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	==The Road of Heaven==		==The Road of Heaven==
	'''Sobriquet:''' ~~The~~ Faithful		''Sobriquet:'' '''Faithful'''

	The Damned know that they are cursed by God, and many of them curse God in return. But others accept the burden the Lord has placed upon them and seek to find purpose in it. These Faithful know that everything is a part of God's plan, even the Children of Caine. Followers of the Road of Heaven devote themselves to understanding that purpose. The answers to the question, "Why has God done this to me?" lead to the many divergent paths of this road. Like the mortal Church, the Road of Heaven is given to schisms, sects and heresies.		The Damned know that they are cursed by God, and many of them curse God in return. But others accept the burden the Lord has placed upon them and seek to find purpose in it. These Faithful know that everything is a part of God's plan, even the Children of Caine. Followers of the Road of Heaven devote themselves to understanding that purpose. The answers to the question, "Why has God done this to me?" lead to the many divergent paths of this road. Like the mortal Church, the Road of Heaven is given to schisms, sects and heresies.

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	==The Road of Heaven==		==The Road of Heaven==
			'''Sobriquet:''' The Faithful

	The Damned know that they are cursed by God, and many of them curse God in return. But others accept the burden the Lord has placed upon them and seek to find purpose in it. These Faithful know that everything is a part of God's plan, even the Children of Caine. Followers of the Road of Heaven devote themselves to understanding that purpose. The answers to the question, "Why has God done this to me?" lead to the many divergent paths of this road. Like the mortal Church, the Road of Heaven is given to schisms, sects and heresies.		The Damned know that they are cursed by God, and many of them curse God in return. But others accept the burden the Lord has placed upon them and seek to find purpose in it. These Faithful know that everything is a part of God's plan, even the Children of Caine. Followers of the Road of Heaven devote themselves to understanding that purpose. The answers to the question, "Why has God done this to me?" lead to the many divergent paths of this road. Like the mortal Church, the Road of Heaven is given to schisms, sects and heresies.

	The road as a whole is built upon the belief that God (or the Gods) is testing the so-called Faithful, just as he tested the great heroes and saints of older times to strengthen them and their faith. Theirs is a heavy burden, but they bear it gladly, because it is the crucible in which their faith is purified and made holy before their God. Many Faithful are drawn to various Gnostic heresies that claim that the material world is Hell, a belief that fits well with the Cainite condition of damnation among the living. Others tie themselves to more Western and Eastern Christian teachings and seek salvation in rejection of truly undying temptation. Still others follow other paths - the lands of Islam support many Faithful, and others follow older gods with equal fervor. All agree that a heavenly reward is not unattainable, although it is far harder for the Damned to achieve than the living. God does not withdraw His grace from sinners.		The road as a whole is built upon the belief that God (or the Gods) is testing the so-called Faithful, just as he tested the great heroes and saints of older times to strengthen them and their faith. Theirs is a heavy burden, but they bear it gladly, because it is the crucible in which their faith is purified and made holy before their God. Many Faithful are drawn to various Gnostic heresies that claim that the material world is Hell, a belief that fits well with the Cainite condition of damnation among the living. Others tie themselves to more Western and Eastern Christian teachings and seek salvation in rejection of truly undying temptation. Still others follow other paths - the lands of Islam support many Faithful, and others follow older gods with equal fervor. All agree that a heavenly reward is not unattainable, although it is far harder for the Damned to achieve than the living. God does not withdraw His grace from sinners.

	Among all of the many sects of the Road of Heaven, the voice of the Beast is that of the enemy of the Divine, the great tempter, seeking to lure the Faithful away from righteousness and into sin. They shun all servants of evil, such as devil-~~worshipers~~, demons and followers of the Road of Sin. The Faithful continue to carry out the sacraments of the Church even in their unliving existence, and ashen priests are the most common on the Road of Heaven.		Among all of the many sects of the Road of Heaven, the voice of the Beast is that of the enemy of the Divine, the great tempter, seeking to lure the Faithful away from righteousness and into sin. They shun all servants of evil, such as devil-worshippers, demons and followers of the Road of Sin. The Faithful continue to carry out the sacraments of the Church even in their unliving existence, and ashen priests are the most common on the Road of Heaven.

