Holy Book - Blood and Fire, the Dances of the Kukshin Document in Misty Isle of Harn | World Anvil

Holy Book - Blood and Fire, the Dances of the Kukshin

Some of the inspiration and details is derived from Colombia Games and the Hârn Religion Team (HRT) Archive.

A blood red covered holy-book adorned only with a representation of a golden spur and the word "Kukshin".

This books first page presents an beautifully presented ancient poem referring to a mysterious being called 'the Kukshin' a spirit which unleashes terrible destruction through some kind of 'dance'. The Order of Kukshin and Sisterhood of the Crimson Dancers believe Kukshin is a demonic servant of Agrik and one of the revered Four Horsemen of Destruction.

 
Her dance is that of destruction and death
Suffering and pain, anguish and despair.
Blood and fire shoot forth from her eyes as
The Kukshin's movements shake the earth and heavens.
Men fall in fear, weeping, begging, dying
Their cries of 'Mercy' are lost in the
A roar of the destruction, unheard, uncared-for…
 

This book is liberally illustrated with females warriors wreathed in flames and the text is written in deep red ink.

The last page is blank so that the owner can inscribe their name in their own blood.

Purpose

The Primary holy-book used by the Agrikian orders of the Order of Kukshin and the Sisterhood of the Crimson Dancers.

This book contains Theology, Ceremony, and Ritual Practices to learn the orders infamous Battle Dancing Rituals.

The book comes in 2 versions.

Standard Holy-book

Pages

217

Language

Surikal

Street Value

25d+

Copies

>100

Masterwork Holy-book

Book is larger and made of superior quality materials. Illustrations are more lavish and higher quality. Owned by ranking Priestesses and used in temple ceremonies.

Pages

240

Language

Surikal

Street Value

250d+

Copies

~5
Type
Manuscript, Religious
Medium
Paper
Authoring Date
640TR

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