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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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	==The Path of Courage==		==The Path of Courage==
	Courage is a popular virtue amongst the soldiers of the Empire who must face bloodthirsty foes and the spectre of death. However, the Virtue of Courage has lessons for those in all walks of life. Courage calls for citizens to stand firm in the face of all that would cause them to falter. The senator whose conscience compels them to vote against the populist measure; the proud leader who must face the shame of a secret exposed; the general who must pass on ill news to their people – all of these must draw on the Virtue of Courage in their time of trial. It is easy for many citizens to pay lip service to the Virtue of Courage but harder to cling to when the challenge finally comes.		Courage is a popular virtue amongst the soldiers of the Empire who must face bloodthirsty foes and the spectre of death. However, the Virtue of Courage has lessons for those in all walks of life. Courage calls for citizens to stand firm in the face of all that would cause them to falter. The senator whose conscience compels them to vote against the populist measure; the proud leader who must face the shame of a secret exposed; the general who must pass on ill news to their people – all of these must draw on the Virtue of Courage in their time of trial. It is easy for many citizens to pay lip service to the Virtue of Courage but harder to cling to when the challenge finally comes.
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	===Guidance on the Path===		===Guidance on the Path===
	Through meditation on the [[auras of Courage]], and study of the lives 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:		Through meditation on the [[auras of Courage]], and study of the lives 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:

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	===Guidance on the Path===		===Guidance on the Path===
	Through meditation on the [[auras of Courage]], and study of the lives 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 Courage]], and study of the lives 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 face unwelcome truths as boldly as any barbarian charge.		* The Virtuous face unwelcome truths as boldly as any barbarian charge.
	* Do not fear to act; only be shamed by inaction.		* Do not fear to act; only be shamed by inaction.
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	==Symbols of Courage==		==Symbols of Courage==
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	Common symbols of Courage across the Empire are those associated with the iconic tools or weapons of favoured paragons and exemplars. One of the most common and prevalent is the '''axe'''. This is symbolic of the axe created by [[~~Kord~~]] as both a weapon and a tool with which to tame the wilderness and overcome obstacles. Axes and hatchets are popular weapons among priests and pilgrims dedicated to the path of Courage for this reason. The '''hammer''', the iconic weapon of [[Inga Tarn]] is likewise favoured as a weapon by pilgrims, and is especially popular among those dedicated to Courage in the southern Empire especially [[the Marches]] - a common saying is that a pilgrim in the south is much more likely to encounter problems that can be solved with a hammer than with an axe.		Common symbols of Courage across the Empire are those associated with the iconic tools or weapons of favoured paragons and exemplars. One of the most common and prevalent is the '''axe'''. This is symbolic of the axe created by [[Korl]] as both a weapon and a tool with which to tame the wilderness and overcome obstacles. Axes and hatchets are popular weapons among priests and pilgrims dedicated to the path of Courage for this reason. The '''hammer''', the iconic weapon of [[Inga Tarn]] is likewise favoured as a weapon by pilgrims, and is especially popular among those dedicated to Courage in the southern Empire especially [[the Marches]] - a common saying is that a pilgrim in the south is much more likely to encounter problems that can be solved with a hammer than with an axe.

	In [[Wintermark]], courage is often signified by a '''jackdaw''', while in [[Varushka]] the virtue is associated with the strength of the '''boar''' and the '''bear'''. '''Jotra''', the [[Jotra\|Rune of Battle]] which represents challenges to be overcome, is used by some magicians as a symbol of Courage.		In [[Wintermark]], courage is often signified by a '''jackdaw''', while in [[Varushka]] the virtue is associated with the strength of the '''boar''' and the '''bear'''. '''Jotra''', the [[Jotra\|Rune of Battle]] which represents challenges to be overcome, is used by some magicians as a symbol of Courage.

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	In [[Wintermark]], courage is often signified by a '''jackdaw''', while in [[Varushka]] the virtue is associated with the strength of the '''boar''' and the '''bear'''. '''Jotra''', the [[Jotra\|Rune of Battle]] which represents challenges to be overcome, is used by some magicians as a symbol of Courage.		In [[Wintermark]], courage is often signified by a '''jackdaw''', while in [[Varushka]] the virtue is associated with the strength of the '''boar''' and the '''bear'''. '''Jotra''', the [[Jotra\|Rune of Battle]] which represents challenges to be overcome, is used by some magicians as a symbol of Courage.

