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{{Center|''Were you looking for the former Philologist, the [[Prophet of Mercy]]?''}} | {{Center|''Were you looking for the former Philologist, the [[Prophet of Mercy]]?''}} | ||
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The '''Philologist''' was the leader of the [[Asceticism|ascetic priests]] aboard the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]]. Primarily, the Philologist's main role was tending to the care of the [[Mendicant Bias|Oracle]] within the Dreadnought and interpreting its will.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 267''</ref><ref name="CH274">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 274''</ref> | The '''Philologist''' was the leader of the [[Asceticism|ascetic priests]] aboard the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]]. Primarily, the Philologist's main role was tending to the care of the [[Mendicant Bias|Oracle]] within the Dreadnought and interpreting its will.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 267''</ref><ref name="CH274">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 274''</ref> | ||
While the position was more spiritual than political, the Philologist eventually grew into king-maker status. If a trio of [[San 'Shyuum]] wished to ascend as [[Hierarchs]] of the [[ | While the position was more spiritual than political, the Philologist eventually grew into king-maker status. If a trio of [[San'Shyuum]] wished to ascend as [[Hierarchs]] of the [[Covenant]], they required the blessing of the Oracle. As the Oracle entered a period of dormancy, it became necessary to have the Philologist affirm on the behalf of the would be Hierarchs. This would usually require either bribery or blackmail of some form.<ref name="CH274"/> | ||
Hod Rumnt was the Philologist prior to his ascension as the [[Prophet of Mercy|High Prophet of Mercy]]. | Philologists operated stone [[anti-gravity chair]]s.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 271''</ref> Hod Rumnt was the Philologist prior to his ascension as the [[Prophet of Mercy|High Prophet of Mercy]]. | ||
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The Philologist was the leader of the ascetic priests aboard the Forerunner Dreadnought. Primarily, the Philologist's main role was tending to the care of the Oracle within the Dreadnought and interpreting its will.[1][2]
While the position was more spiritual than political, the Philologist eventually grew into king-maker status. If a trio of San'Shyuum wished to ascend as Hierarchs of the Covenant, they required the blessing of the Oracle. As the Oracle entered a period of dormancy, it became necessary to have the Philologist affirm on the behalf of the would be Hierarchs. This would usually require either bribery or blackmail of some form.[2]
Philologists operated stone anti-gravity chairs.[3] Hod Rumnt was the Philologist prior to his ascension as the High Prophet of Mercy.
Trivia
Philology is derived from the Greek terms philos (φίλος), meaning love, and logos (λόγος), meaning wisdom. Philology is more accurately defined as "an affinity toward the learning of the backgrounds as well as the current usages of spoken or written methods of communication". In addition, they are also known as "lovers of wisdom".
List of appearances
- Halo: Contact Harvest (First appearance)
