The 30 Theses

[mateolog 1623]

[!]A large piece of paper is nailed to the entrance of the Temple of the Capital of Urguan, the Introduction has been removed from the thesis.

Though claiming to be a religious leader that wants to understand the meanings behind the religion of the dwarves, the High Preceptor has imposed during his leadership a number of dogmas that stop any argument that he does not agree with for personal reasons. He has also removed all Preceptors but his fellow clan member; the wise Kazrin Starbreaker. This removal of all representation of Mountain and forest dwarves decent has put the clergy at risk of becoming a dogmatic institution of Cave Dwarf ideals and beliefs. As of late the High Preceptor Norli has shown a lack of understanding of the faith and a weak  sense of leadership. Out of love for the Brathmordakin, the truth,  and from desire to elucidate it; I Baldin Ironside former High Preceptor of Da Kirkja Dverga make the following statements. Charged as we are by Yemekar.   

 

 

1. The Brathmordakin are divine and above all others and Yemekar the maker is above them.
2. Yemekar told Urguan to create the Dwarven Clergy to allow all the dwarves to follow a code of ethics and routine that would allow them to reach Khaz'A'Dentrumm and be bidded on by the Brathmordakin.
3. Khaz'A'Dentrumm is located on the moon and Dungrimm is its Lord.
4. The Beard is a holy gift from Yemekar and shaving it or damaging it is heresy.
5. Cutting the beard of an individual is heresy.
6. Killing a heretic is not heresy.
7. The Dwarven race is the holy race created and chosen by Yemekar, killing another dwarf with intent and not out of self defense is heresy.
8. The Dwarven race has been chosen by Yemekar to fulfill Yemekar’s Balance denying such truth is heresy.
9. The dwarven race has had many religious leaders and Paragons, destroying their legacy is heresy.
10. The Dwarven race has been gifted the art of Golemancy by the Brathmordakin.
11. The Dwarven race has been gifted the art of Runesmithing by the Brathmordakin.
12. The Dwarven race has been gifted the art of divination by the Brathmordakin, and all dwarves are able to use it.
13. The Brathmordakin allowed the clergy to have a leader so he/she could balance the religious beliefs and cultures of the different subraces, ignoring this and allowing only the supremacy of one is heretical.
14. The faith depends on knowledge and the correct practice of prayer, ritual, and sacrifice, not on dogma established by the leader of the clergy.
15. That the leader of the clergy tries to centralise the leadership of the clergy into their own clan should be an issue to all dwarves.
16. That the leader of the clergy attempts to impose dogma upon the dwarves is heresy.
17. The faith is a source of social order that unites different clans with different cultures.
18. The Brathmordakin have the ability to manifest themselves in the physical world and take different forms.
19. The Brathmordakin are able to bless individuals.
20. Khorvad is the fallen Brathmordakin claiming he does not exist and/or that he is not something the dwarven race should fight against is heresy.
21. The King or Queen of the Dwarves has been elected democratically by the dwarven race and hence has been chosen by Yemekar to rule as the combined will of the dwarves is surely also the will of the Brathmordakin.
22. The spouse of the King or Queen of the Dwarves has no authority to rule, unless it is as Regent because of the absence of the spouse.
23. No individual dwarf can know without doubt the will of the Brathmordakin even if he/she is the leader of the clergy or any other organization.
24. That the leadership of the clergy attempts to act as a king is blasphemy against Yemekar and an insult to the position.
25. Anbella and Belka communicate through nature with the forest dwarves, assuming this is false or heresy is heresy onto itself as it ignores the culture and tradition of the forest folk.
26. Ignoring the fact that Dungrimm and Grimdugan have blessed the mountain dwarves with prowess in battle and thirst for glory and gold in war is blasphemy and an insult to all those that fought for the dwarven race.
27. Ongradhad and Armakak have blessed the cave dwarves with a keen mind for trade and scholarship, assuming this is false is  blasphemy and an insult to the most respected scholars of the dwarven race
28. Dwarf Druids worship the aspect of Anbella, believing this is false is heresy towards Anbella and blasphemy against our paragons.
29. All clans should be allowed to deal with their dead as their customs dictate, trying to stop them from doing so is a n act of heresy.
30. Interrupting the funeral of a dwarf for petty rivalries is blasphemy.

