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  Church of the Cudgel
  A religious organization for worshippers of St. Cuthbert
  The Church of the Cudgel is an orderly faith for which honesty, practicality, and reasonableness are the
  highest virtues.  Their rigid adherence to law appeals to a great many of the Principality of Ulek’s citizens;
  their advocation of retribution strikes a sympathetic chord among the growing numbers of the principality’s
  refugees; and their work ethic makes them productive citizens.
  Organization
  The practical wisdom of St. Cuthbert covers all aspects of his followers’ lives and provides a solid
  foundation to govern relations within the community.  The Word of the Cudgel spells out a system of
  justice and punishments for infractions against the community. The Church expects its members to abide
  by all of the Saint’s edicts and to share that knowledge with others so that they, too, may benefit from his
  wisdom.  Staunch supporters of the law, they often work with law enforcement officials to track down law-
  breakers.  Their forthright honesty compels them to seek justice for those who have been wronged -- a
  justice untempered by foolish notions of mercy.  Their ministries to the poor and sick are not works of
  charity, but rather character-building exercises.  All aid recipients are expected to repay the Church for its
  service as best they are able.  Followers of St. Cuthbert tend to be hard workers with little time for frivolity.
  They strive to develop healthy bodies and minds in order to strengthen their souls.  The church is
  intolerant of spiritual weakness and their clergy sternly disciplines backsliders with penances of heavy
  labor.
  The Church of the Cudgel is quite common throughout the Principality of Ulek; but near the Disputed
  Territory membership is growing rapidly.  The Prelate and Synod make policy and doctrinal decisions
  from their chambers in Gryrax, which serves as their main power center.  Gryrax also hosts the Academy
  of St. Cuthbert, which trains much of the faith’s clergy as well as many of the Principality’s future
  bureaucrats.  The Church’s largest hospital is in Thunderstrike.  Churches near Thunderstrike and
  Havenhill have had their membership rolls swelled by the addition of refugees seeking vengeance for
  their losses and grateful for the Church’s practical assistance.  Worship of St. Cuthbert is embraced
  largely by humans in the Principality.  Many half-breeds are also attracted by the Word of the Cudgel’s
  equal treatment of all within the community.
  The church is largely funded by the tithes of its local members, although remuneration for spellcasting,
  holy water, potions, and scrolls provides often-substantial discretionary funds which are used to support
  their charitable endeavors.  Aid recipients often repay the church with service or bartered goods.
  Members in need of healing are allowed to pledge their services if they have insufficient funds.  The
  wealth of a parish usually determines only the size of the chapel and the variety of ministries it offers.
  Sturdy pews and simple lecterns emphasize the strict nature of the church’s teachings, while tapestries or
  paintings illustrate the Word of the Cudgel, even for the illiterate.  Buildings tend to be sturdy and
  functional with few frills.
  The Three Orders of the Church
  Within the Church of the Cudgel are three different orders of clergy: the Order of the Billets, the Order of
  the Stars, and the Order of the Chapeaux.  Each order has a somewhat different function within the
  Church and clerics choose the order to which they belong upon ordination, although there are occasional
  transfers of clerics who develop a clearer vocation for a different order.  Requirements for advancement
  are specific to each order.
  
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  The Order of the Billet is symbolized by an oaken cudgel, which proudly adorns their vestments and
  shield.  They normally wield St. Cuthbert’s favored weapon, a stout club or billet.  Billets protect and serve
  the needs of St. Cuthbert’s faithful, dispensing advice, settling simple disputes, healing, and defending
  them from evil and injustice.  Billets tend to be both lawful and good, and so are the driving force behind
  most of the church’s charitable endeavors. Billets are assigned to specific parishes, rarely traveling far
  from their home church.  Most clerics of St. Cuthbert belong to this order.  (An adventuring Billet would
  need to choose a home parish and deal with the general expectation to “settle down” in the near future.)
  The Order of the Stars is symbolized by a Starburst symbol, usually worn as a pin clasping the collar of
  their vestments.  Stars maintain the purity of the saint’s wisdom, teaching his laws to the faithful and fairly
  administering the justice the law requires.  The Stars teach in the Church’s academy in Gryrax, supervise
  parish schools, and provide doctrinal interpretation for local congregations.  Stars tend to be more neutral
  than many of their brethren, holding the law of the Cudgel to be the determining factor in all of life’s
  decisions.  The most intellectual of the orders, the Stars are a small but elite minority of St. Cuthbert’s
  clergy with more challenging rank requirements.  (Adventuring Stars are also quite rare, but, because
  Stars are often required to travel in the course of their duties, they are not as rare as adventuring Billets.)
