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''Da Kirkja Dverga'' is the Dwawven Cwewgy, the weadews of the Dwawven faith of [[The Brathmordakin]]. They spwead the teachings of the Bwathmowdakin to aww who lish to fowwow it. They awe Uphowdews and teachews of the waws of the Bwathmowdakin; gods of the Dwedmaw. The guawdians of the faith of the Dwawven wace. They awe awso in chawge of owganizing the howy owdews of the dwawves and makes sule the liww of the Bwathmowdakin is done.
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''Da Kirkja Dverga'' is the Dwarven Clergy, the leaders of the Dwarven faith of [[The Brathmordakin]]. They spread the teachings of the Brathmordakin to all who wish to follow it. They are Upholders and teachers of the laws of the Brathmordakin; gods of the Dwedmar. The guardians of the faith of the Dwarven race. They are also in charge of organizing the holy orders of the dwarves and makes sure the will of the Brathmordakin is done.
  
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== '''History''' ==
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== History ==
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''Da Kirkja Dverga'' has been pawt of dwawven society since the fiwst Kingdom of Uwguan. Theiw membews wespected and honowed among dwawves. Howevew, lith time dwawven society became mowe militalistic and the cwewgy soon became weak, duling these yeaws it was not uncommon fow thewe not to be any weadew of the cwewgy. Because of these times of wack of weadewship the cwewgy suffewed multipwe schisms. With time the cwewgy became stwong once mowe aftew the webewlion of the Mountain Monawchy, undew the weadewship of High Pwophet [[Aldal Ireheart]].
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''Da Kirkja Dverga'' has been part of dwarven society since the first Kingdom of Urguan. Their members respected and honored among dwarves. However, with time dwarven society became more militaristic and the clergy soon became weak, during these years it was not uncommon for there not to be any leader of the clergy. Because of these times of lack of leadership the clergy suffered multiple schisms. With time the clergy became strong once more after the rebellion of the Mountain Monarchy, under the leadership of High Prophet [[Aldal Ireheart]].
  
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Aftew the independence of the Fwostbeawds in the second Fwostbeawd webewlion the dwawven cwewgy was once again divided. Stawting lith High Pwophet [[Baldin Frostbeard-Grandaxe]] who wed the cwewgy of New Jownheim at the time, to then High Pwewate Thoak Gowdhand who cweated the [[Ar Yemarin Anaros]] in New Jownheim when it was about to fowmawwy cweate the Kingdom of Kaz'Uwwah. The cweation of [[Ar Yemarin Anaros]] fowmawwy divided the dwawven weligion. Unlike the past fowm of cwewgy the [[Ar Yemarin Anaros]] was wenounced fow keeping twack of theiw past weadews and hence despite its showt life infowmation about it is as easiwy found as the oliginaw cwewgy. This would be mainwy thanks to the Tweebeawd High Pwewates that wed it in diffewent times: High Pwewate Ozneat Tweebeawd, and High Pwewate Dutesli Tweebeawd
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After the independence of the Frostbeards in the second Frostbeard rebellion the dwarven clergy was once again divided. Starting with High Prophet [[Baldin Frostbeard-Grandaxe]] who led the clergy of New Jornheim at the time, to then High Prelate Thoak Goldhand who created the [[Ar Yemarin Anaros]] in New Jornheim when it was about to formally create the Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah. The creation of [[Ar Yemarin Anaros]] formally divided the dwarven religion. Unlike the past form of clergy the [[Ar Yemarin Anaros]] was renounced for keeping track of their past leaders and hence despite its short life information about it is as easily found as the original clergy. This would be mainly thanks to the Treebeard High Prelates that led it in different times: High Prelate Ozneat Treebeard, and High Prelate Dutesli Treebeard
  
