Statement of Mission and Vision

In the name of the Immortals who keep us and save us, and in whose name we live, fight, and die.

I invoke your blessing over this day and these assembled, and humbly beseech thee that thou  wouldst guard us this day from sin and every evil. Amen.

Welcome, sons and daughters, sisters and brothers, gathered clergy. I greet you today for the first time as your ascendant Patriarch. It is my honor and privilege to serve the most blessed pantheon as your steward and leader. Working together, we shall usher the Church into a new age of previously unparalleled prominence, marching in a new dawn under a proudly displayed banner of righteousness.

As many of you know, I am additionally a called and ordained champion of Vanya. With her blessing, I drove out the invaders on the Hill of Levenlee, lead the Church’s troops for the first time on Glantrian soil, and marched on the frontlines of the battle against the Black Wraith himself. Yet I do not boast of my own accomplishments, for at every step along the way I was bolstered with the knowledge that you, my children, were at my side. You fought for me, and with me. Many of your brothers, sons and fathers died with me, that the decent people of these lands could live on.

Our accomplishments extended well beyond the field of battle. In the Church’s name, and under the dauntless leadership of Patriarch Oderbry, we expanded into new territories. We have established parishes across the great kingdom of Karameikos, and into all surrounding lands. The formerly godless north land of Glantri is now home to one of the greatest cathedrals in all of Brun. Each victory has earned us new territory that lives under our wisdom and guidance. We will continue to serve, just as we have throughout our proud history, as the standard of valor, morality and charity by which the lesser churches may know their inadequacy, and by which their followers may come to know truth.

As my first act of office, I declare that all aspiring clergy shall first serve for a period of no less than two years as a missionary in lands outside this kingdom. We will bring our prayers, our aid and our faith to the doorsteps of those who have lived under false doctrines – or none at all. The gates of heaven shall swell with the throngs of we righteous, and our patrons may know that we do love, honor and cherish their word and providence. We will bring the scriptures of our immortals fathers and mothers to the far corners of Brun. So shall it be.

As my second act of office, it is my task to name my successor to the post of Archbishop of Karameikos. Traditionally this post has been one of particular prominence and influence within the church, as it oversees matters of faith here in the Holy City itself. While it is not a decision made lightly, it was a decision made easily, and I am proud to welcome Mother Dorianne Argos, Blessed of Halav, as the new Archbishop of Karameikos. We will render this more formal in a future service.

Pause for acknowledgement of Archbishop Argos.>

Let us pray. chanted> Holy, holy, holy lords of creation, death and all things intervening, hear our prayers. For the blessings of your wisdom, we do rightly acknowledge thee. For the provision of your power upon the faithful, we do humbly praise thee. For the protections of your grace, mercy and peace, we glorify thy names. As you have commanded us, so shall we see it done. In your name, amen.