Matron, is that the word?

by Simimi

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Simimi2006-10-15 07:52:27
So, I recently achieved Simimi's ultimate goal in life, with Vesar's blessing, I was made the first matron of the Deep Blue Cathedral in modern times (Begs Estarra for a cute little honors line to show her life's work wub.gif ).

I think 'Matron' is the right word... the person who lives at the Church/Temple and takes care of it and the patrons, like a High Abbot. Is matron the right word in English, I am honestly not sure, can you think of any better words?

Yours,mimi
Unknown2006-10-15 08:23:34
Probably the right word, but you shoudln't get a special honours. Good work anyway.
Anarias2006-10-15 09:07:35
What's the significance anyway?
Taraki2006-10-15 09:16:48
QUOTE(Anarias @ Oct 15 2006, 05:07 AM) 342802

What's the significance anyway?


She worked hard for it...?
Unknown2006-10-15 09:24:17
Abbess is the female equivalent of Abbot. Depending on the religious notion of the cathedral, you could also go with mother superior or reverend mother.

I think Anarias was asking, what does the position actually refer to. In terms of duties, responsibilities, etc. I don't really understand either because I have no active Celestian character.
Aiakon2006-10-15 11:02:49
Matron isn't terribly ecclesiastical. Though it's (I suppose) a female form of Patron, it reminds me of nurses and school in equal measure. What about something gender unspecific like.. Prelate or High Priestess? Or, if you were going for a parental role within your cathedral, how about Matriarch for a more grandiose version of matron. Or use Avaer's suggestions, which I quite like.
Unknown2006-10-15 11:06:49
I like Reverend Mother. It's got those nicely creepy Dune connotations. evil.gif
Unknown2006-10-15 14:18:09
Reverend Mother FTW!
Verithrax2006-10-15 15:21:25
QUOTE(vale_kant @ Oct 15 2006, 09:06 AM) 342814

I like Reverend Mother. It's got those nicely creepy Dune connotations. evil.gif

Ninja'd. sad.gif
Exarius2006-10-15 16:15:19
QUOTE(vale_kant @ Oct 15 2006, 06:06 AM) 342814

I like Reverend Mother. It's got those nicely creepy Dune connotations. evil.gif


And here I thought it had those nicely creepy Sound of Music connotations. evil.gif
Simimi2006-10-15 16:26:00
Thanks for all the help!

It conontates my entire lifes work on Simimi for 50+ years... and I am the first appointed Matron of the Cathedral. I'm just so happy I might die! Thank for the help all!

PS: How do we submit design ideas for getting implemented? We are now in need of a koisk or something to hold all the pamphlets I have to distribute, or do we have an item like that already?

Yours,mimi

EDIT: I would prefer to handle all of the "duties of my position" IC, as they are all fairly IC, just keep your eyes and ears open, you'll know soon enough!