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Andy Raff: /* Bandits */

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	Orc bandits may be more complex, they could be renegades who refused the offer of the Imperial Orc egregore to join the Empire, they could be warriors who fought their way out of slavery decades ago and still harbour a hatred for their former masters. They could be raiding parties from Jotun, Druj or the Thule. They could be an independent tribe of barbarian orcs who have no other way to survive. They could be receiving aid from enemies of the Empire, foreign powers, Eternals, secret societies. Like human bandits there are many different wants for writers to use them - and like human bandits you can justify their presence virtually anywhere in the Empire that you need them to be.		Orc bandits may be more complex, they could be renegades who refused the offer of the Imperial Orc egregore to join the Empire, they could be warriors who fought their way out of slavery decades ago and still harbour a hatred for their former masters. They could be raiding parties from Jotun, Druj or the Thule. They could be an independent tribe of barbarian orcs who have no other way to survive. They could be receiving aid from enemies of the Empire, foreign powers, Eternals, secret societies. Like human bandits there are many different wants for writers to use them - and like human bandits you can justify their presence virtually anywhere in the Empire that you need them to be.

			==Vyig==
			The vyig are an organised crime network that can pop up anywhere in the Empire. They combine the ambition of the League and the ruthlessness of their Varushkam forebears with an absolute hatred of Imperial law. Tattooed criminals who draw on tropes common to organised crime syndicates, they also possess a brutal code of honour and a respect for the tenets of the Way. They have largely appeared in the game to date as antagonists for the League, but they would work just as well with nearly any criminal story - they might be behind bandit activity in the Marches, or seeking to influence the election of a Brass Coast Senator to improve their ability to smuggle.

			The organisation is split into multiple cells who are capable of co-operation due to their emphasis on loyalty and respect. There is not a single "head of the vyig" nor an organised "council of master thieves." A group of vyig should be comparable in power and reach to a group of competent, ruthless player characters.

			It may be tempting to portray the vyig as misunderstood, or as "robin hood" style characters. Resist! The vyig are intended to be antagonists - they are greedy, vicious thugs who use fear and intimidation and torture to keep their pawns in line. They hold a dark mirror up to the player characters, especially those pursuing wealth or [[EmpireWiki:Prosperity\|prosperity]], and while they are not intended to be completely two-dimensional (their twisted respect for the Way, for example, gives them additional depth) they are still murderers, thieves, and extortionists of the worst kind.

	==Sovereigns==		==Sovereigns==
	[http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns Sovereigns] are a peculiarly Varushkan threat - they are extremely powerful - but their influence and focus is highly localized - usually to a single Varushkan vale - or a few vales or region at most. Although we don't have Vampires in Empire, the classic concept of Dracula in his castle, ruling over the valley is the iconic image of a Varushkan sovereign.		[http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Varushkan_Monster#Sovereigns Sovereigns] are a peculiarly Varushkan threat - they are extremely powerful - but their influence and focus is highly localized - usually to a single Varushkan vale - or a few vales or region at most. Although we don't have Vampires in Empire, the classic concept of Dracula in his castle, ruling over the valley is the iconic image of a Varushkan sovereign.

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	Heretics may have access to their own ceremonial powers to create auras, annointings or dedications. Any writer interested in creating heresy plot would be well advised to chat to [[Angelo\|Daniel Williams]] who has the best understanding of the Imperial religion and the rules mechanics that underpin it.		Heretics may have access to their own ceremonial powers to create auras, annointings or dedications. Any writer interested in creating heresy plot would be well advised to chat to [[Angelo\|Daniel Williams]] who has the best understanding of the Imperial religion and the rules mechanics that underpin it.
	~~[[Category:~~Plot]]		{{Plot Further Reading}}
	[[Category:Campaign Elements]]		[[Category:Campaign Elements]]

Mrdaniel: /* Heretics */

2014-03-14T17:35:07Z

Heretics

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	Heretics may be linked with other internal threats, they may be a secret society or cult, or be linked with bandits or be receiving aid from foreign powers. Ideally heretics should be aiming to spread their heresy to try to bring about change - plot that involves heretics who are quietly getting on with their own business should be avoided.		Heretics may be linked with other internal threats, they may be a secret society or cult, or be linked with bandits or be receiving aid from foreign powers. Ideally heretics should be aiming to spread their heresy to try to bring about change - plot that involves heretics who are quietly getting on with their own business should be avoided.