	Those who take a less martial approach to the virtue use the '''Blue Rose''' as a symbol, in honour of [[Gilda Ashwine]].		Those who take a less martial approach to the virtue use the '''Blue Rose''' as a symbol, in honour of [[Gilda Ashwine]]. During the Spring flower festival celebrated by the [[urizen]] by contrast, crimson and scarlet blossoms are associated with this virtue, perhaps representing shed blood.
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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* You can learn about the various spiritual [[roleplaying effects]] created by priests [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedicated]] to Courage [[Courage_roleplaying_effects\|here]].		* You can learn about the various spiritual [[roleplaying effects]] created by priests [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedicated]] to Courage [[Courage_roleplaying_effects\|here]].

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Symbols of Courage

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	==Symbols of Courage==		==Symbols of Courage==
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	~~The Path~~ of Courage ~~has many symbols and icons~~ across the Empire~~, but one~~ of the most common and prevalent is an axe. This is symbolic of ~~Kord’s creation of~~ both ~~tools~~ and ~~weapons~~ with which to tame the wilderness and overcome obstacles. ~~Several~~ priests and pilgrims ~~who walk~~ the ~~Path~~ of Courage ~~carry axes~~ for this reason.		Common symbols of Courage across the Empire are those associated with the iconic tools or weapons of favoured paragons and exemplars. One of the most common and prevalent is the '''axe'''. This is symbolic of the axe created by [[Kord]] as both a weapon and a tool with which to tame the wilderness and overcome obstacles. Axes and hatchets are popular weapons among priests and pilgrims dedicated to the path of Courage for this reason. The '''hammer''', the iconic weapon of [[Inga Tarn]] is likewise favoured as a weapon by pilgrims, and is especially popular among those dedicated to Courage in the southern Empire especially [[the Marches]] - a common saying is that a pilgrim in the south is much more likely to encounter problems that can be solved with a hammer than with an axe.

	~~Many who follow~~ a ~~less martial form~~ of ~~courage use~~ the ~~Blue Rose~~ as a symbol~~, in memory for the influential role it played in Gilda Ashwine’s tale~~ of ~~unwavering resolve~~.		In [[Wintermark]], courage is often signified by a '''jackdaw''', while in [[Varushka]] the virtue is associated with the strength of the '''boar''' and the '''bear'''. '''Jotra''', the [[Jotra\|Rune of Battle]] which represents challenges to be overcome, is used by some magicians as a symbol of Courage.

	~~Some mystically inclined individuals point~~ to the [[~~Wintermark~~]] ~~[[Rune Overview\|rune]] [[Jotra]], which represents battle and challenges, as a symbol of Courage~~.		Those who take a less martial approach to the virtue use the '''Blue Rose''' as a symbol, in honour of [[Gilda Ashwine]].
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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* You can learn about the various spiritual [[roleplaying effects]] created by priests [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedicated]] to Courage [[Courage_roleplaying_effects\|here]].		* You can learn about the various spiritual [[roleplaying effects]] created by priests [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedicated]] to Courage [[Courage_roleplaying_effects\|here]].

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	* The exemplar [[Gilda Ashwine]] of [[Dawn]] whose fortitude and commitment freed her family and brought down the corrupt [[earl]] who had enslaved them.		* The exemplar [[Gilda Ashwine]] of [[Dawn]] whose fortitude and commitment freed her family and brought down the corrupt [[earl]] who had enslaved them.
	* The exemplar [[Inga Tarn]] of [[Wintermark]] whose fearlessness and forthrightness inspired generations to seize the opportunities life presents.		* The exemplar [[Inga Tarn]] of [[Wintermark]] whose fearlessness and forthrightness inspired generations to seize the opportunities life presents.