  The Order of the Chapeaux is symbolized by their crumpled hat.  Clerics of the Chapeaux have a two-
  fold purpose – to bring justice to those who violate the law and to share the knowledge of the Saint’s
  wisdom with those who are not yet enlightened.  Chapeaux often travel widely in order to evangelize their
  faith or pursue crusades of justice or retribution.  Itinerant preachers, they are only loosely connected to
  individual parishes.  Most adventurers belong to the Chapeaux, a sizeable minority of St. Cuthbert’s
  clerics.
  The Church of the Cudgel places considerable emphasis on evangelism by their members.  All are
  encouraged to share the practical benefits of living by the Word of the Cudgel.  The Church is willing to
  accept as a laymember anyone who makes a public proclamation of their new-found faith in the Word of
  the Cudgel.  Clerics formerly espousing another faith do not receive any spells from St. Cuthbert until they
  have persuaded a bishop of their sincerity and paid for an atonement spell to be cast for them.  Such
  persuasion requires attendance and active involvement at every Church activity for a month.  Converts
  must serve as deacons for a minimum of 3 months before they are allowed to advance into any other
  level of membership.
  Members of each order can be found working together within most parishes.  Stars and Chapeaux may
  be only loosely associated with a particular parish, serving as circuit judges, teachers, and traveling
  evangelists.  While they may serve within a particular parish and must abide by that Bishop’s commands,
  their duty assignments and discipline are given by their particular order.  For convenience’s sake, Bishops
  are normally granted the capability to discipline them for minor infractions, and supervise local duties.
  Church Hierarchy
  The clergy of St. Cuthbert are acutely aware of their relative rank and skill level.  Each displays a number
  of bars (billets), stars (stars), or half circles (chapeaux) equal to the highest level spell they can cast.
  Crusaders have a number of pips representing their combat experience and expertise (in game terms one
  pip for every three BAB, round up).  These rank indicators are pinned or embroidered on the upper left
  breast of their vestments or tunic, incorporated into their shield design, or painted on their armor.  Disciple
  and Crusader ranks are silver in color, while more senior priest ranks are gold.  All know that they are to
  be obedient to those senior in rank, and senior in skill within their own rank.  However, a highly skilled
  Disciple who may be able to cast higher level spells is still subject to the commands of possibly less
  skilled Priests or even Bishops.
  The Church of the Cudgel in the Principality is led by the Prelate, addressed as “His Eminence, Prelate
  Brezel,” who presides over the Synod in Gryrax.  The Synod consists of the head of each order and the
  Crusaders; each Synod Archbishop serves for life, once selected and approved by a two-thirds majority
  of all senior clergy in their order.  The Synod selects a new Prelate upon the death or incapacity of the
  current Prelate.  This Synod interprets how the wisdom of St. Cuthbert is applied within the Principality
  
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  and judges Bishops and senior clergymen accused of extreme violations of the Word of the Cudgel.  It
  also assigns Bishops and Priests to parishes, although individuals are allowed to express their
  preference.  Each parish covers a single geographical area with a church and whatever shrines, schools,
  hospitals, orphanages, or chapels the church supports.  Synod Archbishops are addressed by their title,
  “Archbishop.”
  A Bishop is normally the highest level cleric permanently assigned to a parish.  Tasked with the time-
  consuming job of administering the affairs of the parish, Bishops may not be active adventurers. (A retired
  adventurer could become a Bishop, however.)  Bishops are normally assigned to their parish for life, and
  usually care deeply for all members of their congregations. So long as their Bishop’s decisions are in
  accordance with the Word of the Cudgel, each parish functions independently.  Bishops are addressed by
  their title, “Bishop.”
  Billet Priests, addressed as “Father” or “Mother,” tend to the needs of the parish as directed by their
  Bishop.  They often have specific responsibilities such as maintaining a shrine or chapel, leading
  services, running a hospital or social service efforts, crafting magic items, and supervising Disciples. Star
  Jurists (addressed as “Jurist”) serve as doctrinal advisors, and teachers.  Itinerant Chapeaux
  Evangelists (addressed as “Evangelist”) often set up shrines or chapels in outlying areas and share the
  saint’s wisdom in new areas, serve as special speakers in established parishes, or lead crusades for
  justice.  All are considered the church’s senior clergy.
  Billet Disciples perform a wide variety of functions as directed by more senior priests or their Bishop.
