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'''Asceticism''' is a form and variation of [[Forerunner]] worship among the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] way of creed, involving humbling oneself before Forerunner technologies. | '''Asceticism''' is a form and variation of [[Forerunner]] worship among the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] way of creed, involving humbling oneself before Forerunner technologies. The Ascetics were overseen by the [[Ministry of Abnegation]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 56''</ref> | ||
Asceticism is followed by both the [[Sangheili]] and many [[San 'Shyuum]] in diversities of Covenant Ages and by notable individuals, including one of the former-[[Prophet of Truth|Minister of Fortitude]]'s [[cleric]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 144''</ref> Also, ascetic priests led by the [[Philologist]] Hod Rumnt, who would later be known as the [[Prophet of Mercy]], resided in the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]], exploring its interior pathways with the help of trained [[Lekgolo]] worms.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 269''</ref> The Philologist also tended to the [[05-032 Mendicant Bias|Oracle]] in the Dreadnought, and Covenant politicians would need to get the Oracle's blessing for formality's sake when deciding important matters. The priests weren't beyond political bribing or blackmail, however - for example, the Minister of Fortitude was prepared to make a donation of some sort for the Philologist when asking for a blessing for what they though to be a newly-discovered [[reliquary]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 274''</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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Asceticism is a form and variation of Forerunner worship among the Covenant way of creed, involving humbling oneself before Forerunner technologies. The Ascetics were overseen by the Ministry of Abnegation.[1]
Asceticism is followed by both the Sangheili and many San 'Shyuum in diversities of Covenant Ages and by notable individuals, including one of the former-Minister of Fortitude's clerics.[2] Also, ascetic priests led by the Philologist Hod Rumnt, who would later be known as the Prophet of Mercy, resided in the Forerunner Dreadnought, exploring its interior pathways with the help of trained Lekgolo worms.[3] The Philologist also tended to the Oracle in the Dreadnought, and Covenant politicians would need to get the Oracle's blessing for formality's sake when deciding important matters. The priests weren't beyond political bribing or blackmail, however - for example, the Minister of Fortitude was prepared to make a donation of some sort for the Philologist when asking for a blessing for what they though to be a newly-discovered reliquary.[4]
Trivia
- In the multiplayer character customization mode of the video game Halo 3, one of the Sangheili Armor Permutation sets is known as "Ascetic Harness".
- In the real world, Asceticism is a form of strict self-denial intended to foster spiritual discipline.[5]
- The Ascetics wanted Usze ‘Taham to be their emissary to the Covenant Navy at the time of the Great Schism.[6]
List of appearances
- Halo 3 (First appearance) (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Contact Harvest
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 56
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 144
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 269
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 274
- ^ Merriam-Webster entry on Asceticism
- ^ Bungie.net: The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3
