Bishop of Shroutumn

Requirements

To become the Bishop of Shroutumn, one must begin as a clergy member, eventually receiving a seminary education, then spending years as a member of the church building trust and political connections.

Appointment

These connections and support will propel one to become eligible to become the Bishop of Shroutumn, with the final step being an election to chose the most suitable candidate. While this election should be solely influenced by the merits and skills of the candidates, it is more affected by one's political connections with those on the election committee.

Duties

The duties of the Bishop of Shroutumn mainly consists of maintaining the religious control over Shroutumn, governing the state, and furthering the expansion of the church to other regions.

Responsibilities

Ruling and goverance of the state of Shroutumn, and maintaining religious order throughout. This typically involves solving disputes over the reading of scripture, and how it should affect the populace.

Benefits

• Political power to further the expansion of the church across the eastern continent of Ivryia.

• The control over the governance and systems in place in Shroutumn as a whole, including particular readings of scripture and military control.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

To be removed or dismissed as the Bishop of Shroutumn is typically death, though whether the death was actually caused by natural means or otherwise is up for debate. There are some exceptions to this rule until death however, as some Bishops have retired or have been ousted due to incredibly publicized events that cannot be swept under the rug by others in power.

Type

Religious, Political

Form of Address

The Most Reverend, Bishop of Shroutumn, Your Excellency

Alternative Naming

Dean; Vicar; Rector;

Equates to

Equal to all ruling leaders of other organizations. Despite only being a bishop, the Bishop of Shroutumn is the leader of the religious following of Oxbreach, the Master.

Source of Authority

Diety: Oxbreach, the Master

Length of Term

Life