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	During their Spring festival, the Urizen represent Wisdom with white or silver flowers. </onlyinclude>		During their Spring festival, the Urizen represent Wisdom with white or silver flowers. </onlyinclude>
	<quote by="Cardinal ~~Agnetha~~ De Rondell, Spring 378YE"> Wisdom is not short hand for ‘action I’d like you to take’, and foolishness is not synonymous with ‘outcome I wish you had not provoked'</quote>		<quote by="Cardinal Abaddon De Rondell, Spring 378YE"> Wisdom is not short hand for ‘action I’d like you to take’, and foolishness is not synonymous with ‘outcome I wish you had not provoked'</quote>

	==Further reading==		==Further reading==

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	Things that create light and illumination are also popular icons of Wisdom, and there is some crossover with the symbols of [[vigilance]] in this regard but the meaning tends to be subtly different. The '''lantern''', the '''candle''', and the '''torch''' allow the virtuous to see clearly, and to understand things as they actually are, as well as to provide the opportunity to take action (such as when [[Isenbrad]] used a lantern to illuminate the cave in which he carved his [[Runes\|runic]] secrets). Many priests and pilgrims of the Path of Wisdom often carry sources of light or the means to provide such, along with the means to record such knowledge and wisdom that they encounter.		Things that create light and illumination are also popular icons of Wisdom, and there is some crossover with the symbols of [[vigilance]] in this regard but the meaning tends to be subtly different. The '''lantern''', the '''candle''', and the '''torch''' allow the virtuous to see clearly, and to understand things as they actually are, as well as to provide the opportunity to take action (such as when [[Isenbrad]] used a lantern to illuminate the cave in which he carved his [[Runes\|runic]] secrets). Many priests and pilgrims of the Path of Wisdom often carry sources of light or the means to provide such, along with the means to record such knowledge and wisdom that they encounter.

	Before the formation of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]], Wisdom was often represented by animals of one type or another, perhaps in recognition of the mastery of animals practiced by [[Zoria]]. The early Synod discouraged this practice; especially among the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] it was argued that beasts are inferior to humans - although understandably this attitude did not sit well with the people of [[Wintermark]] or [[Varushka]] who largely ignored it.		Before the formation of the [[Synod]], Wisdom was often represented by animals of one type or another, perhaps in recognition of the mastery of animals practiced by [[Zoria]]. The early Synod discouraged this practice; especially among the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] it was argued that beasts are inferior to humans - although understandably this attitude did not sit well with the people of [[Wintermark]] or [[Varushka]] who largely ignored it.

	The '''raven''' symbolises wisdom in [[Wintermark]], while in [[Varushka]] they prefer the '''squirrel''' and the vigilant '''spider'''. Unsurprisingly perhaps some magicians use the [[Runes\|rune]] '''[[Irremais]]''', which represents a certain kind of wisdom.		The '''raven''' symbolises wisdom in [[Wintermark]], while in [[Varushka]] they prefer the '''squirrel''' and the vigilant '''spider'''. Unsurprisingly perhaps some magicians use the [[Runes\|rune]] '''[[Irremais]]''', which represents a certain kind of wisdom.
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	*[[The Way\|The Way of Virtue]]		*[[The Way\|The Way of Virtue]]
	*[[Imperial Theology]]		*[[Imperial Theology]]
	*[[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]		*[[Synod]]
	*[[Religious skills\|Religious Skills]]		*[[Religious skills\|Religious Skills]]
	*[[Recent history\|Recent History]]		*[[Recent history\|Recent History]]

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	===Guidance on the Path===		===Guidance on the Path===
	Through meditation on the [[auras of Wisdom]], and careful analysis of the stories of paragons and exemplars, the priests of the Way have gleaned insight into the heart of the virtue and how best to pursue it. There are collections of parables, tales, sayings and teachings that ~~distill~~ this for Imperial citizens to learn from. The following are a handful of teachings and sayings deemed to be essential to understanding the path:		Through meditation on the [[auras of Wisdom]], and careful analysis of the stories of paragons and exemplars, the priests of the Way have gleaned insight into the heart of the virtue and how best to pursue it. There are collections of parables, tales, sayings and teachings that distil this for Imperial citizens to learn from. The following are a handful of teachings and sayings deemed to be essential to understanding the path:

	* The Virtuous apply what they have learned; Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete.		* The Virtuous apply what they have learned; Wisdom knows all knowledge is incomplete.

