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	==History==		==History==
	The idea for the pilgrimage began with [[381YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Statement_of_principle\|a judgement passed by the Navarr National Assembly in Winter 381YE]]. Raewyn Eternal urged the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] to inform the faithful that "when someone falls in the [[Vallorn#Vallorn_Miasma\|vallorn miasma]], they do not die. The terrible vallorn keeps them on the brink of death and puppets their bodies, trapping their souls, unable to move on to the Labyrinth or cross the Abyss." Galvanised by this new discovery, in the following season various [[assembly\|Assemblies]] passed statements of principle urging citizens to do what they could to support the Navarr in their battle with the vallorn.		The idea for the pilgrimage began with [[381YE_Winter_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Statement_of_principle\|a judgement passed by the Navarr National Assembly in Winter 381YE]]. Raewyn Eternal urged the [[Synod]] to inform the faithful that "when someone falls in the [[Vallorn#Vallorn_Miasma\|vallorn miasma]], they do not die. The terrible vallorn keeps them on the brink of death and puppets their bodies, trapping their souls, unable to move on to the Labyrinth or cross the Abyss." Galvanised by this new discovery, in the following season various [[assembly\|Assemblies]] passed statements of principle urging citizens to do what they could to support the Navarr in their battle with the vallorn.

	While such words stirred the hearts of many, the only way to provide the Navarr with measurable aid would be if there was a massive increase in the number of people walking the trods alongside the Navarr. People would have to be convinced to take a journey for no purpose at all... other than the sake of walking the trods. It was an impossible task, but the news that those who fall in the vallorn miasma do not die but have their souls trapped stirred anger among the Highborn. Such a travesty of the natural order demanded a response - something should be done. And no nation feels a sense of destiny more profoundly than the Highborn. The pilgrimage was born when the Assembly authorised Lilith of the Chantry to urge every Highborn citizen to consider walking the trods.		While such words stirred the hearts of many, the only way to provide the Navarr with measurable aid would be if there was a massive increase in the number of people walking the trods alongside the Navarr. People would have to be convinced to take a journey for no purpose at all... other than the sake of walking the trods. It was an impossible task, but the news that those who fall in the vallorn miasma do not die but have their souls trapped stirred anger among the Highborn. Such a travesty of the natural order demanded a response - something should be done. And no nation feels a sense of destiny more profoundly than the Highborn. The pilgrimage was born when the Assembly authorised Lilith of the Chantry to urge every Highborn citizen to consider walking the trods.

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	<div style="float:left; width: 275px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Liberation For All.jpg \|width=275\|caption=Grey Pilgrims walk the trods to free the souls captured by the vallorn.\|align=left}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 275px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Liberation For All.jpg \|width=275\|caption=Grey Pilgrims walk the trods to free the souls captured by the vallorn.\|align=left}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==

Matt: /* Creating a Grey Pilgrim */

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Creating a Grey Pilgrim

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	The grey pilgrims are an archetype that was created in response to the actions of players, the Highborn characters whose leadership has been pivotal in encouraging citizens.		The grey pilgrims are an archetype that was created in response to the actions of players, the Highborn characters whose leadership has been pivotal in encouraging citizens.

	Not all the Highborn citizens who ~~walk~~ the trods call themselves pilgrims, those who ~~do so are~~ the ones most committed to the aims of the pilgrimage, to save the souls of humans throughout the Empire and even beyond its borders. If you are considering playing a grey pilgrim, it is important to read the four aims of the pilgrimage to ensure that they are something you are interested in pursuing. You don't have to care about all the goals of the pilgrimage, but you're not a grey pilgrim unless you are intent on pursuing at least one of the four goals.		Not all the Highborn citizens who walked the trods call themselves pilgrims, those who did were the ones most committed to the aims of the pilgrimage, to save the souls of humans throughout the Empire and even beyond its borders. If you are considering playing a grey pilgrim, it is important to read the four aims of the pilgrimage to ensure that they are something you are interested in pursuing. You don't have to care about all the goals of the pilgrimage, but you're not a grey pilgrim unless you are intent on pursuing at least one of the four goals.