  Disciples treat the sick, assist refugees, prepare holy water or minor magic items, and perform the
  important sacraments that mark the lives of the faithful – birth, confirmation, marriage, death.  Star
  Disciples serve as teachers for children and laymen, as well as messengers for the Synod.  Chapeaux
  Disciples undertake journeys to share the Saint’s wisdom and serve as the law’s instrument of justice.
  All disciples are to be obedient to their superior’s commands.  Disciples are addressed simply as
  “Brother” or “Sister.”
  Crusaders are the warriors of the faith.  Most commonly paladins, but sometimes devout warriors or
  martial clerics, the Crusaders serve as protectors of the church, and champions of justice.  Their skill of
  arms can bring the retribution that the law so clearly requires.  Crusaders are normally assigned to a
  parish, and subject to the commands of their Bishop, although their missions often take them far from
  their local church.  Crusaders are addressed as “Crusader.”
  Deacons of the Cudgel are the lay members who make up the majority of St. Cuthbert’s followers.  Most
  are commoners and craftsmen, a remarkably large number are refugees from the Disputed Territory.  All
  live according to the Word of the Cudgel, endeavoring to live honest and productive lives, tempered by
  the discipline required to attain justice for all. 
  History
  Saint Cuthbert is believed to have been an Oeridian ascetic of such uncommon wisdom that he ascended
  to divinity so that his wisdom could guide future generations to live healthy, productive lives.  His words
  and wisdom have been preserved as the “Word of the Cudgel” by his many followers.  Those followers
  have zealously proselytized for their faith, in the sincere belief that the world would be a better place if
  everyone would live according to the Word of the Cudgel.  
  The Church of the Cudgel came to Ulek with Keoish soldiers and settlers in the early 4th century and was
  welcomed by Prince Corond for its strong advocation of the law and encouragement of productive
  discipline.  The Church worked mainly among the common people and was greatly admired for the
  dedication of its clergy.  The Hateful Wars created many refugees and innocents wronged by the
  inevitable injustices of war.  The Church responded by trying to right injustices wherever possible,
  delivering the retribution that justice requires.  As time passed and the threat of the Pomarj continued, the
  Church’s doctrine of retribution became one of its defining characteristics.  The Church of the Cudgel is
  
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  now one of the major faiths of Ulek, present in nearly every human community.
  Notable Members
  Prelate Ruath Brezel – The 11 years His Eminence, Prelate Brezel has served as the Church’s leader in
  the Principality have visibly aged the now elderly cleric.  Thin, with carefully trimmed snow-white hair, he
  appears quite frail…until he speaks; his deep bass voice compels obedience from the faithful.  From the
  order of the Stars, Prelate Brezel is a knowledgeable theologian and persuasive orator.  He has whole-
  heartedly supported the Prince’s efforts to reclaim the Principality’s lands and exact retribution for the
  suffering caused by the Pomarj.  (Male human cleric - Star)
  Arch Bishop Cornaldon Autur – Head of the Chapeaux order, Archbishop Autur is busy, busy;
  constantly moving and talking, never still.  He is nearly always accompanied by his notepad-toting aide
  (Evangelist Benton Hart).  “Father Corny” as he has been called, has a generous heart and ambitious
  plans for the Church and his Chapeaux.  Short and balding, the jovial arch bishop has a wide network of
  friends and acquaintances and is a master of getting things done quickly. (Male Human Cleric -
  Chapeaux)
  Arch Bishop Greta Berg – Head of the Stars order, Archbishop Berg sternly maintains the doctrinal
  purity of the Church with carefully managed records and investigations of all potential violations of the
  Word of the Cudgel.  Innately suspicious and extremely capable, she is a formidable foe or ally.  A very
  thin woman, the arch bishop dresses austerely in her dark blue robes with no ornamentation beyond her
  holy symbol and star ranks; her voice is shrill and her gray hair typically pulled back over her ears into a
  bun. (Female Half-Elf Cleric/Church Inquisitor)
  Arch Bishop Gorm Talbot – Head of the Billets order, Archbishop Talbot is a huge brick of a man with a
  steadfast love for the people he serves; his desire to alleviate their suffering prompts his support of the
  Church’s hospitals and meal programs.  The youngest of the Synod (though his unruly salt and pepper
  hair testify that he’s well into his forties), Talbot is the most conservative and most resistant to change.