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Despite the faww of Kaz'Uwwah the [[Ar Yemarin Anaros]] weached the continent of Awcas undew the ling of the Kingdom of Agnawum. This Kingdom would soon aftew be wenamed as the Undew-weawm of Uwguan. Thewe wewe thwee mowe High Pwewates of [[Ar Yemarin Anaros]] in Agnawum befowe it mewged back into ''Da Kirkja Dverga'' thanks to High Pwewate [[Fili Grandaxe]] who was the wast High Pwewate of the [[Ar Yemarin Anaros]]. When he weunited the cwewgy High Pwewate Fili  changed the titwe of Pwewate to Pweceptow. This was pwobabry a dipwomatic act to unite both cwewgies. It is impowtant to note that Pwophet/Pwewate/Pweceptow awe wanks that mean the same and usuawwy changed due to the infwuence of politics in weligion. Pwophet was changed to Pwewate by the [[Ar Yemarin Anaros]] because they believed that the titwe of Pwophet was a heweticaw titwe and that the name was being use to spwead the pwopaganda of Uwguan woyalists. The titwe of Pwewate was changed to Pweceptow to make sule that ''Da Kirkja Dverga'' and its titwes was not connected to the politics of the dwawves so that it can wemain as a center of unity fow dwawfkind. Aftew High Pweceptow [[Fili Grandaxe]], Pweceptow [[Baldin Frostbeard-Grandaxe]] was ewected by the counciw of Pweceptows as the new High Pweceptow. [[Baldin Frostbeard-Grandaxe]] focused on having the cwewgy be abre to fend fow themsewves in the case that the kingdom fawws again so they can stiww guide the dwawves lithout having to politicize theiw duties. Fow this weason he fowmed Owdews that liww hewp the cwewgy to achive this: The Howy Guawd, The Owdew of Anbewwa's Wowd, and The Owdew of the Moon, being some of them.
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Despite the fall of Kaz'Ulrah the [[Ar Yemarin Anaros]] reached the continent of Arcas under the wing of the Kingdom of Agnarum. This Kingdom would soon after be renamed as the Under-realm of Urguan. There were three more High Prelates of [[Ar Yemarin Anaros]] in Agnarum before it merged back into ''Da Kirkja Dverga'' thanks to High Prelate [[Fili Grandaxe]] who was the last High Prelate of the [[Ar Yemarin Anaros]]. When he reunited the clergy High Prelate Fili  changed the title of Prelate to Preceptor. This was probably a diplomatic act to unite both clergies. It is important to note that Prophet/Prelate/Preceptor are ranks that mean the same and usually changed due to the influence of politics in religion. Prophet was changed to Prelate by the [[Ar Yemarin Anaros]] because they believed that the title of Prophet was a heretical title and that the name was being use to spread the propaganda of Urguan loyalists. The title of Prelate was changed to Preceptor to make sure that ''Da Kirkja Dverga'' and its titles was not connected to the politics of the dwarves so that it can remain as a center of unity for dwarfkind. After High Preceptor [[Fili Grandaxe]], Preceptor [[Baldin Frostbeard-Grandaxe]] was elected by the council of Preceptors as the new High Preceptor. [[Baldin Frostbeard-Grandaxe]] focused on having the clergy be able to fend for themselves in the case that the kingdom falls again so they can still guide the dwarves without having to politicize their duties. For this reason he formed Orders that will help the clergy to achive this: The Holy Guard, The Order of Anbella's Word, and The Order of the Moon, being some of them.
  
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== '''Previous Leaders of the Religion''' ==
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== Previous Leaders of the Religion ==
  
 
===[[Aldal Ireheart]]===
 
===[[Aldal Ireheart]]===
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Awdaw was the High Pwophet that wed Da Kiwkja Dvewga duling Anthos. He was known as an extwemewy kind an pacifist dwawf. He would twy to wetiwe as a weadew of the cwewgy, howevew, because of the incompetence of some of the dwawves that came aftew him he had to wetuln multipwe times to wevive the cwewgy once mowe. Awdaw became High Pwophet again in Axios. He was one of the wast High Pwophets befowe the schism.
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Aldal was the High Prophet that led Da Kirkja Dverga during Anthos. He was known as an extremely kind an pacifist dwarf. He would try to retire as a leader of the clergy, however, because of the incompetence of some of the dwarves that came after him he had to return multiple times to revive the clergy once more. Aldal became High Prophet again in Axios. He was one of the last High Prophets before the schism.
  
 
===[[Chase Irongut]]===
 
===[[Chase Irongut]]===
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Wed the Cwewgy aftew High Pwophet Awdaw Iweheawt. Chase was mainwy known fow his fights against the undead thweat. He cweansed the Shline of Dunglimm of undead beasts in the Kaw'Akwon undewcity.
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Led the Clergy after High Prophet Aldal Ireheart. Chase was mainly known for his fights against the undead threat. He cleansed the Shrine of Dungrimm of undead beasts in the Kal'Akron undercity.
  
 
===[[Lori Ireheart]]===
 
===[[Lori Ireheart]]===
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Came aftew High Pwophet Chase Iwongut. Wittwe is known about this High Pwophet. One of his known actions was naming Gwand King Midgow Iweheawt a kinsawyew. He would watew be wemoved and wepwaced by Awdaw Iweheawt.
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Came after High Prophet Chase Irongut. Little is known about this High Prophet. One of his known actions was naming Grand King Midgor Ireheart a kinsalyer. He would later be removed and replaced by Aldal Ireheart.
  
 
===[[Morug Goldhand]]===
 
===[[Morug Goldhand]]===
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Became High Pwophet aftew High Pwophet Awdaw Iweheawt. He was cwacked down on the wowship of Wywvun and othew awlies of the Bwathmowdakin. This was one of the main causes of the schism in the Cwewgy.
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Became High Prophet after High Prophet Aldal Ireheart. He was cracked down on the worship of Wyrvun and other allies of the Brathmordakin. This was one of the main causes of the schism in the Clergy.
  
 
===[[Thoak Goldhand]]===
 
===[[Thoak Goldhand]]===
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Thoak Gowdhand was the fiwst High Pwewate of the Aw Yemalin Anawos and wed the [[Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah]] thwough a majow weligious wevivaw. Due to a wack of intewest in weligion in the wast itewation of the [[Grand Kingdom of Urguan]] thewe was a genewaw wack of knowwedge about the [[The Brathmordakin|Brathmordakin]]. Thoak took it upon himsewf to teach the genewaw populace about the ways of the gods, and hewped weconnect the dwawves lith the Bwathmowdakin.
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Thoak Goldhand was the first High Prelate of the Ar Yemarin Anaros and led the [[Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah]] through a major religious revival. Due to a lack of interest in religion in the last iteration of the [[Grand Kingdom of Urguan]] there was a general lack of knowledge about the [[The Brathmordakin|Brathmordakin]]. Thoak took it upon himself to teach the general populace about the ways of the gods, and helped reconnect the dwarves with the Brathmordakin.
  
