mateolog 1552 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Beerserkers are zealots of Belka that have dedicated their lives to the worship of this Brathmordakin. Mainly Beerserkers dedicate themselves to the aspects of Belka connected to tavern life, drinking, singing, and brawling. Belka's Bath - Becoming a beerserker To become a beerserker a dwarf has to go through the ritual of Belka's bath. This is a sort of purification ritual where a dwarf is placed in a tub of alcohol or liquor. While the dwarf bathes the liquor is heated causing the fumes to intoxicate the bathing dwarf. The point of this ritual is to cleanse the dwarf of any emotional states that could be manipulated by Khorvad. By doing so the dwarf is distilled from any impurities like the alcohol that they bathed in. After the ritual, the dwarves can choose to keep the flavored liquor from the bath to do with it as they, please. This purified liquor like the dwarf themself is considered blessed by Belka through this ritual. The ritual is expected to be done with a religious figure, be them from Da Kirkja Dverga, the Agnarumm Vikti, the Seers of Hefrumm, or any other members of religious groups whose spiritual authority is held up by the Covenant of the Faith. Belka's Kiss - Consumption of the spirit of Belka The Spirit of Belka is a highly distilled beverage that is made especially for Beerserkers. While it would kill any other descendants or leave them completely discapacitated in the case of uruks or ologs, a dwarf who consumes the beverage would be completely free of mental inhibition. The full liberation of a dwarf from their senses would enable them to be purely guided by their emotions and passions. The Beerserker state The Beerserker state is the state of being completely intoxicated, to such an extent that a dwarf is only guided by their emotions. Institutional loyalties of a Beerserker Beerserkers do not abide by any sort of code but the one dictated by their emotions and base desires. This means that while a Beerserker can have loyalties as an individual their reason for them is purely based on emotional connection when they are in a Beerserker state. Despite this, the Beerserker is in love with Belka and everything the Brathmordakin symbolizes, something that transcends the drunkenness. Other Beerserker abilities Breath of Wyrvun Some Beerserkers can keep with them a fire-breathing kit to show off their skills at social events. The fuel used by Beerserker is ethanol or some other highly distilled liquor, the use of which in the act causes the user to get intoxicated in the process. Distillation of image When a Beerserker reaches a certain level of intoxication they might end up calling out individuals and their actions. This act is meant to represent the deconstruction of a person's social image in public resulting in a critique or praise. The deconstruction of the individual is meant to be pure unhindered truth coming from the heart of the Beerserker. The act is in line with art and comedy as a means of criticizing the institutions of power and those in them. Beerserker rampage When entering an emotional space of aggression or hyperactivity a Beerserker can rampage when this happens the Beerserker will become violent and due to their high levels of intoxication will not feel most of the blows against them. In their intoxicated state, however, Beerserker are also less agile and balanced than their sober selves. OOC:This post is one of multiple posts I am working on focused on classes for certain rp sectors that involve the social characteristics of the dwarves, and the religious characteristics of dwarven society. You do not need permission from anyone to become a Beerserker, though it would be recommended to get some knowledge of the Brathmordakin by looking at the forums, wikis, or talking to religious figures IRP. Players are free to evolve their Beeserkers how they see fit, adding to the class whatever they seek, and take the RP where they desire. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISCOLIQUID 1965 Share Posted June 7, 2023 A certain alcoholic Cleric gets ready to start dunking people in ale! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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