Jump to content

mateolog

Coal VIP
  • Posts

    828
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Reputation

1550 Godly

About mateolog

  • Birthday 04/21/1997

Contact Methods

  • Discord
    mateolog #1400
  • Minecraft Username
    mateolog

Profile Information

  • Location
    Hefrumm - Urguan

Character Profile

  • Character Name
    Baldin Frostbeard, Asketil Blackroot
  • Character Race
    Mountain Dwarf, Forest Dwarf

Recent Profile Visitors

16909 profile views
  1. The Proverb of the Twins of Wealth By Khazaefron, Seer of Hefrumm Foreword and Seer anylisis of the Proverb of Greed This tale is Inspired by the The Proverb of Greed Written by Bazian Grandaxe [The Proverb of Greed ]. As old as this text is it has many issues that would make someone reading it get the wrong idea of our faith. The most glaring issue is the placement of Armakak as a morally superior Brathmordakin than Grimdugan, which is falso. All Brathmordakin hold to their own sets of codes and ethics, sets which fall under Yemekar’s wider ethical norms. Placing the ethics of one Brathmordakin over the other is wrong. Another issue with the original proverb is the use of the chosen of Grimdugan as a thief that would steal from another dwarf, without the story addressing the issue in a dwarf stealing from another dwarf. Instead, the story condems stealing all together which the dwarven faith does not see as a sin in itself. Another issue is giving the theme of the mines to Armakak instead of Grimdugan. Beyond the present theological stance where Grimdugan is the patron of miners not Armakak, it makes no sense that the brathmordakin of the sun and trade is connected to the collection of minerals. The brathmordakin of shadows, and secret wealth is much better set to be the patron of miners as he is. Another issue is that the story places the worshiper of Grimdugan as someone consumed by greed to the point he dies. The story takes one of the dwarven virtues that pushes our society forward and turns it into something negative. The Proverb of the Twins of Wealth One crisp mountian morning, the two dwarven gods Grimdugan, the Lord of Avarice, and Armakak, the Merchant Father, looked down upon Yemekar's world and saw two young beardlings. Grimdugan turns to his brother and says, "Look at these two brothers run about, they are but a double-edged axe, one is no different than the other. Nothing could be said about these two that is different than the other." Armakak looks down on the world in agreement, he could not refute his brother's claim. Being the rivals that these two brothers are, Grimdugan proposes a challange. "Look brother. Let us wager them so that we may see whom is the master of the mint, true lord of wealth. I will teach the lad Kili as you teach the lad Bili. The lad that has the most coin after three days is the victor." Unable to resist a challenge from his brother, Armakak accepts saying. "Aye brother, you will see that the art of the trade and merchants is the way to earn true wealth." So, on the First day, the two great gods taught the beardlings and prepared them for the next day. Armakak gave Bili a caravan which he used to fill his stall with materials from around the realms. Grimdugan gave Kili an obsidian dagger and a pickaxe. He used the pickaxe to mine deep into the core to find Grimdugan’s treasures and the dagger to both defend himself from thieves and to take from those that he deemed worthy of stealing from. At the beginning Bili was still in debt not having paid what his caravan cost him while Kili had already a chest full of wealth Grimdugan laughed. "Look brother, my pupil has much more coin than yours, surely you should give up now." Armakak just smiled and said, "Just wait brother and see." [!] Depiction of Kili raiding a trade caravan. On the Second day, Bili went back to the mines and saw Kili and other miners working lining up to go into the mines. Bili started to buy the ores from the miners taking their ores to foreign places where he could charge triple the price for the dwarven ores. Once he had enough money he found a mine and sealed it. Instead of selling the ores he decided he would be selling the access to the mine. On the third day, Kili went to mine but he saw that Bili was charging miners to use the mine. Enraged Kili took the obsidian dagger and threatened Bili “How dare you take the gifts of Grimdugan hostage to sell to your fellow kin? Give me the money you gained from such sinful behaviour” Said Kili pointing his blade at Bili. Bili would push the blade aside with his trade documents “You call my actions despicable? What type of dwed tries to steal from another dwed?” Kili would stab Bili’s table with his blade “You are the one stealing from the dwed through your actions!” [!] Depiction of Kili (left) and Bili (right). As the conversation was getting heated two entities started appearing, one from the shadows of the caves and another from the bright rays of the sun. They both seemed to be laughing at the two brothers “Do not fight lads, you sound like beardlings!” said the voices in unison. It was Grimdugan and Armakak. “It seems that our game has reached its conclusion brother, we would not want these two to become embittered towards each other.” Said Grimdugan. “You are very correct, this game went far enough. Let us see then who is the victor.” Said Armakak. The two dwed stopped their bickering, looking in awe at the Brathmordakin and handing them over all their gains. After counting and recounting they saw that both had reached the same amount of wealth. “Well…that does not answer us at all!” Complained Grimdugan. “Mmmm…” Armakak pondered “perhaps we could toss a coin for it?” Grimdugan