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>NewOriginalSchwann: /* Divergent Tribunalist Interpretations */

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	==Divergent Tribunalist Interpretations==		==Divergent Tribunalist Interpretations==

	<center><i>“And there shall be those who hear my Words yet turn their backs upon my teachings, and upon my holy wisdom. Do not stray from the path of righteousness, my Immaculate Hand. Know that your cause is holy, and your purpose righteous,”</i> Excerpt from ~~<i>The~~ Revelation of ~~Giovanna</i>~~, the first chapter of The Tribunal Codex.</center>		<center><i>“And there shall be those who hear my Words yet turn their backs upon my teachings, and upon my holy wisdom. Do not stray from the path of righteousness, my Immaculate Hand. Know that your cause is holy, and your purpose righteous,”</i> Excerpt from “The Revelation of Giovanna”, the first chapter of The Tribunal Codex.</center>

	<center>'''NOTE: Unless otherwise listed here these heresies still broadly follow the rules and cultural norms of the Tribunal. Following one is not an excuse to totally discard every aspect of the religion.'''</center>		<center>'''NOTE: Unless otherwise listed here these heresies still broadly follow the rules and cultural norms of the Tribunal. Following one is not an excuse to totally discard every aspect of the religion.'''</center>

>NewOriginalSchwann: /* Divergent Tribunalist Interpretations */

2023-09-28T07:44:35Z

Divergent Tribunalist Interpretations

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	==Divergent Tribunalist Interpretations==		==Divergent Tribunalist Interpretations==

	“And there shall be those who hear my Words yet turn their backs upon my teachings, and upon my holy wisdom. Do not stray from the path of righteousness, my Immaculate Hand. Know that your cause is holy, and your purpose righteous,” Excerpt from The Revelation of Giovanna, the first chapter of The Tribunal Codex.		<center><i>“And there shall be those who hear my Words yet turn their backs upon my teachings, and upon my holy wisdom. Do not stray from the path of righteousness, my Immaculate Hand. Know that your cause is holy, and your purpose righteous,”</i> Excerpt from <i>The Revelation of Giovanna</i>, the first chapter of The Tribunal Codex.</center>

	<center>'''NOTE: Unless otherwise listed here these heresies still broadly follow the rules and cultural norms of the Tribunal. Following one is not an excuse to totally discard every aspect of the religion.'''</center>		<center>'''NOTE: Unless otherwise listed here these heresies still broadly follow the rules and cultural norms of the Tribunal. Following one is not an excuse to totally discard every aspect of the religion.'''</center>

>HanSolo1519: There were two lines of "The first edict" on the list, made the top one a title

2023-09-06T17:45:22Z

There were two lines of "The first edict" on the list, made the top one a title

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	<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #ccc; margin:0; background:#632149; padding:.1em; color:#fff;">'''The ~~First Edict:~~'''</div>		<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #ccc; margin:0; background:#632149; padding:.1em; color:#fff;">'''The Ten Edicts'''</div>
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	<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #ccc; margin:0; background:#632149; padding:.1em; color:#fff;">'''The First Edict:'''</div>		<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #ccc; margin:0; background:#632149; padding:.1em; color:#fff;">'''The First Edict:'''</div>

>NewOriginalSchwann в 02:29, 24 июля 2023

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	<center>''"The Eye," Holy symbol of the Tribunal representing the 'four corners' of the universe with a central 'eye' of the Tribunal watching all. Necklaces of the symbol usually leave the central 'eye' capable of rotation.''</center>		<center>''"The Eye," Holy symbol of the Tribunal representing the 'four corners' of the universe with a central 'eye' of the Tribunal watching all. Necklaces of the symbol usually leave the central 'eye' capable of rotation.''</center>