	Even in the modern nights, followers gather in small congregations to worship as often as possible, guided by their priests. Some support and uphold mortal institutions, while others reject the Church in favor of their own heretical beliefs. Outwardly, most Faithful appear no different than the mortals with whom they sometimes mix, save for a fanatical gleam in the eyes and the air of holiness that surrounds them.		Even in the modern nights, followers gather in small congregations to worship as often as possible, guided by their priests. Some support and uphold mortal institutions, while others reject the Church in favor of their own heretical beliefs. Outwardly, most Faithful appear no different than the mortals with whom they sometimes mix, save for a fanatical gleam in the eyes and the air of holiness that surrounds them.
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	Much more contentious, however, is the schismatic belief that Cainites are not cursed, but ''favored'' by God. These heretics say they are set above mortal men, with great powers at their command, like the saints or even the Heavenly Host. The Cainite Heresy arose from their beliefs, along with other heretical cults and sects that worship vampires as saints, angels or gods themselves. The Heresy's bishops are very often in conflict with other ashen priests of the road.		Much more contentious, however, is the schismatic belief that Cainites are not cursed, but ''favored'' by God. These heretics say they are set above mortal men, with great powers at their command, like the saints or even the Heavenly Host. The Cainite Heresy arose from their beliefs, along with other heretical cults and sects that worship vampires as saints, angels or gods themselves. The Heresy's bishops are very often in conflict with other ashen priests of the road.

	~~'''Sobriquet:''' The Faithful~~

	'''Initiation''': Many who come to the Road of Heaven were believers in life, particularly clergy and crusaders sworn to the cross. Others find God after their Embrace, seeking meaning in their unliving existence, and these converts are among the most zealous. Initiation onto the Road of Heaven is much like a initiation among mortals of the same faith. Among Christians, the initiate swears before a priest and God's alter to renounce Satan and his works on Earth and to honor the will of God. The specific trappings and rites may vary depending on the sect. Some additionally swear to battle the forces of Evil, while Cainite Heretics twist the sacraments to glorify themselves as the chosen of God.		'''Initiation''': Many who come to the Road of Heaven were believers in life, particularly clergy and crusaders sworn to the cross. Others find God after their Embrace, seeking meaning in their unliving existence, and these converts are among the most zealous. Initiation onto the Road of Heaven is much like a initiation among mortals of the same faith. Among Christians, the initiate swears before a priest and God's alter to renounce Satan and his works on Earth and to honor the will of God. The specific trappings and rites may vary depending on the sect. Some additionally swear to battle the forces of Evil, while Cainite Heretics twist the sacraments to glorify themselves as the chosen of God.

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	==Hierarchy of Sins against Heaven==		==Hierarchy of Sins against Heaven==
	<table width="800" border="0">		<table width="800" border="0">
	<tr><td>'''Score'''</td><td>'''Minimum Wrongdoing'''</td><td>'''Rationale'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Score '''</td><td>'''Minimum Wrongdoing'''</td><td>'''Rationale'''</td></tr>
	<tr><td>10</td><td>Violating any of the Ten Commandments, for any reason</td><td>God's word is Law</td></tr>		<tr><td>10 </td><td>Violating any of the Ten Commandments, for any reason</td><td>God's word is Law</td></tr>
	<tr><td>9</td><td>Failing to speak out against corruption and sin</td><td>All the Devil requires is for the faithful to do nothing</td></tr>		<tr><td>9 </td><td>Failing to speak out against corruption and sin</td><td>All the Devil requires is for the faithful to do nothing</td></tr>
	<tr><td>8</td><td>Acting out of pride, avarice, gluttony or some other sinful impulse</td><td>Sin is the road to the Beast</td></tr>		<tr><td>8</td><td>Acting out of pride, avarice, gluttony or some other sinful impulse</td><td>Sin is the road to the Beast</td></tr>
	<tr><td>7</td><td>Theft, robbery, willful vandalism</td><td>Thou shalt not steal</td></tr>		<tr><td>7</td><td>Theft, robbery, willful vandalism</td><td>Thou shalt not steal</td></tr>