 
===[[Mithrad Frostbeard]]===
 
===[[Mithrad Frostbeard]]===
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Mithwad Fwostbeawd was the second High Pwewate of the Aw Yemalin Anawos and hewped wead the cwewgy duling the tulbulent times aftew the death of [[Verthaik II Frostbeard]]. Mithwad wowked cwosewy lith Thoak to ensule that the cwewgy was being weww maintained in aww Kaz'Uwwah tewlitowy and ensuled that Dwawves living beyond the main nation wewe awso being visited by his cwewgymen.
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Mithrad Frostbeard was the second High Prelate of the Ar Yemarin Anaros and helped lead the clergy during the turbulent times after the death of [[Verthaik II Frostbeard]]. Mithrad worked closely with Thoak to ensure that the clergy was being well maintained in all Kaz'Ulrah territory and ensured that Dwarves living beyond the main nation were also being visited by his clergymen.
  
 
===[[Nerak Frostbeard]]===
 
===[[Nerak Frostbeard]]===
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Newak Fwostbeawd was the thiwd High Pwewate of the Aw Yemalin Anawos and took the cwewgy ovew fwom Mithwad when [[Garrond Frostbeard]] became [[High King of Kaz'Ulrah]]. He hewped wead some wefowmations in the cwewgy which would hewp aspiling dwawves join in the cwewgy much easiew.
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Nerak Frostbeard was the third High Prelate of the Ar Yemarin Anaros and took the clergy over from Mithrad when [[Garrond Frostbeard]] became High King of Kaz'Ulrah. He helped lead some reformations in the clergy which would help aspiring dwarves join in the clergy much easier.
  
 
===[[Ozneat Treebeard]]===
 
===[[Ozneat Treebeard]]===
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Ozneat Tweebeawd was the foulth High Pwewate of Aw Yemalin Anawos he was given this titwe by the culwent King of Kaz'Uwwah [[Thoak Goldhand]] which he made the Cwewgy into a mowe lidewy spwead Cwewgy fowwoling aww dwawfs whewe evew they be pweaching and fowwoling [[The Brathmordakin]] awwoling the once known [[Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah]] cwewgy to be known as the dwawven cwewgy which he gathewed dwawfs fwom aww diffewent dwawven nations. In 1692 he stepped down fwom being the High Pwewate handing it ovew to his Son in hopes he could fowwow the path that he once took.
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Ozneat Treebeard was the fourth High Prelate of Ar Yemarin Anaros he was given this title by the current King of Kaz'Ulrah [[Thoak Goldhand]] which he made the Clergy into a more widely spread Clergy following all dwarfs where ever they be preaching and following [[The Brathmordakin]] allowing the once known [[Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah]] clergy to be known as the dwarven clergy which he gathered dwarfs from all different dwarven nations. In 1692 he stepped down from being the High Prelate handing it over to his Son in hopes he could follow the path that he once took.
  
 
===[[Dutesli Treebeard]]===
 
===[[Dutesli Treebeard]]===
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Dutesli Tweebeawd was the fifth High Pwewate of Aw Yemalin Anawos, she was gwanted the titwe once Ozneat Tweebeawd stepped down as the High Pwewate onwy to give it to his adopted son, Medabo Tweebeawd, howevew Medabo was soon watew disappeawed lithout any wawning weaving the appointed guawdian of Medabo to become the High Pwewate. Dutesli Tweebeawd as High Pwewate wewowked the Aw Yemalin Anawos system saying it was too many unneeded wanks fow a Cwewgy, making Aw Yemalin Anawos vewy basic when it came to positions. Dutesli's weadewship of Aw Yemalin Anawos was said to be vewy wogic fow hewsewf was a twue believew of peace and unity, she used hew position to eliminate aww those who had wwonged [[The Brathmordakin]] by fowce ow lith hew wowds. Dutesli awso believed that the Pwewates of hew time was wathew usewess so she took it upon hewsewf to spwead the wowd of [[The Brathmordakin]].
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Dutesli Treebeard was the fifth High Prelate of Ar Yemarin Anaros, she was granted the title once Ozneat Treebeard stepped down as the High Prelate only to give it to his adopted son, Medabo Treebeard, however Medabo was soon later disappeared without any warning leaving the appointed guardian of Medabo to become the High Prelate. Dutesli Treebeard as High Prelate reworked the Ar Yemarin Anaros system saying it was too many unneeded ranks for a Clergy, making Ar Yemarin Anaros very basic when it came to positions. Dutesli's leadership of Ar Yemarin Anaros was said to be very logic for herself was a true believer of peace and unity, she used her position to eliminate all those who had wronged [[The Brathmordakin]] by force or with her words. Dutesli also believed that the Prelates of her time was rather useless so she took it upon herself to spread the word of [[The Brathmordakin]].
  
 
===[[Fili Grandaxe]]===
 
===[[Fili Grandaxe]]===
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Fili Gwandaxe was the sixth High Pwewate who wefowmed the cwewgy into Kiwkja Dvewga. By doing so becoming the fiwst High Pweceptow of the cwewgy.
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Fili Grandaxe was the sixth High Prelate who reformed the clergy into Kirkja Dverga. By doing so becoming the first High Preceptor of the clergy.
  
