Fanon:Ecclesiarchy

Union of the Insane is the most recent Greek faction in the Fanon Time Paradox. It is also arguably the most powerful of all the households, arguably surpassing even the Scholars' Alliance of the old, from which it derived 3 of its core members.

The Beginnings
The Union of the Insane was created by the maverick action of Kallisto, who alongside Stratonike created a new beginning to escape what would eventually fall apart. Christopher's massive flirting and cheating was the direct reason for its creation, since Kallisto's reason (albeit somewhat warped) was to escape the noise that would keep Kallisto from... doing more even when Kallisto already essentially overachieved in her unnatural longevity.

Here was the place where academic monasticism that started with Stratonike taken to the highest level, where the members would strive to master skills and learn new ones, sometimes just for the sake of acquiring new skills. Here the friendly rivalry between Hyperia and Kallisto formed, not leaving a dent in their relationship yet pushing them to master 10 skills, something that was unheard of. Stratonike followed just behind, mastering 9 skills and standing alongside the other giants as the effective vanguard of Sunset Valley.

Kalisto's Codex
Later on, with the Romance Heresy, the power of the Union decreased significantly especially since a particularly experienced member Stratonike would leave the union. Seeing as in both splits romance was involved, Kallisto would make a codex, and specifically condemning romance as heresy, if not downright blasphemy.

Operational Doctrines
Kallisto's codex states that the head of the household is first determined by skill, and the one with the most skill is deemed the head, although the head's decision may be challenged by subordinates, with subordinates having greater say with higher skills. The codex also calls for injunctions, where a collective whose skillset surpasses an initiating member(s) may call off an action. Also, the codex states that the main goal of the household itself is to learn skills, and apply them.

The Head
While the head is to be the member with the most skills and thus most respect, the head can be checked by members whose total set of skills surpass that of the head and his/her supporters. Considering Kallistrata's admittance, some say that Kallisto was essentially binding Hyperia, hopefully pressuring Hyperia to once again stay away from the pesky matters of romance.

Disciples
Those who are relatively unskilled are deemed disciples, and they are not eligible to propose changes to the codex themselves, although they may talk to a core member who may propose a change, and pass it if the core member and the disciple has enough skills and allies to outskill the opposition.

Core members
Although the codex loosely defines a core member to have a deep arsenal of skills, currently it has been accepted by most that 70 points in skills is the threshold for being a core member. Core members may propose change in the codex, and more importantly, have more influence in any decisions than a disciple, and really a force when it comes to injunctions.

Passages
Codicil III-XXXI-xiv: "Heresy grows from romances: a moment of laxity towards romance will generate chaos, and a lifetime of turmoil. Henceforth it is our duty to stay away from the blasphemous activities that will please only the dark powers, as well as to lead others away from that, leading them towards the light of academic monasticism."

Core Members
They are the core members, noted by high skills requiring mastery of at least one skill and significant proficiency at logic, invention, and/or handiness. They are all level 5 celebrities, although they do not stress that. A secondary unifying traits of the core members that are not required is the fact that they have minimal bust size.
 * Kallisto Syrakousia, the co-founder
 * Stratonike Attalida, the co-founder (Former)
 * Lysistrata Amphipolita, an invited founding member (Former)
 * Eurydike Alkmaionida, an invited founding member
 * Hyperia Pydnaia, a refugee member, considered core by skill level.
 * Kallistrata Pellaia, a slightly warped clone of Kallisto.

Peripheral Members

 * Antigone Syrakousia, Kallisto's clone
 * Stephanophoros Syrakousia, Kallisto's 5th simbot. (Former)