laughed “A coin toss? That would answer who is the true Brathmordakin of luck, not who is the true lord of wealth!” “True. But are you not curious to find out anyway?” Answered Armakak Grimdugan looked at the two dwed that were about to gut each other over the competition between him and his brother, hed let out a sigh “Fine…” hed say. “Lets toss that coin.” Armakak would take a golden coin from Bili and a Silver coin from Kili fusing them both into one. Grimdugan called tails and Armakak called heads. They would proceed to toss the coin into the sky and around the sun until it returned and landed on the ground. The coin had landed on heads. Armakak smirked "You see now brother? Diligence and strong will leads to wealth.” Grimdugan shook his head “What the **** are you talking about!” he said. “Nevermind brother! But it is clear, that I, I am the luckiest of the Brathmordakin.” said Armakak as he polished the coin and handed it to Bili “Keep this to remember that fact.” [!] Depiction of Bili and the Coin of Armakak
  2. Guardians of Yemekar's Balance: Understanding the Domains of the Brathmordakin and the duty of dwed within them. By Khazaefron, Seer of Hefrumm This is a public work on the domains of the Brathmordakin, their associated magics and beings, and what the role of the dwed is among them. This is a matter that has been shown to be little understood by some individuals in our larger dwedmar communities and must be addressed with urgency, as it is core to our duties to the Brathmordakin. This text is written from the paradigm of the Seers of Hefrumm and our understanding of the faith through generations of lived forest dwed experience and knowledge of the Brathmordakin. As members of the community of the forest dwed we welcome differences in viewpoints as this enables those that seek deeper knowledge to find it and develop it. THIS SAID, if you are not a forest dwed and these writings speak to you, welcome. Ongrahad smiles upon you. Synopsis/Introduction In our understanding of the faith relating to Yemekar's forge and the Brathmordakin, the cosmos finds its genesis, where primordial chaos (Olkodran) yields to divine creation (Yemekar). From the taming of Olkodran emerges Yemekar's forge, infusing the realms created through this forge with magic and diverse entities. The Brathmordakin, arbiters of balance, assert dominion over these energies, confronting malevolent forces like Khorvad, whose corruption breeds dark magics and a form of corruptive chaos that are antithetical to creation. As stewards of Yemekar's Balance, dwedmar bear the duty of upholding creation and the Brathmordakin's domains, framing engagements within their divine context to resist corruption and preserve cosmic harmony. Olkodran and Vuur'Dor “When being had not yet become and the only existence was Vuur’dor and the primordial forces within it, there was no purpose, there was no design. There was only chaos.” These are the words on the smithing of creation by Yemekar written and then rewritten by the likes of Norli Starbreaker. Reading this one can misread and believe that where voidal magic comes from is Vuur’Dor. But that is not correct, Vuur’Dor is the void in the sense of the emptiness, all things that are not the primordial forces. Olkodran is the voidal chaos, the primordial chaos that Yemekar had to tame to make his forge, and where all magic comes from. It is because of this that magic is linked to all aspects of creation. It is said in the same texts that souls that are not bided upon are tossed into Vuur’Dor, back into the emptiness. It is then that Yemekar reclaims the soul and returns it into his forge [the reformed Olkodran] to recycle it into a new being. This is the only logical thing to do, Yemekar is the perfect smith, no smith would waste material when it can be reused. It is also possible that in the time that it takes for Yemekar to take the soul to be recycled into the forge that entities like Khorvad could claim them in the Vuur’Dor explaining the existence of demonic creatures, beings that are not undead, but instead seem to have been reforged beings that have been turned into a mockery of Yemekar’s creation. The Brathmordakin and the Transpiration of Yemekar’s Forge After the creation of the great forge of Yemekar out of the primordial chaos of Olkodran enabling balance in the cosmos Yemekar set forth to the creation of the realms. When the world was first forged out of the great forge, the energies of the Olkodran transpired through creation ,this is what led to the appearance of some specific types of magic and entities like the aengul, daenmons, spirits, and many more, they are manifestations of the Olkodran that have passed through the forge changed in essence. They are like the water within a ceramic base that transpires the same water outside of it. This water is purer than what it was before but it must not be taken for granted that it is clean. This event of transpiration in creation is what led to the necessity for the creation of the Brathmordakin. With the creation of the Brathmordakin, all the beings and magics that transpired into Yemekar’s creation became part of a dominion which could be placed under the influence of said Brathmordakin, or confronted if the entity that transpired through creation became malevolent towards Yemekar’s creation itself, as was the case with Iblees[who was corrupted first Ibliss or Khorvad, that is something that won't be discussed here. The corruption of one of the Brathmordakin in the form of Khorvad explains the existence of dark magics and why they are so corrosive to creation itself. While voidal magic affects negatively parts of Yemekar’s creation like natural energies