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	*[[Tariq el-Sama']]: ''A Path emphasizing uniquely Arabic and Muslim aspects of Faith.		*[[Tariq el-Sama']]: ''A Path emphasizing uniquely Arabic and Muslim aspects of Faith.
	:''In Muslim lands, the Tariq el-Sama' is considered the "Primary" Road of Heaven.		:''In Muslim lands, the Tariq el-Sama' is considered the "Primary" Road of Heaven.
	*[[Medieval Path of Night]] - ''You are ~~a tempter~~ who ~~destroys the corrupt~~		*[[Medieval Path of Night]] - ''You are the monster who inspires mortals to turn to Faith.

	==Systems==		==Systems==

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	*[[Tariq el-Sama']]: ''A Path emphasizing uniquely Arabic and Muslim aspects of Faith.		*[[Tariq el-Sama']]: ''A Path emphasizing uniquely Arabic and Muslim aspects of Faith.
	:''In Muslim lands, the Tariq el-Sama' is considered the "Primary" Road of Heaven.		:''In Muslim lands, the Tariq el-Sama' is considered the "Primary" Road of Heaven.
			*[[Medieval Path of Night]] - ''You are a tempter who destroys the corrupt

	==Systems==		==Systems==

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	*[[Path of Retribution]]: ''You are God's angel of vengeance and scourge of the wicked and sinful.		*[[Path of Retribution]]: ''You are God's angel of vengeance and scourge of the wicked and sinful.
	*[[Path of Tears]]: ''Your sins can only be balanced by even greater sacrifice on your part.		*[[Path of Tears]]: ''Your sins can only be balanced by even greater sacrifice on your part.
	*[[~~Path~~ of ~~the Aesir~~]]: ''A Path unique to the leaders and mystics of the Norse culture.		*[[Road of Aesirgard]]: ''A Path unique to the leaders and mystics of the Norse culture.
	*[[Tariq el-Sama']]: ''A Path emphasizing uniquely Arabic and Muslim aspects of Faith.		*[[Tariq el-Sama']]: ''A Path emphasizing uniquely Arabic and Muslim aspects of Faith.
	:''In Muslim lands, the Tariq el-Sama' is considered the "Primary" Road of Heaven.		:''In Muslim lands, the Tariq el-Sama' is considered the "Primary" Road of Heaven.

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;'''[[The Roads]]'''
 '''Description:''' The Damned know that they are cursed by God, and many of them curse God in return. But others accept the burden the Lord has placed upon them and seek to find purpose in it. These Faithful know that everything is a part of God's plan, even the Children of Caine. Followers of the Road of Heaven devote themselves to understanding that purpose. The answers to the question, "Why has God done this to me?" lead to the many divergent paths of this road. Like the mortal Church, the Road of Heaven is given to schisms, sects and heresies.

Among all of the many sects of the Road of Heaven, the voice of the Beast is that of Satan, the great tempter, seeking to lure the Faithful away from righteousness and into sin. They shun all servants of evil, such as devil-worshipers, demons and followers of the Road of Sin. The Faithful continue to carry out the sacrements of the Church even in their unliving existence, and ashen priests are the most common on the Road of Heaven.

The Faithful are found throughout Christendom and beyond. Those in the East often follow Muslim ways and there are Jews and even pagans on the Road of Heaven as well.

'''Sobriquet:''' The Faithful

 '''Road Virtues:''' Conscience, Self-Control

 '''Aura:''' Holiness. The righteousness of the true servants of Heaven is apparent to all. The aura modifier applies to Social rolls that rely on the vampire's image as a holy and divine being.

 '''Ethics:'''

 '''Paths:'''

•[[Path of Divinity]]: You are among the chosen of God and should be worshipped as such.

•[[Path of Penitence]]: Your damned existence is punishment for your sins.