>NewOriginalSchwann в 02:41, 16 июля 2023

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	The state religion of the Empire of Dominia, and only faith legally permitted within its borders, the Moroz Holy Tribunal serves as an important social fabric and binding force for the Empire. The faith itself is derived from old Earth beliefs held by the original colonial settlers but has, over the course of centuries of isolation, morphed into a distinct religious movement. A follower of the Tribunal is known as a tribunalist. The Tribunal’s system of worship revolves around a female supreme being known as the Goddess, or more formally the Goddess, Our Lady of Moroz, who is said to be an omniscient being who led the original settlers of Dominia — Her chosen people — to Moroz. High-ranking Tribunalists such as Grand Exarchs and those rare gifted individuals able to join the ranks of the Inquisitrix are said to be able to receive the Goddess’ words directly, and from these words have come the Tribunal’s religious laws: the Edicts. Considered to be equal to civil law in the Empire, breaking an Edict can, in the worst case, result in the death penalty.		The state religion of the Empire of Dominia, and only faith legally permitted within its borders, the Moroz Holy Tribunal serves as an important social fabric and binding force for the Empire. The faith itself is derived from old Earth beliefs held by the original colonial settlers but has, over the course of centuries of isolation, morphed into a distinct religious movement. A follower of the Tribunal is known as a tribunalist. The Tribunal’s system of worship revolves around a female supreme being known as the Goddess, or more formally the Goddess, Our Lady of Moroz, who is said to be an omniscient being who led the original settlers of Dominia — Her chosen people — to Moroz. High-ranking Tribunalists such as Grand Exarchs and those rare gifted individuals able to join the ranks of the Inquisitrix are said to be able to receive the Goddess’ words directly, and from these words have come the Tribunal’s religious laws: the Edicts. Considered to be equal to civil law in the Empire, breaking an Edict can, in the worst case, result in the death penalty.

	The Goddess is considered by most to have three major aspects which make up the Tribunal: the Artisan, who represents the Empire’s prosperity, the Scholar, who represents its progress, and the Soldier, who represents its military. All three are considered to be equally important and many followers believe an imbalance can attract malign spirits, or taint one’s soul. Tribunalists believe righteous souls ascend to the Kingdom of Moroz — a utopian version of Moroz — while unbelievers simply ~~cease~~ to ~~exist and~~ the evil, or heretical, are condemned to wander the material world as malign spirits. These malign spirits, sometimes called demons, are believed by Tribunalists to be able to possess people and synthetic beings, but can be fought — and defeated — by faithful Tribunalists whether they be priests or laypeople. The Tribunal holds an antagonistic view towards positronics which is arguably rooted in the original settlers’ shipboard AIs casting them adrift.		The Goddess is considered by most to have three major aspects which make up the Tribunal: the Artisan, who represents the Empire’s prosperity, the Scholar, who represents its progress, and the Soldier, who represents its military. All three are considered to be equally important and many followers believe an imbalance can attract malign spirits, or taint one’s soul. Tribunalists believe righteous souls ascend to the Kingdom of Moroz — a utopian version of Moroz — while most unbelievers simply return to the material world to try again the evil, or heretical, are condemned to wander the material world as malign spirits. These malign spirits, sometimes called demons, are believed by Tribunalists to be able to possess people and synthetic beings, but can be fought — and defeated — by faithful Tribunalists whether they be priests or laypeople. The Tribunal holds an antagonistic view towards positronics which is arguably rooted in the original settlers’ shipboard AIs casting them adrift.

	The holy text of the Holy Tribunal is the Tribunalist Codex, which is maintained by the Immaculate Hand — the head of the faith — and chosen members of the clergy. Clergy of the church can be of either gender, though most tend to be female and some positions — such as the Immaculate Hand — are restricted to women. Tribunalist clergy are allowed to marry. The name of the Moroz Holy Tribunal refers to the three aspects of the Goddess, and Her role in judging the souls of the deceased.		The holy text of the Holy Tribunal is the Tribunalist Codex, which is maintained by the Immaculate Hand — the head of the faith — and chosen members of the clergy. Clergy of the church can be of either gender, though most tend to be female and some positions — such as the Immaculate Hand — are restricted to women. Tribunalist clergy are allowed to marry. The name of the Moroz Holy Tribunal refers to the three aspects of the Goddess, and Her role in judging the souls of the deceased.