			==Symbols of Courage==
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	~~==Symbols of Courage==~~
	The Path of Courage has many symbols and icons across the Empire, but one of the most common and prevalent is an axe. This is symbolic of Kord’s creation of both tools and weapons with which to tame the wilderness and overcome obstacles. Several priests and pilgrims who walk the Path of Courage carry axes for this reason.		The Path of Courage has many symbols and icons across the Empire, but one of the most common and prevalent is an axe. This is symbolic of Kord’s creation of both tools and weapons with which to tame the wilderness and overcome obstacles. Several priests and pilgrims who walk the Path of Courage carry axes for this reason.

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	* The exemplar [[Gilda Ashwine]] of [[Dawn]] whose fortitude and commitment freed her family and brought down the corrupt [[earl]] who had enslaved them.		* The exemplar [[Gilda Ashwine]] of [[Dawn]] whose fortitude and commitment freed her family and brought down the corrupt [[earl]] who had enslaved them.
	* The exemplar [[Inga Tarn]] of [[Wintermark]] whose fearlessness and forthrightness inspired generations to seize the opportunities life presents.		* The exemplar [[Inga Tarn]] of [[Wintermark]] whose fearlessness and forthrightness inspired generations to seize the opportunities life presents.
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	==Symbols~~, icons and trappings~~==		==Symbols of Courage==
	The Path of Courage has many symbols and icons across the Empire, but one of the most common and prevalent is an axe. This is symbolic of Kord’s creation of both tools and weapons with which to tame the wilderness and overcome obstacles. Several priests and pilgrims who walk the Path of Courage carry axes for this reason.		The Path of Courage has many symbols and icons across the Empire, but one of the most common and prevalent is an axe. This is symbolic of Kord’s creation of both tools and weapons with which to tame the wilderness and overcome obstacles. Several priests and pilgrims who walk the Path of Courage carry axes for this reason.

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	Some mystically inclined individuals point to the [[Wintermark]] [[Rune Overview\|rune]] [[Jotra]], which represents battle and challenges, as a symbol of Courage.		Some mystically inclined individuals point to the [[Wintermark]] [[Rune Overview\|rune]] [[Jotra]], which represents battle and challenges, as a symbol of Courage.
			</onlyinclude>
	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* You can learn about the various spiritual [[roleplaying effects]] created by priests [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedicated]] to Courage [[Courage_roleplaying_effects\|here]].		* You can learn about the various spiritual [[roleplaying effects]] created by priests [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedicated]] to Courage [[Courage_roleplaying_effects\|here]].

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	===Guidance on the Path===		===Guidance on the Path===
	Through meditation on the [[auras of Courage]], and study of the lives 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 Courage]], and study of the lives 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:
	* The Virtuous face unwelcome truths as boldly as any barbarian charge.		* The Virtuous face unwelcome truths as boldly as any barbarian charge.
	* Do not fear to act; only be shamed by inaction.		* Do not fear to act; only be shamed by inaction.
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	==Paragons and Exemplars==		==Paragons and Exemplars==
	Recognised [[~~Paragons~~ and ~~Exemplars~~]] of Courage include:		Recognised [[paragons and exemplars]] of Courage include:
	* The oldest recorded Paragon, [[Korl]], whose legendary learned the secrets of metal in the darkest places of the world and used them to craft the first axe, with which he drove back the dark forest and slew the beasts who dwelt within.		* The oldest recorded Paragon, [[Korl]], whose legendary learned the secrets of metal in the darkest places of the world and used them to craft the first axe, with which he drove back the dark forest and slew the beasts who dwelt within.
	* The Exemplar [[Permion]] of the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] who opposed the wicked power of the corrupt Patrician’s Council and empowered the Assembly of the Virtuous in its place.		* The Exemplar [[Permion]] of the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] who opposed the wicked power of the corrupt Patrician’s Council and empowered the Assembly of the Virtuous in its place.

