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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. It 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. | '''Asceticism''' is a form and variation of [[Forerunner]] worship among the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] way of creed, involving humbling oneself before Forerunner technologies. It 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 Philogist 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 Philogist also tended to the [[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 Philogist when asking for a blessing for what they though to be a newly-discovered [[reliquary]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 274''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==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.<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 [[ | *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 10:16, December 13, 2010
Asceticism is a form and variation of Forerunner worship among the Covenant way of creed, involving humbling oneself before Forerunner technologies. It 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.[1] Also, ascetic priests led by the Philogist 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 Philogist 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 Philogist when asking for a blessing for what they though to be a newly-discovered reliquary.[3]
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.[4]
- The Ascetics wanted Usze ‘Taham to be their emissary to the Covenant Navy at the time of the Great Schism.[5]
List of appearances
- Halo 3 (First appearance) (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Contact Harvest
Sources
- ^ 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
