The Pillars of Virtue

Structure

1. The High Exemplar
   Role: Supreme leader and embodiment of all virtues. Acts as the guiding light for the Pillars and ensures alignment with the Sainted Dominion's goals.
   Responsibilities:
   • Interpreting divine will.
   • Issuing mandates to the Pillars.
   • Settling disputes between divisions.


2. The Virtuous Council
   Role: A council of seven members, each representing one of the foundational virtues upheld by the Pillars.
   Virtues:
   Valor: Courage and bravery.
   Compassion: Empathy and kindness.
   Wisdom: Knowledge and prudence.
   Justice: Fairness and equity.
   Temperance: Moderation and self-control.
   Faith: Devotion and trust in the divine.
   Diligence: Hard work and perseverance.
   Responsibilities:
   
   • Developing strategies and policies.
   Leading their respective divisions (see below). Advising the High Exemplar.


3. The Divisions of Virtue
   Each virtue has a dedicated division led by its corresponding Virtuous Council member.
   
   
   • Division of Valor
   • Purpose: Trains elite warriors and defenders.
   • Leader Title: Captain of Valour.
   • Key Sub-groups:
   • The Vanguard of Light (frontline defenders).
   • The Guardians of Hearth (protectors of sacred sites).
   
   Division of Compassion
   Purpose: Provides aid and healing to the needy.
   Leader Title: Warden of Mercy.
   Key Sub-groups:
   • The Kindred Healers (medical corps).
   • The Outreach Heralds (diplomatic liaisons).
   
   Division of Wisdom
   Purpose: Maintains the pursuit and preservation of knowledge.
   Leader Title: Sage of Insight.
   Key Sub-groups:
   • The Illuminated Scribes (record keepers).
   • The Seekers of Truth (explorers and researchers).
   
   Division of Justice
   Purpose: Enforces law and metes out judgment.
   Leader Title: Arbiter of Equity.
   Key Sub-groups:
   • The Judicators (court officials).
   • The Wardens of Balance (enforcers of law).
   
   Division of Temperance
   Purpose: Guides members toward balance and restraint.
   Leader Title: Anchor of Serenity.
   Key Sub-groups:
   • The Ascetic Brotherhood (spiritual mentors).
   • The Watchers of Excess (moderation enforcers).
   
   Division of Faith
   Purpose: Ensures the spiritual unity of the Sainted Dominion.
   Leader Title: Keeper of Devotion.
   Key Sub-groups:
   • The Hymnal Order (ritualists).
   • The Pilgrims' Circle (traveling missionaries).
   
   Division of Diligence
   Purpose: Encourages industriousness and resourcefulness.
   Leader Title: Overseer of Endeavours.
   Key Sub-groups:
   • The Artisan Guild (craftspeople).
   • The Builders of the Future (infrastructure specialists).



4. The Virtuous Initiates
   Role: New members of the Pillars who undergo rigorous training and testing to determine their alignment with one of the seven divisions.
   Structure:
   
   • Mentored by senior members.
   • Complete trials embodying all virtues before specializing.


5. The Luminary Aegis
   Role: Elite protectors of the High Exemplar and the Virtuous Council.
   Structure:
   
   • Composed of champions from each division.
   • Operates as a unified force when needed.

Public Agenda

A council of elder saints who mediate disputes within the Sainted Dominion and enforce moral and ethical guidelines for all saints. They ensure the organization remains true to its divine purpose and does not succumb to corruption or infighting.

Type

Religious, Other

Leader

Mor Thalorin

Ruling Organization

The Sainted Dominion

Leader Title

High Luminary

Parent Organization

The Sainted Dominion