 It is important to understand that sarcasticism is not only a system of beliefs, but an ancient culture that has, in secret, preserved its own language, traditions, and societal norms, while outwardly adopting the dominant culture of the land they inhabit. To comprehend the sarcastic psychology, one must remember how their minds are shaped by their distinct social environment. Thus, behavior that would be considered beyond a pale to most, murder, torture, rape, etc., might be perfectly acceptable among Sarkites. Footnote 9 For proto-Sarkites, such actions are committed zealously for some perceived greater good. For neo-Sarkites, it manifests in a most libertine manner. To be as gods, one must not be bound by mortal concepts of morality. Nothing sacred, nothing taboo. Dr. Faschenbauer Letters between neo-Sarkic cult members have been deciphered, revealing a fairly intricate caste system outside the religious hierarchy. A form of pedigree, it appears that neo-Sarkites place heavy emphasis on bloodline, a hidden aristocracy whose marriages form pacts and the foundation of powerful Sarkite families, referred to by followers as high-bloods, sometimes black-bloods. Footnote 10 The concept does not appear to exist among proto-Sarkite cults. Indeed, the idea of caste contradicts the ego-voterian beliefs common to early Sarkicism. Dr. Loh Footnote 11 This is likely a play on blue-bloods, a term for nobility and other affluent people. One is generally born into Sarkicism, with new blood introduced through careful selection. It is difficult to draw a line between cult and family in Sarkicism. The recruitment of outsiders is usually unnecessary, as Sarkites have little trouble maintaining their numbers. Their virility and health apparently unaffected by generations of inbreeding. Even non-carsists, carcists and above being biologically immortal, Sarkites have significantly lower rates of mortality when compared to that of an average human, rarely dying before reaching a hundred, unless by violence or accident. Footnote 12 Indeed, a Sarkic community was once discovered by studying late medieval census data and searching for populations with unusually low mortality rates, most especially those whose numbers were unaffected by pandemics such as the Black Death. Dr. Loh Footnote 13 Note, it is also possible that, upon reaching a certain age, Neo-Sarkites falsified their deaths and spend the rest of their anomalously extended lives away from public view. Data suggests that hierarchical structures are generally consistent between Sarkite cults, having remained relatively unchanged for at least over the last 3,000 years. The two highest tiers, Ozermark, Grandcarsus, and Klavigar, Highcarsus, have not been verified outside of scripture and ancient documents, rendering it difficult to discern whether these ranks are truly part of the modern Sarkite hierarchy or serve as a mostly mythical foundation. Like that said, the standard hierarchy, from highest to lowest, consists of Ozermark, also known as the Grandcarsus, the highest tier reserved for the prophet Ion and no other, Ion is further discussed throughout the document. Klavigar, also known as Highcarsus, roughly inoculus to a saint. The names of four Klavigar are presently known. It is common for Neo-Sarkites to claim ancestry from a Klavigar. See the Hagiography subsection of history for information about individual Klavigar. Carsus, the spiritual and secular leaders among Sarkite organizations. Carsus are considered biologically immortal in varying form and anomalous ability. Footnote 14, although all known Carsus appear to have once been non-anomalous humans, only some maintain a human visage. It is theorized that they are able to control their Hell-cost via the release of complex pheromones. It is assumed that Klavigar and the Ozermark wield similar influence. Footnote 15, a group of anomalous organic entities controlled by a Carsus. Volotar, advisors to a Carsus, predominantly female among proto-Sarkite cults for reasons unknown. Zend, a midland rank of the Sarkite hierarchy, have a degree of power and protection unlike the Oran. Oran, the lowest rank of the Sarkite hierarchy, adherents who do not descend from a Sarkite bloodline begin at this level.