•[[Path of Retribution]]: You are God's angel of vengeance and scourge of the wicked and sinful.

{|
!Hierarchy of sins against Heaven:
!Rationale:
|-
|10 Violating any of the Ten Commandments, for any reason
|God's word is Law
|-
|9 Failing to speak out against corruption and sin
|All the Devil requires is for the faithful to do nothing
|-
|8 Acting out of pride, avarice, gluttony or some other sinful impulse
|Sin is the road to the Beast
|-
|7 Theft, robbery, willful vandalism
|Thou shalt not steal
|-
|6 Causing harm to a pious and virtuous person
|God sees all and punishes such sins
|-
|5 Feeding from an innocent without permission
|God protects the innocent
|-
|4 Blasphemous or heretical acts
|Thou shalt have no other god before me. Deniel of God leads only to damnation.
|-
|3 Allowing a crime or major sin to go unpunished
|"Vengeance is mine", sayeth the Lord.
|-
|2 The murder of innocents
|Thou shalt not kill. Do not repeat the sin of Caine.
|-
|1 Aiding a demon or other supernatural agent of evil
|Serve evil and you serve the Beast.
|}

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	<table width="800" border="0">		<table width="800" border="0">
	<tr><td>'''Score'''</td><td>'''Minimum Wrongdoing'''</td><td>'''Rationale'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>'''Score'''</td><td>'''Minimum Wrongdoing'''</td><td>'''Rationale'''</td></tr>
	<tr><td>10</td><td>Violating any of the Ten Commandments, for any reason</td><td>God's word is Law		<tr><td>10</td><td>Violating any of the Ten Commandments, for any reason</td><td>God's word is Law</td></tr>
	<tr><td>9</td><td>Failing to speak out against corruption and sin</td><td>All the Devil requires is for the faithful to do nothing		<tr><td>9</td><td>Failing to speak out against corruption and sin</td><td>All the Devil requires is for the faithful to do nothing</td></tr>
	<tr><td>8</td><td>Acting out of pride, avarice, gluttony or some other sinful impulse</td><td>Sin is the road to the Beast		<tr><td>8</td><td>Acting out of pride, avarice, gluttony or some other sinful impulse</td><td>Sin is the road to the Beast</td></tr>
	<tr><td>7</td><td>Theft, robbery, willful vandalism</td><td>Thou shalt not steal		<tr><td>7</td><td>Theft, robbery, willful vandalism</td><td>Thou shalt not steal</td></tr>
	<tr><td>6</td><td>Causing harm to a pious and virtuous person</td><td>God sees all and punishes such sins		<tr><td>6</td><td>Causing harm to a pious and virtuous person</td><td>God sees all and punishes such sins</td></tr>
	<tr><td>5</td><td>Feeding from an innocent without permission</td><td>God protects the innocent		<tr><td>5</td><td>Feeding from an innocent without permission</td><td>God protects the innocent</td></tr>
	<tr><td>4</td><td>Blasphemous or heretical acts </td><td>Thou shalt have no other god before me. Denial of God leads only to damnation.		<tr><td>4</td><td>Blasphemous or heretical acts </td><td>Thou shalt have no other god before me. Denial of God leads only to damnation.</td></tr>
	<tr><td>3</td><td>Allowing a crime or major sin to go unpunished</td><td>"Vengeance is mine", sayeth the Lord.		<tr><td>3</td><td>Allowing a crime or major sin to go unpunished</td><td>"Vengeance is mine", sayeth the Lord.</td></tr>
	<tr><td>2</td><td>The murder of innocents </td><td>Thou shalt not kill. Do not repeat the sin of Caine.		<tr><td>2</td><td>The murder of innocents </td><td>Thou shalt not kill. Do not repeat the sin of Caine.</td></tr>
	<tr><td>1</td><td>Aiding a demon or other supernatural agent of evil</td><td>Serve evil and you serve the Beast.		<tr><td>1</td><td>Aiding a demon or other supernatural agent of evil</td><td>Serve evil and you serve the Beast.</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>