Mass of Valos

As a reminder for all:

By the power granted to every Bishop by the Divine Pontiff of the Church of the Light, I, Bishop Arabeth Chance of the Bishopric of Travance, formally declare Edwin Haroldson forever Excommunicated from the Church of the Light.

Edwin Haroldson, while not being cut off from the more commonly seen miracles of Valos and the Gods of Light, will be barred from pursuing training as either a Templar or Ceremonialist of Light.

Edwin Haroldson is hereby barred from preaching the word of Valos and any of the Gods of Light within the Bishopric of Travance, for he has been deemed ignorant to the true word of Valos and the Gods of Light. To that end, any person witnessing him preaching his version of the Word of Light should not take any immediate action against him, other than to gently remind him that he has been Excommunicated. Anyone witnessing his preaching should inform either myself or Templar Bat Cooper of his actions, so that the Church of Light may assess and deal with the situation.

Any questions regarding this Excommunication, or about the process and implications of the action itself, should be brought to me either by missive to my residence, or a personal, private discussion when I am in Travance Proper next.

By the Light,
Bishop Arabeth Chance
Zealot of the Order of the Holy Spirit
Priestess of Galladell
Divine Ceremonialist

Brother Aldric - I will not debate my actions with you, for although I am among the Excommunicati, I find it preferable than being among the Ignorati. How convenient that she did not inform me of the charges or allow me to be present, and how doubly convenient that she was absent last month.

I am an Inquisitor of the Holy Church of Light. None save the Grand Inquisitor can change that.

I will preach the word of Valos as I have done in the past. If you have issue with that, post your ramblings elsewhere, but do not clutter my notices.

Master Haroldson,

This missive was not directed at thee. It was merely a courtesy to others. It was directed towards anyone who may not be aware of thine status and the transgressions they may be implicated in, in supporting thee.

Furthermore, thine excommunication is not up for debate, it is fact. As to your allegation of continued position within the Church of Light, I will not deign to comment as it is laughable. I will however direct thee back to the Bishop if thou art still confused on thine status.

Edwin

Considering the situation you are currently in, if I were you, I would watch who you call "Ignorati", as this may be taken as grievous insult.

You are not an Inquisitor of the Church of Light, you have been completely removed from the Church as a whole, as part of your Excommunication. In addition, I was present when the Archangel of Justice offered you the choice to remain with the church, or leave it to pursue other activities, AND YOU CHOSE THE LATTER OPTION. This would signify you stepping down from all positions you may have held within the Church of Light. As per that same Excommunication, you are BANNED from holding any mass within the boundaries of Travance, and if the Church of Light finds you continuing to hold mass within our borders, the "mass" will be broken up as peacefully as possible.

The Bishop of Travance, Arabeth Chance, was unable to attend last month's feast due to a combination of the Pontiff requesting her presence by his side, and my recommendation that she stay within the walls of the Sanctus Lumanarium, in Glangsdale, for her own safety.

As to your final comment, this is a public forum, any of these notices have full right to be posted here as long as they are signed, and thus are not "clutter" as you have so ignorantly stated.



Sir Barak Tellinghast
Warlord of the Barony of Travance
Friar of the Brilliant Hammer, Order of the Holy Light

Per Sir Barak's words, Edwin Haroldson is not to hold mass within the boundaries of Travance. This includes Pendarvin, as well as the area surrounding the Pendarvin Statehouse within Travance Proper.

This edict has my full backing as Knight Protector of Pendarvin. The Church of Valos and the King of Kormyre, and their agents, stand in agreement on this matter.

In service to the King,

Per the Edict,

I must retract my confirmation for attendance to the mass led by Edwin Haroldsson.

Though only Valos may know the truth of a thing done in his service beyond any doubt, I will trust in the Nobility to do service to the realm as it is bid of them. I, as a humble subject, obey.

Brothers and Sisters,

If no more senior Clergy of Valos wish to lead Mass on the first friday evening, I have prepared a sermon and would happily begin the call to service. Keep your thoughts with the faith and each other.