	Most pilgrims have only recently ~~left~~ home, ~~and they still maintain their connections with their homeland even as they travel the Empire. A group~~ of ~~pilgrims may be from a single [[Chapter\|chapter]], or they may come from different [[Chapter#Chapterhouse\|chapterhouses]]~~. ~~Unlike~~ the ~~Navarr stridings~~ that ~~are constantly~~ in ~~motion,~~ the ~~majority of pilgrims are planning~~ their ~~journeys so that~~ they ~~return~~ to ~~Highguard periodically to rest and resupply~~. ~~Returning home can be an important part of the pilgrimage - a chance to reflect on the journey so far~~, ~~reconnect with~~ ones ~~friends and family~~, ~~and prepare for~~ the ~~next~~ pilgrimage~~. If you want to~~ be ~~from an existing chapterhouse, one played by current players, then it's worth contacting the group just to check they are happy with you doing that~~.		Most pilgrims have only recently returned home, having completed an epic pilgrimage that took nearly five years for some of them. Actually walking the trods for that long is an extraordinary event in most Highborn's life. Of course the Navarr have been walking the trods for centuries - but that march defines their whole lives - they're born to it. The grey pilgrims gave up everything, their homes, their lives, their loved ones, to take up the march alongside their Navarr cousins. The pilgrimage should be a pivotal moment for your character.

	If you create a group who ~~are~~ focused on the pilgrimage, it is perfectly acceptable to have characters in the group who aren't playing pilgrims. Many groups of pilgrims are accompanied by [[Highguard_military_concerns#Cataphracts\|guardians]], [[Highguard_military_concerns#Cataphracts\|cataphracts]], or [[unconquered]] who travel with them to provide protection. Likewise, [[benefactor\|benefactors]] and [[Highguard_history#Archivists\|archivists]] and other Highborn characters ~~may have~~ good reasons to accompany a group of pilgrims, but if your group doesn't include these sorts of characters you are likely to be dependent on the other Highborn groups for help, a situation which will make the events much more enjoyable for everyone in your group. You will have to roleplay with the chapterhouses to obtain what you need, which is a lot more fun than just being able to sort it out without any roleplaying required.		A group of pilgrims may be from a single [[Chapter\|chapter]], or they may come from different [[Chapter#Chapterhouse\|chapterhouses]]. Unlike the Navarr stridings that are constantly in motion, the majority of pilgrims planned their journeys so that they could return to Highguard periodically to rest and resupply. Returning home was an important part of the pilgrimage - a chance to reflect on the journey, reconnect with ones friends and family, and prepare for the next pilgrimage. Now that the pilgrims are returning home they are rejoining their old chapters, so it's fine to be from an existing chapterhouse, one played by current players, but it's worth contacting the group just to check they are happy with you doing that.

			If you create a group who were focused on the pilgrimage, it is perfectly acceptable to have characters in the group who aren't playing pilgrims. Many groups of pilgrims are accompanied by [[Highguard_military_concerns#Cataphracts\|guardians]], [[Highguard_military_concerns#Cataphracts\|cataphracts]], or [[unconquered]] who travel with them to provide protection. Likewise, [[benefactor\|benefactors]] and [[Highguard_history#Archivists\|archivists]] and other Highborn characters all had good reasons to accompany a group of pilgrims, but if your group doesn't include these sorts of characters you are likely to be dependent on the other Highborn groups for help, a situation which will make the events much more enjoyable for everyone in your group. You will have to roleplay with the chapterhouses to obtain what you need, which is a lot more fun than just being able to sort it out without any roleplaying required.
	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Aid_and_Support.jpg\|width=300\|caption=The Highborn support the Navarr - but also have their own wider goals.\|align=right}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Aid_and_Support.jpg\|width=300\|caption=The Highborn support the Navarr - but also have their own wider goals.\|align=right}}</div>
	Focusing your group on faith, perhaps by creating a single sect for the group, makes a lot of sense, but isn't essential. It is easy to assume that all pilgrims are priests, but they don't have to be. They are devout and pious - the grey pilgrims have been inspired by their faith to give up the relatively safe life in Highguard in exchange for the labours and the dangers of the trods - so your pilgrim should be virtuous and committed to The Way. But most of the pilgrims are layfolk not priests - so your pilgrim can be a soldier, a trader, a magician as easily as a priest.		Focusing your group on faith, perhaps by creating a single sect for the group, makes a lot of sense, but isn't essential. It is easy to assume that all pilgrims are priests, but they don't have to be. They are devout and pious - the grey pilgrims have been inspired by their faith to give up the relatively safe life in Highguard in exchange for the labours and the dangers of the trods - so your pilgrim should be virtuous and committed to The Way. But most of the pilgrims are layfolk not priests - so your pilgrim can be a soldier, a trader, a magician as easily as a priest.

