*-*-*Dakkru's Enlightened and Devout*-*-*
BackgroundDakkru's Enlightened and Devout is a religious order established in service of Dakkru, the Goddess of Death. Upon her appearance and revelation, Dakkru called for such an order. Followers of her faith are dedicated to the preservation of the Dark Crystal and the collection of its shards, in combating atheism and agnosticism and those who wish harm against the Gods, in providing last rites, as well as preserving the legacy of the Truly Dead. Dakkru is the darkness from which all things form and all things return. Death is not something to be feared, but a state of enlightenment, a return to the source. Life is a disruption in the purity of her form. True Death, and the return to her manifold is a goal to be achieved through faithful service. For a more narrative background to the order, please read
A Life Devoted the story of one member's induction and rise through the ranks of the order.
The Hydlaa Sect was first established by the Clamod Fenki known as Lazarene, who claimed to be born directly from Dakkru in the image of the dead Miomai Lashing. She soon gained a small following, but just as soon disappeared without a trace. The small sect is currently being led by the reckless Icerra Meibi.
ImageThe symbol of the faith is a trefoil knot encompassing three orbs. The orbs represent the three pillars of being, the Body, the Mind, and the Spirit. The knot represents the mortal coil, which binds the three pillars together into a unified being. True Death is the severing of the mortal coil, and the freeing of the seperate aspects of being. This is the ultimate goal in service to Dakkru.
OrganizationThe guild is built to follow three separate but unified paths which are reflected again in the guild symbol, the Path of the Body, Path of the Mind, and Path of the Spirit.
The guild ranks are:
Lost Soul: A novice in the sect, A Lost Soul is one who is left wandering and seeking direction. The only true direction is Death, as it is the ultimate fate for all things.
Shade: One who has taken the sacred Oath and Vow and has dedicated themselves in the service of Dakkru.
After Shade, one must choose which path to follow:
Path of Body:
Valkyrie: Divine soldiers in her Dark Majesty's service. Angels of the battlefield, their sole purpose is to send the most powerful warriors to the care of the Goddess. Serve under Cerberus.
Cerberus: Guardians of the Goddess and her realm. Only proven warriors or arcane masters. The Kali's personal guard. Serve under Kali.
Path of Mind:
Ferryman: A guide for Lost Souls and teacher for Shades. Serves as a guide for those lost in the Death Realm. Serve under Psychopomp.
Psychopomp: Keepers of Lore and Ancient Knowledge. Storytellers and teachers. Researchers into the Death Realm and the Mysteries of Dakkru. Masters of the Arcane Arts. Serve under Kali.
Path of Spirit:
Inguma: Interpreter of divine messages from the Goddess. Serves minor role in prayer services, sacrificial rites, etc. Serve under Thanatos
Thanatos: Priests of the Order. Trusted leaders of the guild. Keepers of the altar. Perform leading roles in all ceremonies, provide last will and testament, final rites for the dying. Also provides care for the recently returned. Serve under Kali.
Kali: High Priest. Leader of the Order. Speaks for the Goddess, has final say in all guild matters. Just as the Mortal Coil binds the Body, Mind, and Spirit, the Kali binds the Three Paths into a unified whole.
Above Kali but not represented in the ranks of the guild (we are limited to 9 ranks) are Ancestors and Dakkru herself:
Ancestor: A member who has left the mortal realm and has made complete reconciliation with Dakkru. Ancestors should have their names praised along with Dakkru, for they are one with Her.
Dakkru: The one and only Truth. She is the End of all things.
There is a strong emphasis on the Master:Student relationship within the guild. Once you choose a path, you will serve under a member a rank above you. The only way to rise in rank is to defeat your master.
OOC InformationThis guild is set up to be a purely RP guild. We are looking for members who have a good sense of character. Guild members are welcome to level and advance their characters as they see fit, as long as they stick with their chosen path. But, if you are looking for a guild to help pay for your training and provide you with quest cheats or whatnot, you're looking in the wrong place.
We are not necessarily an evil guild, although there is a longstanding bias against Dakkru and her followers because most people see death as something to fear, and thus evil. Dakkruists wish to change that attitude, sometimes through rather harsh and forceful means
Also note, the full name of the guild is Dakkru's Enlightened and Devout, which can be shortened to the appropriate acronym DEaD. Because of mechanical restraints, the guild tag in game is simply Dakkrus Devout.
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