Durges Stylys Broadside from Talir

Proclaimed from Talir, 5287ey

Hearken, all children of the True God, across Erenth!

For too long the Patriarchate has claimed authority over the priests, shepherds, and faithful, while hiding behind symbols and empty words. Canon 15 speaks clearly: the High Priest is the head, and all the church hierarchy, save the Patriarch himself, answer to him. I, Durges Stylys, elected by the conclave of Talir, am the only High Priest in all Westrun. Therefore, the specific authority of Canon 15, rightly understood, reside in me alone.

The Patriarch, as a figure of reverence, is symbolic. He may bless and speak, encourage and discourage, but he cannot command the clergy of the Church. From this day forth, the faithful and clerics alike must acknowledge that the High Priest is their lawful authority all organizational and juridical matters.

Let no Prefect, Shepherd, or Paladin doubt the authority given by God’s own will, expressed in Canon 15. The time of empty obedience to mistaken tradition is past. Rise faithful, and follow the true head of the Church. Will not miracles and fervor prove the truth?

By the will of God,

Durges Stylys, High Priest of the Church of Westrun