like fae magic, dark magic has a destructive effect on all things that touch it and leaves a scar on creation itself. In essence, while voidal magic is chaotic energy from the Olkodran that has transpired from the forge (the most unchanged of magics) and is able to be used by those that can use it responsibly, dark magic is chaotic magic that has transpired from the forge as well but has also been filtered through the Khorvad making it essentially toxic to creation. It is possible that before Khorvad was corrupted by his own ambition that the dark magics we know today were in turn not corrupted. Khorvad’s corruption of the realms also seems to be linked to the corruption of magics, with new dark magics appearing in the realms and new corrupted creatures appearing in the lands that we settle. The Brathmordakin and the contestation of their domains by Khorvad When it comes to other Brathmordakin we see their domains and oversight more clearly with the Anbella, Belka, and Ongrahad. With Anbella we see that she has control and dominion over the beings of nature and the magics related to it. We see that the aspects and fae magic fall in line with the morality of Anbella and ensures that the non-dwed of Yemekar’s creation fall in line of Yemekar’s balance, ensuring they do not fall to corruption. With Belka we see the same thing with beings like Wyrvun that fall under her domain, here too Wyrvun is used as a being that exists that non-dwed like the snow elves look at for guidance and keeps them within the broad lines of Yemekar’s creation. With Ongrahad we see that he oversees the tradition of mages ensuring that they do not use the chaotic void to disrupt the balance. These three cases serve as examples but many more can be found. With these three cases we can also find what happens when Khorvad is able to contest the dominion of the Brathmordakin and the impact that has on the magics and on the material creation of Yemekar. These three cases have also been under different levels of contestation: With Anbella we have experienced the September Prince, a corruption of Anbella’s domain through Khorvad’s attempt at claiming it. We saw then that the powers of nature were at war with each other between the good nature overseen by Anbella, and the evil nature overseen by Khorvad. These manifested themselves in the physical world with the druids and uncorrupted fae beings that did not side with the september prince knowingly or not remaining in Anbella’s embrace and by proxy Yemekar’s plan, and those that became corrupted and sided with the September Prince a physical representation of Khorvad’s attempt to gain dominion over Anbella’s domain. With Belka we have the ancient example of the corruption of Wyrvun. Wyrwun was a being venerated by many mountain dwellers and worshiped by some like the Frostbeards and the snow elves. His corruption was also an example of Khorvad encroaching into the dominion of Belka and very nearly succeeding. If it were not for the purification of Wyrvun by the hands of Paragon Igor Ireheart it is possible that Belka would have lost part of her realm. This is a pivotal point that shows the dwed purpose and what keeping the balance means. We as dwed have the power to bring back the balance lost, and to keep the realms in line with the BRathmordakin. Having other beings worship the Brathmordakin is irrelevant as their role is to be in balance with them. It is we the dwed that must know how to worship, as it is our purpose to keep these realms in balance with Yemekar. Failure to do so will bring the doom of creation, not just chaos as it was in the primordial times, but an antithesis to Yemekar’s work, Khorvadic destruction. With Ongrahad we have seen the contestation to his domain through the blood runes and the corruption of the traditional dwed arts. These were exemplified during the reign of the Ironborn. The corruption of a part of the dwed population allowed for the arts of the dwed to be turned to be used by Khorvad. This contestation is ancient and needs to be tackled as there is things that have been normalized in the past that are clear corruptions of Khorvad that have been passed through the generations as normal. This is the case with the binding of souls into golems against their will. Enslavement is against the dwed ethos, something we have been against from the beginning of time, and something that the Ironborn practiced due to their links to Khorvad. The forceful placement of a soul into a golem is akin to the enslavement of an individual and is very likely something that has been passed from the time of the Ironborn without society noticing it due to the lack of transparency for most of our history when it came to this magic. We as the dwed have passed laws that made this practice illegal and this is also a way we keep Yemekar’s Balance and ensure Khorvad does not corrupt the domain of Ongrahad. What this means for the dwed and the beings we protect when it comes to our stance on magic We the dwed are the protectors of Yemekar’s Balance, it matters not our clan, or our subrace, we are all charged with the protection of this balance. This is a fact that we have known since Urguan walked the earth. We also know that all dwed are not made the same, clan and subracial differences exist in the physician and cultural level, this must not be a coincidence and must be part of Yemekar’s design for the dwed. We are at the end of the day the wardens of Yemekar’s creation and of the domains of the Brathmordakin that keep balance in said creation. This means that the use of the magics and connections to the beings of these realms and understanding of them is not just moral but also a duty of the dwed. WE