-=- Da Kirkja Dverga -=-

[Lefty 1696]

DA KIRKJA DVERGA

~ ᛞᚨ ᚴᛁᚱᚴᛃᚨ ᛞᚡᛖᚱᚷᚨ ~

 

Da Kirkja Dverga is the most crucial cultural institution within dwed society, the foundation on which all dwed traditions are built. It is the supreme authority on the seven sacred hosts of Khaz’A’Dentrumm, the Brathmordakin. The institution involves itself with all things cultural to the sons and daughters of Urguan, hosting festivals, teaching traditions, conducting rites and other methods of service to the Brathmordakin.

 

DA NOZAGAR’KRON

 

The core purpose of da Kirkja Dverga is to teach and protect the faith of the dwedmar. Although often done through sermons, teachings and rites, the main method by which dwed faith is preserved is through the body of writings known as the Nozagar’Kron. This contains teachings of the Brathmordakin, excerpts on Paragons, myths and legends, and a collection of all sermons and letters. However not everything within the Nozagar’Kron is available to all dwarves, due to many texts either being lost to history or the complexity of some being too difficult to interpret.

 

BRATHMORDAKIN

The Brathmordakin consists of seven gods, each patron to certain themes of creation. The Brathmordakin were created as YEMEKAR forged the world, a result of divine craft. They reign from Khaz’A’Dentrumm over all creation, guiding the forces and themes that shape our lives.

 

YEMEKAR, God of Creation

[WIP]

 

ANBELLA, God of Life

[WIP]

 

GRIMDUGAN, God of Greed

[WIP]

 

ARMAKAK, God of Trade

[WIP]

 

BELKA, God of Passion

[WIP]

 

OGRADHAD, God of Wisdom

[WIP]

 

DUNGRIMM, God of Death

[WIP]

 

CREATION MYTHOS

The tale recounts the creation of the world by YEMEKAR. With every step in the process of shaping reality did each host of the Brathmordakin come into being, manifesting alongside the themes of his design.  Described then is the shaping of the souls, the creation of Krug, Malin, Horen and Urguan.

[WIP]

 

THE PARAGONS

There are those dwedmar who live their lives filled with honour and dedication, who earn such a prestigious rank as that of Paragon. These dwedmar have shown to be examples of honour and worship of the Brathmordakin, especially the Paragons who are elevated to a position greater than all dwedmar in Khaz’A’Dentrumm, assisting the Brathmordakin in leading it. 

[WIP]

 

KHAZ’A’DENTRUMM

When a dwed soul must part the mortal world, DUNGRIMM carries their soul carefully to Khaz’A’Dentrumm. Should they have been dishonourable and rejected the teachings of the Brathmordakin, should they instead have taken on the teachings of the Betrayer and his servants, they would fall from DUNGRIMM’s grasp and be cast into forever the darkness of Vuur’Dor. Should DUNGRIMM’s grip stay true on an honoured soul, they are brought to Khaz’A’Dentrumm where they are auctioned by the Brathmordakin, and live a life of eternal happiness and honour with their ancestors and their gods.

[WIP]

 

 

DA KHAZ’UR’KIRAKMAR

 

Da Khaz’ur’Kirakmar, dwed for Temple, refers to the structure of da Kirkja Dverga itself. With the sons and daughters of Urguan moving between several lands, countless shrines and holy structures falling to the enemy, it is not the construct itself but the organisation of da Kirkja Dverga that is the source of holiness. The structure of the clergy is divided in two, higher leadership and lower ranks, and overall offers higher ranks to people with more developed understandings of the Brathmordakin.

 

 

DA RHADAV’KARAAD

Da Rhadav’Karaad is the title for the leadership of da Kirkja Dverga, the innermost sanctum. It comprises the highest authorities on the Brathmordakin. Dwedmar who have dedicated their entire life to service of the Brathmordakin. Led by the High Prophet, da Rhadav’Karaad dictates clergy structure, religious doctrine, and other decisions regarding the faith of the dwarves. 

 

High Prophet

The elected leader and greatest authority of the faith, the High Prophet leads da Rhadav’Karaad, and with their assistance da Kirkja Dverga. He cannot alone discern the will of the Brathmordakin, and can only decide official doctrine with guidance of the other Prophets and Priests. To remove a High Prophet from their position, a ⅔ majority is needed. During the vote the individual in question can not vote upon their own removal.

 

Prophets

Among the highest authorities on the faith, in order to earn the title of Prophet one must demonstrate exceptional loyalty to the Brathmordakin, and hold devotion to help lead the clergy through thick and thin. In the council led by the High Prophet, the Prophets hold supreme authority over all matters of faith, although they can choose to relinquish that power for a priest-wide vote. Each Prophet must choose a patron God of the Brathmordakin to dedicate themselves to. No two Prophets may hold the same patron God whilst they simultaneously hold the position. There can only ever be six Prophets at any one time, so that in times of voting, the High Prophet will always have the deciding vote.

