Hello all! Another week has gone by and I have another update for my femdom faith "The Followers of Valas" Originally this was supposed to be an in character post, however, I discovered that the in character post would benefit more if I fleshed out the Clergy. So I am still having that post baking in the oven so to speak. In the mean time though here is the Clergy and their ranks! Any feedback or questions are welcome and yes this was somewhat built around my likes and such. Next post will cover a ceremony and be an in character post! I'll see you all next week!

Officially The Valas Faith only has one major city where it is the dominant faith known as Seeds home. How ever thanks to the tireless work of the clergy it has spread to other towns and cities as one of the 8 minor religions of the setting.

Though divided by rank and rituals of initiation the Clergy of Valas can be divided into about four main groups.

1.      The Devoted

These are the common everyday followers of Valas or of Kylee depending on personal leanings. Using daily rituals and prayers to stay close to the light of Valas. Having no set uniform outside of the collars that are often made by those who will soon wear them. As such they tend to be simple and easy to make.

2.      Aspiring.

Aspiring is those who had caught the attention of a Priestess for their particular devotion or may have even been involved in the inner workings of the temples of Valas and have shown interest in moving up the hierarchy. An Aspiring will be inducted into the clergy and given a simple uniform of grey or black cloth, often in the form of a dress, and they will keep their hair in buns at all times unless in private. They will be over seen by a superior in group studies and will for the time, not be allowed to have romantic relationships.

3.      Grace.

A Grace is a woman who has completed all rituals and studies and has been elevated from the position of an Aspiring. They are given new robes that have brighter colors, typically light blue or light green and the hair rules are much more relaxed, though it is still preferred they keep a hair in a bun during certain times. The clothes have been modified with a special latex trim, typically being of red or white. Alternatively, sheets sown onto the chest, legs, and arms depending on what their superiors thought of them during their Aspiring. Graces are allowed to pursue romantic relationships and are often encouraged to do so.

4.      Lune

Lunes are the next step up from Grace, and it comes with the ability to lead sermons and be able to leave on a great journey to spread the religion. By now they are entrusted with a copy of Valas’s word and their very own elbow length latex gloves which they are to take care of no matter what. A Red Latex Corset is also given for them to wear at all times out in public. Often times Lunes will if they haven’t already start seriously looking for a male partner, as if nothing else it is essential to progress further in all of this. Their clothes also become a solid blue or dull pink with the latex trim being red or white in color.

a.      There is a subset of the Lune rank simply known as Vixs, these are Lunes who also received military training and became questing knights. Often having their armor made for them by family or close friends, they often do not wear the latex corset but instead will carry objects of their faith. How ever it is not unheard of for Vixs to still carry the corset and gloves for a bit later in life.

5.      Maiden

Maidens are Lunes who had found a male partner and have made a love of Valas for them. Their outfit can now entirely change to one comprised almost entirely of latex and often in a bright red color. Only worn during special occasions or for days of celebration or joys. Maidens do have a ‘casual’ religious attire that tends to be red dress, as only their men should be seeing them in more…. Adventurous attire outside of religious ceremonies.

a.      For Maidens who have children with their partners, the color will switch to purple, and they will be called Maiden mothers. This is considered a very high honor and is something many followers of Valas aspire to be. Their role in child raising is also that of a loving and caring mother, and often times they will help in the youth bunk houses.

b.      For those who are not able to have children by circumstance or choice, they become the ‘Sacred Maidens’ and dedicate themselves to the pursuit of knowledge and recording of history, often times becoming traveling women much like they did when they were Lunes, spreading the faith and recording stories and histories.

6.      Maiden Superior

Maiden Superiors are the oldest Maidens in current service, often with their children now grown up and if they have daughters, at least aspiring in rank, they often over see coming of age rituals and marriage ceremonies, as well as offering blessings to unions if no maidens are able to. This is also the highest rank a Woman can achieve short of becoming a Perfect Lady.

a.      If a Maiden Superior has lost a child, Valas Forbid their only child, they are offered the choice to adopt. If they reject, they will often be pushed to either become sacred maidens, or maidens in mourning. Often times seeing them leave the community entirely due to their position being dependent upon having living children.

b.      If a maiden Superior has lost their partner, and does not wish to remarry, they are expected to make a final love of Valas that they will take to grave with them, so they can rebind their lover in the afterlife.

7.      The Perfect Lady.

The true Matriarch among the followers of Valas. Though only one is allowed to exist inside the city of Seeds home, and often serves until her death. Though in theory any age can become a Perfect Lady, and a few times a woman as young as 20 has become a Perfect Lady, in practice the position is reserved for those who are at least 40 years or older. With adult children and grandchildren (though their age is unspecified). And having been in the service of Valas for at least half of their chronological life. Often times wearing the purple colors of Valas and almost always being in latex, even in private. They are the spiritual figure heads and head of the faith, as such they have absolute authority and what they say can become law if they so wish. Often times a perfect Lady will be responsible for organizing pilgrimages to Seeds home for a grand celebration about once a decade. Usually for the Joys or the day of freedom depending on what falls where. She is also expected to aid in efforts from the Vix to save women from sexual slavery. Be it offering safe refuge or aiding in the underground railroad. Although a few have called raids upon both the Solar kingdom and the Dwarven hold of Krak to free their harems.