MUST participate in these, BUT we must always do so in the framing of the Brathmordakin not like the other descendants. Failing to frame our works in these realms and with these beings through the Brathmordakin can lead those that are walking these paths to be susceptible to the corruptive powers of Khorvad. We however must not fear Khorvad, as we are the ones that were created to combat threats such as him, we cannot let the beings in these domains exist without the dwed as they do not understand Yemekar and the Brathmordakin and without us they will be blind. Concluding remarks As Seers we are the torch of knowledge and spirituality for our people. We can show them paths to take but at the end of the day it is their choice the path that they take, Belka’s roads are not the same for all. We accept that. We also welcome criticism, building on, and contestation of our work, theories, analysis, and observations among our fellow members as that is what makes the Seers what we are. Additional Sources of information [OOC: SOME OF THESE SOURCES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY NON-SEERS]: The 'Birth' of Yemekar and the creation of The Forge: According to the Dverga eron da Kirkja Rhun The Essence Trinity Thryhaefron; The Silver Tree and dwed Cosmology [III] : Planes of Khorvad Thryhaefron; The Silver Tree and dwed Cosmology [II] : Planes of Civilization Thryhaefron; The Silver Tree and dwed Cosmology : Tribunal Planes Proverb of the Soul
  3. OOC: RP decission of the Council of Seers the head religious organization of Hefrumm based on the events that transpired. If you have questions about the forest dwarf perspective on religion, history, culture or general worldview I can send some posts you way.
  4. Khazaefron looks upon the will and shouts towards the moon "Garedyn the Green Emerald! Paragon of Yemekar! Yer name will not fade awat from the memory of our folk! May you be welcomed into Kaz'A'Dentrumm with the grandest ef 'onors! May Yemekar allow ye to work en 'es forge and craft tools nevah before seen by dwed eyes!"
  5. RAISING OF GAREDYN THE GREEN EMERALD MOSSBORN TO PARAGONHOOD By the powers bestowed by it by the forest dwedmar, the Holy Covenant of the Faith of the Brathmordakin, and the Brathmordakin.... [!] Depiction of Garedyn the Green. ((Art by Dhaen)) ...The Seer Council of Hefrumm declares Garedyn Mossborn to be raised to the ranks of Paragon as Paragon of Yemekar with the title of Garedyn ‘the Green Emerald’ Mossborn. May he join the ranks of Bjor Cottonwood as one of the great Paragon of our people. ᚌᚐᚏᚓᚇᚔᚅᚌᚐᚏᚓᚇᚔᚅ Garedyn’s deeds have shown great worth, valor, and honor. The eleventh high chief of the forest dwedmar has shown signs of being blessed by Yemekar noticeable by his ability to govern as clan father of the Mossborn, High Prophet, Grand King of Urguan, Seer of Hefrumm, and High Chief of Hefrumm. ᚌᚐᚏᚓᚇᚔᚅᚌᚐᚏᚓᚇᚔᚅ During his rule as clan father the Mossborn thrived and became an official clan of Hefrumm. Additionally, his work allowed the Mossborn to become the fourth dynastical clan of Hefrumm, currently having two of its members achieving the rank of High Chief. He brought the Mossborn up from a lost clan in exile from the blood age like many forest dwedmar clans still are, to a clan of prominence and primordial to Hefrumm and its ways. ᚌᚐᚏᚓᚇᚔᚅᚌᚐᚏᚓᚇᚔᚅ As High Prophet he was able to get rid of the Rhun cult heresy, defeating its leaders in single combat. Additionally, he spearheaded the reforms of the Kirkja Dverga to enable freedom for the rest of the religious organizations of the dwedmar. This led to a prosperous coexistence between the different religious groups of the Faith and a unity in Faith not seen before in forest dwedmar history. ᚌᚐᚏᚓᚇᚔᚅᚌᚐᚏᚓᚇᚔᚅ As Grand King of Urguan, Garedyn kept the forest dwed safe and protected from the most extremist sectors of the outlander communities like those loyal to the Rhun heretics. Additionally, he ensured the right of dwed epiphytes guaranteed in Hefrumm were also expanded to the rest of the Grand Kingdom. During his reign lost relics from the blood age were recovered. Alongside these domestic successes, Garedyn also led the dwedmar people through war successfully. His rule was a true example of how a Grand King should act in their role of Grand King of the keepers of Yemekar’s balance. ᚌᚐᚏᚓᚇᚔᚅᚌᚐᚏᚓᚇᚔᚅ As Seer of Hefrumm Garedyn fulfilled his responsibilities and more. He learned from the elders of the order and applied the knowledge to his own practice, in turn creating a unique perspective of the theology. This insight will be cherished by the order for centuries to come so it can be contrasted and debated upon among the rest of the theological perspectives amassed by the Seer Council. ᚌᚐᚏᚓᚇᚔᚅᚌᚐᚏᚓᚇᚔᚅ As High Chief he successfully carried the legacies of the previous High Chiefs white creating his own innovations to Hefrumm like the rings of Hefrumm, an overhaul of the castes of Hefrumm that used to be the main labor organization of Hefrumm. Garedyn kept Hefrumm’s autonomy, political alliances and power in peak form during his rule allowing it to have many domestic and external allies that ensured the Confederation of forest dwed tribes of Hefrumm to thrive. ᚌᚐᚏᚓᚇᚔᚅᚌᚐᚏᚓᚇᚔᚅ Additionally, he showcased his blessing of Yemekar through his great skills in smithing and dwed arts. This was showcased by his mastery of golemacy and the discovery of mythril. For these reasons, the Seer Council of Hefrumm declares Garedyn the ‘Green Emerald’ the new Paragon of Yemekar. -=- Signed and decreed by the Council of Seers of Da Seers Eron Hefruth -=- Seer Tuzic, Chief of the Mossborn and High Chief of Hefrumm ᚈᚒᚎᚔᚉ ᚋᚑᚄᚄᚁᚑᚏᚅ Seer Khazaefron, Chief of Clan Blackroot and Keeper of Hefrumm ᚊᚆᚐᚎᚐᚓᚃᚏᚑᚅ ᚁᚂᚐᚉᚊᚏᚑᚑᚈ Seer Beorn, Elder of Clan Cottonwood ᚁᚓᚑᚏᚅ ᚉᚑᚈᚈᚑᚅᚒᚒᚑᚑᚇ Seer Celeste’Tol, Elder of Clan Blackroot ᚉᚓᚂᚓᚄᚈᚓᚈᚑᚂ ᚁᚂᚐᚉᚊᚏᚑᚑᚈ Seer Renlak, Elder of Clan Blackroot ᚏᚓᚅᚂᚐᚊ ᚁᚂᚐᚉᚊᚏᚑᚑᚈ
