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'''Asceticism''' is a form and variation of [[Forerunner]] worship among the [[ | '''Asceticism''' is a form and variation of [[Forerunner]] worship among the [[Covenant]] way of creed, involving a variety of practices, including humbling oneself before Forerunner technologies. Asceticism is followed in different forms by both the [[Sangheili]] and many [[San 'Shyuum]] in diversities of [[History of the Covenant|Covenant Ages]] and by notable individuals. | ||
==Ascetic priests== | ==Ascetic priests== | ||
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 thought to be a newly-discovered [[reliquary]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 274''</ref> As part of their humble lifestyle, the ascetic priests used [[anti-gravity chair]]s made of stone, as opposed to the metal chairs used by most San 'Shyuum.<ref>''' | 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 thought to be a newly-discovered [[reliquary]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 274''</ref> As part of their humble lifestyle, the ascetic priests used [[anti-gravity chair]]s made of stone, as opposed to the metal chairs used by most San 'Shyuum.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 271''</ref> | ||
One of the former-[[Prophet of Truth|Minister of Fortitude]]'s [[cleric]]s was also a follower of the San 'Shyuum ascetic teachings.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 144''</ref> | One of the former-[[Prophet of Truth|Minister of Fortitude]]'s [[cleric]]s was also a follower of the San 'Shyuum ascetic teachings.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 144''</ref> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
In the real world, Asceticism is a form of strict self-denial intended to foster spiritual discipline.<ref>[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asceticism '''Merriam-Webster''' entry on Asceticism]</ref> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{ | *''[[Halo 3]]'' {{First mentioned}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' | *''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' | ||
Revision as of 13:15, December 16, 2013
Asceticism is a form and variation of Forerunner worship among the Covenant way of creed, involving a variety of practices, including humbling oneself before Forerunner technologies. Asceticism is followed in different forms by both the Sangheili and many San 'Shyuum in diversities of Covenant Ages and by notable individuals.
Ascetic priests
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.[1] 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 thought to be a newly-discovered reliquary.[2] As part of their humble lifestyle, the ascetic priests used anti-gravity chairs made of stone, as opposed to the metal chairs used by most San 'Shyuum.[3]
One of the former-Minister of Fortitude's clerics was also a follower of the San 'Shyuum ascetic teachings.[4]
Sangheili Ascetics
- Main article: Ascetics
The Ascetics are an ancient group of Sangheili whose main function is to defend and enforce ideological purity. During the Covenant's existence, the Ascetic guard was incorporated under the authority of the Ministry of Abnegation. The Sangheili Ascetics used a unique type of combat armor, known as the Ascetic Harness.[5]
Trivia
In the real world, Asceticism is a form of strict self-denial intended to foster spiritual discipline.[6]
List of appearances
Sources
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 269
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 274
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 271
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 144
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 56
- ^ Merriam-Webster entry on Asceticism
