Pontiff

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T title of Pontiff is the highest rank of clergy within the Adeptes Dunia. Early on, this rank was held almost exclusively by extraordinarily power magic user, both natural and learned. Half way through the Second Era, this was changed to a democratically chosen system among the Cardinals of Montagne. As of the Third Era, a Pontiff of Dunia holds great power within Montagne and Amator, with many contemporary leaders using to decree wide sweeping changes.

Qualifications

Becoming a pontiff requires that you have spent 3 years as a cardinal for a city within Montagne.

Requirements

To become pontiff, one must be able to show some level of magical ability. Those with great natural capacity for magic often find themselves within this role easily, as natural magical talent is seen as a gift from the Dunia directly.

Appointment

All clergy within the Dunia are chosen from a democratic vote of your peers of a given rank. In rare cases, a Pontiff may elevate a member above their station.

Type

Religious, Clerical

Length of Term

5 years

Current Holders

• Adonis Dulain
• Danton de la Valois
• Saint Avryll Pelagia

Related Organizations

• Adeptes du Dunia