  6. [!] All the Seers of Hefrumm would receive a letter to their location. Written in the dialect of the Seers of Hefrumm the documents would not be able to be read by anyone not educated as a Seer of the order DUTY CALLS TO THE SEER COUNCIL OF HEFRUMM ᚁᚂᚐᚉᚊᚏᚑᚑᚈᚄᚁᚂᚐᚉᚊᚏᚑᚑᚈᚄ [!] Depiction of Garedyn the Green. ((Art by Dhaen)) This is a letter to the fellow seers of Hefrumm in the Council of Seers. We, the Seers of Clan Blackroot have been touched by the recent news of the passing of Garedyn the Green who ruled as the Eleventh High Chief of our people, and watched over the outlander folk and all the lands of Urguan as Garadyn the emerald. Garedyn was a dwed of great worth, valor, and honor. He showed signs of being blessed by Yemekar himself through his skills in smithing, his discovery of mythril, his successful leadership, his mastering of golemancy. Additionally, Garedyn fulfilled his role as a forest dwed, keeping up to Paragon Bjor Cottonwood’s Legacy and creating his own with the Mossborn becoming through him one of the historic clans of Hefrumm. His push in the lands of Urguan to give epiphyte rights and work through to dismantle the power structures that threatened with creating cultural hegemony of the clergy over forest-dwed traditions. For these reasons we propose to the Seer Council of Hefrumm Garedyn the Green Emerald be made Paragon of Yemekar. ᚁᚂᚐᚉᚊᚏᚑᚑᚈᚄᚁᚂᚐᚉᚊᚏᚑᚑᚈᚄ -Signed the Blackroot Seers- Seer Khazaefron, Chief of the Blackroots ᚊᚆᚐᚎᚐᚓᚃᚏᚑᚅ Seer Celeste’Tol Blackroot, Elder of the Blackroots ᚉᚓᚂᚓᚄᚈᚓᚈᚑᚂ Seer Renlak Blackroot ᚏᚓᚅᚂᚐᚊ
  7. Khazaefron hears the news of the death of his friend. Solemnly he would reject the idea of sorrow for his death. "A great forest dwed died todeh, bat a legend that will be carried by our folk for centuries will remain. May ye watch weth Bjor and all that otha fallen high chiefs as our folk prosper. Hefrumm will nevah forget as long as et stands, and Hefrumm will nevah diem" ASketil would think of his memories with Garedyn "he Wes like a fatha to meh. Ah will nevah forget all he ded fer me and 'ow 'e raised meh to be." Mao would look saddened at it all "a dwed's life cut short too early...we take solace en knowing tha 'es deeds were great and tha thanks to 'es actions tha maneh outlanders changed much ef their waes en relation to es. Bless be tha Green. Et seems like yesterday tha we ferst met en tha pirate island" Karl would sternly look upon the moon wondering when he will be welcome to the halls of the Brathmordakin "Ah nevah got to talk to ye lad...A' 'ope one day A' will get tha chance...all tha 'igh chiefs ef old sitting en presence ef tha Brathmordakin telling our tales and looking upon the results ef our labors... A' cannot wait fer that day."
  8. [!] The following is personal character information, that would not be known to anyone. Do not metagame. Khazaefron walked through the fae gardens of Hefrumm. The beautiful colors of the forest brushed the vision. The smell of the flowers filled the air, it was as smelling the fragrance of Belka’s hair. As they continued the walk Khazaefron came upon an old tree, this was no ordinary tree however, this tree was the tree of a fellow dwarven epiphyte of the Blackroot clan, one that was now dead and gone. When their comrade died they did not come back in a new form, their tree just slowly died out. “Anbella has released you of service sooner than expected eh?” Khazaefron would place their hand over the tree. “Yer service to Anbella es at an end kin, may ye enjoy tha eternal reward en her realm.” As he did this a surge of sorrow and anger flowed through them, the idea of loosing another clan mate fogged their mind. Khazaefron would slam their fist into the dead tree cracking the old bark opening a layer that was still not as decayed yet. The breach started to leak resin onto their fist. A reflection of themselves shone through the resin but it was not the face of Khazaefron that was looking back at them, it was the face of Karl Blackroot. “Is this what has become of my clan?” He said. “Is this what has become of me?” “Is this worth tha deaths our forest dwed brothas and sistas?” “We rebuilt their kingdom knowing fullwell et wes nevah fer us to rule, tha es woi we stayed ‘efrumm.” “Es ‘aving a forest dwed wearing tha crown ef tha outlanders worth tha state of our folk?” Khazaefron shook their head. “No, et be neccesareh fer tha forest dwed to choose their own path.” Karl would stare through the sap into Khazaefron his image slowly turning into Mao’s. “Is this the fate that you will allow to come to our uncle’s project? Are you to allow Hefrumm to slowly die? Let its roots dry out? What will happen when the Blackroots, the roots of Hefrumm, the roots that connect what was is and will be, what happens when these roots dry out?” Khazaefron frowned. “A’ will net allow et to ‘appen. A’ will serve ‘efrumm, we will always be ‘ere to ‘elp our folk remembah whot wes, our memoreh will nevah banish.” “Will you tho?” answered Mao. “Have you not already forgotten your fallen epiphyte dwed, all those that died because of the hatred of the outlanders towards us? Towards the forest dwed wae ef life.” “A’ ‘ave net forgotten, a’ will nevah forget.” Khazaefron lashed back. Asketil’s image would appear over Mao’s in the resin. “Aye…we will net forget.” Khazaefron would snap out of their vision. With a new found determination they would drain the resin from the dead tree. In their work place they would go over the books of