Mau'Kor - Kor’s Chosen

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Every Uruk was born to die. Every Uruk was born to meet Kor. It is only those chosen by Kor that may pass through his gates into the Stargush’Stroh. It is Kor that lights the way to immortality. His servants are those destined for the Stargush, the fearless harbingers of death whose eternal reward shall come in their valiant defeat. 

 

Behold, Brothers, The Chosen Ones of Kor, The Unyielding warriors. The fear of death is lost on these righteous braves, who seek only to please the Great Gatekeeper.

 

 

    

The law is simple, the creed universal. Seek Glory, Seek Honor, Seek the Stargush. In the great darkness of life, the eternal light of glory guides our way.

 

 

In Life

Kor’s Chosen are tasked with preserving the honor of all Urukind. Just as Kor lights the way in Death, so too must the Chosen guide the way in life. The Chosen must be willing to assist in any way possible in guiding Uruks towards glory and greatness. Tradition, soothsaying, worship, and honor are both taught and practiced by The Chosen of Kor. To ensure every Uruk has maintained the Hozhzoh and provided ample opportunity to please Kor in every moment of their life, Chosen will often task themselves with leading or supporting activities which they see as a means to this end.

 

Kor’s Chosen may be Ruckas, Haruspexes, Krug’hai, or Shamans, so long as they have made peace with death and adhere to the Law of Kor. Kor’s Chosen may also venerate any other spirits they please. Kor is not a jealous Spirit, as He knows that every Uruk shall eventually walk under His lamp. 

 

In Battle

Kor’s Chosen are warriors first and foremost. Orcs cannot hope to enter the Stargush without living a life of heroism. Kor’s Chosen should not back down from challenges, nor should they hide away from life threatening situations. Self-Sacrifice and mortal peril are no hurdles for The Chosen as a glorious death is the key to Kor’s Gate. This does not mean Uruks should act recklessly or throw away their lives, Kor does not take kindly to a waste or foolishness, rather, The Chosen should not be afraid to give their lives for victory or glory.

 

In Death

A Champion of Kor cares not what happens to his body upon death as his spirit has already started the Great Journey alongside Kor. For the bodies of others, a Chosen One is the guardian of funerals, memory, and preservation. Whatever ritual is deemed fit by the surviving family, the dead Uruk, or tradition, the Chosen shall perform it without question. It is the duty of the Chosen to safeguard the memory of the dead and perform necessary rituals to communicate, purge, purify, and cleanse the spirits of the dead. 

 

The symbol of Kor is the Great Gate, live honorably and it shall open for you. 

 

 

Rituals

Nearing Kor:

The initiation ritual to join a member of Kor’s Chosen requires a near death or life threatening experience. Whether this be a risky surgery by a Haruspex to remove part of an organ, ingesting dangerous hallucinogens, surviving a ghastly wound, being choked to near death, or some other form of traumatic event, nearing Kor allows one to lose his fear of returning to his gentle embrace.

 

Fear Eating:

The greatest enemy to anyone wishing to enter the Stargush is fear. Thus, to excise fear from an Uruk their fears are forcibly faced alone. Whether it be ghosts, demons, foul spirits, or beasts, Uruks will be challenged to face their fears whenever they arise and consume whatever they were frightened of. 

 

Death Speaking:

Kor’s Chosen must remember the deeds of the dead, and as such will tell stories of their names and deeds that they might inspire others to act in the same manner. This goes beyond just venerating great ancestors, and includes all Uruks that die, as every life and death is an Uruk that has met Kor and tells a story.

 

Grave Tending:

Kor’s Chosen must preserve the graves, bones, shrines, and totems to the dead, as well as ensure new ones are erected or created as Uruks perish.

 

Forbidden Acts

There are but only a few acts which Kor despises and are anathema to The Chosen. These laws in order are:

 

Azh: Raising the dead is forbidden

 

Dub: The slaying of innocent children is forbidden

 

Gakh: The intentional desecration of tombs is forbidden

 

Futh: Breaking an oath sworn to Kor or upon His name is forbidden

 

These acts are known to anger Kor, and shall deny an Uruk access to the Stargush’Stroh until penance is made. Those who have angered Kor cannot be among His Chosen ever again, lest His wrath taint every Uruk.

 

Hierarchy

In The Chosen of Kor there exists only three possible ranks, as for all intents and purposes every Uruk is equally Chosen and granted the responsibility of shepherding souls into the Stargush. 

 

Gate Peepers:

All those who have yet to Near Kor, but wish to, are considered Gate Watchers. They have yet to undergo the process by which they are drawn to Kor and passed under his judgement. They are apprentices under the wing of The Chosen as a whole. When a member of The Chosen has deemed it fit to induct a member of Gate Watchers into Kor’s ranks, or if they experience a nearing of Kor on their own, Gate Watcher will be recognized as a member of Kor’s Chosen.

 

The Mau’Kor:

All those within Kor’s Chosen are equal brothers, tasked with doing what they can to bring the light and preserve the memory of Urukind. The Chosen are all Brothers, and shall act semi-autonomous. In matters involving the elevation of a Brother to Elder, The Chosen vote as a family, with votes of the Elders and Chosen weighed equally. Those Chosen with the honorific title of Wise Brother are also ranked here.

 

Elders:

The Elders are those elected by the Brotherhood for their wisdom of the will of Kor. Elders hold the position for life or if they violated the Law of Kor. Elders are spiritual leaders, and shall sit in adjudication of all issues brought forth by Brothers. Elders are also those in charge of handling logistics, advising on the induction of new members, and other such  necessary tasks of leadership. The power of an Elder is drawn from respect and honor. The wisdom of the Elders is the key to the Stargush, and should not be ignored lightly. New Elders may only be elected when the number of Chosen is more than double the number of Elders. Elders may also step down and pass the mantle onto a New Elder with no shame or dishonor, garnering the title of Wise Brother should they do so.

 

 

KOR-ÛR

FOR KOR

Edited July 14, 2021 by Lojo613

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