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Twiggy at 01:38, 22 January 2026

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	* For most Imperial citizens, dedication is not required. It is sufficient to know of the paths of Virtue and how they can positively influence this life, and the next.		* For most Imperial citizens, dedication is not required. It is sufficient to know of the paths of Virtue and how they can positively influence this life, and the next.
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	The Way of Virtue is promoted and protected by [[~~The~~ Synod\|the Imperial Synod]] and is shaped by [[Imperial Theology\|Imperial theology]].		The Way of Virtue is promoted and protected by [[Synod\|the Imperial Synod]] and is shaped by [[Imperial Theology\|Imperial theology]].

	==The Paths of Virtue==		==The Paths of Virtue==

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	==Further reading for religious PCs==		==Further reading for religious PCs==
	* [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]		* [[Synod]]
	* [[The history of the Way\|History of the Way]]		* [[The history of the Way\|History of the Way]]
	* [[The Labyrinth of Ages and the Paragons and Exemplars\|The Labyrinth of Ages]]		* [[The Labyrinth of Ages and the Paragons and Exemplars\|The Labyrinth of Ages]]

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	The Way of Virtue is promoted and protected by [[The Synod\|the Imperial Synod]] and is shaped by [[Imperial Theology\|Imperial theology]].		The Way of Virtue is promoted and protected by [[The Synod\|the Imperial Synod]] and is shaped by [[Imperial Theology\|Imperial theology]].

	~~==The Way and the Non-human==~~
	Pure liao has an equal effect on all adult humans, including those who are lineaged. However, it has no particular effect on orcs or, it is assumed, any other non-human species. This is understood to mean that the non-humans have no 'past lives' and thus supports the [[Imperial Theology\|Doctrine of Reincarnation]]’s claim that only human spirits traverse the Labyrinth of Ages.

	Opinions are divided as to what this means for the non-human. Some maintain that they are incapable of following the Way because of their natures. Others maintain that, even if they do not reincarnate, they should still be encouraged to follow the example of the paragons and exemplars.

	==The Paths of Virtue==		==The Paths of Virtue==

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	<quote>Seven Paths.<br>Seven Virtues.<br>One Way.</quote>		<quote>Seven Paths.<br>Seven Virtues.<br>One Way.</quote>
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Labyrinth.jpg\|width=243\|height=240\|align=right\|caption=The labyrinth is a common symbol of the Way}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Way of Virtue – often simply known as the Way – is the religion that was adopted across the Empire when it was founded.		The Way of Virtue – often simply known as the Way – is the religion that was adopted across the Empire when it was founded.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Labyrinth.jpg\|width=243\|height=240\|align=right\|caption=The labyrinth is a common symbol of the Way}}~~
	At its core, the Way of Virtue teaches:		At its core, the Way of Virtue teaches:
	* Human souls are immortal and, upon death, will eventually be reincarnated as a newborn child.		* Human souls are immortal and, upon death, will eventually be reincarnated as a newborn child.
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	* There are some [[Religious skills\|priestly ceremonies]] that require dedication to a single Virtue. Dedication is practised by those who have a calling, such as priests, pilgrims, exemplars and paragons.		* There are some [[Religious skills\|priestly ceremonies]] that require dedication to a single Virtue. Dedication is practised by those who have a calling, such as priests, pilgrims, exemplars and paragons.
	* For most Imperial citizens, dedication is not required. It is sufficient to know of the paths of Virtue and how they can positively influence this life, and the next.		* For most Imperial citizens, dedication is not required. It is sufficient to know of the paths of Virtue and how they can positively influence this life, and the next.
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	The Way of Virtue is promoted and protected by [[The Synod\|the Imperial Synod]] and is shaped by [[Imperial Theology\|Imperial theology]].		The Way of Virtue is promoted and protected by [[The Synod\|the Imperial Synod]] and is shaped by [[Imperial Theology\|Imperial theology]].

Dre at 15:51, 8 May 2019

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Rafferty: /* Further reading for religious PCs */

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Rafferty: /* Further reading for religious PCs */

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Beeswax at 21:25, 1 May 2017

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Matt at 10:18, 30 March 2017

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	==Further reading for religious PCs==		==Further reading for religious PCs==
			* [[Imperial Synod]]
	* [[The history of the Way\|History of the Way]]		* [[The history of the Way\|History of the Way]]
	* [[The Labyrinth of Ages and the Paragons and Exemplars\|The Labyrinth of Ages]]		* [[The Labyrinth of Ages and the Paragons and Exemplars\|The Labyrinth of Ages]]
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	** [[Schisms and Heresies]]		** [[Schisms and Heresies]]
	** [[Investigative Theology]]		** [[Investigative Theology]]

	~~{{Synod Further Reading}}~~

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	** [[Schisms and Heresies]]		** [[Schisms and Heresies]]
	** [[Investigative Theology]]		** [[Investigative Theology]]
	*[[Imperial Synod \|The Imperial Synod]]
	**[[The Assemblies of the Synod\|Information about the different Assemblies]]

	** [[The Powers of Synod ~~Priests\|The powers of individual Synod Members]]~~		{{Synod Further Reading}}
	***[[Judgement]]
	***[[Witness]]
	***[[Sanctuary]]
	***[[Clemency]]