	It is worth thinking carefully about whatever [[Resource#Personal_Resource\|resource]] you choose. Static resources like [[farm\|farms]], [[business\|businesses]], [[forest\|forests]], [[mine\|mines]] and [[mana site\|mana sites]] are perfectly valid for ~~a grey pilgrim - representing~~ the ~~estates~~ that ~~you still own in Highguard. A [[congregation]]~~ is ~~also~~ a ~~good~~ choice~~, perhaps representing NPCs who travel with~~ you ~~and follow~~ your ~~teaching~~. ~~[[Military unit\|Military units]] and [[fleet\|fleets]] are a little harder to justify;~~ you ~~will have to work out how~~ your character ~~provides effective leadership when they are abroad on their own travels much~~ of the time.		Most pilgrims have now returned home to prepare for the fight with the vallorn, but that is a choice you can make for your character. Those preparations could take time, so if you want your character to still be committed to walking the trods then that is fine. Equally the idea of a grey pilgrim who has returned home from the pilgrimage for the first time in years - and is coming to Anvil to agitate for war with the vallorn makes a great basis for a new character.

	You can create and play a lone pilgrim; the archetype is particularly good for individuals who want to develop links with groups across the Empire. You may struggle for resources and support - but the more you can help others, the more support you'll receive in turn.		You can create and play a lone pilgrim; the archetype is particularly good for individuals who want to develop links with groups across the Empire. You may struggle for resources and support - but the more you can help others, the more support you'll receive in turn.

Matt: /* History */

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History

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	As the pilgrimage took shape, [[Years_of_an_inch_and_a_step\|it became clear that there was an opportunity]] to do more than simply support the Navarr in their ancient battle with the vallorn. There are many spiritual threats that threaten the souls of the faithful, and after careful consideration, Three mandates related to the role of the Grey Pilgrims were raised, and passed by the Highborn Assembly. Shadrach raised the mandate to [[#Mute_Mouth.2C_Broken_Tongue\|oppose false virtues and eternal worshippers]]; Yarona of the Chantry raised the mandate to [[#This_Great_Empire\|encourage the Grey Pilgrims to act as guides for all the human nations of the Empire]], and Dinah of Jeremiah's Welcome raised the mandate to [[#Those_who_Founded_the_Way\|encourage citizens to proactively proselytise to foreigners]].		As the pilgrimage took shape, [[Years_of_an_inch_and_a_step\|it became clear that there was an opportunity]] to do more than simply support the Navarr in their ancient battle with the vallorn. There are many spiritual threats that threaten the souls of the faithful, and after careful consideration, Three mandates related to the role of the Grey Pilgrims were raised, and passed by the Highborn Assembly. Shadrach raised the mandate to [[#Mute_Mouth.2C_Broken_Tongue\|oppose false virtues and eternal worshippers]]; Yarona of the Chantry raised the mandate to [[#This_Great_Empire\|encourage the Grey Pilgrims to act as guides for all the human nations of the Empire]], and Dinah of Jeremiah's Welcome raised the mandate to [[#Those_who_Founded_the_Way\|encourage citizens to proactively proselytise to foreigners]].

	Guided by these three mandates, the new pilgrimage ~~is now~~ in full flow, with slowly increasing numbers of grey pilgrims abroad in every land in the Empire.		{{SOP\|by=Icarus of the Sepulchre of the Red Suns, Highborn Assembly\|statement=There is no sacrifice so great that we cannot meet it to defeat this terror. We send Hazelelponi with 200 liao to urge every Highborn to prepare for the coming battle. No price is too high to realise our dreams.\|vote=510-110 (Greater Majority)\|when=Autumn Equinox, 386YE}}

			Guided by these three mandates, the new pilgrimage continued in full flow, with slowly increasing numbers of grey pilgrims abroad in every land in the Empire until the end of 386YE. During that year, as [[A_thousand_years_of_longing\|more information about the vallorn was discovered]], the realisation came that the [[The_final_countdown#A_Time_To_Sing\|final battle with civilisation's mortal enemy]] was closer than anyone had believed possible. The call went out to the grey pilgrims to come home and prepare to take the fight to the vallorn.

