Pyrtechon: Hierarchy

There is no structured Church of Pyrtechon. The Raging One's desires and designs are far too chaotic for that kind of organization. However, small cells of followers, usually led by a charismatic and powerful individual, work fairly well'until they don't. Given the extreme nature of followers of Pyrtechon, power is seized, not worked toward, and held until it cannot be held anymore. This leads to a very short and very skinny clergy tree. On top is the Blood Lord, the High Priest of the Crimson Cathedral. He or she who has the power to command the entirety of what exists of church structure. Beyond that, are the leaders of the strongest groups that exist in Pyrtechon's name, and populating the bottom are the small but steady trickle that willingly follow them. Clerics of Pyrtechon are a motivated lot that cling to their numbers to aid their goal. The clergy's desire for the destruction of all life unifies them with a common purpose; however, though most of the faithful look upon their brethren with a kindred mindset, each still maintains that in the end even allies must die. Followers of Pyrtechon tend to be solitary individuals in the public world and they make great efforts to hide their faith from the rest of the community.

Elections and Organizations

• Blood Lord, High Priest of the Crimson Cathedral The strongest. The meanest. The most powerful. There is no additional qualifier other than approval from Pyrtechon himself. Whomever can hold the power of the church may do so only as long as they can fight off their competitors. A Blood Lord takes power and changes church structure to suit themselves; all the while keeping a watch for intrigue and backstabbing until finally their vigilance fails for even a second and a new Blood Lord climbs to the top of the heap over their bleeding corpse. The longest a Blood Lord reigned was twelve years in the case of Omuh Kensentay some 300 years ago; this was also a low point in Pyrtechon membership. The Day of Lords in 1317 set a record for shortest time in power with six Blood Lords in a row between sunrise and sunset. It is not uncommon for a new Blood Lord to be replaced within a week. The Blood Lord is also Pyrtechon's most powerful cleric. All things related to the cathedral are their responsibility. Making notes on every individual to take a piece of the statue, making sure that damage to the cathedral is repaired and the proper ritual suicide/sacrifice done afterwards, and overseeing the rites' all fall under their domain. The current Blood Lord, Calvin Bruckermin, has held power for 3 years thus far.