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	==The Path of Wisdom==		==The Path of Wisdom==
	There are many citizens of the Empire who believe themselves, by nature, to be filled with the virtue and it comes easily to them, yet the truth is – like all the virtues – Wisdom is a journey and must ever be striven for. Only the fool believes their journey is complete. Wisdom in the Empire takes many forms and what might benefit you in the Wintermark could as easily be your ruin in Varushka. Wisdom’s natural enemies are folly and complacency who steal the wit and desire for understanding and enlightenment. There is also dispute amongst the wise as to the extent that knowledge should be shared with the unready lest it imperils them.		There are many citizens of the Empire who believe themselves, by nature, to be filled with the virtue and it comes easily to them, yet the truth is – like all the virtues – Wisdom is a journey and must ever be striven for. Only the fool believes their journey is complete. Wisdom in the Empire takes many forms and what might benefit you in the Wintermark could as easily be your ruin in Varushka. Wisdom’s natural enemies are folly and complacency who steal the wit and desire for understanding and enlightenment. There is also dispute amongst the wise as to the extent that knowledge should be shared with the unready lest it imperils them.
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	===Guidance on the Path===		===Guidance on the Path===
	Through meditation on the [[auras of Wisdom]], and careful analysis of the stories of paragons and exemplars, the priests of the Way have gleaned insight into the heart of the virtue and how best to pursue it. There are collections of parables, tales, sayings and teachings that distill this for Imperial citizens to learn from. The following are a handful of teachings and sayings deemed to be essential to understanding the path:		Through meditation on the [[auras of Wisdom]], and careful analysis of the stories of paragons and exemplars, the priests of the Way have gleaned insight into the heart of the virtue and how best to pursue it. There are collections of parables, tales, sayings and teachings that distill this for Imperial citizens to learn from. The following are a handful of teachings and sayings deemed to be essential to understanding the path:

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	One of the most widely accepted symbols of Wisdom is the '''scale''', used to weigh and measure the world. Other tools of measurement, evaluating, and recording knowledge are also popular including the '''abacus''', the '''quill''', and the '''rolled scroll'''.		One of the most widely accepted symbols of Wisdom is the '''scale''', used to weigh and measure the world. Other tools of measurement, evaluating, and recording knowledge are also popular including the '''abacus''', the '''quill''', and the '''rolled scroll'''.

	Things that create light and illumination are also popular icons of Wisdom, and there is some crossover with the symbols of [[vigilance]] in this regard but the meaning tends to be subtly different. The '''lantern''', the '''candle''', and the '''torch''' allow the virtuous to see clearly, and to understand things as they actually are, as well as to provide the opportunity to take action (such as when [[Isenbrad]] used a lantern to illuminate the cave in which he carved his [[~~Rune_Overview~~\|runic]] secrets). Many priests and pilgrims of the Path of Wisdom often carry sources of light or the means to provide such, along with the means to record such knowledge and wisdom that they encounter.		Things that create light and illumination are also popular icons of Wisdom, and there is some crossover with the symbols of [[vigilance]] in this regard but the meaning tends to be subtly different. The '''lantern''', the '''candle''', and the '''torch''' allow the virtuous to see clearly, and to understand things as they actually are, as well as to provide the opportunity to take action (such as when [[Isenbrad]] used a lantern to illuminate the cave in which he carved his [[Runes\|runic]] secrets). Many priests and pilgrims of the Path of Wisdom often carry sources of light or the means to provide such, along with the means to record such knowledge and wisdom that they encounter.

	Before the formation of the [[Imperial Synod]], Wisdom was often represented by animals of one type or another, perhaps in recognition of the mastery of animals practiced by [[Zoria]]. The early Synod discouraged this practice; especially among the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] it was argued that beasts are inferior to humans - although understandably this attitude did not sit well with the people of [[Wintermark]] or [[Varushka]] who largely ignored it.		Before the formation of the [[Imperial Synod]], Wisdom was often represented by animals of one type or another, perhaps in recognition of the mastery of animals practiced by [[Zoria]]. The early Synod discouraged this practice; especially among the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] it was argued that beasts are inferior to humans - although understandably this attitude did not sit well with the people of [[Wintermark]] or [[Varushka]] who largely ignored it.