 

These Thesis serve as the standard for what the clergy should be under the teachings of; High Preceptor Baldin, and High Prophet Aldal Ireheart.

 

 

[JokerLow 1317]

Ivär Goldhand would casually pass by that paper, reading it and making a copy for himself. He’d then take out of his pocket, a trinket of Ar Yemarin Anaros, putting it closer to his chest, feeling the warmth of his father. He then puts it back, going on his own path.

[Ardory 2978]

Vergil peers at a copy of the work and slams the tavern table he was sitting at. “Oi! T’is is rig’t! No one man s’ould ‘old de power of de c’urch! I demand a reform!” Vergil stands up and storms out of the tavern.

 

[Nooblius 7965]

High Preceptor Norli Starbreaker looks over the document, scoffing. ”Nothin’ but lies and deceit. I had expected better o ye Baldin. Know dat da dwedmar will nae escape from Ogradhad’s grace, and they will have the wisdom ta see through yer deception.” He clicks his tongue, ”At least bother ta spell da name o da god ye claim I am dishonorin’.” He opens the door, and walks past to his office to prepare a thorough rebuttal, grumbling as he does, ”I’m tired o’ bein’ gentle with heretics.”

[D3F4LT 1026]

Dispose of t'e Hoigh preceptor! 'E yoinkin our tax!

[Shezept 304]

Hamlin Frostbeard looks over the document, his grin rises as he sees his faith being toyed with by those of children, his gaze turns to a fireplace crackling close by watching deep into its flame the Frostbeard he’s speak in one tone of cold despite and hate “T’ose w’o toy wit’ da Gods will fear my wrait’ upon t’em, I Hamlin Frostbeard ‘ave fait’ in da Former Frostbeard Baldin and ‘is words, da crumbling of da Dwedmar religion is a sig’t I will never live to see for I will always fix it, dis is da tone for da sin of kinslaying I did so many moons ago, defend da fait’, defend da dwedmar, respect da Brathmordakin wit’ force if needed” the old berserk deeply sighs his head shaking at disappointment for what the religion has become “Fait’ will be restored, by blood or by words, dat is meh oat’ I will keep to ‘eart”

[Ogdan 158]

A tired Ogdan reads the letter and a frown forms on his face, “I ‘ave nae been ‘round fer such reforms d’at strayed us from d’is path. Howevah d’ese words speak da truth. I ‘ave nae known our religion aneh othah way.” he grunts and walks off shaking his head in disapproval of the current clergy.

[mika1278 3213]

Mika Goldhand would look over the 30 theses, intrigued by the words written down, starting to mumble to himself in a low tone ”I see there is truth in these words, rather, feel them, but i would need to do a bit more research on this before i act” before he’d then give a nod to the words to take his leave from it.

 

Ekoraz Ironborn would look up to the paper, starting to laugh himself to the ground, slamming his fist into the door wheezingly ”Fock’n ‘ell, oi’ve nae seen t’is much funneh shoite en une letter” as he’d try to calm himself down, chuckling at the thought of an unstable clergy.

[SimplySeo 6999]

Jorvin Starbreaker leans forward with a tired sigh as he braces himself against the wall, reading the document.

 

”More priestly folk seekin’ to disrupt tha’ peace.”

[Mason Foster 26]

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Syke Ironside grins happily at the letter, taking out a scrumpled paper in his pocket along with some dirt from the ground to write down the information as sloppily as possible while on his journy. He nods as his grin widens. He then walks off.

[Salty 377]

Grandor Irongut would read the missive, raising an eyebrow as he would set it to the side, letting out a heafty sigh before speaking ”Oh Norli, wot the fook ‘ave ye been up to while oi was away”

[Dhaelena 589]

Dhaen Grandaxe examines the paper on the wall with mute thoughtfulness. After finally ambling back to the bar, her hand strays to two shot glasses filled with heady cider. “One fer meh~” She downs the first and raises the other in a toast: “An’ one fer w’o’eva’ sorts out dis fok’n mess~” She downs the second with a grin, pushing the situation from her mind.