 

DA VATHMARAVOS

Da Vathmaravos is the term referring to the standard ranks of the clergy, composed of people who have begun their journey of dedication to the Brathmordakin. It is entirely common for members of da Vathmaravos to hold ranks outside of the clergy, such as in guilds or within their clans. Although these members have professed their dedication to the Brathmordakin and da Kirkja Dverga, it is not yet expected of them to devote themselves fully to it.

 

Priest

A Priest is the first rank of the clergy that holds any particularly strong religious authority and must choose at least one god to officially declare an oath to. Priests can be sworn into as many Brathmordakin as they want. Priests are designated authorities on a specific member of the Brathmordakin and are tasked with leading worship dedicated to that god. This does not mean however they are to forsake reverence for the rest of the seven, but simply that for organisation they are to manage the duties of one god. Once they have been sworn in, they are able to conduct the rituals of that god. Should the Prophet Council choose so, certain religious doctrinal decisions are made on a priest wide vote. A priest must uphold all vows made to the Brathmordakin. If any are broken, they risk demotion and punishment.

 

Acolyte

An Acolyte is the most basic and standard rank of da Kirkja Dverga. Acolyte’s are able to perform sermons and work on clergy projects, but cannot lead rites of the Brathmordakin. In order to become an Acolyte, a Neophyte must prove their extensive study and knowledge of the Brathmordakin. Once they have proven themselves, a Neophyte then must be blessed by a member of the Rhadaav’Karaad to become an Acolyte. Having reached the rank of Acolyte, the member continues to perform sermons, create writings, and do overall service to the Brathmordakin until they are ready to be made a Priest.

 

Neophyte

A Neophyte is someone who has just begun their journey of service to the Brathmordakin within da Kirkja Dverga. In order to become a Neophyte, a dwed must prove a basic level of understanding of the Brathmordakin. One must then take an oath to the Brathmordakin in the Temple, overseen by a member of the Rhadaav’Karaad. After their initiation, Neophyte’s tend to apprentice to and accompany many Priests to learn more during their religious trials.

 

DA KIRKJA AKVEL

Da Kirkja Dverga is the most holy and venerated institution in dwed society, and because of this, they must be protected at all costs, for to defend da Kirkja Dverga, is to defend the faith of the Brathmordakin. That is the role of da Kirkja Akvel, the Holy Guard. Da Kirkja Dverga are the chief protectors of our clergy and faith, whose duties include, the protection of religious shrines, temples, meetings, and gatherings, the guarding of the dwarven crypts, the hunting of heretics, apostates, undead, and all other forms of evil beings, and finally to execute the will of the High Prophet and the Council of Prophet in any way necessary in order to defend the faith of the Brathmordakin. Da Kirkja Akvel proudly adorn the Iron Mask of Dungrimm when carrying out their duties, and are sworn to undying loyalty both to da Kirkja Dverga and the Brathmordakin themselves.

 

High Inquisitor

The High Inquisitor is the leader of da Kirkja Akvel, chosen by the High Prophet themself. The High Inquisitor is the Defender of the Faith, who answers solely to the Council of Prophets and the High Prophet. As the leader of da Kirkja Akvel they are the executor of the Prophet's will, and are in charge of the overall running of the organisation with chief authority to carry out all duties of da Kirkja Akvel.

 

Inquisitor

The Inquisitors are the second in command to the High Inquisitor, they are the most hardened and skilled warriors within da Kirkja Akvel, and have spent many years defending the faith of the Brathmordakin. They are experts in both warfare and religious knowledge and show unending loyalty to both da Kirkja Akvel and the Kirkja Dverga. Inquisitors have the authority to lead investigations and expeditions in the name of the Kirkja Dverga, as long as they receive approval from the High Inquisitor or the Council of Prophets.

 

Vindicator

Vindicators are the lowest rank within da Kirkja Akvel, however, this is not to say that they are not skilled warriors in their own right. Vindicators are hardened soldiers, who have chosen to take up arms to defend their faith against their enemies. Vindicators are the eyes and ears of the Kirkja Akvel, and are capable of carrying out investigations into anything which might threaten the Kirkja Dverga and the faith of the Brathmordakin.

[Nooblius 7965]

The Rhun Prophet of Khron'Hundmar lets out a deep sigh. "So Urguan returns ta a Kirkja Dverga. We shall see how et goes, hopefully dey learn da lessons I learned faster den I."

[Legoboy7984 3155]

2 hours ago, Nooblius said:

The Rhun Prophet of Khron'Hundmar lets out a deep sigh. "So Urguan returns ta a Kirkja Dverga. We shall see how et goes, hopefully dey learn da lessons I learned faster den I."

 

The Grand Chancellor of Urguan raises a brow. "It may have not worked in the past, but failure is a greater teacher than success. So we shall see how this will play out."

[Tabby64 1464]

1 hour ago, Legoboy7984 said:

 

The Grand Chancellor of Urguan raises a brow. "It may have not worked in the past, but failure is a greater teacher than success. So we shall see how this will play out."

Durin Hammerforge wonders how agnar and norli are communicating across the realm

[_RoyalCrafter_ 5285]

Fer as long as meh body n' moind allows et, oi shall teach meh fellow dwedmar o' teh importance o' teh Brathmordakin.