Frankists
The Frankists are a cult of people who follow the teachings of Frank Bruenody. They identify themselves as Frankists by wearing bathrobes with numbers painted or embroidered onto the breast. Each disciple made by Frank is given a unique matchbook with a different maxim or tenet that they must learn about. These disciples then go out into the world and share this particular facet of The Gospel of Frank. Wherever possible, Frank would supply a small written essay on the maxim to offer context or clarity. Then, the idea is that they can cross-pollinate the maxims if they meet other Frankists. Frank chose to use this method of evangelism because it would be simpler for people to learn one maxim and internalize it by sharing and teaching it, but also because he wanted the create a self-functioning system that didn't need to rely on him to survive.
The sect fractured when Frank's top acolyte, Wandering Will, seized control of the Franktown colony and bastardized the teachings of Bruenody. This splinter group would go on to become the Cousinhood.
Vices
- Thought Becoming Noise
- Action Becoming Suffering
Known Maxims of Frankism
- Kill your sacred cows.
- Aspire to stillness.
- Find delight in the now.
- Be unique.
- Expel hatred.
- Give unto others.
- Protect life.
- Avoid cemented thought.
- The human mind is a prison.
- The human mind is a temple.
- Lessen suffering.
- Seek the connection.
- I am no one. I am everyone.
- God is all.
Mantras and Litanies
- I have no idea.