>NewOriginalSchwann в 01:01, 16 июля 2023

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	Fully-fledged members of the Tribunal’s clergy, priestesses and priests serve a vital role in both administering to the faithful and spreading the Goddess’ good word throughout the Empire’s colonial provinces. While they are often nobles or rich commoners any citizen of the Empire can, in theory, ascend to their ranks. Priestesses and priests are most often found in charge of a Tribunalist temple or mission but many instead busy themselves with scholarship or are seconded to the military as chaplains. Others opt to serve the poor in schools run by the Tribunal which are often the only chance many Ma’zals of the Imperial Frontier have for an education. These schools educate as much as they indoctrinate, and are vital for the Empire’s continued success. Some priestesses and priests pursue medical professions and serve as staff for the Tribunal’s medical facilities, which likewise generally serve the Empire’s Ma’zals and work to ensure their gratitude towards the Empire.		Fully-fledged members of the Tribunal’s clergy, priestesses and priests serve a vital role in both administering to the faithful and spreading the Goddess’ good word throughout the Empire’s colonial provinces. While they are often nobles or rich commoners any citizen of the Empire can, in theory, ascend to their ranks. Priestesses and priests are most often found in charge of a Tribunalist temple or mission but many instead busy themselves with scholarship or are seconded to the military as chaplains. Others opt to serve the poor in schools run by the Tribunal which are often the only chance many Ma’zals of the Imperial Frontier have for an education. These schools educate as much as they indoctrinate, and are vital for the Empire’s continued success. Some priestesses and priests pursue medical professions and serve as staff for the Tribunal’s medical facilities, which likewise generally serve the Empire’s Ma’zals and work to ensure their gratitude towards the Empire.

	Priestesses and priests are expected to wear a standard religious garb when acting in official capacity. This clothing consists of a white shirt and pants, a black and gold robe, a Tribunalist beret, and red outerwear — generally a cape with gold trim. Many clergy are known to wear ceremonial makeup around their eyes and ~~mounth~~ to represent seeing and speaking the truth of the Goddess. The eye makeup generally takes the form of a solid, inch-wide horizontal strip which crosses both eyes and extends from ear to ear. The mouth makeup most typically consists of a bar running from the bottom of one’s tip to their chin. Some conservatives, and many officers of the Dominian-aligned Goddess’ Flotilla privateering organization, powder their faces entirely white before applying the red bars.		Priestesses and priests are expected to wear a standard religious garb when acting in official capacity. This clothing consists of a white shirt and pants, a black and gold robe, a Tribunalist beret, and red outerwear — generally a cape with gold trim. Many clergy are known to wear ceremonial makeup around their eyes and mouth to represent seeing and speaking the truth of the Goddess. The eye makeup generally takes the form of a solid, inch-wide horizontal strip which crosses both eyes and extends from ear to ear. The mouth makeup most typically consists of a bar running from the bottom of one’s tip to their chin. Some conservatives, and many officers of the Dominian-aligned Goddess’ Flotilla privateering organization, powder their faces entirely white before applying the red bars.

	===Exarchs===		===Exarchs===

>NewOriginalSchwann в 00:59, 16 июля 2023

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	Fully-fledged members of the Tribunal’s clergy, priestesses and priests serve a vital role in both administering to the faithful and spreading the Goddess’ good word throughout the Empire’s colonial provinces. While they are often nobles or rich commoners any citizen of the Empire can, in theory, ascend to their ranks. Priestesses and priests are most often found in charge of a Tribunalist temple or mission but many instead busy themselves with scholarship or are seconded to the military as chaplains. Others opt to serve the poor in schools run by the Tribunal which are often the only chance many Ma’zals of the Imperial Frontier have for an education. These schools educate as much as they indoctrinate, and are vital for the Empire’s continued success. Some priestesses and priests pursue medical professions and serve as staff for the Tribunal’s medical facilities, which likewise generally serve the Empire’s Ma’zals and work to ensure their gratitude towards the Empire.		Fully-fledged members of the Tribunal’s clergy, priestesses and priests serve a vital role in both administering to the faithful and spreading the Goddess’ good word throughout the Empire’s colonial provinces. While they are often nobles or rich commoners any citizen of the Empire can, in theory, ascend to their ranks. Priestesses and priests are most often found in charge of a Tribunalist temple or mission but many instead busy themselves with scholarship or are seconded to the military as chaplains. Others opt to serve the poor in schools run by the Tribunal which are often the only chance many Ma’zals of the Imperial Frontier have for an education. These schools educate as much as they indoctrinate, and are vital for the Empire’s continued success. Some priestesses and priests pursue medical professions and serve as staff for the Tribunal’s medical facilities, which likewise generally serve the Empire’s Ma’zals and work to ensure their gratitude towards the Empire.

