Kárism
Kárism1 is one of the main philosophical traditions within the Sikíron Empire, based on the teachings of the Kárus of Ahaþrys, one of the Seven sages of Sikíron. Founded in Ahaþrys in the early days of the empire, kárism flourished around 830-880 a.Paþ, but has since declined due to competition with rival philosophies, particularly náþrakism, with followers of the latter tradition having driven kárist2 communities out of most major cities except for Ahaþrys and Krelissía.
As a result, many kárists now live wandering between towns and villages, especially in the southern part of the empire, doing odd jobs and spreading Kárus' teachings in exchange for food, cloth and shelter.
As a result, many kárists now live wandering between towns and villages, especially in the southern part of the empire, doing odd jobs and spreading Kárus' teachings in exchange for food, cloth and shelter.
Philosophy
Kárus was a mage with keen interest on the effects on magic on people, and believed that magic is the source of all things, a neutral state which is equated with wisdom. Reaching this state is done primarily by training one's arcane senses and abilities on one hand and keeping an open mind on the other, as strict routines and creeds are seen as distractions.Literature
The main texts related to the doctrines of kárism are treatises based on Kárus' lectures and letters on one hand, and those written by his students and later kárists, particularly Nönrus and Þúltea, which further explore and expand on these teachings.1Original icelandic: kárismi.
2Original icelandic: káristi, plural: káristar.
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