Hierophant

At the head of the Cathedral of Light, is the Hierophant. The focal point of faith for all those loyal to the Cathedral and its teachings. Nominated by popular vote from among the Chosen Prophets, the Hierophant serves for life. As well as guiding the actions and policy of the Cathedral, the Hierophant serves as a major political figure, visiting and advising heads of state and guiding public opinion to stances favored by the faith. There has always been an odd relationship with the Hierophant and the royal family of Alaecia, some say depending on the generation one is merely a puppet of the other. This point is usually brought up by Reformists from Avindor who still seek to have the Cathedral moved to its borders.