	Heretics may have access to their own ceremonial powers to create auras, annointings or dedications. Any writer interested in creating heresy plot would be well advised to chat to Daniel Williams who has the best understanding of the Imperial religion and the rules mechanics that underpin it.		Heretics may have access to their own ceremonial powers to create auras, annointings or dedications. Any writer interested in creating heresy plot would be well advised to chat to [[Angelo\|Daniel Williams]] who has the best understanding of the Imperial religion and the rules mechanics that underpin it.
	[[Category:Plot]]		[[Category:Plot]]
	[[Category:Campaign Elements]]		[[Category:Campaign Elements]]

Andy Raff: /* Trolls */ link shennanigans

2014-02-19T13:02:51Z

Trolls: link shennanigans

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	==Trolls==		==Trolls==
	[http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empireplotwiki/Trolls Trolls] are an ancient race of creatures that inhabited the lands before the humans appeared. They are undying creatures, they do not die of age or disease, but they can be slain with violence. Trolls feature in numerous legends throughout Wintermark, but trolls might theoretically be found in ~~the~~ Dawn, the Marches, Varushka, Wintermark, Temeschwar or the north of Highguard. They fit less well, conceptually with the more urban, civilized nature of the Brass Coast, Urizen and the southern League.		[http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empireplotwiki/Trolls Trolls] are an ancient race of creatures that inhabited the lands before the humans appeared. They are undying creatures, they do not die of age or disease, but they can be slain with violence. Trolls feature in numerous legends throughout Wintermark, but trolls might theoretically be found in Dawn, the Marches, Varushka, Wintermark, Temeschwar or the north of Highguard. They fit less well, conceptually with the more urban, civilized nature of the Brass Coast, Urizen and the southern League.

	Trolls fill many of the conceptual roles of the classic fantasy trope of a fore-runner race. They were once powerful, the runes and much of the basis for making magical items was created by them, some of their magic is difficult to impossible to reproduce today, they have been reduced to a shadow of their former glory and they are a dying race afflicted by a powerful sense of inevitable doom. For inspiration for the trolls, look at Tolkien's Noldor, the dwarves in the original Norse legends and in the Ring Cycle.		Trolls fill many of the conceptual roles of the classic fantasy trope of a fore-runner race. They were once powerful, the runes and much of the basis for making magical items was created by them, some of their magic is difficult to impossible to reproduce today, they have been reduced to a shadow of their former glory and they are a dying race afflicted by a powerful sense of inevitable doom. For inspiration for the trolls, look at Tolkien's Noldor, the dwarves in the original Norse legends and in the Ring Cycle.

	Our trolls are not combat threats, if writers want to include a big powerful monster to threaten players then they should use an [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Ogre ogre] instead. Trolls are extremely intelligent, shrewd, and cautious - they should be an awesome roleplaying encounter, not something that takes thirty hits and does strikedown.		Our trolls are not combat threats, if writers want to include a big powerful monster to threaten players then they should use an [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Ogre ogre] instead (more information on ogres can be found on the plot wiki [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Ogre here]. Trolls are extremely intelligent, shrewd, and cautious - they should be an awesome roleplaying encounter, not something that takes thirty hits and does strikedown.