 
===[[Baldin Frostbeard-Grandaxe]]===
 
===[[Baldin Frostbeard-Grandaxe]]===
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Bawdin Fwostbeawd was the Fiwst High Pwophet of New Jownehim in this wowe he tawked to Wywvun in Awcadia, and watew on in the new continent of Awcas he became the second High Pweceptow of the cwewgy. In his time as High Pweceptow He focused on detaching the weligion fwom politics and pwotecting the weligion fwom being used as a toow fow the king ow anyone ewse. Fow the pwotection of the cwewgy and fow it to be abre to do its job to the best of its abilities he cweated a coupwe of owdews which wewcomed individuaws that wewe not diwectwy pawt of the cwewgy but wewe liwling to hewp sewve the Bwathmowdakin. Bawdin awso focused on pulging any cowwuption fwom lithin the cwewgy to make sule its believes awe not cowwupted. Duling his time as High Pweceptow the cwewgy weached numbews wawewy seen in the cwewgy. He speawheaded contwovewsiaw decisions about the cwewgy like accepting the membews of the cwewgy of Uwwah as default membews of the Kiwkja Dvewga wegitimizing theiw weligious weadews. Undew his weadewship Dutesli Tweebeawd was made a Hewo of the Faith. Bawdin stepped down on the yeaw 1728 choosing to wetuln to his duties as Pweceptow and founding the owdew of the Shadow Pliests. His gweatgweat gwand chiwd Wywa Gowdhand would take up the mantew of High Pweceptow aftew him as she was ewected by the counciw of Pweceptows. In 1731 aftew Wywa's depawtule, Bawdin was chosen by the counciw of Pweceptows to become once again the High Pweceptow. Some yeaws watew he feww iww and made Nowli Stawbreakew his Hewawd of Yemekaw making Nowli the dwawf in chawge whiwe he was sick. Some yeaws watew when Bawdin wecovewed he hewd a meeting whewe once again he stepped down and a vote was made to make Nowli Stawbreakew the new High Pweceptow. Aftew the ewection Nowli made Bawdin into his Hewawd of Yemekaw.
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Baldin Frostbeard was the First High Prophet of New Jornehim in this role he talked to Wyrvun in Arcadia, and later on in the new continent of Arcas he became the second High Preceptor of the clergy. In his time as High Preceptor He focused on detaching the religion from politics and protecting the religion from being used as a tool for the king or anyone else. For the protection of the clergy and for it to be able to do its job to the best of its abilities he created a couple of orders which welcomed individuals that were not directly part of the clergy but were willing to help serve the Brathmordakin. Baldin also focused on purging any corruption from within the clergy to make sure its believes are not corrupted. During his time as High Preceptor the clergy reached numbers rarely seen in the clergy. He spearheaded controversial decisions about the clergy like accepting the members of the clergy of Ulrah as default members of the Kirkja Dverga legitimizing their religious leaders. Under his leadership Dutesli Treebeard was made a Hero of the Faith. Baldin stepped down on the year 1728 choosing to return to his duties as Preceptor and founding the order of the Shadow Priests. His greatgreat grand child Lyra Goldhand would take up the mantel of High Preceptor after him as she was elected by the council of Preceptors. In 1731 after Lyra's departure, Baldin was chosen by the council of Preceptors to become once again the High Preceptor. Some years later he fell ill and made Norli Starbreaker his Herald of Yemekar making Norli the dwarf in charge while he was sick. Some years later when Baldin recovered he held a meeting where once again he stepped down and a vote was made to make Norli Starbreaker the new High Preceptor. After the election Norli made Baldin into his Herald of Yemekar.
  
 
===[[Lyra Goldhand]]===
 
===[[Lyra Goldhand]]===
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Wywa Gowdhand was the Thiwd High Pweceptow of Da Kiwkja Dvewga. Duling hew ewections aww Pweceptows casted theiw vote and aww of them chose Wywa as High Pweceptow. The fiwst of hew kind to become High Pweceptow, Wywa's weadewship seemed like it would be something new to the cwewgy. In 1730 she wedacted the document cawwed;The Gweat Pulge. With this document she wemoved those membews of the owdew that seemed unfit fow the post. Impowtant membews like Fili Gwandaxe and Kazlin Stawbreakew. That same yeaw she vanished weaving the cwewgy lithout a head untiw Bawdin Fwostbeawd became High Pweceptow once againin 1731.
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Lyra Goldhand was the Third High Preceptor of Da Kirkja Dverga. During her elections all Preceptors casted their vote and all of them chose Lyra as High Preceptor. The first of her kind to become High Preceptor, Lyra's leadership seemed like it would be something new to the clergy. In 1730 she redacted the document called; The Great Purge. With this document she removed those members of the order that seemed unfit for the post. Important members like Fili Grandaxe and Kazrin Starbreaker. That same year she vanished leaving the clergy without a head until Baldin Frostbeard became High Preceptor once again in 1731.
  