	**[[The Judgments of the Synod\|The Judgements of the Synod]]
	***[[Appointment]]
	***[[Inquisition]]
	***[[Condemnation]]
	***[[Statement of Principle]]
	***[[Revocation]]
	***[[Recognition]]
	***[[Veto]]
	***[[Rewarding]]
	***[[Changing Doctrine]]
	***[[Writ of Excommunication]]

	{{pdf\|title=Category:Religion}}		{{pdf\|title=Category:Religion}}

	~~[[Category:Religion]]~~
	[[Category:The Empire]]		[[Category:The Empire]]

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	* [[Religious Crimes]]		* [[Religious Crimes]]
	* [[Malign spiritual presences]]		* [[Malign spiritual presences]]
	* [[Symbols, of the Way]]		* [[Symbols of the Way]]
	* [[Imperial Theology\|Imperial Theology]]		* [[Imperial Theology\|Imperial Theology]]
	** [[Liao]]		** [[Liao]]

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	* [[Religious Crimes]]		* [[Religious Crimes]]
	* [[Malign spiritual presences]]		* [[Malign spiritual presences]]
	* [[Symbols, ~~icons and trappings~~]]		* [[Symbols, of the Way]]
	* [[Imperial Theology\|Imperial Theology]]		* [[Imperial Theology\|Imperial Theology]]
	** [[Liao]]		** [[Liao]]

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	The Way of Virtue – often simply known as the Way – is the religion that was adopted across the Empire when it was founded.		The Way of Virtue – often simply known as the Way – is the religion that was adopted across the Empire when it was founded.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Labyrinth.jpg\|width=243\|height=240\|align=right\|caption=The labyrinth is a common symbol of the Way}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Labyrinth.jpg\|width=243\|height=240\|align=right\|caption=The labyrinth is a common symbol of the Way}}
	At its core, ~~The~~ Way of Virtue teaches:		At its core, the Way of Virtue teaches:
	* Human souls are immortal and, upon death, will eventually be reincarnated as a newborn child.		* Human souls are immortal and, upon death, will eventually be reincarnated as a newborn child.
	* Reincarnation is not instantaneous. The soul must first travel through the [[The Labyrinth of Ages and the Paragons and Exemplars\|Labyrinth of Ages]] before being reincarnated.		* Reincarnation is not instantaneous. The soul must first travel through the [[The Labyrinth of Ages and the Paragons and Exemplars\|Labyrinth of Ages]] before being reincarnated.
	* Those who follow the ~~Paths~~ of Virtue pass through the Labyrinth more quickly and with greater integrity of their soul; wicked souls are trapped in the Labyrinth for longer and perhaps forever.		* Those who follow the paths of Virtue pass through the Labyrinth more quickly and with greater integrity of their soul; wicked souls are trapped in the Labyrinth for longer and perhaps forever.
	* The Way teaches that all laudable human qualities are rooted in the ~~Paths~~ of Virtue. For example, the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] commitment to truth is actually an expression of Courage and Pride.		* The Way teaches that all laudable human qualities are rooted in the paths of Virtue. For example, the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] commitment to truth is actually an expression of Courage and Pride.
	* Souls who attain sufficient purity of spirit, predominantly through perfection of virtue, pass through the Labyrinth to enlightenment. These individuals are called paragons.		* Souls who attain sufficient purity of spirit, predominantly through perfection of virtue, pass through the Labyrinth to enlightenment. These individuals are called paragons.
	* There are some [[Religious skills\|priestly ceremonies]] that require dedication to a single ~~virtue~~. Dedication is practised by those who have a calling, such as priests, pilgrims, exemplars and paragons.		* There are some [[Religious skills\|priestly ceremonies]] that require dedication to a single Virtue. Dedication is practised by those who have a calling, such as priests, pilgrims, exemplars and paragons.
	* For most Imperial citizens, dedication is not required. It is sufficient to know of the ~~Paths~~ of Virtue and how they can positively influence this life, and the next.		* For most Imperial citizens, dedication is not required. It is sufficient to know of the paths of Virtue and how they can positively influence this life, and the next.

	The Way of Virtue is promoted and protected by [[The Synod\|the Imperial Synod]] and is shaped by [[Imperial Theology\|Imperial ~~Theology~~]].		The Way of Virtue is promoted and protected by [[The Synod\|the Imperial Synod]] and is shaped by [[Imperial Theology\|Imperial theology]].

	==The Way and the Non-human==		==The Way and the Non-human==
	Pure ~~Liao~~ has an equal effect on all adult humans, including those who are lineaged. However, it has no particular effect on orcs or, it is assumed, any other non-human species. This is understood to mean that the non-humans have no 'past lives' and thus supports the [[Imperial Theology\|Doctrine of Reincarnation]]’s claim that only human spirits traverse the Labyrinth of Ages.		Pure liao has an equal effect on all adult humans, including those who are lineaged. However, it has no particular effect on orcs or, it is assumed, any other non-human species. This is understood to mean that the non-humans have no 'past lives' and thus supports the [[Imperial Theology\|Doctrine of Reincarnation]]’s claim that only human spirits traverse the Labyrinth of Ages.

