> [!warning] > This information would be secretive, and likely only known by [[Vicar]]s of the [[Zherican]]s. When the [[Zherican]]s need to elect a new [[Cleont]], the main [[Zherican Religious Building]] in [[Ghelia]], capital of [[Vitunia|Vitunia]] is closed by the [[Vicar]]s and the election proceedings begin. ## Contemplation The *Contemplation* is a period of silence, the silence may only be broken when a [[Vicar]] nominates themselves to be the new [[Cleont]]. This is a somber notion, and few jump at the opportunity. After an hour of *Contemplation* has passed, it is tradition for the oldest [[Vicar]] to nominate themselves. ## Discussion Each [[Vicar]] that is present is allowed one opportunity to speak their peace on the nominated [[Cleont]]. ## Voting Each [[Vicar]] that is present casts their vote on the nominated [[Cleont]]. If more than half of the [[Vicar]]s present vote in agreeance, that [[Vicar]] is officially nominated as [[Cleont]] and brought to **Judgement**. ## Judgement The nominated [[Cleont]] is placed naked upon the stone altar of the [[Zherican Religious Building]] in [[Vitunia]]. [[Zherix]] speaks in the mind of all [[Vicar]]s present, reciting both the good and bad deeds of the nominated [[Cleont]]. [[Zherix]] then makes a determination on whether or not the [[Vicar]] is holy enough to hear [[Zherix]]'s word. If not, the [[Vicar]] is smited by [[Zherix]]. The ashes of the smited [[Vicar]] are then rubbed into the altar by the remaining vicars and the *Zherican Election Process* begins again.