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'''Asceticism''' is a form and variation of [[Forerunner]] worship among the [[Covenant Empire|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.
[[File:AsceticArmor.png|thumb|The armor harness worn by Sangheili Ascetics.]]
'''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>
==Ascetic priests==
One of the former-[[Prophet of Truth|Minister of Fortitude]]'s [[cleric]]s was a follower of the San 'Shyuum ascetic teachings.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 144''</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 though to be a newly-discovered [[reliquary]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 274''</ref>
 
==Sangheili Ascetics==
{{Main|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 their type of combat armor, known as the [[Ascetic Harness]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 56''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the multiplayer character customization mode of the video game ''[[Halo 3]]'', one of the [[Sangheili]] [[Armor permutations (Halo 3)|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.<ref>[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asceticism '''Merriam-Webster''' entry on Asceticism]</ref>
*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>
*The Ascetics wanted [[Usze ‘Taham]] to be their emissary to the [[Covenant Navy]] at the time of the [[Great Schism]].<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack '''Bungie.net''': ''The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3'']</ref>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

Revision as of 03:13, September 29, 2011

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

One of the former-Minister of Fortitude's clerics was a follower of the San 'Shyuum ascetic teachings.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]

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 their type of combat armor, known as the Ascetic Harness.[4]

Trivia

  • In the real world, Asceticism is a form of strict self-denial intended to foster spiritual discipline.[5]

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 144
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 269
  3. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 274
  4. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 56
  5. ^ Merriam-Webster entry on Asceticism