	The '''raven''' symbolises wisdom in [[Wintermark]], while in [[Varushka]] they prefer the '''squirrel''' and the vigilant '''spider'''. Unsurprisingly perhaps some magicians use the [[~~Rune Overview~~\|rune]] '''[[Irremais]]''', which represents a certain kind of wisdom.		The '''raven''' symbolises wisdom in [[Wintermark]], while in [[Varushka]] they prefer the '''squirrel''' and the vigilant '''spider'''. Unsurprisingly perhaps some magicians use the [[Runes\|rune]] '''[[Irremais]]''', which represents a certain kind of wisdom.

	During their Spring festival, the Urizen represent Wisdom with white or silver flowers. </onlyinclude>		During their Spring festival, the Urizen represent Wisdom with white or silver flowers. </onlyinclude>

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	The '''raven''' symbolises wisdom in [[Wintermark]], while in [[Varushka]] they prefer the '''squirrel''' and the vigilant '''spider'''. Unsurprisingly perhaps some magicians use the [[Rune Overview\|rune]] '''[[Irremais]]''', which represents a certain kind of wisdom.		The '''raven''' symbolises wisdom in [[Wintermark]], while in [[Varushka]] they prefer the '''squirrel''' and the vigilant '''spider'''. Unsurprisingly perhaps some magicians use the [[Rune Overview\|rune]] '''[[Irremais]]''', which represents a certain kind of wisdom.
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			During their Spring festival, the Urizen represent Wisdom with white or silver flowers. </onlyinclude>
	<quote by="Cardinal Agnetha De Rondell, Spring 378YE"> Wisdom is not short hand for ‘action I’d like you to take’, and foolishness is not synonymous with ‘outcome I wish you had not provoked'</quote>		<quote by="Cardinal Agnetha De Rondell, Spring 378YE"> Wisdom is not short hand for ‘action I’d like you to take’, and foolishness is not synonymous with ‘outcome I wish you had not provoked'</quote>

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	One of the most widely accepted symbols of Wisdom is the '''scale''', used to weigh and measure the world. Other tools of measurement, evaluating, and recording knowledge are also popular including the '''abacus''', the '''quill''', and the '''rolled scroll'''.		One of the most widely accepted symbols of Wisdom is the '''scale''', used to weigh and measure the world. Other tools of measurement, evaluating, and recording knowledge are also popular including the '''abacus''', the '''quill''', and the '''rolled scroll'''.

	Things that create light and illumination are also popular icons of Wisdom, and there is some crossover with the symbols of [[vigilance]] in this regard but the meaning tends to be subtly different. The '''lantern''', the '''candle''', and the '''torch''' allow the virtuous to see clearly, and to understand things as they actually are, as well as to provide the opportunity to take action (such as when [[Isenbrad]] used a lantern to illuminate the cave in which he carved his [[~~Rune overview~~\|runic]] secrets). Many priests and pilgrims of the Path of Wisdom often carry sources of light or the means to provide such, along with the means to record such knowledge and wisdom that they encounter.		Things that create light and illumination are also popular icons of Wisdom, and there is some crossover with the symbols of [[vigilance]] in this regard but the meaning tends to be subtly different. The '''lantern''', the '''candle''', and the '''torch''' allow the virtuous to see clearly, and to understand things as they actually are, as well as to provide the opportunity to take action (such as when [[Isenbrad]] used a lantern to illuminate the cave in which he carved his [[Rune_Overview\|runic]] secrets). Many priests and pilgrims of the Path of Wisdom often carry sources of light or the means to provide such, along with the means to record such knowledge and wisdom that they encounter.

	Before the formation of the [[Imperial Synod]], Wisdom was often represented by animals of one type or another, perhaps in recognition of the mastery of animals practiced by [[Zoria]]. The early Synod discouraged this practice; especially among the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] it was argued that beasts are inferior to humans - although understandably this attitude did not sit well with the people of [[Wintermark]] or [[Varushka]] who largely ignored it.		Before the formation of the [[Imperial Synod]], Wisdom was often represented by animals of one type or another, perhaps in recognition of the mastery of animals practiced by [[Zoria]]. The early Synod discouraged this practice; especially among the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] it was argued that beasts are inferior to humans - although understandably this attitude did not sit well with the people of [[Wintermark]] or [[Varushka]] who largely ignored it.

