Priests
of Save K'nor are all of the highest intelligence and willpower. The Savoryan compound
also houses the Savoryan shek p'var. Due to the "cornering" of knowledge, this church
is as wealthy as the peonians are destitute. Much knowledge know to Savoryan is never
released to the "public" (or even the crown). Knowledge is power, and nothing is given
away for free.
Savoryan clergymen are often advisors and tutors. They are
often found as advisors to the monarchy. They teach and instruct young rulers in
the art of diplomacy. Knowing when and where to reveal information is a trait
that has to be learned. The Savoryans seem to have a gift of leading people to
believe the priests are revealing all they know, when in fact they are not. Some
of the rulers of the past depended heavily upon their advise. Savoryans tend
to be very loyal those in their counsel. They are rumored to guide rulers
through courses of events that they would not have normally undertaken.
As tutors of the upper class, they are learned enough to
instruct on many topics (to include, but not limited to): diplomacy, history,
military strategy, heraldry, logical reasoning, religion, mathematics,
traditions, oral speaking, local politics, and the importance of the Concordat
of Illimitable Tome. Whether advisor or tutor, they are always members of the
order of Hyn-Aelori.
To be chosen as an advisor from the Hyn-Aelor is a great
honor. Advisors must be strong of will and loyalty to the church. They must be
able to gain peoples confidence (and to keep it). Those who are considered
suitable by the seniors members of the church of Hyn-Aelori will not inform
them, but will put them on various tests to verify their integrity. These
ordeals will test the subject's intellect, judgement, and their ability to
handle stress. Other functions of the order involve guaging other people's
usefulness in life, whether it be suitability for rulership, one of the other
orders, or for a potential husband, wife, or mistress.
Savoryan ceremonies are notably long and drawn out. These priests
are sticklers for getting ceremonies correct down to the letter. It is also
not unheard of for some ceremonies to breakdown into heated debates on any
number of various issues for hours after the formal ceremony has
concluded.
Savoryan priests are normally so immersed in languages
that they are reputed to know any rune's meaning at site. |
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