	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Grey Pilgrims.png\|width=500\|caption=The pilgrimage has four key goals; [[#Defeat the Vallorn\|defeat the vallorn]], [[#Oppose Heresy and Idolatry\|oppose heresy and idolatry]], [[#Convert the Foreigners\|convert the foreigners]], [[#Guide the Human Nations\|guide the human nations]].\|align=left}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Grey Pilgrims.png\|width=500\|caption=The pilgrimage has four key goals; [[#Defeat the Vallorn\|defeat the vallorn]], [[#Oppose Heresy and Idolatry\|oppose heresy and idolatry]], [[#Convert the Foreigners\|convert the foreigners]], [[#Guide the Human Nations\|guide the human nations]].\|align=left}}</div>

	==Playing a Grey Pilgrim==		==Playing a Grey Pilgrim==
	The key reason to create a grey pilgrim is to adopt one or more of the four goals of the pilgrimage. Each of these can give,		The key reason to create a grey pilgrim is to adopt one or more of the four goals of the pilgrimage. Each of these can give,

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	Grey pilgrim is the name adopted by the devout [[Highguard\|Highborn]] who over the course of 381YE chose to join the [[Navarr]] walking the [[trod\|trods]]. Spurred to action by claims that the [[vallorn]] traps the souls of those who fall under its influence, they seek to free those souls that have been caught, unable to move on to the Labyrinth or cross the Abyss.		Grey pilgrim is the name adopted by the devout [[Highguard\|Highborn]] who over the course of 381YE chose to join the [[Navarr]] walking the [[trod\|trods]]. Spurred to action by claims that the [[vallorn]] traps the souls of those who fall under its influence, they seek to free those souls that have been caught, unable to move on to the Labyrinth or cross the Abyss.

	As the nascent pilgrimage was beginning the Highborn seized the opportunity to encourage the pilgrims to also spread [[The Way]] across the Empire. By rooting out heresy and blasphemy as they walked the lands; and by proselytising the faith to foreigners they can save more souls than just those trapped by the vallorn.		As the nascent pilgrimage was beginning the Highborn seized the opportunity to encourage the pilgrims to also spread [[The Way]] across the Empire. By rooting out heresy and blasphemy as they walked the lands; and by proselytising the faith to foreigners they can save more souls than just those trapped by the vallorn. The desperate need to weaken the vallorn by walking the trods defined the physical nature of the pilgrimage, but it also became a spiritual crusade, aiming to renew [[the Way]] throughout the Empire.

	The ~~desperate need to weaken the vallorn by walking the trods defines the physical nature of the~~ pilgrimage, ~~but it has become a spiritual crusade, aiming to renew~~ [[~~the Way~~]] ~~throughout~~ the ~~Empire~~.		The pilgrimage continued for almost five years, before the call [[The war of thorns and flowers\|finally came to return home]], to prepare for the final battle against the vallorn.

	==History==		==History==

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THey've stopped walking the trods!

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

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	==Grey Pilgrims and the Synod==		==Grey Pilgrims and the Synod==
	The pilgrimage began at the behest of the Highborn Assembly and most grey pilgrims look to their national assembly for guidance. Following the greater majority decision of the Assembly of Nine to support the pilgrims in their goals, most will also heed the words of the Nine. As a player, how much you are influenced by the Synod is a choice for your character; but it is a good idea to keep abreast of Synod judgements and to take account of those that support the goals of the pilgrimage.		The pilgrimage began at the behest of the Highborn Assembly and most grey pilgrims look to their national assembly for guidance. Following the greater majority decision of the Assembly of Nine to support the pilgrims in their goals, most will also heed the words of the Nine. As a player, how much you are influenced by the Synod is a choice for your character; but it is a good idea to keep abreast of Synod judgements and to take account of those that support the goals of the pilgrimage.
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	==Grey Pilgrims and the Synod==		==Grey Pilgrims and the Synod==
	The pilgrimage began at the behest of the Highborn Assembly and most grey pilgrims look to their national assembly for guidance. Following the greater majority decision of the Assembly of Nine to support the pilgrims in their goals, most will also heed the words of the Nine. As a player, how much you are influenced by the Synod is a choice for your character; but it is a good idea to keep abreast of Synod judgements and to take account of those that support the goals of the pilgrimage.		The pilgrimage began at the behest of the Highborn Assembly and most grey pilgrims look to their national assembly for guidance. Following the greater majority decision of the Assembly of Nine to support the pilgrims in their goals, most will also heed the words of the Nine. As a player, how much you are influenced by the Synod is a choice for your character; but it is a good idea to keep abreast of Synod judgements and to take account of those that support the goals of the pilgrimage.

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	<div style="float:left; width: 275px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Liberation For All.jpg \|width=275\|caption=Grey Pilgrims walk the trods to free the souls captured by the vallorn.\|align=left}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 275px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Liberation For All.jpg \|width=275\|caption=Grey Pilgrims walk the trods to free the souls captured by the vallorn.\|align=left}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==