	Trolls are afflicted by a powerful curse ~~that affects them~~ - when they attempt something it will usually ~~ultimately~~ rebound to their ~~own~~ ruin. Legends and tales that feature trolls should play up this motif - if a troll gives a hero a great weapon to slay a dragon - the hero will end up using the weapon to kill the troll, or his offspring, or his whole family. If the troll refuses to give the hero the weapon, the hero will be killed by the dragon, and his family will take revenge killing the troll, or his offspring, or his whole family. Trolls believe they are doomed not because they are [http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/miserablist miserablists], but because fate actually is out to get them. An Imperial mage can use Day or ~~night~~ magic to physically detect this curse - it is a racial curse and present on all of them.		Trolls are afflicted by a powerful curse - when they attempt something it will usually rebound on them to their ultimate ruin. Legends and tales that feature trolls should play up this motif - if a troll gives a hero a great weapon to slay a dragon - the hero will end up using the weapon to kill the troll, or his offspring, or his whole family. If the troll refuses to give the hero the weapon, the hero will be killed by the dragon, and his family will take revenge killing the troll, or his offspring, or his whole family. Trolls believe they are doomed not because they are [http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/miserablist miserablists], but because fate actually is out to get them. An Imperial mage can use Day or Night magic to physically detect this curse - it is a racial curse and present on all of them.

	Trolls have little or no experience with spell casting or ritual magic - but they are pre-eminent crafters of magical items. They make artoks and other animated statues to fight and work for them. They can craft powerful items for players, but convincing them to help is always hard because the troll doom makes them instinctively wary of action. They enjoy riddles, value metals and resources and prize illium above all other materials.		Trolls have little or no experience with spell casting or ritual magic - but they are pre-eminent crafters of magical items. They make artoks and other animated statues to fight and work for them. They can craft powerful items for players, but convincing them to help is always hard because the troll doom makes them instinctively wary of action. They enjoy riddles, value metals and resources and prize illium above all other materials.

Andy Raff: /* Trolls */ ogre link

2014-02-19T12:55:59Z

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	Trolls fill many of the conceptual roles of the classic fantasy trope of a fore-runner race. They were once powerful, the runes and much of the basis for making magical items was created by them, some of their magic is difficult to impossible to reproduce today, they have been reduced to a shadow of their former glory and they are a dying race afflicted by a powerful sense of inevitable doom. For inspiration for the trolls, look at Tolkien's Noldor, the dwarves in the original Norse legends and in the Ring Cycle.		Trolls fill many of the conceptual roles of the classic fantasy trope of a fore-runner race. They were once powerful, the runes and much of the basis for making magical items was created by them, some of their magic is difficult to impossible to reproduce today, they have been reduced to a shadow of their former glory and they are a dying race afflicted by a powerful sense of inevitable doom. For inspiration for the trolls, look at Tolkien's Noldor, the dwarves in the original Norse legends and in the Ring Cycle.

	Our trolls are not combat threats, if writers want to include a big powerful monster to threaten players then they should use an ogre instead. Trolls are extremely intelligent, shrewd, and cautious - they should be an awesome roleplaying encounter, not something that takes thirty hits and does strikedown.		Our trolls are not combat threats, if writers want to include a big powerful monster to threaten players then they should use an [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Ogre ogre] instead. Trolls are extremely intelligent, shrewd, and cautious - they should be an awesome roleplaying encounter, not something that takes thirty hits and does strikedown.

	Trolls are afflicted by a powerful curse that affects them - when they attempt something it will usually ultimately rebound to their own ruin. Legends and tales that feature trolls should play up this motif - if a troll gives a hero a great weapon to slay a dragon - the hero will end up using the weapon to kill the troll, or his offspring, or his whole family. If the troll refuses to give the hero the weapon, the hero will be killed by the dragon, and his family will take revenge killing the troll, or his offspring, or his whole family. Trolls believe they are doomed not because they are [http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/miserablist miserablists], but because fate actually is out to get them. An Imperial mage can use Day or night magic to physically detect this curse - it is a racial curse and present on all of them.		Trolls are afflicted by a powerful curse that affects them - when they attempt something it will usually ultimately rebound to their own ruin. Legends and tales that feature trolls should play up this motif - if a troll gives a hero a great weapon to slay a dragon - the hero will end up using the weapon to kill the troll, or his offspring, or his whole family. If the troll refuses to give the hero the weapon, the hero will be killed by the dragon, and his family will take revenge killing the troll, or his offspring, or his whole family. Trolls believe they are doomed not because they are [http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/miserablist miserablists], but because fate actually is out to get them. An Imperial mage can use Day or night magic to physically detect this curse - it is a racial curse and present on all of them.

