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==Dominance and Reformation==
The Temple of the Saviour Emperor constantly struggled with the [[Administratum]] over control over the [[Imperium]] as a whole. As the [[Ecclesiarch]] was generally regarded as the voice of the Emperor, it made the position of '''Ecclesiarch''' into the effective master of the [[High Lords of Terra]]{{Fn|3}} and therefore unchallenged ruler of the Imperium. This allowed the [[ministorum]] absolute power to wage wars, change laws and levy massive tithes at whim.{{Fn|2}}
This dominance over the [[Imperium]] came to a head during the events of the [[Age of Apostasy]]. After which the [[Ecclesiarchy]] was reformed by [[Sebastian Thor]] and his '''Confederation of Light'''. Bringing with him principles of penitence, sacrifice and humility recognisable in the religion of the modern Imperium; this would replace the "old" era of decadence and greed which was associated with the '''Temple'''{{Fn|2}}
==The Temple Tendency==
There are those within the [[Ecclesiarchy]] who exhibit a desire for wealth or power. This has been referred to within the church as having a "tendency towards the temple" as a warning against returning to the old ways.{{Fn|2}} Those who are actually found to adhere to the ways of the pre-reformation are regarded as heretics against the current [[Ecclesiarchy|Imperial Creed]].{{Fn|2}} However, there do exist secret cults that actively work against the [[Ecclesiarchy]] in the Emperor's name, in an attempt to return to the old ways, regarding the current religious belief as the herectical usurper. This '''Tendency''' slowly and secretly works to gather military and political might to use against the ministorum and are enough of a threat to be hunted by the [[Inquisition]]{{Fn|2}}
===Organisation===
Currently, the heretical '''Tendency''' is harboured primarily amongst the highborn Imperial nobles and those connected to their houses. {{Fn|2}} However, due to the extreme requirement of secrecy, often members of the cult do not know one another, but organise their efforts through intermediaries called the '''True''' ''(or '''Shade Priests''' to the Inquisition)'' who are members of wandering professions such as merchants or pilgrims.{{Fn|2}} The '''Tendency''' hold their meetings in concealed '''Chantries''' which are ostentatious examples of the old temples; filled with precious metals and icons of the [[Emperor]].{{Fn|2}}
These chantries are protected by the '''Chantry Guard''', who are drawn from the loyal retainers of the noble families. They are surgically rendered mute, are enhanced with muscle grafts and bear arms and armour which bear the halmarks of the [[Frateris Templar]];{{Fn|2}} warriors of old which are now forbidden by the [[Decree Passive]].
