The Roads
Contents
- 1 The Migration of Beasts
- 2 The Holy Pilgrimage
- 3 The Sojourn of Man
- 4 Climbing the Pyramid of Power
- 5 The Raging Battle of the Warrior
- 6 The Curricula of the Scholars
- 7 The Dark Mother's Way
- 8 The Passage to Pleasure
- 9 The Eastern Experience
- 10 Vampiric lore and Power
- 11 The Discovery of Death
- 12 The Myriad Meanderings of Other Seekers
The Migration of Beasts
- Road of the Beast
- -- Path of Feral Heart
- -- Path of Harmony
- -- Path of the Hunter
- -- Path of the Grey Hunter
- -- Path of the Nomad
- -- Path of Orion
- -- Path of the Savage
The Holy Pilgrimage
- Road of Heaven
- -- Road of Aesirgard
- -- Path of Divinity
- -- Medieval Path of Night
- -- Path of Penitence
- -- Path of Retribution
- -- Path of Tears
- -- Tariq al-Sama'
The Sojourn of Man
- Road of Humanity
- -- Path of Breath
- -- Path of the Community (Universal)
- -- Path of the Community (Islamic)
- -- Path of Communism (A modern derivation of the Universal Path of Community, rather than its Islamic variant.)
- -- Path of the Revolutionary (A modern derivation of the Islamic Path of Community that permits violence in defense of the greater community or to set them free economic, military or social tyranny.)
- -- Path of Entelechy
- -- Path of Illumination
- -- Path of the Nocturnal Shepherd
- -- Path of Vigor
- -- Path of the Wondering Child - Proposed and unfinished.
- -- Old Road of Humanity
- -- Path of Virtue
Climbing the Pyramid of Power
- Road of Kings
- -- Path of Chivalry
- -- Path of Honorable Accord
- -- Path of the Merchant
- -- Power & Inner Voice - Revised
- -- Path of the Tyrant
- -- Path of the Vizier
The Raging Battle of the Warrior
The Curricula of the Scholars
The Dark Mother's Way
The Passage to Pleasure
- Road of Sin
- -- Path of the Adversary
- -- Path of Cathari
- -- Path of Cruelty
- -- Road of Ecstasy
- -- Path of Ecstasis
- -- Modern Path of Night
- -- Path of Pleasure
- -- Path of Screams
The Eastern Experience
- Path of Self-Focus (Self Focus variant 1 - Dirty secrets of the Black Hand)
- -- Path of Internalism (Self Focus variant 2 - Sins of the Blood)
- -- Path of the Moment (Self Focus variant 3 - Chaining the Beast)
- -- Path of Self-Mastery (Alpha Version)
- -- Path of the Laughing Buddha - Proposed and Unfinished.
Vampiric lore and Power
The Discovery of Death
The Myriad Meanderings of Other Seekers
- Road of Blood -- Assamite
- Road of Metamorphosis
- Road of Paradox
- Road of the Serpent
- Path of the Scorched Heart
- Path of the Shadowed Lore
- Path of the Blood Alchemist]]
Path of the Scholar
Philosophy:The Path of the Scholar revolves around the idea that knowledge, especially in the fields of necromancy, thaumaturgy, or other arcane disciplines, is the ultimate source of power and must be protected at all costs. Scholars of this path are ravenous seekers of knowledge but also zealous in guarding it from the unworthy. They view their studies as sacred, believing that through the mastery of these arts, they can unlock the deepest mysteries of life, death, and existence.
Virtue: Knowledge
Ethics of the Path
- 1 Seek Forbidden Knowledge: Constantly strive to uncover new arcane secrets, especially in the fields of necromancy, thaumaturgy, or other occult disciplines.
- 2 Guard the Secrets of the Arcane: Never share occult knowledge with those who are not worthy or capable of understanding its true power. Knowledge should only be shared if the other party offers equally valuable information.
- 3 Protect the Traditions: The rituals, texts, and practices of necromancy or thaumaturgy are sacred. These must be preserved and passed down to those who prove their worth.
- 4 Never Cease Learning: Knowledge is infinite, and the journey to enlightenment through necromancy and thaumaturgy never ends. Constant study and improvement are essential.
- 5 Power through Magic: The ultimate source of strength and enlightenment lies in the mastery of arcane disciplines. Magic should be practiced with discipline and precision.
- 6 Preserve the Balance: Use magic responsibly. Understanding that there are consequences for reckless use of necromantic or thaumaturgical powers is crucial.
Hierarchy of Sins
- 1. Deliberately ignoring or rejecting an opportunity to study an arcane mystery or artifact.
- 2. Allowing a ritual or occult practice to fall into the hands of the unworthy or incapable.
- 3. Destroying or losing vital necromantic or thaumaturgical texts, relics, or knowledge.
- 4. Failing to document new occult discoveries or insights.
- 5. Sharing magical secrets with those who lack the wisdom or experience to wield them responsibly.
- 6. Failing to experiment or refine one's magical practices, leading to stagnation.
- 7. Using necromancy or thaumaturgy for trivial or unworthy purposes.
- 8. Allowing one's magical rituals or artifacts to be destroyed or corrupted.
- 9. Neglecting the study of important arcane disciplines, focusing instead on mundane or insignificant topics.
- 10. Accidentally revealing a minor occult secret to the unworthy. Rituals