Followers of Arkan-Mag'Kan

# Followers of Arkan

the followers of Arkan are those who worship the deity known as Arkan-Mag'Kan. currently a very small religion with very few know about it, let alone follow it. it was first started by Nubicanten after being personally contacted by Arkan-Mag'Kan and taught by him.

## Teachings of Arkan-Mag'kan

the followers of Arkan have multiple teachings ranging from ways of life, descriptions of rituals, and prayers.

### ways of life

there are rules of living that are expected to be followed by the followers of Arkan. however, some are deemed more important than others, most of which are mostly those that would cause others harm if one does not follow them.

the first and most important one is that murder is prohibited, however for certain circumstances, as we'll as permission from the head of the religion will allow it. killing however is not against the religion, meaning that the followers can and in some cases are encouraged to join into wars by the heads of the followers. It also allows for honorable duels and religious combat in the name of Arkan-Mag'kan.

A second rule is that one must always be prepared to not only defend the faith, but their brothers and sisters under Arkan as well. the fraising, brothers and sisters under Arkan does not only extend to those who directly follow the religion but those who are sympathetic or protect the rights of those who follow the Great One, this also extends to nations where religious buildings or artifacts are held. while this rule is not meant to be taken completely literal it does try to inform the followers to be prepared for war and be ever vigilant. however, if one desires to always be armed and prepared to fight at any moment that is not only allow but encouraged for the laymen, however, the religious heads should only arm themselves in times of strife, war, or danger to themselves or others.

Another one is one that pertains to marriage. while this is one of the more lax rules it is still discouraged not to follow it. this rule says that one should marry followers or those who have similar or at least not majorly conflicting views to the religion. once again this is a lax rule and as such one can marry outside of the religion if they feal as though they have found the one that they absolutely must be, even if it goes against Arkan-Mag'Kan wishes.

a fourth rule for life is about how one should go about with the more routine rituals and worship. for one, at every final planned meal o the day, one should pray the feast of hands prayer. unless told otherwise it is important to say the Solo'Kamen Prayer at the beginning of the day as it is said to imbue those who do with the determination of the right head of Arkan-Mag'Kan to preform their daily actions. those who work in dangerous jobs are encouraged to preform the Ritual of Skarak. and finally during days of rest one should always preform both the Ritual and Prayer of Zaknem.

the fifth rule is that one must never cheat on their spouse, while this is obviusly not an idea only to this religion, Arkan-Mag'Kan stresses how important this rule is so that his followers would rarely have to experience this pain. Followers who break this rule are to be shunned and are no longer under Arkan-Mag'Kan's grace. those who break this rule may seek atonement by heading to a religious head and asking for both penance and forgiveness.

a sixth and so far final rule is that theft of anyone inside the religion is strictly prohibited, as this is considered theft from Arkan-Mag'kan himself. to rectifie an offence such as this one might