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The Scarlet Covenant

Goddess of Protection

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    ＴＩＭＥ ＬＩＮＥ

    Can we just agree she has a lot of history right now...?

    ＲＵＭＯＲＳ

    Nothing At the Moment...

    ＳＥＣＲＥＴＳ

    Heartless - The scar upon the dragon woman's left breast is not all it seems to be. Rumor has it that the female is heartless, both ripped from her chest. Yet, somehow, this woman still breathes and moves around as if she was a living human being. Magic? Undead? Xorathalos is currently the owner of one of these hearts, while the others whereabout are left to the unknown.

    Sense of Taste - While the woman has a big appetite due to being of old age when it comes to draconic standards, she has little to no sense of taste anymore. Most things taste the same, charred nothing.
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    𝒲𝑜𝓇𝓈𝒽𝒾𝓅 𝒳𝑜𝓇'𝒜𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓁𝑜𝓈 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝐻𝑒 𝒾𝓈 𝐿𝑜𝓇𝒹
    𝐻𝒾𝓈 𝒲𝑜𝓇𝓉𝒽𝓎 𝒜𝓈𝓅𝑒𝒸𝓉𝓈 𝑔𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓃 𝒶𝒷𝓈𝑜𝓁𝓊𝓉𝑒𝓁𝓎
    𝑀𝒶𝓎 𝒫𝓇𝑜𝓉𝑒𝒸𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝓃𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝓊𝓇𝓃 𝒾𝓉𝓈 𝒷𝒶𝒸𝓀
    𝒲𝒽𝒾𝓁𝑒 𝒫𝓇𝑜𝓈𝓅𝑒𝓇𝒾𝓉𝓎 𝑔𝒶𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒽𝑜𝓂𝑒𝓈
    𝑀𝒶𝓎 𝒥𝓊𝓈𝓉𝒾𝒸𝑒 𝓃𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝒽𝓊𝓃𝓉 𝓊𝓈 𝒹𝑜𝓌𝓃
    𝒜𝓃𝒹 𝒪𝓇𝒹𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝒶𝓂𝑒 𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓅𝓇𝒾𝓂𝒶𝓁 𝓇𝒶𝑔𝑒
    𝑀𝒶𝓎 𝒦𝓃𝑜𝓌𝓁𝑒𝒹𝑔𝑒 𝓈𝑒𝓇𝓋𝑒 𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒾𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓇𝑒𝓈𝓉𝓈 𝓌𝑒𝓁𝓁
    𝒜𝓃𝒹 𝒱𝑒𝓃𝑔𝑒𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝓀𝑒𝑒𝓅 𝒷𝑒𝓎𝑜𝓃𝒹 𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝑔𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓈
    𝑀𝒶𝓎 𝐼𝓃𝒹𝓊𝓁𝑔𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝓈𝑒𝓇𝓋𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝒻𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓉𝒾𝓂𝑒
    𝐵𝓊𝓉 𝒜𝓃𝑔𝓊𝒾𝓈𝒽 𝓃𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝓀𝓃𝑜𝓌 𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓃𝒶𝓂𝑒𝓈
    𝐹𝑜𝓇 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒮𝒸𝒶𝓇𝓁𝑒𝓉 𝒞𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓃𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝒾𝓈 𝐹𝑜𝓇𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇
    𝒜𝓃𝒹 𝒩𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝓈𝒽𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝑒𝓈𝒸𝒶𝓅𝑒 𝒾𝓉 𝑜𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝑒𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓇𝑒𝒹
    𝐼𝓃 𝓈𝒶𝒸𝓇𝒾𝒻𝒾𝒸𝑒 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒷𝓁𝑜𝑜𝒹 𝓌𝑒 𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝒷𝑜𝓊𝓃𝒹


    𝙲𝙾𝚁𝙴 𝙿𝚁𝙸𝙽𝙲𝙸𝙿𝙰𝙻𝚂

    - Enjoyment of life and the experiences it has to offer -
    - Freedom from restriction and judgement -
    - Appreciation for beauty in all its forms (art, sex, violence) -
    - Passion and knowledge -
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    𝙰 𝚂𝚈𝚂𝚃𝙴𝙼 𝙾𝙵 𝚃𝚁𝚄𝚂𝚃
    The servants under the Goddess Lailya are to wear silks of red and golden, accompanied by a number of bells that denote their standing at the temple.

    HYZXUkn.pngThe bells are not just functional but symbolic. Each bell corresponds to a specific rank, making it easier to identify someone's status at a glance. The structure is divided into five ranks, with one bell being the lowest and five bells being the highest.