Karl looking for anything and all things for inspiration, with Karl’s determination and imagination they though and imagined the old arts of the forest dwed, those arts lost in the blood age due to the genocide and cultural extermination of the forest dwarves. “Amber…” said Karl in Khazaefron’s mind. “We could recreate the gifts of Anbella which is found in Grimdugan’s depths.” Responded Mao. “Weth tha dwed foundries and Mossborn smithing, we surely ‘av tha technologeh and skills to recreate et!” Answered Asketil. Through the roaring fires of the dwed forges and intense pressures created by their machinery Khazaefron formed the resin into a gem like substance, a copal material. They would lift the material above their head being able to look at their own reflection through the transparent material. In the copal he would see a young Karl Cottonwood in his non-epiphyte form being touched by the lady of the forest and turning into an epiphyte and the first Blackroot High Chief, they could see the gifts of the depths of Grimdugan being granted to the young Mao for his faithful thievery, they could see the Asketil’s training under the Mossborn smiths. All of them coalesced to reflect Khazaefron’s image back to them. For four years Khazaefron would work on the project, from the material creating an armor. It was amber in appearance, that treasured gem in Grimdugan’s realm gifted to him by the blood of Anbella’s trees. It was certainly not the strongest material just as strong as silver or gold. But just like these materials the amber held the power of the Brathmordakin, the power of symbolism and ideas. By this armor Khazaefron would make a vow one to their clan, Hefrumm, and the Brathmordakin, a vow to continue the Hefrumm project, to assist any and all those seeking to build upon it. Lastly, they also cut their palm and made a blood oath upon this armor. “By this blood that is also the blood of the Paragon, A’ swear tha a’ will see ye again uncle, and when a’ do a’ will stare ye en tha eyes as an equal. A’ will create a path tha will allow our forest kin to reach yer ‘ights so tha our folk can reach further beyond!” “Under these oaths, we place our purpose, undah thes armor we place our singulariteh. We be multiple, and we be one, a world made ef worlds, one en reflection ef Yemekar’s creation an ef Anbella’s Balance.” [!] Depiction of amber armor [!] Depiction of the different personas making up Khazaefron, including themselves.
  9. Charter of the Cottonroot Parties: The Cottonwood Clan Represented by Beorn Cottonwood The Blackroot Clan Represented by Chief Khazaefron Blackroot Purpose: This treaty outlines the formal agreement between the Cottonwoods and the Blackroots for the purpose of preserving the Cottonwoods while keeping it as a distinct clan within the larger community of Hefrumm. Article 1: Representation and Hierarchy 1.1 The Cottonwoods shall be represented in the chiefs council and political matters by the CHief of the Blackroot. 1.2 The day-to-day affairs and experiences of the average dwarf within the Cottonwoods shall remain unchanged. This includes the preservation of their name as Cottonwoods. Article 2: Herald Rank 2.1 A new rank, known as the Herald, shall be established to ensure the autonomy and identity of the Cottonwoods within the Blackroots. 2.2 The Herald shall be responsible for safeguarding the Cottonwoods against full annexation, thereby maintaining their distinct cultural and clan characteristics. 2.3 The individual appointed as the Herald, currently Beorn Cottonwood, shall serve as the contact person for inquiries related to Cottonwood history and culture. Article 3: Responsibilities 3.1 The Herald is not expected to actively lead or manage Cottonwood affairs but is designated as a protector against assimilation. Article 4: Implementation 4.1 This treaty shall be effective immediately upon mutual agreement by both parties. Article 5: Review and Amendment 5.1 The terms of this treaty may be subject to review and amendment by mutual consent of both clans. 5.2 The treaty can be abolished at any time unilaterally by either clan through a vote of the members of the clan or by one of the individuals that have signed this treaty. -Signatories- Cottonwood Clan Clan representative of the Cottonwoods: Beorn Cottonwood Blackroot Clan Clan Chief of the Blackroots: Khazaefron of the Blackroots High Chief (presided over the Convention): Tuzic Mossborn twelfth High Chief of Hefrumm.
  10. Charter of the Cottonroot Parties: The Cottonwood Clan Represented by Beorn Cottonwood The Blackroot Clan Represented by Chief Khazaefron Blackroot Purpose: This treaty outlines the formal agreement between the Cottonwoods and the Blackroots for the purpose of preserving the Cottonwoods while keeping it as a distinct clan within the larger community of Hefrumm. Article 1: Representation and Hierarchy 1.1 The Cottonwoods shall be represented in the chiefs council and political matters by the CHief of the Blackroot. 1.2 The day-to-day affairs and experiences of the average dwarf within the Cottonwoods shall remain unchanged. This includes the preservation of their name as Cottonwoods. Article 2: Herald Rank 2.1 A new rank, known as the Herald, shall be established to ensure the autonomy and identity of the Cottonwoods within the Blackroots. 2.2 The Herald shall be responsible for safeguarding the Cottonwoods against full annexation, thereby maintaining their distinct cultural and clan characteristics. 2.3 The individual appointed as the Herald, currently Beorn Cottonwood, shall serve as the contact person for inquiries related to Cottonwood history and culture. Article 3: Responsibilities 3.1 The Herald is not expected to actively lead or manage Cottonwood affairs but is designated as a protector against assimilation. Article 4: Implementation 4.1 This treaty shall be effective immediately upon mutual agreement by both parties. Article 5: Review and Amendment 5.1 The terms of this treaty may be subject to review and amendment by mutual consent of both clans. 5.2 The treaty can be abolished at any time unilaterally by either clan through a vote of the members of the clan or by one of the individuals that have signed this treaty. -Signatories- Cottonwood Clan Clan representative of the Cottonwoods: Beorn Cottonwood Blackroot Clan Clan Chief of the Blackroots: Khazaefron of the Blackroots High Chief (presided over the Convention): Tuzic Mossborn twelfth High Chief of Hefrumm.
