Rule of St. Chlodomer the Righteous
The Rule of St. Chlodomer the Righteous is a sacred text written by St. Chlodomer himself some time during the First Age of Man and updated throughout the centuries by devoted prophets who received divine inspiration from St. Chlodomer. The Rule is a blend of religious doctrine, moral guidelines and practical instructions for dealing with dark magic and the demons that seek to corrupt the mortal world. Though its practices are specifically for the Children of St. Chlodomer as an intercessor for Betshaba, some Betshaban worshippers adopt aspects of the Rule for their own day-to-day lives as a means of honoring St. Chlodomer without devoting themselves specifically to his intercession. The Rule is divided into seven chapters, each describing one aspect of the lives and duties of the Children and their active Order of witch-hunters, the Tidebound Inquisitors.
I. The Call of the Ocean
"As Her tides art drawn to Luna's gaze, so too are we called to the s'rvice of the Seamother. Our biographies art Hers to sift, to beest shaped by the currents of Her will."
- Devotion to Betshaba through St. Chlodomer as intercessor: The Inquisitors shall dedicate their lives to the worship and service of Betshaba through St. Chlodomer as intercessor, recognizing Her as a source of Life and regained purity.
- Daily Rituals: Each high and low tide are met with prayers to St. Chlodomer for intercession with Betshaba at the nearest body of fresh water, natural or otherwise, invoking Her blessings and guidance. Water, in all its forms, is to be revered as a manifestation of Her divine presence.
