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* '''Website:''' http://www.brotherhoodofthesix.com/index.html | * '''Website:''' http://www.brotherhoodofthesix.com/index.html | ||
** '''''Warning!''''' ''It's a really really *really* obnoxious page!'' | ** '''''Warning!''''' ''It's a really really *really* obnoxious page!'' | ||
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* A Religious Cult in the City which practices [[Cubism]] | * A Religious Cult in the City which practices [[Cubism]] | ||
* Seen as especially pious | * Seen as especially pious | ||
* Follows the gospel according to [[Gyvann]] | * Follows the gospel according to [[Gyvann]] | ||
* Formerly worshiped [[The Receda Cube]] as one of the true forms of God. | |||
** This changed, however, when it was revealed that the Cube was a weapon of mass destruction. | |||
* Temple is Located just south of the [[Mazy River]] | * Temple is Located just south of the [[Mazy River]] | ||
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* Has long kept silent on the topic of construction in the Old Town. | * Has long kept silent on the topic of construction in the Old Town. | ||
** | ** Began speaking out in favour of construction in mid 2006. | ||
** The | ** The significance here is unclear. | ||
* Meditation is a key part of the faith, which is done while sitting inside a large cube. | * Meditation is a key part of the faith, which is done while sitting inside a large cube. | ||
* Wholeness of body, eschewing drink and drugs are also | * Wholeness of body, eschewing drink and drugs are also encouraged tenets | ||
* Also, this is a religion of | * Also, this is a religion of proselytizing. Spreading the good word is somewhat required of members. | ||
* Observes the Following holy days: | * Observes the Following holy days: | ||
** [[The Builder's celebration]] - at Spring Equinox, this is a time to lay foundations to new buildings. | ** [[The Builder's celebration]] - at Spring Equinox, this is a time to lay foundations to new buildings. | ||
** [[Gyvann's Day]] - at summer Solstice, a cheerful | ** [[Gyvann's Day]] - at summer Solstice, a cheerful celebration with burning torches and feasting, honoring [[Gyvann]] | ||
** [[The Lighting of the Way]] - at autumn equinox, the festival of re-affirming our dedication to the Cube and of witnessing Gyvann's message to the world. | ** [[The Lighting of the Way]] - at autumn equinox, the festival of re-affirming our dedication to the Cube and of witnessing Gyvann's message to the world. | ||
** [[Restitution of the Cube]] - celebrated at the Winter Solstice, with three days of prayer, meditation. It is traditional to light cube-shaped candles at this time. | |||
* In 2006, following the discovery that [[The Receda Cube]] was a weapon of mass destruction, religious fervor in the city seemed to flail into an all-time low. However, following an early-December swelling, that year's Restitution of The Cube was met with burgeoning throngs of followers across the city. | |||
* Plans a great commemoration of the Syzygy, an astronomical event considered to have great religious import. | |||
** The celebration will tap the artistic talents of [[Randal Tokei]]'s [[Beauty Alliance]]. | |||
==Known Members== | ==Known Members== | ||
*Sister Golda Flynnt | *Sister [[Golda Flynnt]] | ||
*Sister April Flynnt | *Sister [[April Flynnt]] | ||
**Twin sisters. | |||
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==References== | |||
*'''Perplex City Sentinel''' | |||
**article, 14-JUN-05 "[[The Summer Holiday|Holiday]] Sombre for Pious" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/holiday_sombre.html}} | |||
**article, 30-JUN-05 "[[The Brotherhood of the Six|Brotherhood]] Supports Urban Renewal" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/brotherhood_sup.html}} | |||
**news in brief, 01-DEC-05 "Mild Winter May Delay Kindling" | |||
**article, 03-NOV-06, "[[Brotherhood of the Six|Brotherhood]] Maintains Plan for [[Restitution of the Cube|Restitution]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/11/brotherhood_mai.html}} | |||
**article, 15-DEC-06 "[[Brotherhood]] Reports Record Participation Going into [[The Restitution of the Cube|Restitution]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/12/brotherhood_rep.html}} | |||
**article, 01-MAY-07 "[[Brotherhood]] Plans Syzygy Jubilee with [[Beauty Alliance]]" ([http://www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2007/05/brotherhood_plans.html link]) | |||
*'''Quirky Acuity''' | |||
''' | **blog, 07-JUN-05 "Back to the compound" {{WaybackS1|www.quirkyacuity.com/archives/2005/06/back_to_the_com.html}} | ||
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''' | *'''The Path of Least Time''' | ||
*blog, | **blog, 01-DEC-05 "Ceremonies" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2005/12/ceremonies.html}} | ||
''' | *''Puzzle [[Cards]]'' | ||
**{{Card|217|Tower of cubes}} | |||
**{{Card2|002|Issue 1 - Break In}} ''Reverse'' |
Latest revision as of 17:30, 15 May 2007
- Website: http://www.brotherhoodofthesix.com/index.html
- Warning! It's a really really *really* obnoxious page!
