Path of the Shadowed Lore
Philosophy: The Path of the Shadowed Lore is centered around the pursuit and protection of hidden knowledge, particularly that which pertains to the fae, dark magic, and the arcane mysteries of the world. Kiasyd who follow this path believe that true power and enlightenment come from understanding these secrets and using them wisely. They also believe that such knowledge must be
guarded from the unworthy, but they allow the exchange of secrets if the other party offers equally valuable and rare knowledge in return.
Virtue: Knowledge
Ethics of the Path
- 1. Seek the Unknown: Always strive to uncover hidden knowledge and explore the mysteries of the world.
- 2. Guard the Secrets: Protect the knowledge you acquire, sharing it only with those who are worthy and capable of understanding its power, or with those who can trade their knowledge for something equally rare and valuable.
- 3. Knowledge is Power: Understand that knowledge is a source of immense power and should be used wisely and with discretion. 4. Preserve the Lore: Ancient texts, artifacts, and sources of knowledge must be preserved at all costs. Their loss is a loss to all Kiasyd. 5. Respect the Mysteries: Approach all mysteries with respect, understanding that some knowledge can be dangerous or corrupting. 6. Continuous Study: Never stop learning. The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey, and stagnation is the enemy of enlightenment.
Hierarchy of Sins
- 1. Deliberately rejecting an opportunity to uncover a great mystery.
- 2. Destroying or losing priceless knowledge.
- 3. Betraying a significant secret to an unworthy individual.
- 4. Neglecting the study of new sources of knowledge for an extended period.
- 5. Breaking a vow of silence regarding clan or circle secrets.
- 6. Failing to document new discoveries.
- 7. Ignoring potentially valuable knowledge.
- 8. Failing to protect valuable tomes or artifacts.
- 9. Careless study of trivial or well-known topics.
- 10. Accidentally revealing a minor secret.
