Hi, one of my characters has joined the Imperial Cult at Ebonheart. How much will it matter with his progress through the ranks that he uses a sword an wears heavy armour? Blunt is not even a minor. This character is a Breton and the Cult would seem to suit him along with the Mages Guild and the Fighters Guild (and Blades).

I have a save from just before he joined.

There are several branches of the Imperial Cult, one dedicated to healing, one to fund raising, and another to protection and other more hazardous duties. Depending on which one you join, the Skill and Attribute requirements may be different. It's been so long since I played an Imperial Cult member that I really don't recall, sorry. You don't need all of a faction's relevant skills and attributes, just one at a fairly high level that you need to work at, and around 2 others at some so-so level, which you can easily do by occasionally using those skills at your convenience, or paying for a few levels of training.