	Priestesses and priests are expected to wear a standard religious garb when acting in official capacity. This clothing consists of a white shirt and pants, a black and gold robe, a Tribunalist beret, and red outerwear — generally a cape with gold trim. Many clergy are known to wear ceremonial makeup around their eyes and ~~mounted~~ to represent seeing and speaking the truth of the Goddess. The eye makeup generally takes the form of a solid, inch-wide horizontal strip which crosses both eyes and extends from ear to ear. The mouth makeup most typically consists of a bar running from the bottom of one’s tip to their chin. Some conservatives, and many officers of the Dominian-aligned Goddess’ Flotilla privateering organization, powder their faces entirely white before applying the red bars.		Priestesses and priests are expected to wear a standard religious garb when acting in official capacity. This clothing consists of a white shirt and pants, a black and gold robe, a Tribunalist beret, and red outerwear — generally a cape with gold trim. Many clergy are known to wear ceremonial makeup around their eyes and mounth to represent seeing and speaking the truth of the Goddess. The eye makeup generally takes the form of a solid, inch-wide horizontal strip which crosses both eyes and extends from ear to ear. The mouth makeup most typically consists of a bar running from the bottom of one’s tip to their chin. Some conservatives, and many officers of the Dominian-aligned Goddess’ Flotilla privateering organization, powder their faces entirely white before applying the red bars.

	===Exarchs===		===Exarchs===

>NewOriginalSchwann в 00:55, 16 июля 2023

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	Commonly worshiped by House Volvalaad and the engineering sections of House Zhao, the '''Scholar''' aspect of the Goddess is beloved by the Empire’s scientists, academics, and researchers. This aspect is often pictured wearing the uniform of a researcher and often depicts the Goddess as holding an open book and writing in it with an inkwell pen – items which are intended to symbolically represent the quest for knowledge is ever ongoing. Some depictions, particularly those commissioned by House Volvalaad, depict the Goddess as holding the human genome in her hands – a symbolic representation of the Volvalaad’s mastery of geneboosting. Followers of the Scholar dedicate themselves to discovering new innovations in order to bring Moroz closer to the utopian paradise version of the planet where the Goddess is said to reside. Followers of the Scholar believe quiet study and reflection bring one closer to Her and are often liberals, as many opt to pursue further research and collaboration abroad. Many believe geneboosting is a holy technique gifted to Dominians by the Goddess Herself and hold the science in particular esteem. Religious scholars and researchers often follow the Scholar as they view theology as simply another innovation which brings the Empire closer to Her. Followers of the Scholar believe the Hour of Return shall dawn when the Empire is advanced enough.		Commonly worshiped by House Volvalaad and the engineering sections of House Zhao, the '''Scholar''' aspect of the Goddess is beloved by the Empire’s scientists, academics, and researchers. This aspect is often pictured wearing the uniform of a researcher and often depicts the Goddess as holding an open book and writing in it with an inkwell pen – items which are intended to symbolically represent the quest for knowledge is ever ongoing. Some depictions, particularly those commissioned by House Volvalaad, depict the Goddess as holding the human genome in her hands – a symbolic representation of the Volvalaad’s mastery of geneboosting. Followers of the Scholar dedicate themselves to discovering new innovations in order to bring Moroz closer to the utopian paradise version of the planet where the Goddess is said to reside. Followers of the Scholar believe quiet study and reflection bring one closer to Her and are often liberals, as many opt to pursue further research and collaboration abroad. Many believe geneboosting is a holy technique gifted to Dominians by the Goddess Herself and hold the science in particular esteem. Religious scholars and researchers often follow the Scholar as they view theology as simply another innovation which brings the Empire closer to Her. Followers of the Scholar believe the Hour of Return shall dawn when the Empire is advanced enough.