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	==Symbols of Wisdom==		==Symbols of Wisdom==
	<onlyinclude>		<onlyinclude>
	~~The Path~~ of Wisdom ~~has many symbols across~~ the ~~Empire~~. ~~Before the formation~~ of ~~the Synod~~, ~~animal sigils were popular~~, ~~in recognition of Zoria’s mastery of animals. However, the Synod has since discouraged this as the Way exalts the human spirit~~ and ~~beasts~~ are ~~lesser (though~~ the ~~practice exists still in parts of Varushka). As a consequence~~, ~~more widely accepted symbols are scales as used by Kala to weigh and measure~~ the ~~world~~, and ~~a lantern as used by Isenbrad to illuminate~~ the ~~cave in which he carved his secrets in runic form~~.		One of the most widely accepted symbols of Wisdom is the '''scale''', used to weigh and measure the world. Other tools of measurement, evaluating, and recording knowledge are also popular including the '''abacus''', the '''quill''', and the '''rolled scroll'''.

	Many priests and pilgrims of the Path of Wisdom often carry sources of light or the means to provide such~~. Many also carry~~ the means to record such knowledge and wisdom that they encounter.		Things that create light and illumination are also popular icons of Wisdom, and there is some crossover with the symbols of [[vigilance]] in this regard but the meaning tends to be subtly different. The '''lantern''', the '''candle''', and the '''torch''' allow the virtuous to see clearly, and to understand things as they actually are, as well as to provide the opportunity to take action (such as when [[Isenbrad]] used a lantern to illuminate the cave in which he carved his [[Rune overview\|runic]] secrets). Many priests and pilgrims of the Path of Wisdom often carry sources of light or the means to provide such, along with the means to record such knowledge and wisdom that they encounter.

			Before the formation of the [[Imperial Synod]], Wisdom was often represented by animals of one type or another, perhaps in recognition of the mastery of animals practiced by [[Zoria]]. The early Synod discouraged this practice; especially among the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] it was argued that beasts are inferior to humans - although understandably this attitude did not sit well with the people of [[Wintermark]] or [[Varushka]] who largely ignored it.

	The '''raven''' symbolises wisdom in [[Wintermark]], while in [[Varushka]] they prefer the '''squirrel''' and the vigilant '''spider'''. Unsurprisingly perhaps some magicians use the [[Rune Overview\|rune]] '''[[Irremais]]''', which represents a certain kind of wisdom.		The '''raven''' symbolises wisdom in [[Wintermark]], while in [[Varushka]] they prefer the '''squirrel''' and the vigilant '''spider'''. Unsurprisingly perhaps some magicians use the [[Rune Overview\|rune]] '''[[Irremais]]''', which represents a certain kind of wisdom.

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	Many priests and pilgrims of the Path of Wisdom often carry sources of light or the means to provide such. Many also carry the means to record such knowledge and wisdom that they encounter.		Many priests and pilgrims of the Path of Wisdom often carry sources of light or the means to provide such. Many also carry the means to record such knowledge and wisdom that they encounter.

			The '''raven''' symbolises wisdom in [[Wintermark]], while in [[Varushka]] they prefer the '''squirrel''' and the vigilant '''spider'''. Unsurprisingly perhaps some magicians use the [[Rune Overview\|rune]] '''[[Irremais]]''', which represents a certain kind of wisdom.
	</onlyinclude>		</onlyinclude>
	<quote by="Cardinal Agnetha De Rondell, Spring 378YE"> Wisdom is not short hand for ‘action I’d like you to take’, and foolishness is not synonymous with ‘outcome I wish you had not provoked'</quote>		<quote by="Cardinal Agnetha De Rondell, Spring 378YE"> Wisdom is not short hand for ‘action I’d like you to take’, and foolishness is not synonymous with ‘outcome I wish you had not provoked'</quote>

	==Further reading==		==Further reading==
	* You can learn about the various spiritual [[roleplaying effects]] created by priests [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedicated]] to Wisdom [[Wisdom_roleplaying_effects\|here]].		* You can learn about the various spiritual [[roleplaying effects]] created by priests [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedicated]] to Wisdom [[Wisdom_roleplaying_effects\|here]].