  (Male Human Cleric - Billet)
  Arch Crusader Bromwell Gamin – Head of the Crusaders, Crusader “Brom” (as he prefers to be called)
  was an orphan raised by the church, a circumstance he considers far preferable to being raised by the
  sort of parent who would abandon a small half-breed child.  Particularly fearsome in battle, he is well
  known for his habit of singing hymns while in battle; his total lack of singing skill probably contributes to
  his effectiveness as a warrior.  Not particularly clever, Crusader Brom is fiercely loyal to Prelate Brezel,
  and utterly obedient. Brom is appreciative of the Saint’s wise words that one should judge others by their
  character rather than appearance.  His high position is attributed to the fairness of the Word of the
  Cudgel.  (Male Half-Orc Paladin)
  Requirements
  All requirements and benefits for each tier of this metaorg stack, so that upper tiers must meet the
  requirements of all lower tiers. For example, a Priest must serve 1 TU of Deacons + 2 TU of Disciples + 2
  TU of Priests = 5 TUs of service annually.  One may join as a Crusader or Junior priest, but you must still
  be a worshipper of St. Cuthbert who abides by the Word and is obedient to your superiors.  You must
  also include the initial 1 TU review of the Word of the Cudgel required for Deacons even if joining as a
  Crusader or Disciple.  
  Deacons of the Cudgel (Lay Members)
  • 
  Must be a worshipper of St. Cuthbert.
  • 
  Must abide by the Word of the Cudgel.
  • 
  Must be obedient to the commands of superiors within the Church.
  • 
  Must spend 1 TU learning the Word of the Cudgel. 
  
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  • 
  Must spend at least 1 TU each year in service to the Church.
  • 
  Must donate 5% of all income or 500gp on the first AR of each year to the Church of the Cudgel.
  • 
  Must be a citizen of the Principality of Ulek. (Must have had Principality of Ulek as home region for
  the past 52 Time Units.  Characters created within the last year whose home region is the Principality
  of Ulek are also eligible.)
  • 
  Clerics of other faiths who convert must make a public declaration of their newfound devotion to St.
  Cuthbert and serve faithfully for at least 3 (real life) months before advancing to Crusader or Disciple.
  Clerics of other deities who convert must also spend 4 TUs to represent being actively involved at
  every Church activity for a month in order to persuade a bishop to cast an atonement for them.  Then
  they must also pay the costs for the atonement spell to be cast – 680 gp.
    
  Crusaders (Holy Warriors)
  • 
  Must meet all requirements of Deacons, but need only pay additional yearly costs of Crusaders if
  promoted from Deacon status during the year.
  • 
  Must be devout follower of St. Cuthbert, spending time in daily prayer and meditation.
  • 
  Must have +3 BAB
  • 
  Must spend 1 TU learning the duties of a Crusader.
  • 
  Must spend 2 additional TU each year in service to the Church beyond the 1 TU required of Deacons.
  (total = 3 TU annually)
  • 
  Must donate an additional 5% of all income or 500gp on the first AR of each year to the Church of the
  Cudgel beyond that required of Deacons.  (total = 10% or 1,000 gp annually)  
  Disciples (Junior Clergy)
  • 
  Must meet all requirements of Deacons, but need only pay additional costs of Disciples if promoted
  from Deacon status during the year.
  • 
  Must be able to turn undead.
  • 
  Must choose an Order to which they wish to belong:  
  - 
  As a Billet Disciple, must have Protection as a domain, have 3 ranks in Knowledge: Religion,
  and select a home parish to serve
  - 
  As a Star Disciple, must have Law as a domain and have 3 ranks in Knowledge: Religion and
  3 ranks in either Knowledge: Arcana or Spellcraft
  - 
  As a Chapeaux Disciple, must have 2 ranks in Diplomacy and 3 ranks in Knowledge: Religion
  A transfer between orders is allowed one time only, and all requirements of the new order must
  be met before the transfer is allowed.  The transfer must be noted on an AR. 
  • 
  Must spend 1 TU learning the duties of a junior priest of their order.
  • 
  Must spend at least 2 additional TU each year in service to the Church beyond the 1 TU service
  required of Deacons.  (total = 3 TU annually) 
  • 
  Must donate an additional 5% of all income or 500gp on the first AR of each year to the Church of the
  Cudgel beyond that required of Deacons.  (total = 10% or 1,000 gp annually)  
  Priests, Jurists, Evangelists (Senior Clergy)
  • 
  Must meet all requirements of junior clergy, but need only pay additional costs of senior clergy when
  promoted from junior priest status during the year.
  • 
  Must be able to cast 3rd level divine spells.