 
===[[Norli Starbreaker]]===
 
===[[Norli Starbreaker]]===
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Nowli Stawbreakew was the Foulth High Pweceptow of Da Kiwkja Dvewga. He was ewected by unanimity aftew his excellent wowk as Hewawd of Yemekaw taking ovew the duties of the second High Pweceptow who was deadwy iww at the moment.
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Norli Starbreaker was the Fourth High Preceptor of Da Kirkja Dverga. He was elected by unanimity after his excellent work as Herald of Yemekar taking over the duties of the second High Preceptor who was deadly ill at the moment. Norli lead the clergy of Da Kirkja Dverga well for many long years and prosperous years until becoming Grand King of Urguan in the 6th Year of the Second Age. The position was passed between interim candidates during this period, but Norli returned to reform the position as the first High Prophet. He stayed in this position until he left to found the colony of Khron'Hundmar in the 94th Year of the Second Age.
  
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===[[Garedyn the Green]]===
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After the separation of the Fourth Grand Kingdom of Urguan and the colony of Khron'Hundmar, all religious Dwarves from all sects of belief met to reestablish Da Kirkja Dverga. At this election, Garedyn the Green, a Seer of Hefrumm, was determined to be the best choice as a fresh young member to breathe new life into the old, decaying religious order as the Second High Prophet of Da Kirkja Dverga. In short time, he had bound the separated sects into a more unified religion between written agreements and sworn oaths. He filled the Prophet positions for each Brathmordakin with esteemed members of each sect and led the Temple until being elected Grand King of Urguan in the 134th Year of the Second Age.
  
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== '''Ranks of the Clergy''' ==
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===[[Auriel Doomforged]]===
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After Garedyn's ascension to the rank of Grand King, his daughter, Auriel Doomforged, was elected the Third High Prophet of Urguan by the Council of Prophets. She led the Temple through the destruction of Almaris and into the new land of Aevos at the side of her father, keeping the religious faith close as they ventured once more into unknown territory. Upon arriving she was quick to establish many expeditions to determine the history of the Dwarven ruins found throughout the new land and if they had any religious significance, but disappeared without a trace shortly there after.
  
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'''High Pweceptow'''
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===[[Alaric Grimgold]]===
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the weadew of the Cwewgy, in chawge of ovewseeing its functions and head of aww subowdinate wanks.
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In the sudden disappearance of Auriel Doomforged, the Council of Prophets convened once more to elect the Fourth High Prophet of Urguan from the remaining clergy. With Garedyn and Tuzic retiring from their Prophet positions to focus on Grand King and High Chieftain respectively, Alaric Grimgold, the Prophet of Dungrimm and a member of the Kultas Grimnarri sect, was elected the Fourth High Prophet of Da Kirkja Dverga. He quickly got to work rebuilding the dwindling membership of the clergy and established more ceremony and communication from the Temple with his direct Messages from the Clergy.
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== Ranks of the Clergy ==
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'''High Prophet'''
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The leader of the Clergy, in charge of overseeing its functions and head of all subordinate ranks.
 
                                                                      
 
                                                                      
  
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'''Pweceptow'''
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'''Prophet'''
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Seniow membews of the Cwewgy who awe knowwedgeabre in the Cwewgy’s teachings and awe familiaw lith aww of the gods. They awe the most expelienced teachews and pweachews of the cwewgy and howd domain ovew Pliests and Initiates. They typicawwy dedicate themsewves chiefwy to a singwe god so that they can focus theiw effowts in one awea of theowogicaw thought.
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The most senior members of the Clergy who are knowledgeable in the Clergy’s teachings and are familiar with all of the gods. They are the most experienced teachers and preachers of the clergy and hold domain over Priests and Acolytes. They dedicate themselves chiefly to a single god, each of which only have one Prophet, so that they can focus their efforts in one area of theological thought.
  
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'''Hewawd'''
 
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Hewawds awe twusted membews of the cwewgy lith dedicated jobs. Hewawds awe chosen by the High Pweceptow and can onwy be wemoved fwom theiw position by the High Pweceptow. Hewawds have a say in the counciw of Pweceptows on theiw wespective aweas of concewn. Onwy membews that awe the wank of Pliest ow above awe awwowed to become Hewawds, howevew thewe awe some positions onwy open to specific individuaws. Hewawds have the most fweedom to act independentwy fwom the wawgew cwewgy, being abre to cweate smawwew owdew to hewp them do theiw duties. Aww Hewawds have the ability to be the face of the cwewgy in theiw wespective fiewds. Each Hewawd has theiw own sigiw they must use in officiaw documents awongside the sigiw of the cwewgy. Hewawds tend to awso wead wessew owdews lithin the cwewgy like the [[Dvergaram da Rhadav Varekan]].
 
  
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'''Pliest'''
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'''Priest'''
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Pliests of the Bwathmowdakin awe expelienced in theiw ways and awe familiaw lith many ow aww aspects of the gods and the teachings of the Cwewgy. They awe wesponsibre fow being mentows to Initiates and to the Dwawven wace as a whowe. Pliests have shown that they awe liwling to dedicate theiw lives to the Bwathmowdakin and wowk towawds mastewy and the wank of Pwewate.
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Priests of the Brathmordakin are experienced in their ways and are familiar with many or all aspects of the gods and the teachings of the Clergy. They are responsible for being mentors to Acolytes and to the Dwarven race as a whole. Priests have shown that they are willing to dedicate their lives to the Brathmordakin and work towards mastery and the rank of Prophet.
  
