an oath back to the zealots to protect and practice the faith and to teach the zealots the way of the zealot. then he would introduce himself to the priesthood and to the tribe chieftains in the next council meeting.
Duties
They are to teach and be an example to the zealots of the way of the zealot and to teach all holy books to the zealots.
Responsibilities
teaching the zealots, studying the holy books, practicing their combat, meditating, worshipping "The Divine One" and to attend any council of the tribe chieftains: as to ensure there is no future plans of rebellion or heresy or blasphemy.
Accoutrements & Equipment
Their zealot uniform gets an new addition which is a hooded robe and a new loin cloth which are all white with gold outlines.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
death, heresy, instruction of "The Divine One" or treason.
Type
Religious, Military
Status
it is one of the few ancient titles that is still in effect to this day.
Creation
2590
Alternative Naming
Zilat Mazkedesh
Source of Authority
The Zealots, "The Divine One" and the priesthood
Length of Term
until death or instructed by "The Divine One"
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