Craftism
Craftism is a now-defunct, small semi-Kobist religion originating from Australia, with its central teachings denoting that every act of creation, from crafting physical objects to expressing art and ideas, is imbued with "The Craft," an essence that unites reality. This religion in its Kobist variant served as the basis for Newmanism & then for Vezist Religions via Newmanism.
History
Creation
Craftism was legitimized on the 14th of May 2024. It is believed to have branched off from the teachings of Holy Craftism and Kobism, despite it's stark differences.
Pilbaran Church
On the same day of Craftism's legitimization, a Tavola (Craftist term for shrine) was constructed in the outskirts of Onslow Bay.
Recipe Book
The Recipe Book is Craftism's central and only scripture, containing Craftism's narrative as well as all its principles and notions. It is divided into two categories, these being: The Craft and Table testament(s), which both cover Craftism's canon.
Craft Chronicles
The Craft Chronicles is the most significant yet shortest division of the Craftist canon. It is oriented around Craftism's primary narrrative and notions, featuring the first 5 recipes which are listed below:
| Name | Length | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft | 4 Chapters | First Recipe, discusses creation & the essence | |
| Descensus | 4 Chapters | Second Recipe, discusses human-essence interactions | |
| Discite | 3 Chapters | Third Recipe, discusses the emerging beliefs of the essence | |
| Repertum | 3 Chapters | Fourth Recipe, discusses the manifestation of the prophet | |
| Lignumia | 3 Chapters | Fifth Recipe, discusses the afterlife & spirituality |
Table Tales
The Table Tales is the second, longer division of the Craftist canon. It is oriented around more specific aspects of the Craftist narrative, such as the stories of certain characters or events. It features the following recipes which are listed below:
| Name | Length | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primordia | 2 Chapters | First Recipe, contains information on characters and events affiliated with Craft | |
| Sentire | 5 Chapters | Second Recipe, encompasses a series of stories based on several characters and settings | |
| Trial | 5 Chapters | Third Recipe, covers the trials and tribulations of humanity |
Canon
Notable Figures
- The Craft - A sentient essence which guides reality
- Repertum / Kobi - A prophet who is a tangible manifestation of the Craft
- Aran - A human prophet who was chosen by the Craft to preach
- Seraphina - A faithful disciple who helped re-establish society under the Craft
- Malachar - A resentful heretic responsible for establishing the Eye
- Arkon - A once talented artisan who turned to the Eye
- Elara - The daughter of Seraphina who discovered Sanctara
- Caesar - The first human alongside Koba
- Koba - The first human alongside Caesar
- The 9 Golems - Responsible for safeguarding the Earth
- Alaric - A woodcutter, the only living being to have witnessed Lignumia
Notable Places
- Lignumia - A sanctum characterised by tall trees and vast plains where faithful and good-hearted disciples rest following death
- Ember - A realm of suffering home to the Colossal Furnace where antitheists lie
- Sanctara - A sprawling oasis paradise teeming with the Craft
- The Grand Tavola - A large Craftist shrine destroyed by the Eye
Denominations
The Craftist religion is split into two denominations, these being the Repertum and Kobi delineations.
Repertum
The Repertum denomination worships the prophet 'Repertum' who is a manifestation of The Craft. It is the more unique of the two denominations.
Kobi
The Kobi denomination reveres the prophet “Kobi”, identical in character to Repertum. The denomination is closely linked to Kobism. The Craftism with its prophet named Kobi can be named Kobist Craftism to distinguish it from Pure Craftism with its prophet named Repertum.