Changes: Children of the Dawn

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The Children of the Dawn is a society founded at the conclusion of the Third War of Shadow.

History

The Children of the Dawn formed in the immediate aftermath of the Third War of Shadow.

Structure

The Children are divided into six separate orders, each devoted to a specific task and area of study.

Orders

Main article: Order (Children of the Dawn)

The Children divide themselves into six Orders. Each Order has a different purpose. The Orders are named after the roles they undertake.

Hall of Stewards

The Hall of Stewards is made up of five Children from each Order. The Hall also selects an additional Child to be the Vicar of the Dawn. The Hall and the Vicar jointly lead the Children.

Sunlit See

The Sunlit See is the ruling body over all of the Children. It is made up of the Hall of Stewards and the Vicar of the Dawn.

Joining the Children

Initiate

Initiates are brought to the Citadel of the Dawn by the Seekers. There is no maximum age for Initiation, but the Seekers prefer to enroll younger people. Initiates begin their instruction in all forms of training at the most basic level. Once their assigned Tutor deems them ready, they undergo the First Test. After passing this test, the Initiate are then called Neophytes.

Neophyte

At this level, the potential Child will undergo training more advanced training in all areas, narrowing his or her focus as time progresses. Once deemed ready by their Tutor, the Neophyte will undergo the Second Test. Upon passing, the Neophyte will then be known as an Acolyte.

Acolyte

At this level, the potential Child has freedom to pursue training of more interest to him or her. Once deemed ready by their Tutor, the Acolyte will undergo the Third Test. Upon passing, the candidate will then be a full Child and can join the Order of his or her choice.

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 ==Structure==
-The Children are divided between the Stewards of the Light an the Eternity Guard. Each Child chooses which of the two groups he or she wishes to join.
+The Children are divided into six separate orders, each devoted to a specific task and area of study.
-===Stewards of the Light===
+===Orders===
+{{Main|Order (Children of the Dawn)}}
-The Stewards of the Light focus on the Powers of the Mind.
+The Children divide themselves into six Orders. Each Order has a different purpose. The Orders are named after the roles they undertake.
-====Sects====
+===Hall of Stewards===
-{{Main|Sect (Stewards of the Light)}}
+The Hall of Stewards is made up of five Children from each Order. The Hall also selects an additional Child to be the [[Vicar of the Dawn]]. The Hall and the Vicar jointly lead the Children.
-The Stewards divide themselves into six Sects. Each Sect has a different purpose. The Sects are denoted by different colors.
-====Hall of Servants====
-The Hall of Servants is made up of five Servants from each Sect. The Hall also selects an additional Steward to be the [[Vicar of the Dawn]]. The Hall and the Vicar jointly lead the Stewards.
-===Eternity Guard===
-The Eternity Guard focuses on the Powers of the Body. The Guard divides itself into ranks like a military.
-====Legions====
-{{Main|Legion (Eternity Guard)}}
-The Guard divides itself into seven Legions. Each Legion has a different mission and is denoted by a different animal.
-====Guardian Council====
-The Guardian Council is made up of the Legion General of each Legion. These Legion Generals command their own Legions and jointly command the whole Guard.
 ===Sunlit See===
-The Sunlit See is the ruling body over all of the Children. It is made up of the Hall of Servants and the Guardian Council.
+The Sunlit See is the ruling body over all of the Children. It is made up of the Hall of Stewards and the Vicar of the Dawn.
 ==Joining the Children==
 ===Initiate===
-Initiates are brought to the [[Citadel of Dawn]] by Orange Stewards. There is no maximum age for Initiation, but the Orange Sect prefers enrolling younger people. Initiates begin their instruction in all forms of training. Once their assigned Tutor deems them ready, they undergo the First Test. After passing this test, the Initiate must choose the path to become a Steward or a Guardian. Those who chose to become Stewards are then called Neophytes, and those who choose to become Guardians are then called Pages.
+Initiates are brought to the [[Citadel of the Dawn]] by the Seekers. There is no maximum age for Initiation, but the Seekers prefer to enroll younger people. Initiates begin their instruction in all forms of training at the most basic level. Once their assigned Tutor deems them ready, they undergo the First Test. After passing this test, the Initiate are then called Neophytes.
-===Neophyte and Page===
+===Neophyte===
-At this level, the potential Child will undergo training more specific to the branch of the Children that he or she is chosen. Once deemed ready by their Tutor, the Neophyte will undergo the Second Test and the Page will undergo the Low Trials. Upon passing, the Neophyte will then be known as an Acolyte and the Page will be then known as a Squire.
+At this level, the potential Child will undergo training more advanced training in all areas, narrowing his or her focus as time progresses. Once deemed ready by their Tutor, the Neophyte will undergo the Second Test. Upon passing, the Neophyte will then be known as an Acolyte.
-===Acolyte and Squire===
+===Acolyte===
-At this level, the potential Child has freedom to pursue training of more interest to him or her. Once deemed ready by their Tutor, the Acolyte will undergo the Third Test and the Squire will undergo the High Trials. Upon passing, the Child will then be a full Steward or Guardian and can join the Sect or Legion of his or her choice.
+At this level, the potential Child has freedom to pursue training of more interest to him or her. Once deemed ready by their Tutor, the Acolyte will undergo the Third Test. Upon passing, the candidate will then be a full Child and can join the Order of his or her choice.
 [[Category:Children of the Dawn]]