Way of the Bucket

The Way of the Bucket is a ciupitist philisophy, centered around the Bucket Saints and their ultimate goal of filling the world with buckets and using them to drain the oceans.

Philosophy

Followers of the Way of the Bucket are called Bucketists and are encouraged to offer iron ore, nuggets, or ingots to the Bucket Saints by leaving them in any container in their homes. This act of offering is believed to help Radu and Bianca craft even more buckets and achieve their goal faster.

Bucketists are strictly forbidden from crafting their own buckets. They must always get one made by Radu or Bianca whenever they need one. This rule is meant to ensure that every bucket is crafted with the highest quality and care, as Radu and Bianca are the only ones who can make buckets as great as they do.

Bucketists are also instructed to take great care of their buckets and use them for as long as possible, as every bucket taken delays another from receiving one, as well as delaying the Bucket Saints from reaching their goal.

Bucket Network

The Way of the Bucket also involves the use of the Bucket Network, a mystical network of connected buckets that can be accessed by the Bucket Saints and bucket priests who harvest water from the holy lake in Enada, from as close to Radu's lake house as possible. The network can be used for communication between Bucketists and for sharing information about bucket-making techniques.

Găletida

In addition, the Way of the Bucket requires a pilgrimage to the Lost City of Găletida, believed to be the ancient home of the greatest mortal bucket-makers in history. The city is said to be located at the bottom of Enada Lake, and Radu discovered it in early 2023.

Găletida is a very important location for the Way of the Bucket, as it serves an important reminder of how greed can corrupt even the purest of arts, and how any true Bucketist should respect the Bucket Saints and avoid the mistakes made by the ancient găletidians. It is meant to teach all Bucketists that one can become a great bucket-maker indeed, but no matter how great, can never surpass the skills of the Bucket Saints, and fooling themselves that they can can bring their downfall in an instant.

Popularity

The Way of the Bucket is relatively new and obscure, but it has gained a following in certain regions, especially in and around Enada, as the FBU in general, and to a lesser extent in Nucilandia. Some practitioners have formed clubs and organizations to promote it and hold competitions (e.g. timed bucket-filling races).