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| + | '''Grand cleric''' is the religious leader of each country or region that follows the [[Andraste|Andrastian]] [[Chantry]]. |
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| − | The [[Chantry]] has a presence in each [[Andraste|Andrastian]] country. Each country's Chantry is overseen by a '''grand cleric.''' A grand cleric is second only to the Divine, who is at the very top of the Chantry's hierarchy. A grand cleric is the one who can invoke the [[Right of Annulment]]. As with most positions in the Chantry, a grand cleric is always female. All grand clerics are addressed as "Your Grace." |
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| + | The grand clerics are second only to the [[Divine]] in the Chantry's authority. Upon the death of a Divine, they are required to travel to [[Val Royeaux]] for the Grand Consensus, a meeting where they must unanimously elect the new leader of the Chantry. By law, they are prohibited from leaving the Grand Consensus until a new Divine has been proclaimed.<ref>According to [[Cassandra Pentaghast]]</ref> |
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| − | *Ferelden's current grand cleric makes her first appearance in Ostagar, wherein she is seen criticizing Uldred for his suggestion to King Cailan. She is eventually seen again during the [[Landsmeet]] later in the game. If the [[Warden]] reveals [[Loghain]]'s collaboration with [[Jowan]], she will be outraged and will pledge the Chantry's support to the [[Grey Wardens|Wardens]]. Additionally, it will be she who suggest that the Landsmeet is resolved with a duel if a fight breaks out. She makes one final appearance near the end of Origins as the person who crowns either Alistair or Anora as King or Queen of Ferelden. |
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| − | *[[Grand Cleric Elthina]] of the [[Free Marches]], specifically in [[Kirkwall]]. |
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| − | *[[Grand Cleric Callista]] of [[Orlais]]. |
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| + | Grand clerics are also required to travel to Val Royeaux when the [[File:Tenyeargathering.png|thumb|left|250px|The assembled Grand Clerics in 9:22 Dragon]]College of Clerics convenes, but otherwise remain where they are assigned. A grand cleric has the right to invoke the [[Right of Annulment]]. As with most positions in the Andrastian Chantry, a grand cleric is always female. All grand clerics are addressed as "Your Grace".<ref>Codex entry: Chantry Hierarchy</ref> |
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| − | == See also == |
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| − | * [[Codex entry: Chantry Hierarchy]] |
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| + | == Known grand clerics == |
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| + | * [[Callista]] of [[Val Royeaux]] in [[Orlais]], during the early [[Dragon Age (time period)|Dragon Age]] |
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| + | * [[Elemena]] of Ferelden, during the [[Dragon Age]] |
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| + | * [[Elthina]] of [[Kirkwall]] in the [[Free Marches]] during the Dragon Age |
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| + | * Francesca of [[Starkhaven]], in the Free Marches |
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| + | * Victoire of Morel in Orlais the [[Dales]], during the Dragon Age |
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| + | * [[De Ghislain family|Marcelline]] of an unspecified city in Orlais, during the Dragon Age |
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| + | * Iona of [[Cumberland]] in [[Nevarra]], during the Dragon Age |
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| + | == References == |
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Revision as of 14:32, 9 January 2020
Grand cleric is the religious leader of each country or region that follows the Andrastian Chantry.
Role
The grand clerics are second only to the Divine in the Chantry's authority. Upon the death of a Divine, they are required to travel to Val Royeaux for the Grand Consensus, a meeting where they must unanimously elect the new leader of the Chantry. By law, they are prohibited from leaving the Grand Consensus until a new Divine has been proclaimed.[1]
Grand clerics are also required to travel to Val Royeaux when the
The assembled Grand Clerics in 9:22 Dragon
College of Clerics convenes, but otherwise remain where they are assigned. A grand cleric has the right to invoke the Right of Annulment. As with most positions in the Andrastian Chantry, a grand cleric is always female. All grand clerics are addressed as "Your Grace".[2]
Known grand clerics
- Bronach of Ferelden, during the end of the Blessed Age
- Callista of Val Royeaux in Orlais, during the early Dragon Age
- Elemena of Ferelden, during the Dragon Age
- Elthina of Kirkwall in the Free Marches during the Dragon Age
- Francesca of Starkhaven, in the Free Marches
- Victoire of Morel in Orlais the Dales, during the Dragon Age
- Marcelline of an unspecified city in Orlais, during the Dragon Age
- Iona of Cumberland in Nevarra, during the Dragon Age
References
- ↑ According to Cassandra Pentaghast
- ↑ Codex entry: Chantry Hierarchy
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