Philologist: Difference between revisions

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{{Unit infobox|variant=Cov

|species=[[San 'Shyuum]]

|affiliation=[[Covenant]]

|branch=

|mission=Leadership of the ascetic priests

|armament=

|equipment=Stone [[anti-gravity chair]]<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 271''</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 [[05-032 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 [[Covenant Empire|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]].

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