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	* The exemplar [[Avigliana di Sarvos]] of [[The League\|League]] encouraged others to take note of the world they lived in and put the truth of it in writing.		* The exemplar [[Avigliana di Sarvos]] of [[The League\|League]] encouraged others to take note of the world they lived in and put the truth of it in writing.
	* The exemplar [[Kala]] codified a system of weights and measures that are still in use today and provided much of the foundation for modern Imperial scholarship.		* The exemplar [[Kala]] codified a system of weights and measures that are still in use today and provided much of the foundation for modern Imperial scholarship.

			==Symbols of Wisdom==
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	~~==Symbols of Wisdom==~~
	The Path of Wisdom has many symbols across the Empire. Before the formation of the Synod, animal sigils were popular, in recognition of Zoria’s mastery of animals. However, the Synod has since discouraged this as the Way exalts the human spirit and beasts are lesser (though the practice exists still in parts of Varushka). As a consequence, more widely accepted symbols are scales as used by Kala to weigh and measure the world, and a lantern as used by Isenbrad to illuminate the cave in which he carved his secrets in runic form.		The Path of Wisdom has many symbols across the Empire. Before the formation of the Synod, animal sigils were popular, in recognition of Zoria’s mastery of animals. However, the Synod has since discouraged this as the Way exalts the human spirit and beasts are lesser (though the practice exists still in parts of Varushka). As a consequence, more widely accepted symbols are scales as used by Kala to weigh and measure the world, and a lantern as used by Isenbrad to illuminate the cave in which he carved his secrets in runic form.

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	Things that create light and illumination are also popular icons of Wisdom, and there is some crossover with the symbols of [[vigilance]] in this regard but the meaning tends to be subtly different. The '''lantern''', the '''candle''', and the '''torch''' allow the virtuous to see clearly, and to understand things as they actually are, as well as to provide the opportunity to take action (such as when [[Isenbrad]] used a lantern to illuminate the cave in which he carved his [[Runes\|runic]] secrets). Many priests and pilgrims of the Path of Wisdom often carry sources of light or the means to provide such, along with the means to record such knowledge and wisdom that they encounter.		Things that create light and illumination are also popular icons of Wisdom, and there is some crossover with the symbols of [[vigilance]] in this regard but the meaning tends to be subtly different. The '''lantern''', the '''candle''', and the '''torch''' allow the virtuous to see clearly, and to understand things as they actually are, as well as to provide the opportunity to take action (such as when [[Isenbrad]] used a lantern to illuminate the cave in which he carved his [[Runes\|runic]] secrets). Many priests and pilgrims of the Path of Wisdom often carry sources of light or the means to provide such, along with the means to record such knowledge and wisdom that they encounter.

	Before the formation of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]], Wisdom was often represented by animals of one type or another, perhaps in recognition of the mastery of animals practiced by [[Zoria]]. The early Synod discouraged this practice; especially among the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] it was argued that beasts are inferior to humans - although understandably this attitude did not sit well with the people of [[Wintermark]] or [[Varushka]] who largely ignored it.		Before the formation of the [[Synod]], Wisdom was often represented by animals of one type or another, perhaps in recognition of the mastery of animals practiced by [[Zoria]]. The early Synod discouraged this practice; especially among the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] it was argued that beasts are inferior to humans - although understandably this attitude did not sit well with the people of [[Wintermark]] or [[Varushka]] who largely ignored it.

	The '''raven''' symbolises wisdom in [[Wintermark]], while in [[Varushka]] they prefer the '''squirrel''' and the vigilant '''spider'''. Unsurprisingly perhaps some magicians use the [[Runes\|rune]] '''[[Irremais]]''', which represents a certain kind of wisdom.		The '''raven''' symbolises wisdom in [[Wintermark]], while in [[Varushka]] they prefer the '''squirrel''' and the vigilant '''spider'''. Unsurprisingly perhaps some magicians use the [[Runes\|rune]] '''[[Irremais]]''', which represents a certain kind of wisdom.
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	*[[The Way\|The Way of Virtue]]		*[[The Way\|The Way of Virtue]]
	*[[Imperial Theology]]		*[[Imperial Theology]]
	*[[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]		*[[Synod]]
	*[[Religious skills\|Religious Skills]]		*[[Religious skills\|Religious Skills]]
	*[[Recent history\|Recent History]]		*[[Recent history\|Recent History]]