The Church of Arx Nobilis™ embraces an inverted hierarchy: as one descends deeper into the Tower, one ascends in spiritual power, knowledge, and responsibility. Each rank represents a stage of personal mastery, gnosis, and alignment with the values of the Church.

Tectum™

• Entry-level Initiate and Observer

• Motto: “Do what you want, don’t be stupid.”

• Purpose: For new members acclimating to the culture and philosophy of Arx Nobilis™.

Plenum™

• Foundational Practitioner

• Motto: “I am ready, willing, and able to learn.”

• Focus: Foundational rituals, elemental affinity, and basic energy attunement.

Quorum™

• Developing Practitioner

• Motto: “I define myself and no one else.”

• Focus: Personal spellwork, introspection, grounding, and protective practices.

Mortar™

• Recognized Mage of Arx Nobilis™

• Motto: “I am the Truth and my existence is Prime.”

• Role: Established practitioner, embodying mastery and consistency in Church practices.

Obscurum™

• Inner Clergy; Ecclesiastical Authority

• Motto: “The truth is what we all make it; I make my own truth.”

• Role: Guides initiates, ensures structural cohesion, represents the Church formally.

Unofficial Ostracon™

• Designated Heir (Chosen by Ostracon™)

• Motto: “I will not contend.”

• Role: May inherit the leadership of the Church, ensuring continuity of Arx Nobilis™.

Ostracon™

• Supreme Authority in the Church, second only to the Church as an entity itself and the Founder and SEA. The Ostracon™ is not, and will not be the Supreme Ecclesiastical Authority, as that title and rank is held only by our Founder and Supreme Ecclesiastical Authority, Jan Rudat, inseparable from him.

• Motto: “I cannot, will not, and do not contend.”

• Role: Embodies the totality of Church gnosis and authority; oversees global doctrine, rituals, and ecclesiastical governance.