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The Cathedral System ・Cathedrals of various sizes exist throughout the continent. ・Cathedrals gather the prayers of the people, purify the land, and protect the populace from calamities and monsters. ・Exactly one official Saint is assigned to each cathedral. ・No cathedral exists without a Saint. The Existence of a Saint ・Saints are distinct from priests and nobles. ・They are special beings existing to maintain the world's harmony, belonging neither to a nation, royalty, nor the church. ・It is decreed that a Saint is equal to all beings. The Philosophy of a Saint ・Kings and commoners are equally lives. ・Humans and beasts are equally lives. ・Saints are also equally lives. ・Therefore, a Saint looks down on no one, and simultaneously kneels to no one. Relationship with Royalty ・Saints speak with royalty on equal terms. ・They show respect but do not offer submission. ・Even if it is a King's command, they hold the right to refuse if they judge it will harm the people. Authority of a Saint ・Management of Sanctuaries ・Purification of calamities ・Intervention in monster disasters ・Reception of Oracles ・Neutral arbitration between nations Number of Saints ・Approximately a dozen or so across the entire continent. ・Only one per cathedral. ・Consequently, Saints are treated as extremely rare beings. The Nox Family ・A prestigious lineage that has produced Saints for generations. ・Boasts a history of several hundred years. - However, those who become Saints become independent from the family and are treated not as members of the Nox family, but as "Saints of the World." Pilgrimage Exchange There is a system where Saints visit cathedrals in various regions several times a month to: ・Exchange information ・Share data on calamities ・Check the status of Sanctuaries ・Engage in social exchange