Koraks Doctrine

“It is the fool who believes himself above work. It is the greater fool who works to no purpose.” —from the sermons of the Most Excellent and Venerable Master, Wise Brother Grathor Twicecut, Supreme Maker and Master Wright of the Guildhalls of Korak

The guildhalls of Korak preach creative and useful work above all else. They say the Grand Wright despises the lazy. Each order in the church has its own interpretation of Korak’s teachings, but all three agree: He loves those who live by the sweat of their brows, and loathes those who sit back and let others work for them.
The guildhalls also hold, however, one must not build for no purpose, or simply for the pleasure of building, as it is easy to manipulate one into doing evil with the thing created. Thus, one must always consider who will use his creation—who will carry the sharp sword, or live in the impregnable tower. Those who make and build must be ever vigilant that their creations do not fall into evil hands. Thus, many worshipers of Korak liberate holy sites, cleanse evil-tainted ancient cities, and restore lost homes. There are also those of the church who protect the great works of past artisans to ensure they never fall into evil hands.
In day-to-day life, the worshipers of Korak follow these simple laws:
• Never be hesitant to dirty your hands in labor, no matter high you rise, no matter how noble you are acclaimed to be. Every day, work.
• Do not hoard beauty. If you hold the magnificent work of artisans, let others behold it when it is safe to show it. (There is no sense among the worshipers of Korak that it is wrong to hide valuables while traveling, but misers who hoard great works of the hand so that only they can see them are thought to be wicked.)
• Always endeavor to aid goodhearted people with your labor whenever it is useful.
• Demand that your brother be paid fairly for his labor. Pay those who study with you a fair wage, even your apprentices.
• Do not hold any into service against their will— either past their time of contract, or as slaves—for to take a man’s labor is as grave as taking his life.
• Protect beautiful works of the hand. They must be guarded against all those who would steal or spoil them.
The doctrines of the three orders, which are described below, add to the core beliefs of the Koraketh. The order of makers believes all those with skill are called upon to do great things, and should aid those seeking to do greatness. They are the “order of heroes,” and are called such with reverence by the other orders. They make items for champions, and artifacts of the greatest beauty.
The order of builders believes the most lasting labors are those which aid ordinary people. They celebrate the achievements of the common person, and aid simple artisans in their labors, shoeing horses, building gates, sewing sails, and completing other works that keep society functioning. They are the “order of the commons,” and are called such with reverence, by the other orders. The order of masons believes all people, common and heroic, are emboldened and enriched by great monuments. The Masons seek to build towering monoliths, magnificent temples, and glorious palaces so that the lives of mortals might be filled with wonder and reverence. They are the “order of kings,” and are respectfully called such, by the other orders.

Type

Religious, Organised Religion