Andy Raff: /* Trolls */ change link

2014-02-19T12:52:21Z

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	==Trolls==		==Trolls==
	[http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empireplotwiki/~~Trolls_(archive)~~ Trolls] are an ancient race of creatures that inhabited the lands before the humans appeared. They are undying creatures, they do not die of age or disease, but they can be slain with violence. Trolls feature in numerous legends throughout Wintermark, but trolls might theoretically be found in the Dawn, the Marches, Varushka, Wintermark, Temeschwar or the north of Highguard. They fit less well, conceptually with the more urban, civilized nature of the Brass Coast, Urizen and the southern League.		[http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empireplotwiki/Trolls Trolls] are an ancient race of creatures that inhabited the lands before the humans appeared. They are undying creatures, they do not die of age or disease, but they can be slain with violence. Trolls feature in numerous legends throughout Wintermark, but trolls might theoretically be found in the Dawn, the Marches, Varushka, Wintermark, Temeschwar or the north of Highguard. They fit less well, conceptually with the more urban, civilized nature of the Brass Coast, Urizen and the southern League.

	Trolls fill many of the conceptual roles of the classic fantasy trope of a fore-runner race. They were once powerful, the runes and much of the basis for making magical items was created by them, some of their magic is difficult to impossible to reproduce today, they have been reduced to a shadow of their former glory and they are a dying race afflicted by a powerful sense of inevitable doom. For inspiration for the trolls, look at Tolkien's Noldor, the dwarves in the original Norse legends and in the Ring Cycle.		Trolls fill many of the conceptual roles of the classic fantasy trope of a fore-runner race. They were once powerful, the runes and much of the basis for making magical items was created by them, some of their magic is difficult to impossible to reproduce today, they have been reduced to a shadow of their former glory and they are a dying race afflicted by a powerful sense of inevitable doom. For inspiration for the trolls, look at Tolkien's Noldor, the dwarves in the original Norse legends and in the Ring Cycle.

Andy Raff: /* Vallorn */

2014-02-19T12:51:33Z

Vallorn

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	[http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Vallorn The Vallorn] is an ancient danger that infests the great wild forests of the Empire. The Vallorn is the result of a Spring magic disaster that destroyed Terunael, the human empire that preceded the current Empire. The Urizen and Navarr are the only people that survived from that time and the Navarr in particular define themselves by their determination to destroy the Vallorn.		[http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Vallorn The Vallorn] is an ancient danger that infests the great wild forests of the Empire. The Vallorn is the result of a Spring magic disaster that destroyed Terunael, the human empire that preceded the current Empire. The Urizen and Navarr are the only people that survived from that time and the Navarr in particular define themselves by their determination to destroy the Vallorn.

	In effect the Vallorn is a infestation of magical fertility run amok. The area teams with life, but the growth is completely out-of-control. Giant insects, mutated animals and the air near the heart is poisonous to humans. The Vallorn is definitively not sentient, it is a primeval horror, aware but not articulate, it responds with overwhelming violence to any intrusion perceived as a threat.		In effect the Vallorn is a infestation of magical fertility run amok. The area teams with life, but the growth is completely out-of-control and unnatural. Giant insects and mutated animals are common and the air near the heart is poisonous to humans. Worse, fresh corpses left in Vallorn infested areas are quickly colonized by aggressive plant-life that cause them to become animated, savage unliving husks that attack intruders. The Vallorn is definitively not sentient, it is a primeval horror, aware but not articulate, it responds with overwhelming violence to any intrusion perceived as a threat.

