The Sisterhood

The Sisterhood is a large and overarching organisation whose members can be mostly found working in the public service sector. The basis of the order is to work in the spirit of the Sister; i.e, for a positive cause, the preserving of life, and the general betterment of your fellow people. For this reason, most members can be found working in the field of healthcare and education: the former has an estimate of 80% of female workers to be members of the order.

History
Historical records from before the Druthenian migration are basically non-existant. However, there is evidence in the form of archeological artifacts that suggest that the origins of the Sisterhood pre-dates the Druthenian migration. It is speculated that a group or caste of "wise women" existed in the peninsula before the arrival of the druthenians, a practice that was apparently taken in by them as they settled the region.

Early in the history of the order, there was debate whether or not members would stay celibate. Opponents argued that a member who gives birth has created life, much like the Sister they follow; proponents however claim that, by foregoing a family and dedicating your life to help others, you show a different kind of respect for your fellow man. Officialy, the order does not force members to abstain from relationships, but it is not uncommon to have devoted members foregoing a normal life in the service of others.

Rules
Members of the Sisterhood must follow certain rules in their work. Compared to other religious orders, it is usually seen as quite tame. The rules are as follows:


 * 1) Unless it is to save a life, you must do no harm, no matter the enemy.
 * 2) You must help your fellow man, no matter their allegiance.
 * 3) You must respect your fellow man, no matter their origin.

Members who have proven themselves to be worthy members of the order are given a face tattoo; a solid, thin, black line that originates from below the left eye and continues down to the chin. This mark, meant to symbolize the eternal weeping of the sister, is treated with great respect in Druthenia.

Organisation
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Age of Turmoil
In 1914, the general use and spread of the organisation remains much like it has for a long time. Most villages will have a Sister member living in it, often a native but sometimes an assigned Sister. There they will work as they always have: taking care of the people.

Many Sisters were assigned to assist the army during the revolution and the Satímaa war. As is usual practice, they were employed far from the frontline to take care of wounded brought to them, with trauma care instead falling into the hands of combat medics, a typically male profession. There were, however, a few mage Sisterhood members operating on the frontline in this capacity, and unofficially, some regular members would travel to the front lines themselves to assist, whether or not the military command approved.