  11. The Seer of Hefrumm, Khazaefon, frowns for a moment when they hear the news of the passing of their aunt. "Long and braveleh lived. Yer work as 'igh chief es to be remembered as all othas tha 'av 'eld tha torch tha 'as kept 'efrumm united and alive during all these decades. Tha memoreh ef ye will remain en 'efrumm fer as long as tha trees are weth us, and their voices will sing ef yer life as they sing ef tha deeds ef our ancestors, and as they will sing ef those tha will follow ye to Anbella's realm." The eldest of the epiphyte forest dwarves would form out of their body a figurine of their aunt which they would follow to place on the feet of their petrified uncle, Bjor Cottonwood. "May Bjor wat ovah yer remains until they return to tha earth tha 'as birthed us. May Anbella bid 'ighleh en yer soul en tha 'alls ef Kaz'A'Dentrumm."
  12. Khazaefron eldest of the Blackroots and dwarf epiphytes frowns at the loss of life but is aware of the Norlandic opposition to the Balance of Nature, and hence as a child of Anbella he accepts their doomed fates "Dwed as tha bringers ef balance will iron out tha flawed and cursed systems tha bring disorder to Yemekar's creation. May tha fallen rest en peace." said the Seer and Prophet of Anbella.
  13. The Epiphytes of the Green Collective History The Epiphytes of the Green Collective where the founders of the order in Hefrumm. In 1742 of the First Age the Folk Council of Hefrumm created the Green Collective pushed by the Epihytes of Hefrumm and other Fae related beings that were living in the village. From the start the epiphytes led the organization as they were seen by the community of Hefrumm as dwarves that were chosen by Anbella to be part of her natural realm. Through the years the epiphytes of the Green Collective grew and prospered, creating families, achieving political ranks in the village, and becoming leaders of dwed. The creation of the Green Collective enabled the legal recognition of epiphytes as dwarves in the lands of Hefrumm, something that years later would lead the wider Urguan to also declate Epiphytes born as dwarves to be dwarves. During the war against the Inferi the first dwarves to lend their assistance in the fight against the Khorvadic spawn were the epiphytes of the Green Collective, despite the Inferi flames being more of a danger to them than any other descendant. While the Green Collective has never shied away from battle the way of Anbella teaches them to seek a diplomatic bloodless resolution and only wage battle if diplomacy has failed. Because of their association with Anbella and the fact that some epiphytes are among the oldests members of Hefrumm they tend to serve as keepers of knowledge and culture, with those that do so becoming Seers of Hefrumm. After the Green Collective the Seers of Hefrumm is the order of the forest dwarves with the most epiphyte members. On the opposite side outside the forest dwarf lands there are a couple groups which declare strongly their opposition to epiphytes, with their members believing a variety of things that trigger their hatred for epiphytes, especially epiphyte dwarves. Despite these challenges epiphytes of the Green Collective have been able to reach positions of prevalence even in Urguan, with the Prophet of Belka and Anbella having been an epiphyte, and the daughter of Grand King Garedyn the Emerald also being one. [!] Depiction of Maggie Cottonwood, former Chief of the Cottonwood Clan. Culture Dwarvenhood and Epiphytehood The Dual identity of being dwarves and epiphytes brings honor to members of the Green Collective. Being a dwarf is already generally considered by the dwarven race as being the chosen people by Yemekar to keep his balance, which is an honor that all dwarves value greatly. At the same time being an epiphyte that believes in the Brathmordakin gives the foresters the sense that they have been chosen by Anbella to become epiphytes and hear her call in the call of nature. [!] Depiction of a dworc epiphyte. Caretakers The Green Collective views itself as the protector of the natural balance of Anbella, which is the organization's objective at all times. Because of this, the matter of politics does not matter unless it is to achieve said aim. Wards Foresters have a close connection to all beings of nature, they share fraternal care for other epiphytes as well, even if they do not believe in the Brathmordakin. These epiphytes are viewed as beings that need to be taken care of as they are often unable to perceive Anbella in the call of nature. Wards that are able to hear Anbella in the call of nature and generally worship the Brathmordakin and seek to help the dwarves attain Anbella’s and Yemekar’s Balance are considered members of the Green Collective. [!] Depiction of Fae creatures Cultural Mixingpott Due to it being composed entirely of epiphytes the Green Collective cannot reproduce more members through the matting of their members. Instead, the