Monks of Nakal (Heck-ron)
The monks of Nakal are a group of monks located in the Peaks of Hecron, and worship Mystra, goddess of magic. They understand the importance of the role Mystra plays in the world at large and seek to assist her through transcending their Souls into raw power and becoming one with the Weave. They follow the teachings of Selid Nakal, apostle of Mystra, though she is almost always lost in meditation helping Mystra repair the Weave. They are entirely based in the Nakal monastery. They are technically in Ruthorian territory but the church of Erathis has formally recognized their importance, and vowed to leave them alone.
Structure
- Apostle of Mystra
- Head monk
- Monk
- Acolyte
Culture
The monks of Nakal believe that through discipline and meditation, they can bend their souls into raw power and become one with the Weave. They are very spiritual and reclusive, only ever wandering outside of the Peaks of Hecron to do trade.
Public Agenda
To ascend to a higher state of being, and become one with the Weave.
Assets
- Mystra's Majesty wine: The monks of Nakal distill and create fine wines to use in trade. They usually trade this wine for food, incense, and almost any item they might need. The wine is branded Mystra's Majesty.
- Grapes: The monks Nakal grow grapes to make their wine but normally never eat them.
History
The monks of Nakal were founded during the wild age, an age of untamed wilds where the physically strongest ruled all. The words of Selid Nakal, apostle of Mystra brought a small mountain tribe into the service of Mystra, goddess of magic, who then guided them with the wisdom of how to bend their very souls to their will and become monks.
Divine Origins
The teachings of the monk and enlightenment of the soul were taught by Selid Nakal, apostle of Mystra, and she claims them to be the words of Mystra herself.
Tenets of Faith
- Rid yourself of desire
- Find the peace within yourself and others
- Create the balance between body and soul
- In the end, forsake your mortal body and become one with that which is
Worship
Most monks spend their day either training or performing basic tasks around the Nakal monastery like trading with merchants or doing maintenance/cleaning.
Priesthood
The monks of Hecron are predominantly monks who specialize in enlightenment through martial arts, more particularly the perfect balance between body and soul. These monks wield their soul as a weapon known as ki, which they use to empower themselves on the path to enlightenment (becoming one with the Weave). Those who wish to become monks have to wait for for Selid Nakal to come out of meditation, an occurrence which only ever happens once every 2 months. If you manage to meet her and request to become a monk, she will probe your mind with her magic to determine whether you are worthy of becoming a monk.
Type
Religious, Monastic Order
Capital
Leader Title
Deities
Location
Controlled Territories
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