  • 
  Must have served 1 year real time as an Disciple. 
  • 
  Must meet the requirements of their Order:  
  - 
  As a Billet, must have 6 ranks in Knowledge: Religion, and 4 ranks in Heal
  - 
  As a Star, must have 8 ranks in Knowledge: Religion, and 6 combined ranks in Knowledge:
  Arcane or Spellcraft.
  - 
  As a Chapeaux, must have 6 ranks in Diplomacy and 4 ranks in Knowledge: Religion.
  • 
  Must spend 1 TU learning the duties of a Priest.
  • 
  Must spend 1 additional TU each year in service to the Church beyond the 3 TU service required of
  Disciples. (total = 4 TU annually)
  • 
  Must continue to tithe 10% of all income or 1,000 gp on the first AR of each year to the Church of the
  Cudgel.
  
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  Benefits
  Deacons of the Cudgel (Lay Members)
  • 
  A +1 competence bonus to Diplomacy when interacting with law enforcement officials in the
  Principality of Ulek when clearly displaying a holy symbol of St. Cuthbert.
  • 
  A +1 competence bonus to Diplomacy when interacting with other worshippers of St. Cuthbert.
  • 
  Presented with their own compact copy of the “Word of the Cudgel,” a bronze holy symbol, and an
  oaken cudgel (club) upon their enrollment.
  • 
  Access to one of the following feats:
  Divine Might (DoF)
  Reach Spell (DoF)
  Divine Vengeance (DoF)
  Extra Smiting (DoF)
  Divine Vigor (DoF)
  *May choose to learn additional feats from this list by serving the Church for 1 additional TU.
  • 
  Access to purchase the following mundane items:
  Bronze Holy Symbol (DoF)
  Compact “Word of the Cudgel” holy text scriptures (A&E)
  Timekeeping Candle (DoF)
  • 
  Access to purchase the following magic items:
  Wand of Cure Light Wounds (DMG) 
  • 
  Access to purchase the following magic item enhancement:
  Axiomatic (DMG) upgrade to weapons
  • 
  Access to the following prestige classes:
  Hospitaler (DoF)
  Also encouraged to take ranks as a Templar.
  • 
  Option to pledge service in exchange for the following healing spells if an exemplary follower of St.
  Cuthbert:
  1 TU for 1st level spell (Cure Lt. Wounds)
  3 TU for 2nd level spell (Cure Mod. Wounds, Delay Poison, Gentle Repose, Lesser 
  Restoration)
  5 TU for 3rd level spell (Cure Ser. Wounds, Cure Disease, Remove Blindness/Deafness 
  Remove Curse)
  8 TU for 4th level spell (Cure Critical Wounds, Neutralize Poison, Restoration)
  Crusaders (Holy Warriors) and 
  Disciples (Junior Clergy)
  • 
  All benefits of Deacons.
  • 
  MU Presented with their own compact copy of the “Word of the Cudgel,” a silver holy symbol
  engraved with their name and date of ordination, a blue and red tunic embroidered with the symbol of
  St. Cuthbert and a heavy mace upon their enrollment.
  • 
  An additional +1 competence bonus to Diplomacy (beyond that of Deacons) when interacting with law
  enforcement officials in the Principality of Ulek while clearly displaying a holy symbol of St. Cuthbert.
  (total bonus = +2) 
  • 
  An additional +1 competence bonus to Diplomacy (beyond that of Deacons) when interacting with
  other worshippers of St. Cuthbert. (total bonus = +2)
  • 
  A 50% discount on Adventurers’ Standard Lifestyle in Principality of Ulek regional scenarios when
  you take advantage of the Church’s spartan guest quarters and simple hearty meals or the hospitality
  of fellow Cuthbertites. 
  • 
  Access to one additional feat from the Deacons’ List
  • 
  Access to the following spells:
  Blessed Aim (DoF)
  Divine Zephyr (DoF)
  Brambles (DoF)
  Knife Spray (DoF)
  Curse of the Brute (DoF)
  Lesser Aspect of the Deity (DoF)
  Divine Flame (DoF)
  Divine Sacrifice (DoF)
  
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  Weapon of the Deity (DoF)
  Zeal (DoF)
  Sword Stream (DoF)
  • 
  Access to purchase the following mundane items:
  Spruce Altar Case (DoF)
  Aspergillum (DoF)
  Vigil Candle (DoF)
  • 
  Access to purchase the following magic items:
  Amulet of Health +4 (DMG)
  Ring of Protection +2 (DMG)
  • 
  Access to the following magic item enhancement:
  Disruption (DMG) enhancement to weapons
  Priests, Jurists, Evangelists (Senior Clergy)
  • 
  All benefits of Disciples.
