_RoyalCrafter_ 3201 Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) The Tome of Core Beliefs Brathmordakin General: The Brathmordakin are the highest power in the cosmos, integral to its functioning and a fundamental part of reality. Yemekar forged the souls of the descendants, with the dwedmar being his masterwork. Beard: A dwed’s beard is holy as it is a gift from the Brathmordakin Yemekar, a sign of his favour of the dwarven race. One must take care of this gift. Khorvad: The Fallen Brathmordakin Khorvad is a traitor of the Brathmordakin, conspiring to amass infinite power for itself. Worship of Khorvad is heretical. Worship: No single dwarf can claim to be a direct speaker of the Brathmordakin. One can commune with the Brathmordakin, and receive inspiration, direction or images from them. However, claiming to know their will is an act of usurpation of power and supreme arrogance. The Council of Prophets must use their wisdom granted through study and prayer to guide the populace, not impose their will by claiming to be direct mouthpieces of the Brathmordakin. The Dwarven Race: The dwarven race has been created in the image of Yemekar and is favoured by him. The killing of a dwarf is the greatest sin against the Brathmordkin. A dwarf that kills another dwarf loses the blessing of Yemmekar and is hence not a dwarf anymore. Thus, a dwarf that has kinslayed (murdered another dwarf) can be killed by another dwed. Self-defence is permitted however. Council: The idea of a council is integral to dwarven society. As the Brathmordkin are a council of themselves, so must the dwarves share the burden of decision amongst their kin, for only by taking into account the perspective of others can an honourable decision be made. The Council also functions as a way to hinder Khorvad’s poison of ambition, by not allowing one single dwarf to hold too much power. Soul General: The soul, forged by the Brathmordakin, is the ultimate creation. As such it must be protected and cherished. Punishments involving imprisoning, damaging, corrupting or manipulating souls are Khorvadic. The willing transfer of the soul into a golem body, or into an epiphyte by ritual are allowed, as long as the individual is informed and consenting to the risks, as well as the learning of voidal magics for the sake of the dwarven people and upholding balance. Auction of the Dead: Upon a dwarf’s death, their soul travels to Khaz'A'Dentrumm, the Halls of the Dead. There, the Brathmordakin bid for the dwarf's soul. A Dwarf has a higher chance of being auctioned to a specific god based on their service to them in life. Vuur’dor: Souls that fail to uphold their duties to the Brathmordkin are exiled to Vuur’dor. Religion Openness: Every single descendant is allowed to engage in the worship of the Brathmordakin, regardless if they are a member of Da Kirkja Dverga or not. Yemekar's Balance Dwarves are the keepers of balance throughout the realm, as commanded by Yemekar. This is interpreted can be in many different ways, but in general, it means to uphold balance in all of Yemekar's creations. Freedom Anyone is allowed to create or join other religious sects dedicated to the Brathmordakin, for as long as those religious institutions do not disrespect any of the Brathmordakin, or violate the principles stated above. This includes encouraging clans to have faith in their own beliefs. -This Tome was formed, agreed upon, stamped and signed by the Council of Prophets of Da Kirkja Dverga- High Prophet Garedyn the Green, Prophet of Yemekar Prophet Asketil Blackroot, Prophet of Belka Prophet Dhaen Grandaxe, Prophet of Anbella Prophet Tuzic Mossborn, Prophet of Ogradhad Prophet Alaric Grimgold, Prophet of Dungrimm Edited November 26, 2022 by VerminHunter Post Discussion Amendments 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Grey_W0lf_ 600 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Ursus Grandaxe stokes his beard, wondering how the split and fractured souls of a Muscle Mage would be judged Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaricGrimgold 398 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Just now, _Grey_W0lf_ said: Ursus Grandaxe stokes his beard, wondering how the split and fractured souls of a Muscle Mage would be judged Voidal Scions have already been discussed. Attend Temple and ask. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kindEmperor 999 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Something read through the new laws and codes, which dictate the future of the dwarven religion, yet as he studied the words and surveyed them with a close eye - he found himself with a growing opinion conjuring up in his mind, so in something he shortly replied to himself as he mused out aloud. "The sacred brathmordkin yemekar bless it, yet it and you claim it wishes for 'balance' hence the name 'yemekars' balance, yet it invites the influence of certain aenguldaemonica - Such as Xan and others. And even voidal magick, is this not a sin in itself? As they alter the dwedmar soul from its originality. This is well too confusing! Why have these codes, if they are easily shattered without resistance? Multiple dwed allow the influence of dark magicks and the deific ones of the species (aenguldaemonica) in which wish to claim rule and worship, over descendant kind. Yet if dwarves are the most favoured and perfect creation of yemekar, why are these soul-altering things recognized and granted power within the brath? Offered a long yet short thought speech out, perhaps some would listen, perhaps some would not. It mattered not, whomever asked these questions to himself only offered words and a long sigh... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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