Nakkism (A World Apart)

Nakkism, founded in the city-state of Urd, focuses on the worship of the Nak River. Nakkans believe that the river a secular extension of a divine creator being known as Nak. Nak is a male figure who created the world by releasing sacred waters into the primordial desert, called Kalmk. Nakkans believe that Kalmk still exists all around them, and they are blessed by Nak to live in a time early after the creation of the world. Nak, the mighty river, is their only source of goodness in the world. Once a year, from Spring to Autumn, they believe that Nak's blood is spilled as he battles the Kalmk, a primordial adversarial diety representing the hostile deserts of the Earth. This blood flows into the land and causes the yearly flooding of the Nak River. Rain is considered the sweat of Nak as he engages in battle with his brother Kalmk. Kalmk is thought of as harsh and cruel, and though respected, is not worshipped as Nak is. The religion of Nakkism is headed by the Grand High Priest, who rules as both the secular and religious leader of Urd from the Great Temple in the center of Urd. The high priest is selected by oracle at the death of each previous leader. The Nakkans believe that the Mortal Spirit of Nak passes from person to person, and that only the oracle can find them. The central tenets of Nakkism are focused around the strength of the body, which strengthens the soul to fight against the evil of Kalmk. Water is sacred and the defilement of water is considered to be the ultimate sacrilege. Human beings are considered to be the physical descendants of Nak, who gave birth to them from his mouth in immaculate conception. Thus all people revere Nak as their ultimate ancestor.