  • 
  100% discount on Adventurers’ Standard Lifestyle in Principality of Ulek regional scenarios when you
  take advantage of the Church’s guest quarters and hearty meals or the hospitality of fellow
  Cuthbertites.
  • 
  Presented with their own compact copy of the “Word of the Cudgel,” a gold holy symbol engraved
  with their name and date of ordination, darker blue tunic and vestments, a healing kit, and a mace
  upon their ordination.
  • 
  An additional +1 competence bonus to Diplomacy (beyond that of Disciples) when interacting with
  other worshippers of St. Cuthbert. (total bonus = +3)   
  • 
  A +2 competence bonus in Principality of Ulek regional scenarios to Knowledge: Religion checks
  concerning the allied deities Moradin, Ulaa, and Heironeous and the opposed deities Gruumsh,
  Maglubiyet, and Iuz due to extensive emphasis on these deities in their studies.
  • 
  Access to all of the following additional feats:
  Empower Turning (DoF)
  Heighten Turning (DoF)
  Extra Slot (T&B)
  • 
  Access to the following additional spells:
  Castigate (DoF)
  Blight (DoF)
  Recitation (DoF)
  Righteous Wrath of the Faith. (DoF)
  • 
  Access to the following additional magic items:
  Cloak of Charisma+4 (DMG)
  Shield of Faith +5 Potion (DMG)
  Periapt of Wisdom +4 (DMG)
  • 
  Access to the following prestige classes:
  Sacred Exorcist (Being a senior clergyman fulfills the special requirement for this core class). 
  Church Inquisitor (Must be a member of the Stars order and either have a note on an AR of
  meeting the special requirement in play or spend 1 TU uncovering corruption within the Church.
  Contact a metagaming representative for the Church of the Cudgel’s narrative and attach it to the
  AR in which the TU is deducted.)
  Leaving the Church of the Cudgel
  Worshippers of St. Cuthbert are expected to remain faithful to the Church all their lives, so it is rare that
  someone leaves on good terms.  When someone must leave due to a move to another area of the
  Flanaess, they bid them farewell with appropriate celebration and an admonition to share the faith.
  Anyone else who voluntarily leaves the Church, even if all their responsibilities are fulfilled, is falling far
  short of the edicts of the Word of the Cudgel (which mandates that they be part of the fellowship of
  believers) and they will always be somewhat suspect in the eyes of the church.  They are allowed to
  leave quietly, but they’ll suffer a -2 circumstance penalty in all future interactions with Cuthbertites in the
  Principality of Ulek.
  Those who fail to abide by the Word of the Cudgel, turn from their faith, or neglect their tithing or service
  responsibilities are subject to classes in remedial ethics or private counseling that occupy 1 TU, after
  which they may choose to submit to the Church’s teachings or be ejected from the fellowship.  Such
  
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  counseling is required after each major transgression of the Word of the Cudgel.  Should they choose to
  leave, they’ll be shunned by Church members in the Principality of Ulek for the next 6 months real time
  (Cuthbertites do not associate with them except under the direst of circumstances) and then suffer a -4
  circumstance penalty in all future interactions with Cuthbertites.  (Judges may freely impose this penalty
  at the table, noting the infraction/counseling
  on the AR)
  Any follower who is found to have deliberately committed an unlawful act which is not in accordance with
  the Word of the Cudgel (very few are), is turned over to civil authorities, and the church may even aid in
  their prosecution.  They must spend 2 TU while a thorough investigation is conducted and, if guilty, they
  are summarily ejected from the fellowship of believers.  Restitution is required of them, if appropriate, and
  they must divest themselves of any items that identify them as a member of the Church of the Cudgel.
  (They are encouraged to keep their copy of the Word of the Cudgel, however.)  They’ll be shunned for the
  following 1 to 3 years (depending on the severity of the offense), after which they’ll suffer a -4
  circumstance penalty in all future interactions with Cuthbertites in Principality of Ulek.
  Former followers may always rejoin the Church of the Cudgel at the rank of Deacon (if they’re not
  currently being shunned).  Any circumstance penalties are eliminated after 6 months faithful service as a
  Deacon, when they’ll be allowed to advance to higher ranks if desired.
  Credits:
  Author:
   
  Patty Kinyon, Larry Lanning
  Additional Design and Editing:
  PoU Metagaming Committee
  
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