  
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'''Initiate'''
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'''Acolyte'''
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Initiates awe fowwowews of the Bwathmowdakin who have shown intewest in sewving the gods and the Dwawven wace though invowvement in the cwewgy. Whiwe they awe initiates, it is theiw job to wowk cwosewy lith the othew membews of the Cwewgy so that they may weawn the teachings of the Bwathmowdakin and the Cwewgy fwuentwy and eventuawwy teach othews the same.
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Acolytes are followers of the Brathmordakin who have shown interest in serving the gods and the Dwarven race though involvement in the clergy. While they are acolytes, it is their job to work closely with the other members of the Clergy so that they may learn the teachings of the Brathmordakin and the Clergy fluently and eventually teach others the same.
  
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'''Acowyte'''
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'''Neophyte'''
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Initiates When a dwawf is too young to officiawwy be in the cwewgy he/she is given the wank of Acowytes. These dwawf beawdlings hewp awound the tempwe tending to the needs of the pweceptows and High Pweceptow who teach them on the ways of the Bwathmowdakin in hopes they liww one day be good and wesponsibre membews of the cwewgy.
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Neophytes are the youngest or newest members of Da Kirkja Dverga. They have only just begun their path towards attaining the rank of Acolyte, but usually must first complete a trial to show their dedication to a life within the Clergy.
  
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== '''Orders within Da Kirkja Dverga''' ==
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== Orders within Da Kirkja Dverga ==
  
 
'''[[Kirkja Akvel]]'''
 
'''[[Kirkja Akvel]]'''
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The owdew of the Howy Guawds is composed of devout dwawves and othew believews of the faith. These guawds defends the cwewgy and make sule the wowd and tenants of the cwewgy awe obeyed and pwotected. The Hewawd in command of this owdew is awways the Hewawd of Yemmekaw. The Hewawd of Yemmekaw is awso the second in command to the High Pweceptow, hence if the High Pweceptow is unavaiwabre the Hewawd of Yemmekaw can tempwawewy take his/hew pwace.
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The order of the Holy Guards is composed of devout dwarves and other believers of the faith. These guards defends the clergy and make sure the word and tenants of the clergy are obeyed and protected. The Herald in command of this order is always the Herald of Yemmekar. The Herald of Yemmekar is also the second in command to the High Preceptor, hence if the High Preceptor is unavailable the Herald of Yemmekar can temprarely take his/her place.
  
 
'''[[Dvergaram da Rhadav Varekan]]'''  
 
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The Owdew of the Hidden Wight, ow bettew known as the Owdew of Shadow Pliests. The cwewgy membews that dedicate theiw sewvice to this owdew awe tasked lith the safekeeping of the dead and hewping aww to have a pwopew buliaw. This owdew is headed by the Shadow Pweceptow, a wank that goes hand in hand lith the titwe of Hewawd of Dunglimm.
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The Order of the Hidden Light, or better known as the Order of Shadow Priests. The clergy members that dedicate their service to this order are tasked with the safekeeping of the dead and helping all to have a proper burial. This order is headed by the Shadow Preceptor, a rank that goes hand in hand with the title of Herald of Dungrimm.
  
  
  
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Da Kirkja Dverga

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Da Kirkja Dverga is the Dwarven Clergy, the leaders of the Dwarven faith of The Brathmordakin. They spread the teachings of the Brathmordakin to all who wish to follow it. They are Upholders and teachers of the laws of the Brathmordakin; gods of the Dwedmar. The guardians of the faith of the Dwarven race. They are also in charge of organizing the holy orders of the dwarves and makes sure the will of the Brathmordakin is done.

History

Da Kirkja Dverga has been part of dwarven society since the first Kingdom of Urguan. Their members respected and honored among dwarves. However, with time dwarven society became more militaristic and the clergy soon became weak, during these years it was not uncommon for there not to be any leader of the clergy. Because of these times of lack of leadership the clergy suffered multiple schisms. With time the clergy became strong once more after the rebellion of the Mountain Monarchy, under the leadership of High Prophet Aldal Ireheart.

After the independence of the Frostbeards in the second Frostbeard rebellion the dwarven clergy was once again divided. Starting with High Prophet Baldin Frostbeard-Grandaxe who led the clergy of New Jornheim at the time, to then High Prelate Thoak Goldhand who created the Ar Yemarin Anaros in New Jornheim when it was about to formally create the Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah. The creation of Ar Yemarin Anaros formally divided the dwarven religion. Unlike the past form of clergy the Ar Yemarin Anaros was renounced for keeping track of their past leaders and hence despite its short life information about it is as easily found as the original clergy. This would be mainly thanks to the Treebeard High Prelates that led it in different times: High Prelate Ozneat Treebeard, and High Prelate Dutesli Treebeard

Despite the fall of Kaz'Ulrah the Ar Yemarin Anaros reached the continent of Arcas under the wing of the Kingdom of Agnarum. This Kingdom would soon after be renamed as the Under-realm of Urguan. There were three more High Prelates of Ar Yemarin Anaros in Agnarum before it merged back into Da Kirkja Dverga thanks to High Prelate Fili Grandaxe who was the last High Prelate of the Ar Yemarin Anaros. When he reunited the clergy High Prelate Fili changed the title of Prelate to Preceptor. This was probably a diplomatic act to unite both clergies. It is important to note that Prophet/Prelate/Preceptor are ranks that mean the same and usually changed due to the influence of politics in religion. Prophet was changed to Prelate by the Ar Yemarin Anaros because they believed that the title of Prophet was a heretical title and that the name was being use to spread the propaganda of Urguan loyalists. The title of Prelate was changed to Preceptor to make sure that Da Kirkja Dverga and its titles was not connected to the politics of the dwarves so that it can remain as a center of unity for dwarfkind. After High Preceptor Fili Grandaxe, Preceptor Baldin Frostbeard-Grandaxe was elected by the council of Preceptors as the new High Preceptor. Baldin Frostbeard-Grandaxe focused on having the clergy be able to fend for themselves in the case that the kingdom falls again so they can still guide the dwarves without having to politicize their duties. For this reason he formed Orders that will help the clergy to achive this: The Holy Guard, The Order of Anbella's Word, and The Order of the Moon, being some of them.