	The Vallorn is of particular interest to the Navarr and they can be expected to jump on any plot that involves it pretty quickly. For this reason it is positively beneficial to target other nations with Vallorn plot - to make clear this menace threatens the entire Empire. The Vallorn hearts are located in the Navarr territories, but these are spread around the Empire so any nation can be impacted by the Vallorn.		The Vallorn is of particular interest to the Navarr and they can be expected to jump on any plot that involves it pretty quickly. For this reason it is positively beneficial to target other nations with Vallorn plot - to make clear this menace threatens the entire Empire. The Vallorn hearts are located in the Navarr territories, but these are spread around the Empire so any nation can be impacted by the Vallorn.

Andy Raff: /* Heretics */ link ixing

2014-02-19T12:43:11Z

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	When creating plot with heretics it is important to be careful not to make the heretics too appealing. It will be difficult for players to rally round and launch an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albigensian_Crusade Albigensian Crusade] to wipe out a group of people who want everyone to get on and be friends. It is great if heresy plot produces argument and debate in the Synod - it is less ideal if every heresy plot is resolved by the addition of new [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/The_Way Imperial virtues] - peace, love, socks, being allowed to have a lie-in on Tuesdays.		When creating plot with heretics it is important to be careful not to make the heretics too appealing. It will be difficult for players to rally round and launch an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albigensian_Crusade Albigensian Crusade] to wipe out a group of people who want everyone to get on and be friends. It is great if heresy plot produces argument and debate in the Synod - it is less ideal if every heresy plot is resolved by the addition of new [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/The_Way Imperial virtues] - peace, love, socks, being allowed to have a lie-in on Tuesdays.

	The [~~[EmpireWiki~~:~~Malign spiritual presences~~#~~False Virtues\|~~false virtues]] in particular have been created specifically to be at odds with the civilized nature of the Empire - while they may appear appealing at first glance, they have the potential to damage the Empire if they were embraced and followed through to their logical conclusions. An example of the repercussions of embracing a false virtue might be the historical [~~[EmpireWiki~~:~~Freedom Heresy\|~~Freedom Heresy]], while the false virtue of [~~[EmpireWiki~~:Malign_spiritual_presences#Peace\|peace]] would ultimately lead to stagnation and passivity on behalf of those who embrace it.		The [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Malign_spiritual_presences#False_Virtues false virtues] in particular have been created specifically to be at odds with the civilized nature of the Empire - while they may appear appealing at first glance, they have the potential to damage the Empire if they were embraced and followed through to their logical conclusions. An example of the repercussions of embracing a false virtue might be the historical [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Freedom_Heresy Freedom Heresy], while the false virtue of [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Malign_spiritual_presences#Peace peace] would ultimately lead to stagnation and passivity on behalf of those who embrace it.

	Heretics may be linked with other internal threats, they may be a secret society or cult, or be linked with bandits or be receiving aid from foreign powers. Ideally heretics should be aiming to spread their heresy to try to bring about change - plot that involves heretics who are quietly getting on with their own business should be avoided.		Heretics may be linked with other internal threats, they may be a secret society or cult, or be linked with bandits or be receiving aid from foreign powers. Ideally heretics should be aiming to spread their heresy to try to bring about change - plot that involves heretics who are quietly getting on with their own business should be avoided.

Andy Raff: /* Heretics */

2014-02-19T12:41:34Z

Heretics

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	When creating plot with heretics it is important to be careful not to make the heretics too appealing. It will be difficult for players to rally round and launch an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albigensian_Crusade Albigensian Crusade] to wipe out a group of people who want everyone to get on and be friends. It is great if heresy plot produces argument and debate in the Synod - it is less ideal if every heresy plot is resolved by the addition of new [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/The_Way Imperial virtues] - peace, love, socks, being allowed to have a lie-in on Tuesdays.		When creating plot with heretics it is important to be careful not to make the heretics too appealing. It will be difficult for players to rally round and launch an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albigensian_Crusade Albigensian Crusade] to wipe out a group of people who want everyone to get on and be friends. It is great if heresy plot produces argument and debate in the Synod - it is less ideal if every heresy plot is resolved by the addition of new [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/The_Way Imperial virtues] - peace, love, socks, being allowed to have a lie-in on Tuesdays.