- E-Mail: april.flynnt at brotherhoodofthesix dot com
Background
- A Religious Cult in the City which practices Cubism
- Seen as especially pious
- Follows the gospel according to Gyvann
- Formerly worshiped The Receda Cube as one of the true forms of God.
- This changed, however, when it was revealed that the Cube was a weapon of mass destruction.
- Temple is Located just south of the Mazy River
- At the intersection of Jiriki Road, Khuon Lane, and Object Road.
- May be one of the oldest Cubist groups known.
- Is considered by many to be succeeded by such other Cubist groups as The Reconstructionists and The Brotherhood in the Old Town.
- Includes (though, is not exclusively) a celibate order dedicated to good works and a fuller understanding of the Cube
- Has long kept silent on the topic of construction in the Old Town.
- Began speaking out in favour of construction in mid 2006.
- The significance here is unclear.
- Meditation is a key part of the faith, which is done while sitting inside a large cube.
- Wholeness of body, eschewing drink and drugs are also encouraged tenets
- Also, this is a religion of proselytizing. Spreading the good word is somewhat required of members.
- Observes the Following holy days:
- The Builder's celebration - at Spring Equinox, this is a time to lay foundations to new buildings.
- Gyvann's Day - at summer Solstice, a cheerful celebration with burning torches and feasting, honoring Gyvann
- The Lighting of the Way - at autumn equinox, the festival of re-affirming our dedication to the Cube and of witnessing Gyvann's message to the world.
- Restitution of the Cube - celebrated at the Winter Solstice, with three days of prayer, meditation. It is traditional to light cube-shaped candles at this time.
- In 2006, following the discovery that The Receda Cube was a weapon of mass destruction, religious fervor in the city seemed to flail into an all-time low. However, following an early-December swelling, that year's Restitution of The Cube was met with burgeoning throngs of followers across the city.
- Plans a great commemoration of the Syzygy, an astronomical event considered to have great religious import.
- The celebration will tap the artistic talents of Randal Tokei's Beauty Alliance.
Known Members
- Sister Golda Flynnt
- Sister April Flynnt
- Twin sisters.
Autoresponder
Thank you for your message, to which I shall respond as soon as I am able. Blessings be upon you. May the light of the Cube shine in your heart now and forever more. Sister Flynnt -- Celebrate winter solstice 267 with us! Festive service begins at 9pm on Tuesday 21 December! |
References
- Perplex City Sentinel
- article, 14-JUN-05 "Holiday Sombre for Pious" link
- article, 30-JUN-05 "Brotherhood Supports Urban Renewal" link
- news in brief, 01-DEC-05 "Mild Winter May Delay Kindling"
- article, 03-NOV-06, "Brotherhood Maintains Plan for Restitution" link
- article, 15-DEC-06 "Brotherhood Reports Record Participation Going into Restitution" link
- article, 01-MAY-07 "Brotherhood Plans Syzygy Jubilee with Beauty Alliance" (link)
- Quirky Acuity
- blog, 07-JUN-05 "Back to the compound" link
- The Path of Least Time
- blog, 01-DEC-05 "Ceremonies" link