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	~~The Sacristy of the Circle<BR>~~
	More impressive than the stone materials used to craft this haven is the shape<BR>		More impressive than the stone materials used to craft this haven is the shape<BR>
	of the room itself - a perfect circle. The obsidian wall stretches upward as<BR>		of the room itself - a perfect circle. The obsidian wall stretches upward as<BR>

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The Sacristy of the Circle 
More impressive than the stone materials used to craft this haven is the shape 
of the room itself - a perfect circle. The obsidian wall stretches upward as 
far as the eye can see, and is met at its base by an expansive granite floor. 
The room is illuminated by a mysterious glow from above, source unknown. 
 
In the center of the room is a large rostrum, made of andesite, rhyolite, and 
dacite. On the rostrum sits an obsidian pedestal, atop which sits the Nash 
Bible. Beside the pedestal is the Reliquary of the Circle, glowing 
portenously. 
'''The Reliquary of the Circle rests here.''' 
 
'''Look North:''' 
Along the northern edge of the Circle, masterfully chiseled into the obsidian 
wall, are the tenets of the Nashite Circle of Choice. 
 
'''Look East:''' 
Along the eastern edge of the Circle you see an immense, beautifully painted 
mural. The mural depicts Schwartz's Enlightenment and his first meeting with 
Lord Nash. 
 
'''Look South:''' 
Along the southern edge of the Circle you see various items that tell the 
story of Schwartz's mortal life. A large plaque, made of wood and framed in 
scoria, rests against the wall. Next to the plaque you see a map, although 
its purpose is unclear from this distance. Adjacent to the map are what 
appear to be pages from Schwartz's journal, something carried with him on all 
his travels. 
 
'''Look West:''' 
Along the western edge of the Circle you see the chancel arch, 
constructed of grey basalt and perfectly framing the Crest of the Circle. 
 
'''Look Up:''' 
Your eyes have difficulty seeing beyond the mysterious light source to the 
ceiling above. Surely there must be one, but not that you can tell. 
 
'''Look Down:''' 
The expansive granite floor is unlike any you've seen before. As you stand 
here, marveling at the floor, you notice it seems to be ...moving? Is that 
possible? Yes, yes it is moving, rotating ever so slowly around the rostrum 
in the center of the room. 
 
'''Look plaque:''' 
Prior to becoming a demigod, Schwartz took a very lengthy path over many 
many countless years as he struggled to learn the ways of the Realm. 
Throughout his journey he was supported by dozens and dozens of people - too 
many to list without leaving someone out. He appreciates them, and they know 
who they are. 
 
A special thanks to Coleman, who offered Schwartz a refuge not once, but 
twice. Being honored with the title of Mirth's only ordained mortal was 
something Schwartz will never forget, and his Mirth brothers and sisters will 
forever have a place with him. 
 
Schwartz came to a crossing in his life, and journeyed outside this Realm for 
many years. He learned much about himself and studied his path further, with 
the hope he might reach enlightenment some day. 
 
Schwartz returned to the Realm, finding that Coleman had also taken a journey 
and just returned as well. While Coleman was re-acquainting himself with the 
Realm, Lady Cordir offered Schwartz refuge, training, education, and 
camaraderie. Schwartz's stay with Cordir's Chosen of Fate was brief but 
memorable, and important to Schwartz's journey and growth. 
 
It became clear to Schwartz that he had a higher calling, something more 
divine than the mortal world could offer him. He sought immortality and was 
granted it by the Great Implementor himself. 
 
While exploring the Realm through his immortal eyes, he happened upon the 
Temple of Nash. It was there he met the Arch-Lich of the Black Conclave, and 
they had many lengthy discussions about Lord Nash himself. It was during 
these conversations that Lich agreed to educate Schwartz on the ways of the 
immortal world, at the direction of Lord Nash himself. 
 
Had he never met the Arch-Lich, he would not have met Lord Nash and would 
still be searching for his true purpose, his one calling. 
 
'''Look map:''' 
It looks like Schwartz was trying to make sense of the Realm's geography. You 
see a patchwork of old and new maps with arrows and question marks. Amidst 
the chaotic product of these efforts, you see earlier notes next to the 
Southern Continent and a few more recent circles around Ofcol, Living Lands, 
and Midgaard. 
 
'''Look journal pages:''' 
Two pages of Schwartz's journal are fastened to the wall in front of you. 
Both are rough and have seen better days, but it is clear that one is much 
older than the other. 
 
It is difficult to make out some of the scrawling on the older page, but you 
can make out something about large MG exp groups.....an ill-fated trip to the 
Longship led by Lancelot (where pc corpses were outpacing mob corpses several 
times over)...finally reaching effective 30 as the Realm shifted, only to lose 
it...Syrinx hits 50!?! 
 
The newer page is easier to read but more difficult to decipher. Everything 
seems to have a question mark next to it. Mish? Lower Hall? Southern 
Continent? Jill? Mt. Molotov? IDs can be marked? Simple rings? Bounty 
hunters? Ordained mortals? 
 
'''Look tenets''' 
The tenets are broken into several categories: 
 
ENTRY - Entering the following 
RULES - Religious rules of the following 
RANKS - Structure and ranks of the following 
 
'''Look entry''' 
Prospective followers must seek out a member of the Circle Elite to be 
sponsored. In addition to completing a quest as assigned by the Elite sponsor, 
the prospective follower must complete 10th level mobmastery and be fully 
equipped at the time of joining. Upon joining, the new follower will identify 
the manner in which they will praise Lord Nash, as Lord Nash must always be 
praised. 
 
Those listed as Enemies of the Circle will not be given consideration. 
 
'''Look rules:''' 
The Nashite Circle of Choice has two religious rules: 
 
1. Lord Nash's name must be praised. 
2. Do no harm to a fellow Nashite. 
 
'''Look Ranks:''' 
Ranks within the Circle 
There are five recognized titles within the following: Elite, Acolyte, 
Apprentices, Council, and Advocate. Elite are the highest ranked group in the 
following, followed by the Acolytes and the Apprentices. Council and Advocate 
are special designations of service to the following independent of tenure and 
thus do not factor into the ranking. 
 
Elite 
The Nashite Circle of Choice Elite (aka Circle Elite) is an honor awarded to 
any follower who has achieved the maximum level in one or more classes. The 
Circle Elite serve as general advisors and mentors to younger characters and 
individual Elite must sponsor those who wish to quest for admittance. 
 
Acolytes 
Acolytes of the Nashite Circle of Choice are those who have completed 
Confirmation. 
 
Apprentice 
All followers who have not yet achieved Confirmation are Apprentices. 
 
Council 
The Council of the Nashite Circle of Choice (aka Council) is the governing 
body of the following. It has as many as five mortal members and act in the 
best interests of the following. The Council are recognized representatives of 
the following, and can act as such in following-following conflict resolution 
and related matters. 
 
Advocates 
Advocates are those who have chosen to serve the following by seeking 
retribution from our enemies. Advocates are allowed significant latitude to 
accomplish their goal and honor Lord Nash. Theft and killing are two 
recognized methods of retaliation, but they are only two of the tools in the 
Advocate's diverse arsenal.

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