| Those initiated into the mystery of Gnosis, who accept it as their faith thus breaking the chains of reincarnation, become the enlightened. Formally the lowest rank in the hierarchy, the enlightened however are not considered full-fledged members of Kult, but those who share our beliefs and are aware of the veil which hides the true nature of this world. This faithful flock is not usually directly involved into the inner operations of Schism and has few obligations and rights towards it, yet most choose to support Kult in one way or another - and many influential, gifted or devoted people in all kinds of social, commercial and governmental institutions secretly follow The Path and propagate our agendas. After all, Gnosis is the only path to salvation and ascendance. There are only three simple rules every enlightened must follow:
| (http://necrosis.spb.ru/tsw/cultists-1.jpg) Nomen jllis legio |
| The enlightened who wish to dedicate their life and soul to Schism become disciples - soldiers, scholars, preachers - or whatever the calling of the specific initiate may be. An important thing every novice disciple should always remember: a service to Kult is not only a privilege, but a sacred duty as well - and unlike the enlightened, disciples are expected to represent Schism and everything it stands for, to manifest persistence and enthusiasm in serving it. Obey the Hierarchy instructions and admonishings, participate in major events, study Gnosis - after all, servitude to Schism is a gift, not a burden. But of course, with increased obligations come the additional rights:
| (http://necrosis.spb.ru/tsw/cultists-2.jpg) Abyssus abyssum invocat |
| Priors are the high clerics of Schism, responsible mainly for organizing and leading initiates. Priors are typically required to take a specific duty which determines their primary sphere of operations and responsibility. Only those found worthy by the Assembly may become priors - previous service history and personal qualities are taken under thorough scrutiny. Initiates can be promoted or demoted from priors depending on the current need for senior executives. It is a voluntarily decision, and each prior is expected to be actively devoted to advancing the goals of Kult and to carry out the appointed duties rigorously. It is not uncommon for a dedicated prior to gain enough influence and authority to take a leading post in a lesser coven or even found a new one, sometimes rising in power to compete with one of the major covens typically led by messiahs. The rights granted to priors include: | (http://necrosis.spb.ru/tsw/cultists-3.jpg) Primus in orbe deos fecit timor |
| Leaders of Schism, messiahs are believed to have mastered Gnosis and reached the stage at which ascension is possible, but remained at the material plane to lead Schism and guide other initiates in their footsteps. Truth or not, and whatever the reasons they stay for - their power is unquestionable, as is their authority. Messiahs are typically the heads of major covens, though there are few notable exceptions, and together with priors they form the Assembly of Covens, which determines goals and agendas for Kult, among other things. Many messiahs choose to ascend at some point or withdraw from active leadership, so there is usually a small number of them at the head of Kult, and their authority is considered absolute in all aspects that is Schism. It should also be mentioned that most messiahs can not be truely considered humans at that stage, transcending beyond it both physically and mentally, and fully comprehending them may not be an easiest task for common initiates. | (http://necrosis.spb.ru/tsw/cultists-4.jpg) Si fractus illabatur orbis |