Organization relies on epiphytes, especially dwarves joining. This results in the accumulation of cultures from various clans. Cultural diversity is not seen as something wrong, rather it serves to reflect the wider nature and Hefrumm itself which like the Green Collective envelops multiple cultures united through a uniting characteristic and belief. Religion Epiphytes of the Green Collective are dwarves and pious ones at that. The order like any other order of dwarves follows the dwarven Brathmordakin and the moral codes of each of the Brathmordakin depending on their trade. Due to most members of the Green Collective being forest dwarves the style of faith of the forest dwarves is prevalent in the way the members of the Green Collective practice the faith, focusing mainly on traditional forest dwarf rituals as seen in Hefrumm. Like all dwarves of Hefrumm the Green Collective members have a close connection to the seers, members of the community that serve as advisors and teachers on matters that relate to culture, history, and religion. [!] Depiction of High Chief Karl Blackroot doing a Seer ritual. Yemekar’s Balance Yemekar’s Balance is an important concept for the dwarves. It is in a very real way the essence of their existence, this applies to all organizations created by dwarves like the Green Collective. According to the dwarves it is their duty to achieve and protect Yemekar’s Balance. This means that it is the duty of the dwarves to ensure that creation remains in order in accordance to the will of Yemekar by following the teachings of the other Brathmordakin to be able to achieve the broader balance. Anbella’s Balance Apart from Yemekar’s Balance another important concept to the Green Collective is Anbella’s Balance. Anbella’s Balance is highly important to the forest dwarves and it is seen as an essential section to be able to achieve the broader Yemekar’s Balance. Anbella’s Balance stands for the balance of nature in accordance to Anbella’s teachings and hence in accordance with Yemekar’s will for creation. Chosen of Anbella It is a common belief in the Green Collective and in the larger forest dwarf culture that those dwarves that become epiphytes have made a pact with Anbella where they serve her and dedicate their soul to her. In this process Anbella claims the soul of the dwarf and takes it to her realm directly after the death of the dwarf, ensuring the dwarf that in the after life they will go to Anbella’s realm and not any other Brathmordakin. Epiphytes also hear the call of nature, something that epiphyte dwarves of the Green Collective interpret as Anbella’s call. Because of their belief of dwarves being chosen by Yemekar to keep the balance they view their interpretation of the call as correct interpreting any Fae related thing as somehow being subjugate to Anbella’s will. This perception of the Fae has allowed multiple dwarves of the Green Collective to become druids, and to befriend elves and other groups that revere the Fae. [!] Depiction of epiphytes of the Green Collective. Ranks and Organization Wanderer Dwarven epiphytes that do not play a formal role in the Green Collective are classed as wanderers, due to their position as dwarves and citizens of Hefrumm and/or Urguan they receive full protection, representation, and vote from the Green Collective. Pupil A pupil is an Epiphyte that has decided to learn the teachings of the Green Collective, this includes the teachings of the Brathmordakin, the role of the Epiphytes in Yemekar’s work, and the protection of the Balance of Anbella. Mentor Mentors are those that have learned the teachings of the collective and are able to pass on the knowledge to new generations. Mentors have the ability to vote and run to become Chosen. Chosen The Chosen is the elected representative of the Green Collective, they represent the collective in official meetings with other groups and institutions. [!] Depiction of a Wanderer Epiphyte. “Ranks” outside the organization Outlander Epiphytes Members of other epiphyte communities are considered outlanders. These epiphytes are granted the support and council of the Green Collective as despite not working for the goals of the Green Collective their goals do not go against the Green Collective’s own. Wild Epiphytes Wild epiphytes are those epiphytes that do not believe in the Brathmordakin and do not belong to any epiphyte community. These lone epiphytes are protected by the Green Collective as they can be educated to serve a neutral or positive role in Anbella’s balance by stopping them from becoming feral. Feral Epiphytes Feral epiphytes are those that broke away from Anbella’s Balance and serve a Khorvadic corruption of it. The most wellknown examples of feral epiphytes are those that serve the september prince. [!] Depiction of a Feral Epiphyte. Previous posts of the Green Collective The Green Collective Act : https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/196376-the-green-collective-act/ The Green Collective: https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/204297-the-green-collective/ [Interested in becoming an epiphyte? Interested in joining the Green Collective? Message me in discord at: mateolog. You can also try to join the Hefrumm discord if you are interested in joining the community: https://discord.gg/tZyec7JTU ]
  14. contact me on discord if u need help getting set up with  the dwarven community here is my discord: mateolog

     

  15. "one that admits to kinslaying and then flees from punishment er possibilities ef repentance es ney dwed at all, tha covenant between this goldhand and Yemekar 'as been broken." Say Khazaefron while chilling in hefrumm.
×
×
  • Create New...