Order of Rydequelyn

The Order of Rydequelyn is one of the three clerical orders of the Church of Save-K'nor. It has a less public presence than the other Save-K'nor orders in Melderyn. Working as jesters, bards, and thespians, its priests shape people’s thoughts with songs and tales. Through the order’s subtle influence, abusing an entertainer is a serious faux pas in Melderyn; even the most miserly of lords will offer hospitality to a traveling bard rather than risk public ridicule and scorn.
The 'acting' is a cover; their true mission is to spy, monitor current affairs, bring social pressures to undermine incompetent or poor leaders, shape civilized society, undermine dangerous ideas, and collect dangerous knowledge. Some court jesters belong to this Order, offering service and advice to their lords. Some are adventurers and tomb raiders recovering ancient documents and artifacts for the Save K'Nor Orders.

Structure

Temple Ranks

• Manidar, acolyte
• Haliki, priest/priestess
• Rowanti, loremaster
• Tryahlar, council of electors
• Maecor, Father Visitor, advisor to the council

Temple Offices

• Ibarti, high deacon
• Serinti, Keeper of Holy Lore
• Deronti, archivist
• Falorin, counselor
• Olunar, seneschal

Public Agenda

The majority of the population believe the Order of Rydequelyn are entertainers, bards, jugglers, minstrels, and actors.

Assets

Many cities and towns host a temple of Rydequelyn, some are attached to theaters or centers of the arts.

Tenets of Faith

The Labors of Reverence

At least once yearly, a Haliki (priest) submits "Labors of Reverence" to the Loremasters. These can works of art, translations of old manuscripts, intellectual works, recovery of artifacts or secret knowledge and proof of modifying society in a positive and meaningful.
When thirty-six labors have been accepted by the masters (some labors may be counted as several) the Haliki is elevated to the rank of Rowanti (Loremaster).

Political Influence & Intrigue

The Order of Rydequelyn follows the direction of the Order of Shea-Al-Aecor (Order of The Sage). This senior order contains the churches most intelligent and knowledgeable members using its accumulated wisdom covertly for the betterment of human society.
They work closely with the Order of Hyn-Aelori (Order of the Lost Guide) collecting and preserving secret or restricted knowledge. This knowledge is guarded by the Hyn-Aelori in their great libraries.

Type

Religious, Holy Order

Alternative Names

Rydequelyn

Related Ranks & Titles

• Falorin
• Haliki
• Ibarti
• Rowanti