Saints

Biodata

Status and Hierarchy

Duties and Privileges

• Saints earn Faith Points for contributing to the eradication of Esoteric Cultists; these points can be exchanged through prayer for Divine Blessings or used to strengthen their bodies and magic. 6 7
• Official Saints can exchange for blessings above the low tier, unlike Reserve Saints. 6
• A Saint who first conquers and stabilizes a Naraku world receives that world’s missionary rights for one year, allowing their church to establish strongholds there. 90
• Saints promoted to Deacon may retain their original faith or convert to another of the Seven Great Holy Sees, allowing more varied magical combinations. 253
• The Holy See regards promoted Saints as its future administrative backbone. 213

Training and Education

• Saints study subjects tied to the Seven Holy Sees, including Holy See history, alchemy principles, Druidic creatures, Radiance theory, and Astral reactions. 97
• A Saint’s formal training can include academics, practical combat, and tightly managed schedules. 97
• Saints are often associated with a single faith’s magic; mastering two faiths is considered exceptional, while using all seven is described as the path to an all-around powerhouse. 253

Examinations

Saint Trial

• Graduates of local saint academies take the Saint Trial to enter the Holy See; it is compared to an “elementary school to middle school” transition examination. 239
• The final trial may take place in a Naraku World, where candidates are assessed through a group witch hunt centered on trust and teamwork. 57 58
• Candidates can form squads of up to six and receive Holy Relic supplies based on squad size. 58
• Before entering Naraku, candidates may have their preparation memories temporarily removed so their personality traits can be assessed without conscious interference. 58 60
• Death within a Church World does not permanently kill a Saint, but can result in memory loss after revival. 86 91

Promotion Exam

• The Promotion Exam determines whether eligible Saints can advance into Holy See administrative and executive positions. 239
• Its written stage covers the knowledge of all seven major Orthodox Churches, reflecting the option for Saints to change faith after promotion. 240 253
• Only Saints who pass the written preliminary examination may proceed to the formal promotion assessment. 213
• The formal assessment can test magic from multiple faiths rather than only a candidate’s original church. 253
• Promotion examinations are public spectacles: performances can be broadcast on Magic Screens, and spectators purchase tickets to watch. 256

Organization

• Saints belong to different Holy Sees and may be divided into separate classes according to their church affiliation during training. 97
• Saints from regional churches travel to the Imperial Capital for major examinations, often distinguishing themselves from capital-born candidates through their experience hunting cultists. 228 239
• The Astral Holy See acts as a neutral organizer for Naraku-related examinations and focuses on the Naraku Frontier. 57
• Saints from different churches compete for prestige, recognition, recruitment, and access to advancement opportunities. 54 57

Notable Saint Groups

• Acolyte Saints — Saint Trial candidates who select Holy Relics and undergo personality-component authentication before entering Naraku Worlds. 58 60
• Order Saints — Saints affiliated with the Order Holy See; they include knights and are associated with rules, contracts, and examinations overseen through Order relics. 58 83 242
• Radiant Saints — Saints of the Radiant Holy See, often tasked with hunting Esoteric Cultists and spreading Holy Light. 6 90
• Regional Saints — Candidates from outside the Imperial Capital who have generally earned qualification through real combat and achievements. 228