	The [[EmpireWiki:~~Malign_spiritual_presences~~#~~False_Virtues~~\|false virtues]] in particular have been created specifically to be at odds with the civilized nature of the Empire - while they may appear appealing at first glance, they have the potential to damage the Empire if they were embraced and followed through to their logical conclusions. An example of the repercussions of embracing a false virtue might be the historical [[EmpireWiki:~~Freedom_Heresy~~\|Freedom Heresy]], while the false virtue of [[EmpireWiki:Malign_spiritual_presences#Peace\|peace]] would ultimately lead to stagnation and passivity on behalf of those who embrace it.		The [[EmpireWiki:Malign spiritual presences#False Virtues\|false virtues]] in particular have been created specifically to be at odds with the civilized nature of the Empire - while they may appear appealing at first glance, they have the potential to damage the Empire if they were embraced and followed through to their logical conclusions. An example of the repercussions of embracing a false virtue might be the historical [[EmpireWiki:Freedom Heresy\|Freedom Heresy]], while the false virtue of [[EmpireWiki:Malign_spiritual_presences#Peace\|peace]] would ultimately lead to stagnation and passivity on behalf of those who embrace it.

	Heretics may be linked with other internal threats, they may be a secret society or cult, or be linked with bandits or be receiving aid from foreign powers. Ideally heretics should be aiming to spread their heresy to try to bring about change - plot that involves heretics who are quietly getting on with their own business should be avoided.		Heretics may be linked with other internal threats, they may be a secret society or cult, or be linked with bandits or be receiving aid from foreign powers. Ideally heretics should be aiming to spread their heresy to try to bring about change - plot that involves heretics who are quietly getting on with their own business should be avoided.

Andy Raff: /* Heretics */

2014-02-19T12:40:30Z

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	When creating plot with heretics it is important to be careful not to make the heretics too appealing. It will be difficult for players to rally round and launch an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albigensian_Crusade Albigensian Crusade] to wipe out a group of people who want everyone to get on and be friends. It is great if heresy plot produces argument and debate in the Synod - it is less ideal if every heresy plot is resolved by the addition of new [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/The_Way Imperial virtues] - peace, love, socks, being allowed to have a lie-in on Tuesdays.		When creating plot with heretics it is important to be careful not to make the heretics too appealing. It will be difficult for players to rally round and launch an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albigensian_Crusade Albigensian Crusade] to wipe out a group of people who want everyone to get on and be friends. It is great if heresy plot produces argument and debate in the Synod - it is less ideal if every heresy plot is resolved by the addition of new [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/The_Way Imperial virtues] - peace, love, socks, being allowed to have a lie-in on Tuesdays.

			The [[EmpireWiki:Malign_spiritual_presences#False_Virtues\|false virtues]] in particular have been created specifically to be at odds with the civilized nature of the Empire - while they may appear appealing at first glance, they have the potential to damage the Empire if they were embraced and followed through to their logical conclusions. An example of the repercussions of embracing a false virtue might be the historical [[EmpireWiki:Freedom_Heresy\|Freedom Heresy]], while the false virtue of [[EmpireWiki:Malign_spiritual_presences#Peace\|peace]] would ultimately lead to stagnation and passivity on behalf of those who embrace it.

	Heretics may be linked with other internal threats, they may be a secret society or cult, or be linked with bandits or be receiving aid from foreign powers. Ideally heretics should be aiming to spread their heresy to try to bring about change - plot that involves heretics who are quietly getting on with their own business should be avoided.		Heretics may be linked with other internal threats, they may be a secret society or cult, or be linked with bandits or be receiving aid from foreign powers. Ideally heretics should be aiming to spread their heresy to try to bring about change - plot that involves heretics who are quietly getting on with their own business should be avoided.