	Opinions are divided as to what this means for the non-human. Some maintain that they are incapable of following the Way because of their natures. Others maintain that, even if they do not reincarnate, they should still be encouraged to follow the example of the paragons and exemplars.		Opinions are divided as to what this means for the non-human. Some maintain that they are incapable of following the Way because of their natures. Others maintain that, even if they do not reincarnate, they should still be encouraged to follow the example of the paragons and exemplars.

	==The Paths of Virtue==		==The Paths of Virtue==
	Imperial [[The Doctrines of the Faith\|doctrine]] currently states that there are ~~Seven Paths~~ of Virtue that make up the Way. These are:		Imperial [[The Doctrines of the Faith\|doctrine]] currently states that there are seven paths of Virtue that make up the Way. These are:
	* [[Ambition]]		* [[Ambition]]
	* [[Courage]]		* [[Courage]]

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Way of Virtue – often simply known as ~~The~~ Way – is the religion that was adopted across the Empire when it was founded.		The Way of Virtue – often simply known as the Way – is the religion that was adopted across the Empire when it was founded.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Labyrinth.jpg\|width=243\|height=240\|align=right\|caption=The labyrinth is a common symbol of the Way}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Labyrinth.jpg\|width=243\|height=240\|align=right\|caption=The labyrinth is a common symbol of the Way}}
	At its core, The Way of Virtue teaches:		At its core, The Way of Virtue teaches:
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	* Reincarnation is not instantaneous. The soul must first travel through the [[The Labyrinth of Ages and the Paragons and Exemplars\|Labyrinth of Ages]] before being reincarnated.		* Reincarnation is not instantaneous. The soul must first travel through the [[The Labyrinth of Ages and the Paragons and Exemplars\|Labyrinth of Ages]] before being reincarnated.
	* Those who follow the Paths of Virtue pass through the Labyrinth more quickly and with greater integrity of their soul; wicked souls are trapped in the Labyrinth for longer and perhaps forever.		* Those who follow the Paths of Virtue pass through the Labyrinth more quickly and with greater integrity of their soul; wicked souls are trapped in the Labyrinth for longer and perhaps forever.
	* The Way teaches that all laudable human qualities are rooted in the Paths of Virtue. For example, the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] commitment to ~~Truth~~ is actually an expression of Courage and Pride.		* The Way teaches that all laudable human qualities are rooted in the Paths of Virtue. For example, the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] commitment to truth is actually an expression of Courage and Pride.
	* Souls who attain sufficient purity of spirit, predominantly through perfection of ~~Virtue~~, pass through the Labyrinth to enlightenment. These individuals are called paragons.		* Souls who attain sufficient purity of spirit, predominantly through perfection of virtue, pass through the Labyrinth to enlightenment. These individuals are called paragons.
	* There are some [[Religious skills\|priestly ceremonies]] that require dedication to a single ~~Virtue~~. Dedication is ~~practiced~~ by those who have a calling, such as priests, pilgrims, exemplars and paragons.		* There are some [[Religious skills\|priestly ceremonies]] that require dedication to a single virtue. Dedication is practised by those who have a calling, such as priests, pilgrims, exemplars and paragons.
	* For most Imperial ~~Citizens~~, dedication is not required. It is sufficient to know of the Paths and how they can positively influence this life, and the next.		* For most Imperial citizens, dedication is not required. It is sufficient to know of the Paths of Virtue and how they can positively influence this life, and the next.

	The Way of Virtue is promoted and protected by [[The Synod\|~~The~~ Imperial Synod]] and is shaped by [[Imperial Theology\|Imperial Theology]].		The Way of Virtue is promoted and protected by [[The Synod\|the Imperial Synod]] and is shaped by [[Imperial Theology\|Imperial Theology]].

	==The Way and the Non-human==		==The Way and the Non-human==
	Pure Liao has an equal effect on all adult humans, including those ~~of Lineage descent~~. However, it has no particular effect on ~~Orcs~~ or, it is assumed, any other non-human species. This is understood to mean that the non-humans have no 'past lives' and thus supports the [[Imperial Theology\|Doctrine of Reincarnation]]’s claim that only human spirits traverse the Labyrinth of Ages.		Pure Liao has an equal effect on all adult humans, including those who are lineaged. However, it has no particular effect on orcs or, it is assumed, any other non-human species. This is understood to mean that the non-humans have no 'past lives' and thus supports the [[Imperial Theology\|Doctrine of Reincarnation]]’s claim that only human spirits traverse the Labyrinth of Ages.

	Opinions are divided as to what this means for the non-human. Some maintain that they are incapable of following ~~The~~ Way because of their natures. Others maintain that, even if they do not reincarnate, they should still be encouraged to follow the example of the paragons and ~~Exemplars~~.		Opinions are divided as to what this means for the non-human. Some maintain that they are incapable of following the Way because of their natures. Others maintain that, even if they do not reincarnate, they should still be encouraged to follow the example of the paragons and exemplars.

	==The Paths of Virtue==		==The Paths of Virtue==