	Commonly worshiped by the more mercantile section of House ~~'''~~Caladius~~'''~~, many tradesmen, and wealthy businesspeople across the Empire, the Artisan aspect of the Goddess is beloved by tradesmen, merchants, and those involved in the financial sector. Depictions of this aspect vary somewhat but generally fall into two categories: some depict the Artisan as wearing the clothing of House Caladius, while others depict Her in house-neutral businesswear. Some depictions of the Artisan clad the Goddess in the boilersuit uniform of a typical Imperial factory worker to symbolize the efforts even Ma’zals make to better the Empire. Followers of the Artisan dedicate themselves to improving the Empire’s economy and overall wealth, and are known throughout the Empire for their charity efforts as many believe uplifting the conditions of the less fortunate classes brings the Empire closer to Her Moroz. Due to its focus on trade and economic growth, followers of the Artisan tend to be more liberal than many of their counterparts and many Imperial diplomats adhere to this aspect of the Goddess. These diplomats view their duties as vital to ensuring the Empire’s continued prosperity, even if they are not directly involved in its economy as a trader would be. Many logistics personnel in the Imperial military favor the Artisan over the Soldier. The Artisan, after all, is the aspect most focused on ensuring the Empire’s prosperity, and what is the military’s logistical system meant to do if not to ensure prosperity? Followers of the Artisan believe the Hour of Return shall dawn when all in the Empire are wealthy enough.		Commonly worshiped by the more mercantile section of House Caladius, many tradesmen, and wealthy businesspeople across the Empire, the '''Artisan''' aspect of the Goddess is beloved by tradesmen, merchants, and those involved in the financial sector. Depictions of this aspect vary somewhat but generally fall into two categories: some depict the Artisan as wearing the clothing of House Caladius, while others depict Her in house-neutral businesswear. Some depictions of the Artisan clad the Goddess in the boilersuit uniform of a typical Imperial factory worker to symbolize the efforts even Ma’zals make to better the Empire. Followers of the Artisan dedicate themselves to improving the Empire’s economy and overall wealth, and are known throughout the Empire for their charity efforts as many believe uplifting the conditions of the less fortunate classes brings the Empire closer to Her Moroz. Due to its focus on trade and economic growth, followers of the Artisan tend to be more liberal than many of their counterparts and many Imperial diplomats adhere to this aspect of the Goddess. These diplomats view their duties as vital to ensuring the Empire’s continued prosperity, even if they are not directly involved in its economy as a trader would be. Many logistics personnel in the Imperial military favor the Artisan over the Soldier. The Artisan, after all, is the aspect most focused on ensuring the Empire’s prosperity, and what is the military’s logistical system meant to do if not to ensure prosperity? Followers of the Artisan believe the Hour of Return shall dawn when all in the Empire are wealthy enough.

	==The Priesthood==		==The Priesthood==

>NewOriginalSchwann в 00:42, 16 июля 2023

2023-07-16T00:42:21Z

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>NewOriginalSchwann в 00:36, 16 июля 2023

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	One of the key foundational beliefs of the Tribunal is that the '''soul of an individual is the actual person''' and the body is simply a vessel inhabited by the soul. The Tribunal believes '''synthetic parts cannot possess a soul''' but this damage can be mitigated by the consecration of a limb and regular re-consecration by a clergymember. The Tribunal regards cyborgification as an abominable act which will '''condemn one’s soul to oblivion as it will cease to exist''', and the Imperial citizens facing such charges abroad are almost always handed over to the Tribunal Investigations Constabulary so they may be punished under Dominian law, with [[Zavodskoi Interstellar]] often assisting in these efforts to ensure it endears itself to its business partner.		One of the key foundational beliefs of the Tribunal is that the '''soul of an individual is the actual person''' and the body is simply a vessel inhabited by the soul. The Tribunal believes '''synthetic parts cannot possess a soul''' but this damage can be mitigated by the consecration of a limb and regular re-consecration by a clergymember. The Tribunal regards cyborgification as an abominable act which will '''condemn one’s soul to oblivion as it will cease to exist''', and the Imperial citizens facing such charges abroad are almost always handed over to the Tribunal Investigations Constabulary so they may be punished under Dominian law, with [[Zavodskoi Interstellar]] often assisting in these efforts to ensure it endears itself to its business partner.

