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Achuran Spirituality
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Yoshiro Shihari
Doomheim
#1 - 2012-06-05 23:02:56 UTC
Hello,

I've recently started this character with the intention of playing him as an intensely spiritual Achuran monk. Unfortunately, I find myself lacking slightly in material to work with. So far I have found:

http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Achura#Monks
http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Death#Achura
http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Caldari_spirituality#Temples_and_Clergy

Does anyone else know of anything more? It would be nice to have more than three things to go on Smile
Ilsenae Alexandros
Perkone
Caldari State
#2 - 2012-06-05 23:05:53 UTC
If anybody finds anything I'd very much like to know too. Its extremely frustrating trying to realistically portray an Achuran without anything to go on.

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Roga Dracor
Gladiators of Rage
Fraternity.
#3 - 2012-06-05 23:25:18 UTC  |  Edited by: Roga Dracor
Caldari spiritualism is based loosely upon Shinto.. Achuran is likely also loosely based upon a real world train of religious and spiritual thought, though I can't hazard a guess as to which.. Some form of Bhuddism is likely, though..

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Roga Dracor
Gladiators of Rage
Fraternity.
#4 - 2012-06-06 01:45:13 UTC  |  Edited by: Roga Dracor
I'll probably get slammed for this broad assumption, but, I'm used to it, so....

My take has always been that Achura has a loose association with Korea, as it has a long history with Japan.. I know next to nothing about Korea, but, I think Bhuddism is the dominant religion.. There are are several sects of Bhuddism and again I know next to nothing about Bhuddism..

I have always thought that one or all of the CCP Devs are WWII buffs, because I see a lot of comparative history and geography reflected in the lore.. Or maybe we humans are doomed to make the same mistakes forever.. Twisted

My guess would be the Jin Mei are representative of Hong Kong or Taiwan..Straight

Though, Korean culture might give some insights into what the Achur might be like.. In the end, your character is an individual, and it is up to you to fill in the blanks. You are likely as knowledgable about what it means to be Achur as anyone reading..Blink

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Che Biko
Alexylva Paradox
#5 - 2012-06-06 11:24:37 UTC  |  Edited by: Che Biko
I associate Buddhism more with the Intaki Ida.
But I know nearly nothing of Archura, so there could be similarities.

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Roga Dracor
Gladiators of Rage
Fraternity.
#6 - 2012-06-06 12:04:40 UTC  |  Edited by: Roga Dracor
I agree that Bhuddism is a likely inspiration for Ida.. Which ties into my own theories on the origins of man in New Eden.. And the possible relation between diverse cultures that make up it's current population..

Given the tens of thousands of years since colonization, it is not too far a stretch to think they both have a common source. Seven Tribes of Man and all that..

Some further reading (****)

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Ilsenae Alexandros
Perkone
Caldari State
#7 - 2012-06-08 16:56:43 UTC
Ceremonial Brush wrote:
Before the advent of electronics, these writing tools were used throughout the Achuran continent. In times of war, it was not at all uncommon for a victor to use a brush-like pen to draw stylized icons representing the outcome of the battle and the heroics performed by his side. These icons would then be copied and molded onto an ivory or metal stamp, which was dipped into hot wax and used to stamp the victor's seal on the final agreement.



It should be noted that the brushes and stamps are not the only tools in this box. Cleaning implements are of course included, and so are tiny pliers and some manner of disinfectant, for it was traditional that the victor's brush be inset with eyelashes drawn from the screaming conquered.


From the IG item.

To know the face of God is to know madness.
Roga Dracor
Gladiators of Rage
Fraternity.
#8 - 2012-06-09 02:06:44 UTC  |  Edited by: Roga Dracor
Ilsenae Alexandros wrote:
Ceremonial Brush wrote:
Before the advent of electronics, these writing tools were used throughout the Achuran continent. In times of war, it was not at all uncommon for a victor to use a brush-like pen to draw stylized icons representing the outcome of the battle and the heroics performed by his side. These icons would then be copied and molded onto an ivory or metal stamp, which was dipped into hot wax and used to stamp the victor's seal on the final agreement.



It should be noted that the brushes and stamps are not the only tools in this box. Cleaning implements are of course included, and so are tiny pliers and some manner of disinfectant, for it was traditional that the victor's brush be inset with eyelashes drawn from the screaming conquered.


From the IG item.



Origin... Used by....

From Korean Culture

"In the 18th century indigenous techniques were advanced, particularly in calligraphy and seal engraving."

Actually an amalgam of Bhuddism, Shamanism and Neo Confucianism....

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That would be my take on it..

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