    Progression through the ranks is based on merit, loyalty, competence, or favor. As an individual ascends through the ranks, they gain more responsibility, privileges, and authority.

    The system of punishment for servants within Lailya’s belief system is a structured approach designed to maintain discipline, ensure justice, and guide followers towards spiritual growth. These punishments are not meant to be cruel but are intended to correct behavior, encourage reflection, and reinforce the values of Lailya.

    Physical
    Common - especially for those in the lower ranks
    Severity corresponds to the gravity of the offense
    Common forms include whipping, branding, forced labor, or other forms of corporal punishment
    May be carried out publicly to make a statement
    Psychological
    Servants are subjected to periods of isolation
    Typically used for the higher-ranked
    Humiliating tasks that degrade the status of a servant
    Symbolic
    Removal of one or more bells
    Possible public shaming
    Marking or branding symbols that indicate the offense
  • In the belief system surrounding Lailya, the process of demotion for servants is a structured and ritualistic approach meant to address significant failures in duty, character, or commitment. Demotion is not only a disciplinary action but also a spiritual and social process designed to give the servant an opportunity for redemption and self-improvement. Here’s how the criteria for demotion and the process itself might be outlined:

    Criteria for Demotion
    Demotion of a servant is considered when there are serious or repeated violations of the expectations placed upon them. The criteria for demotion may include:

    Gross Negligence in Duties - Failing to perform essential tasks that result in significant harm or disruption to the household, community, or worship practices.
    Examples: Not tending to the care of sacred items, neglecting the well-being of those under their charge, or causing harm through inattention.
    Betrayal of Trust

    Engaging in actions that violate the trust placed in them by their superiors or by the community.
    Examples: Lying, stealing, or conspiring against others, especially in ways that damage the integrity of the household or temple.
    Moral or Ethical Failures

    Committing acts that go against the moral or ethical teachings of Lailya, such as cruelty, dishonesty, or injustice.
    Examples: Abusing power, exploiting others, or engaging in activities deemed corrupt or harmful.
    Insubordination

    Refusal to obey legitimate orders or showing disrespect to those in positions of authority.
    Examples: Open defiance of commands, undermining the authority of superiors, or inciting discord among other servants.
    Failure in Protection

    Neglecting the duty to protect those who are vulnerable or under the servant’s care.
    Examples: Allowing harm to come to a child, elder, or fellow servant due to negligence or cowardice.

    Process of Demotion
    The process of demotion is carried out with a combination of ritual, reflection, and community involvement. It typically involves the following steps:

    Investigation and Judgment
    Assessment: When a servant is suspected of failing in their duties or committing a serious offense, an investigation is carried out by a higher authority, such as a priest or senior member of the household. Witnesses may be called, and evidence is reviewed.
    Judgment: If the investigation confirms the servant's failure, a formal judgment is made. This judgment includes the specific reasons for the demotion and the expectations for the servant’s future behavior.

    Ritual of Demotion
    Public Declaration: The servant’s demotion is publicly declared, often in a ceremony or gathering. This serves to inform the community and to mark the servant’s new status.
    Symbolic Removal of Status: The servant may be stripped of symbols of their previous rank, such as specific garments, badges, or tools that signify their former position. This act symbolizes their fall from grace and the loss of the privileges associated with their previous role.
    Imposition of a Lesser Role: The servant is assigned a new, lower rank and responsibilities. This role is often more menial or less prestigious, reflecting their diminished status.

    Period of Atonement
    Assigned Tasks: During this period, the demoted servant may be given tasks meant to atone for their failures, such as caring for the sick, cleaning sacred spaces, or performing labor-intensive work.
    Reflection and Repentance: The servant is expected to spend time in reflection, prayer, and repentance. They may be required to attend special rites or counseling sessions to address the root causes of their failures.

    Rehabilitation and Redemption
    Observation Period: After the initial demotion, the servant is closely observed to ensure they are performing their new duties satisfactorily and showing signs of genuine repentance.

    Path to Redemption: If the servant demonstrates significant improvement and commitment, there may be opportunities for them to regain their former status or be reassigned to a more favorable role. This process often involves further rituals to signify their redemption and acceptance back into the community.

    Final Consequences
    Permanent Demotion or Dismissal: If the servant fails to show improvement or commits further offenses, the demotion may become permanent, or the servant may be dismissed entirely from service. In such cases, they are often given a final chance to seek forgiveness but are barred from holding positions of responsibility in the future.
    This structured process of demotion serves as both a disciplinary measure and a chance for personal growth and redemption, in line with the teachings of Lailya.