The Clerics Regular of His Holy Canon

• Preacher Doran Smythe
• Solomon (Deceased)
• Medicae Mila Reylin
• Preacher Harkan Jharn
• Brother Tyrantus Ames
• Deacon Pollux

Preacher Doran Smythe

[Major Recent Events]

-Doran has bonded with a Redressor Device; curiously, his use of its power manifests as an aura that targets all nearby entities.

 

-Leader of the Clerics Regular, persistent humility in the face of near worship from his followers.

-Rumored to be a living Saint; now referred to by many as "St. Doran the Kind." However, his recent loss of confidence and lack of miracles has caused him to lose some traction. This indecisiveness has created tension within the Regulars that is moving toward a schism, led in part by Preacher Jharn.

-Believes that the Eternalites have chosen wealth over faith.

-Has survived numerous assassination attempts, and is in incredible health, and has a remarkable healing factor.

-Very humble, and tries to ignore assertions of his Sainthood to maintain his grounded perspective.

-Disliked by Witch-Breaker

-Officiated the Gubernatorial Wedding, though required the encouragement and wisdom of Preacher Enoch, who he seemed to look up to, in order to do so.

[Heavy Encryption]

-Doran's miracles have been confirmed to be caused by intervention of the Philotes Device, prior to the capture of Solomon. Future miracles are intended to be facilitated by use of the Nemesis Device. Doran was unaware of these circumstances.

[Additional Encryption]

I have chosen to tell Doran the truth about his miracles having been the result of a psyker's intervention. My decision was predicated on the reports of his loss of confidence in himself as a servant of the Emperor, and a belief that while the revelation would be initially painful, it would allow him to move past a perceived loss of ability.

Reports from Yvestina do indicate that he is improving, though the loss of Preacher Enoch dealt another significant blow to his spirit.

Following the congregation publicly showing Harkan Jharn to have healing abilities (if secretly by means of an overseeing member of Halcyon), Smythe asked me if this was the same power I had revealed to be behind his miracles; I was careful not to reveal too much of the nature of Devices, but did put forth the truth that Jharn had the aid of a holy artifact, anathema to the archenemy. Smythe wondered if he had found this relic on a pilgrimage to Vallis Decimae.

Given that Doran remains unconvinced by the push towards aggression, and desires to lead the Regulars on the path he sees as true, I have suggested a pilgrimage to gain a holy artifact might be possible. I have suggested that such relics can only be wielded while the convictions of the user remain true; this should allow us to remove Jharn or his abilities without contradiction—I have suggested that his zeal may lead him to burnout—though killing him may still be a simpler means of handling the situation.

This pilgrimage could very easily involve traversing the challenges of Fort Orpheon, as the Devices are already present in the Null Singularity Chamber.

Solomon (Deceased)

[Heavy Encryption]

-The semi-deceased psyker currently in possession of the Philotes Device; see Spire Thor Investigation Report

-Zealously loyal to and obsessed with Preacher Doran Smythe

-Confirmed association with Interrogator Gideon; psychic interrogation has revealed that Solomon was previously a member of the Inquisition. Based on discussions with Interrogator Montalban, I suspect that Solomon was sent to infiltrate Halcyon, which is a plausible theory as to how he gained a Device.

-Though much of his higher mental function was impaired from his physical condition, preventing more than basic and somewhat distorted accounts of information being conveyed, his responses to questions indicated that he was indeed a sanctioned psyker, (in his words, "born to darkness and granted the Emperor's light) and used his power in the defense of the Imperium. Additionally, he appears to have gained the Philotes Device (referred to as a tool of the Enemy) during a "great betrayal" at the hands of Gideon. 

-The origin of his fixation on Doran could not be determined; however, he views the Preacher as a true servant of the Emperor, and his inspiration to free himself from the Enemy. He views himself as Doran's most devoted servant, and believes his purpose is to serve the "grandeur of the Living Saint."

-Unlike Lazarus, Solomon's body showed no sign regenerating from lethal injury; however, his soul remained in the Philotes Device, apparently preventing another being from fusing with the relic. We were eventually able to purge his soil using the Null Singularity, after which Ambassador Lethe bonded with the Device.

Medicae Mila Reylin

-Head Medicae of the Holy Ground of Respite in Bluehull-92

Preacher Harkan Jharn

[Major Recent Events]

-Following the launch of the incursion, Jharn took his followers on a crusade through the lower hives, hunting down mutants and looting armaments. Whether Halcyon continues to aid him, and whether this crusade will ultimately help or hinder mankind, is unclear at this time.

 

[Previous Reports]

-Proponent of aggressive policies against the Eternalites; currently proposing a schism to create the Clerics Bellatori

-Possesses the confidence that Doran currently lacks, and has gained a massive increase in popularity following the revelation of healing powers during a major congregation.

-Pax Velanus has instructed Sister Yvestina not to interfere, but Avarast feels that something should be done to prevent Jharn from splitting the Regulars.

-Jharn has formally called for war against the Eternalites; Major Verity has situated herself as an ally in planning the offensive, giving us a means to track the progress of their plans.

[Heavy Encryption]

-Yvestina also reported that Jharn's closer retinue is largely comprised of newcomers to the Regulars that she is less familiar with. Major Verity's investigation revealed that one of these individuals is a sanctioned psyker, indicating the rest also merited further examination. Ford used his Inquisitorial contacts to confirm that the IDs of individuals are high quality forgeries, perhaps indicated that Jharn and his team are Inquisition or have Inquisition contacts.

-Recent evidence indicates that these highly connected individuals are not Inquisition, but Halcyon affiliated; one is clearly outfitted with a Redressor.

-Undertook a pilgrimage to Vallis Decimae recently; given the connections gained to Halcyon, I am led to wonder if the Order may have a presence in this region.

Brother Tyrantus Ames

-A member of Harkan Jharn's Retinue; possesses high quality false identification documents; likely connection to Halcyon.

-Was "miraculously healed" by Jharn (or rather, a Redressor device used by another of the Retinue) during a major public congregation.

Deacon Pollux

-A member of Harkan Jharn's retinue; possesses high quality identification forgeries; likely connection to Halcyon