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The '''Sanctuary''' is the largest [[Lucianus|Lucian]] church in the world and the supreme governmental body of the [[Alicantian Empire]]. It is ''de jure'' headed by the [[oracle]], while its highest ranking ecclesiastical official is the [[matria]]. | The '''Sanctuary''' is the largest [[Lucianus|Lucian]] church in the world and the supreme governmental body of the [[Alicantian Empire]]. It is ''de jure'' headed by the [[oracle]], while its highest ranking ecclesiastical official is the [[matria]]. | ||
== Structure == | |||
=== Leadership and the Cere === | |||
The Sanctuary has two heads: the matria, who represents the people to the Goddess, and the oracle, who represents the Goddess to the people. | |||
The oracle governs a cabinet of her choosing called the [[Cere]], including (but not limited to): | |||
* The matria | |||
* The marshal of Alicante, commander of the army | |||
* The grand admiral of Alicante, commander of the maritime navy (and therefore the air navy) | |||
* The grandmaster of the Hestati | |||
* The spymaster | |||
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The Sanctuary, being the government of one of the largest states in Marillia, has numerous departments, branches, and arms. | |||
The core of the Sanctuary is the [[Grand Chamber]], its supreme legislative body. The Grand Chamber is a unicameral multi-party legislature whose members are ''cardinals'' and whose leader is the [[matria]]. Being a (mostly) parliamentary system, the matria is the head of government. | |||
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in theory, the head of the Sanctuary is the oracle, but in practice, the matria wields | |||
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Revision as of 13:52, 9 July 2025
| Sanctuary | |
| Type | Religious institution |
| Leaders | Matria Cassandra |
| Theology | Lucianus |
| Sacred text | Lucindas |
| Allies | None |
| Enemies | All non-Lucian organizations |
The Sanctuary is the largest Lucian church in the world and the supreme governmental body of the Alicantian Empire. It is de jure headed by the oracle, while its highest ranking ecclesiastical official is the matria.
Structure
Leadership and the Cere
The Sanctuary has two heads: the matria, who represents the people to the Goddess, and the oracle, who represents the Goddess to the people.
The oracle governs a cabinet of her choosing called the Cere, including (but not limited to):
- The matria
- The marshal of Alicante, commander of the army
- The grand admiral of Alicante, commander of the maritime navy (and therefore the air navy)
- The grandmaster of the Hestati
- The spymaster