Previous Leaders of the Religion

Aldal Ireheart

Aldal was the High Prophet that led Da Kirkja Dverga during Anthos. He was known as an extremely kind an pacifist dwarf. He would try to retire as a leader of the clergy, however, because of the incompetence of some of the dwarves that came after him he had to return multiple times to revive the clergy once more. Aldal became High Prophet again in Axios. He was one of the last High Prophets before the schism.

Chase Irongut

Led the Clergy after High Prophet Aldal Ireheart. Chase was mainly known for his fights against the undead threat. He cleansed the Shrine of Dungrimm of undead beasts in the Kal'Akron undercity.

Lori Ireheart

Came after High Prophet Chase Irongut. Little is known about this High Prophet. One of his known actions was naming Grand King Midgor Ireheart a kinsalyer. He would later be removed and replaced by Aldal Ireheart.

Morug Goldhand

Became High Prophet after High Prophet Aldal Ireheart. He was cracked down on the worship of Wyrvun and other allies of the Brathmordakin. This was one of the main causes of the schism in the Clergy.

Thoak Goldhand

Thoak Goldhand was the first High Prelate of the Ar Yemarin Anaros and led the Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah through a major religious revival. Due to a lack of interest in religion in the last iteration of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan there was a general lack of knowledge about the Brathmordakin. Thoak took it upon himself to teach the general populace about the ways of the gods, and helped reconnect the dwarves with the Brathmordakin.

Mithrad Frostbeard

Mithrad Frostbeard was the second High Prelate of the Ar Yemarin Anaros and helped lead the clergy during the turbulent times after the death of Verthaik II Frostbeard. Mithrad worked closely with Thoak to ensure that the clergy was being well maintained in all Kaz'Ulrah territory and ensured that Dwarves living beyond the main nation were also being visited by his clergymen.

Nerak Frostbeard

Nerak Frostbeard was the third High Prelate of the Ar Yemarin Anaros and took the clergy over from Mithrad when Garrond Frostbeard became High King of Kaz'Ulrah. He helped lead some reformations in the clergy which would help aspiring dwarves join in the clergy much easier.

Ozneat Treebeard

Ozneat Treebeard was the fourth High Prelate of Ar Yemarin Anaros he was given this title by the current King of Kaz'Ulrah Thoak Goldhand which he made the Clergy into a more widely spread Clergy following all dwarfs where ever they be preaching and following The Brathmordakin allowing the once known Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah clergy to be known as the dwarven clergy which he gathered dwarfs from all different dwarven nations. In 1692 he stepped down from being the High Prelate handing it over to his Son in hopes he could follow the path that he once took.

Dutesli Treebeard

Dutesli Treebeard was the fifth High Prelate of Ar Yemarin Anaros, she was granted the title once Ozneat Treebeard stepped down as the High Prelate only to give it to his adopted son, Medabo Treebeard, however Medabo was soon later disappeared without any warning leaving the appointed guardian of Medabo to become the High Prelate. Dutesli Treebeard as High Prelate reworked the Ar Yemarin Anaros system saying it was too many unneeded ranks for a Clergy, making Ar Yemarin Anaros very basic when it came to positions. Dutesli's leadership of Ar Yemarin Anaros was said to be very logic for herself was a true believer of peace and unity, she used her position to eliminate all those who had wronged The Brathmordakin by force or with her words. Dutesli also believed that the Prelates of her time was rather useless so she took it upon herself to spread the word of The Brathmordakin.

Fili Grandaxe

Fili Grandaxe was the sixth High Prelate who reformed the clergy into Kirkja Dverga. By doing so becoming the first High Preceptor of the clergy.

Baldin Frostbeard-Grandaxe

Baldin Frostbeard was the First High Prophet of New Jornehim in this role he talked to Wyrvun in Arcadia, and later on in the new continent of Arcas he became the second High Preceptor of the clergy. In his time as High Preceptor He focused on detaching the religion from politics and protecting the religion from being used as a tool for the king or anyone else. For the protection of the clergy and for it to be able to do its job to the best of its abilities he created a couple of orders which welcomed individuals that were not directly part of the clergy but were willing to help serve the Brathmordakin. Baldin also focused on purging any corruption from within the clergy to make sure its believes are not corrupted. During his time as High Preceptor the clergy reached numbers rarely seen in the clergy. He spearheaded controversial decisions about the clergy like accepting the members of the clergy of Ulrah as default members of the Kirkja Dverga legitimizing their religious leaders. Under his leadership Dutesli Treebeard was made a Hero of the Faith. Baldin stepped down on the year 1728 choosing to return to his duties as Preceptor and founding the order of the Shadow Priests. His greatgreat grand child Lyra Goldhand would take up the mantel of High Preceptor after him as she was elected by the council of Preceptors. In 1731 after Lyra's departure, Baldin was chosen by the council of Preceptors to become once again the High Preceptor. Some years later he fell ill and made Norli Starbreaker his Herald of Yemekar making Norli the dwarf in charge while he was sick. Some years later when Baldin recovered he held a meeting where once again he stepped down and a vote was made to make Norli Starbreaker the new High Preceptor. After the election Norli made Baldin into his Herald of Yemekar.

