Proclamation of Amos 556

The Proclamation of Amos 556 is an edict passed by the Esbitum Hukarad of the Hukar Sharud Faith shortly after the Schism of the Red Sun was ended by the Proclamation of Amos 551, elaborating on Hukarad theology and declaring the application for Hukar Sharud to enter the Celestial Concordat.

= Proclamation of Amos 556 = On this day, 556 years after the Fall of Jagdas, the leaders of  the Hukar Sharud faith have met in Amos to discuss the aspects of our faith that have been left up to interpretation until now. As such, we do proclaim that the following assertions are canon to the entire faith:
 * 1) The Istar-Laharae, previously known as “combined gods”, are not singular entities. Rather, they are a collection of gods that are similar in nature and goals.
 * 2) These are grouped as to simplify the pantheon, and better view the pantheon as a system of moving and opposing forces, rather than individual actors.
 * 3) In clarification of the Sharudi afterlife:
 * 4) All living things have souls. All trees, all animals, all people.
 * 5) Most souls, upon death, simply fade away into the Aradusu Aderrid from which they were formed.
 * 6) Souls with a stronger sense of self may persist after death.
 * 7) Those which stay in the physical realm typically decay over time.
 * 8) Souls after death typically move to the Aradusu Aderrid, but persist as separate from the whole. Here, they perceive what they believe the afterlife should be.
 * 9) Souls of particularly wise individuals, of members of the Audalad dynasty, or of other particularly ascended individuals go further, entering the Aradusu Uturad.
 * 10) Depending on their capacity to understand, they are able to see the true nature of the universe beyond any physical delusions.
 * Asi, Sylene, etc, who were previously ignored by the Hukarad faith, will be placed under the Istar-Lahar of the Hukar Sharud. This being due to:
 * 1) Their common ties to natural cycles (Lunar  Phases & The Ebb and Flow of Civilizations).
 * 2) The Asitir belief of Asi’s patronage of civilization.
 * 3) The connection between the ocean (the dominion of the Hukar Sharud) and the moon.
 * 4) The moonlike shape of Hukarad iconography.
 * 5) Hukar Sharud’s primary goal when dealing with physical matters is the continuation of civilized nations. To this point, we put forward the below list of ideals every faithful leader should follow:
 * 6) Allow your people their ways- unless their ways hurt someone else unduly, restricting them will only aid in your state’s instability.
 * 7) Stability is your primary concern- A stable state allows for the creation of the finer parts of civilization. Fine art, rich culinary tradition, and great festivals- which are the height of civilization- can only occur in a peaceful and stable state.
 * 8) War means ruin. Protect your people, avoid conquest, and always seek a peaceful and fair resolution before you turn to violence.
 * 9) Diplomacy is your greatest strength. Expansion of the state should only be through diplomatic means.
 * 10) Metaphysically:
 * 11) The Yimmu-Laharae fight for control of the collective consciousness, the Aradusu Adderid.
 * 12) As each Lahar gains devoted followers, they gain greater control of the Aradusu Adderid.
 * 13) As a Lahar gains more power, it seeks to dominate all others and become the sole Lahar.
 * 14) This conflict is bloody and causes widespread strife. As such, we, with the guidance of the Hukar Sharud, work to keep these Laharae in balance. Often, this means either worshiping a vast array of deities, or worshiping none and instead merely honoring them.
 * 15) The maintenance of this natural order is part of the pact the Audalad dynasty made with the Hukar Sharud.
 * 16) On the developments within the Audalad Dynasty:
 * 17) Swiggan de Verdant shall maintain her status as part of the Audalad dynasty. While her ascension to the post was incorrect, she has maintained her realm with poise, and has held true to the principles of the Audalad Dynasty. She, therefore, shall be made a Shyr Audalad.
 * 18) The Lardurgian Branch, with the absolute collapse of Carn, shall be deemed dead and halted. Furthermore, the final two members of this line shall be declared Dejir.
 * 19) Daria Elernal shall be declared Dejir for, among other reasons: causing massive civil strife, attempting and threatening genocide, glorification of the self at the cost of the nation, and distasteful personal behavior.
 * 20) Shaereleria Elernel shall be declared Dejir for, among other reasons: desertion of national duties, and distasteful personal behavior.
 * 21) The Sharudi shall officially join the Celestial Concordat, in order to maintain the delicate balance of the universe.