	Due to the teachings of Immaculate Hand Giovanna Caladius and the collective trauma many Morozians of the Tribunal’s early era felt at their abandonment following what most blamed on an AI’s navigational error, '''the Tribunal views true artificial intelligence in the form of positronics and modern lawed synthetics to be an abomination'''. Tribunalists believe fully synthetic beings have no soul and thus no link to the Goddess, and are thus '''intrinsically and irredeemably magnets for malign spirits and vile entities'''. Some more conservative Tribunalists view the creation of IPC frames as an attempt by mortal humanity to elevate themselves to the level of a creator on the level of the Goddess. As Tribunalist doctrine dictates only the Goddess can create souls, the creation of a synthetic being without one is viewed by these ~~Tribuanlists~~ as '''evil and arrogant beyond all measure'''. Some Tribunalists cite the earlier Glorsh Rebellion as the inevitable result of allowing AI and IPCs to run rampant. Dominians sent abroad are given synthetic sensitive courses by their parent corporation but often remain suspicious, or outright hostile, towards their synthetic colleagues.		Due to the teachings of Immaculate Hand Giovanna Caladius and the collective trauma many Morozians of the Tribunal’s early era felt at their abandonment following what most blamed on an AI’s navigational error, '''the Tribunal views true artificial intelligence in the form of positronics and modern lawed synthetics to be an abomination'''. Tribunalists believe fully synthetic beings have no soul and thus no link to the Goddess, and are thus '''intrinsically and irredeemably magnets for malign spirits and vile entities'''. Some more conservative Tribunalists view the creation of IPC frames as an attempt by mortal humanity to elevate themselves to the level of a creator on the level of the Goddess. As Tribunalist doctrine dictates only the Goddess can create souls, the creation of a synthetic being without one is viewed by these Tribunalists as '''evil and arrogant beyond all measure'''. Some Tribunalists cite the earlier Glorsh Rebellion as the inevitable result of allowing AI and IPCs to run rampant. Dominians sent abroad are given synthetic sensitive courses by their parent corporation but often remain suspicious, or outright hostile, towards their synthetic colleagues.

	Tribunals burial rites require the body to be treated with respect – assuming it does not belong to an edict breaker – and for any open wounds to be sealed and cauterized prior to the performing of relevant rites. An ordained member of the Tribunal’s clergy should, in ideal circumstances, oversee a funeral and see the deceased individual’s soul on their final journey to the Goddess for judgment. Tribunalist funerals are, across the Empire and its various classes, communal affairs. In the halls of nobility the funeral of a loved one is often the start of a period of month-long mourning where close friends, family, and associates such as house servants or affiliates gather to mourn the departed. In more remote villages, such as those of Sun Reach and Novi Jadran, funerals are often a celebration of the deceased individual’s life and a chance for an entire village or small town to gather and hold a festival in the deceased individual’s memory. Mourning Tribunalists will typically wear a black armband, or other accessory, on their clothing for a month following the individual’s funeral.		Tribunals burial rites require the body to be treated with respect – assuming it does not belong to an edict breaker – and for any open wounds to be sealed and cauterized prior to the performing of relevant rites. An ordained member of the Tribunal’s clergy should, in ideal circumstances, oversee a funeral and see the deceased individual’s soul on their final journey to the Goddess for judgment. Tribunalist funerals are, across the Empire and its various classes, communal affairs. In the halls of nobility the funeral of a loved one is often the start of a period of month-long mourning where close friends, family, and associates such as house servants or affiliates gather to mourn the departed. In more remote villages, such as those of Sun Reach and Novi Jadran, funerals are often a celebration of the deceased individual’s life and a chance for an entire village or small town to gather and hold a festival in the deceased individual’s memory. Mourning Tribunalists will typically wear a black armband, or other accessory, on their clothing for a month following the individual’s funeral.