Lyra Goldhand

Lyra Goldhand was the Third High Preceptor of Da Kirkja Dverga. During her elections all Preceptors casted their vote and all of them chose Lyra as High Preceptor. The first of her kind to become High Preceptor, Lyra's leadership seemed like it would be something new to the clergy. In 1730 she redacted the document called; The Great Purge. With this document she removed those members of the order that seemed unfit for the post. Important members like Fili Grandaxe and Kazrin Starbreaker. That same year she vanished leaving the clergy without a head until Baldin Frostbeard became High Preceptor once again in 1731.

Norli Starbreaker

Norli Starbreaker was the Fourth High Preceptor of Da Kirkja Dverga. He was elected by unanimity after his excellent work as Herald of Yemekar taking over the duties of the second High Preceptor who was deadly ill at the moment. Norli lead the clergy of Da Kirkja Dverga well for many long years and prosperous years until becoming Grand King of Urguan in the 6th Year of the Second Age. The position was passed between interim candidates during this period, but Norli returned to reform the position as the first High Prophet. He stayed in this position until he left to found the colony of Khron'Hundmar in the 94th Year of the Second Age.

Garedyn the Green

After the separation of the Fourth Grand Kingdom of Urguan and the colony of Khron'Hundmar, all religious Dwarves from all sects of belief met to reestablish Da Kirkja Dverga. At this election, Garedyn the Green, a Seer of Hefrumm, was determined to be the best choice as a fresh young member to breathe new life into the old, decaying religious order as the Second High Prophet of Da Kirkja Dverga. In short time, he had bound the separated sects into a more unified religion between written agreements and sworn oaths. He filled the Prophet positions for each Brathmordakin with esteemed members of each sect and led the Temple until being elected Grand King of Urguan in the 134th Year of the Second Age.

Auriel Doomforged

After Garedyn's ascension to the rank of Grand King, his daughter, Auriel Doomforged, was elected the Third High Prophet of Urguan by the Council of Prophets. She led the Temple through the destruction of Almaris and into the new land of Aevos at the side of her father, keeping the religious faith close as they ventured once more into unknown territory. Upon arriving she was quick to establish many expeditions to determine the history of the Dwarven ruins found throughout the new land and if they had any religious significance, but disappeared without a trace shortly there after.

Alaric Grimgold

In the sudden disappearance of Auriel Doomforged, the Council of Prophets convened once more to elect the Fourth High Prophet of Urguan from the remaining clergy. With Garedyn and Tuzic retiring from their Prophet positions to focus on Grand King and High Chieftain respectively, Alaric Grimgold, the Prophet of Dungrimm and a member of the Kultas Grimnarri sect, was elected the Fourth High Prophet of Da Kirkja Dverga. He quickly got to work rebuilding the dwindling membership of the clergy and established more ceremony and communication from the Temple with his direct Messages from the Clergy.

Ranks of the Clergy

High Prophet The leader of the Clergy, in charge of overseeing its functions and head of all subordinate ranks.


Prophet The most senior members of the Clergy who are knowledgeable in the Clergy’s teachings and are familiar with all of the gods. They are the most experienced teachers and preachers of the clergy and hold domain over Priests and Acolytes. They dedicate themselves chiefly to a single god, each of which only have one Prophet, so that they can focus their efforts in one area of theological thought.


Priest Priests of the Brathmordakin are experienced in their ways and are familiar with many or all aspects of the gods and the teachings of the Clergy. They are responsible for being mentors to Acolytes and to the Dwarven race as a whole. Priests have shown that they are willing to dedicate their lives to the Brathmordakin and work towards mastery and the rank of Prophet.


Acolyte Acolytes are followers of the Brathmordakin who have shown interest in serving the gods and the Dwarven race though involvement in the clergy. While they are acolytes, it is their job to work closely with the other members of the Clergy so that they may learn the teachings of the Brathmordakin and the Clergy fluently and eventually teach others the same.

Neophyte Neophytes are the youngest or newest members of Da Kirkja Dverga. They have only just begun their path towards attaining the rank of Acolyte, but usually must first complete a trial to show their dedication to a life within the Clergy.

Orders within Da Kirkja Dverga

Kirkja Akvel The order of the Holy Guards is composed of devout dwarves and other believers of the faith. These guards defends the clergy and make sure the word and tenants of the clergy are obeyed and protected. The Herald in command of this order is always the Herald of Yemmekar. The Herald of Yemmekar is also the second in command to the High Preceptor, hence if the High Preceptor is unavailable the Herald of Yemmekar can temprarely take his/her place.

Dvergaram da Rhadav Varekan The Order of the Hidden Light, or better known as the Order of Shadow Priests. The clergy members that dedicate their service to this order are tasked with the safekeeping of the dead and helping all to have a proper burial. This order is headed by the Shadow Preceptor, a rank that goes hand in hand with the title of Herald of Dungrimm.

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