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 * You can learn about the various spiritual [[roleplaying effects]] created by priests [[Religious skills#Dedication|dedicated]] to Courage [[Courage_roleplaying_effects|here]].
 * You can learn about the skills that priests can use to support the virtue of Courage [[Religious skills|here]].
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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ChildPrimer2.jpg\|width=168\|height=240\|align=left\|caption=From ''A Children's Primer of the Way''}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ChildPrimer2.jpg\|width=168\|height=240\|align=left\|caption=From ''A Children's Primer of the Way''}}
	==The Path of Courage==		==The Path of Courage==
	Courage is a popular ~~Virtue~~ amongst the soldiers of the Empire who must face bloodthirsty foes and the spectre of death. However, the Virtue of Courage has lessons for those in all walks of life. Courage calls for citizens to stand firm in the face of all that would cause them to falter. The ~~Senator~~ whose conscience compels them to vote against the populist measure; the proud leader who must face the shame of a secret exposed; the general who must pass on ill news to their people – all of these must draw on the Virtue of Courage in their time of trial. It is easy for many citizens to pay lip service to the Virtue of Courage but harder to cling to when the challenge finally comes.		Courage is a popular virtue amongst the soldiers of the Empire who must face bloodthirsty foes and the spectre of death. However, the Virtue of Courage has lessons for those in all walks of life. Courage calls for citizens to stand firm in the face of all that would cause them to falter. The senator whose conscience compels them to vote against the populist measure; the proud leader who must face the shame of a secret exposed; the general who must pass on ill news to their people – all of these must draw on the Virtue of Courage in their time of trial. It is easy for many citizens to pay lip service to the Virtue of Courage but harder to cling to when the challenge finally comes.

	===Guidance on the Path===		===Guidance on the Path===
	Through meditation on the [[auras of Courage]], and study of the lives 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 Courage]], and study of the lives 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:
	* The Virtuous face unwelcome truths as boldly as any barbarian charge.		* The Virtuous face unwelcome truths as boldly as any barbarian charge.
	* Do not fear to act; only be shamed by inaction.		* Do not fear to act; only be shamed by inaction.
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	==Paragons and Exemplars==		==Paragons and Exemplars==
	Recognised [[paragons and exemplars]] of Courage include:		Recognised [[paragons and exemplars]] of Courage include:
	* The oldest recorded ~~Paragon~~, [[Korl]], whose legendary learned the secrets of metal in the darkest places of the world and used them to craft the first axe, with which he drove back the dark forest and slew the beasts who dwelt within.		* The oldest recorded paragon, [[Korl]], whose legendary learned the secrets of metal in the darkest places of the world and used them to craft the first axe, with which he drove back the dark forest and slew the beasts who dwelt within.
	* The ~~Exemplar~~ [[Permion]] of the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] who opposed the wicked power of the corrupt Patrician’s Council and empowered the Assembly of the Virtuous in its place.		* The exemplar [[Permion]] of the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] who opposed the wicked power of the corrupt Patrician’s Council and empowered the Assembly of the Virtuous in its place.
	* The ~~Exemplar~~ [[Gilda Ashwine]] of [[Dawn]] whose fortitude and commitment freed her family and brought down the corrupt [[earl]] who had enslaved them.		* The exemplar [[Gilda Ashwine]] of [[Dawn]] whose fortitude and commitment freed her family and brought down the corrupt [[earl]] who had enslaved them.
	* The ~~Exemplar~~ [[Inga Tarn]] of [[Wintermark]] whose fearlessness and forthrightness inspired generations to seize the opportunities life presents.		* The exemplar [[Inga Tarn]] of [[Wintermark]] whose fearlessness and forthrightness inspired generations to seize the opportunities life presents.

	==Symbols, icons and trappings==		==Symbols, icons and trappings==
	The Path of Courage has many symbols and icons across the Empire, but one of the most common and prevalent is an ~~Axe~~. This is symbolic of Kord’s creation of both tools and weapons with which to tame the wilderness and overcome obstacles. Several ~~Priests~~ and ~~Pilgrims~~ who walk the Path of Courage carry axes for this reason.		The Path of Courage has many symbols and icons across the Empire, but one of the most common and prevalent is an axe. This is symbolic of Kord’s creation of both tools and weapons with which to tame the wilderness and overcome obstacles. Several priests and pilgrims who walk the Path of Courage carry axes for this reason.

	Many who follow a less martial form of courage use the Blue Rose as a symbol, in memory for the influential role it played in Gilda Ashwine’s tale of unwavering resolve.		Many who follow a less martial form of courage use the Blue Rose as a symbol, in memory for the influential role it played in Gilda Ashwine’s tale of unwavering resolve.