On Faraden faith - Revision history

Twiggy at 22:35, 6 April 2026

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	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Fire Whirl.jpg\|align=left\|caption=While the [[Faraden]] embrace four true virtues - what they call "flames" - their spiritual beliefs are very different to those of their Imperial neighbours.\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Fire Whirl.jpg\|align=left\|caption=While the [[Faraden]] embrace four true virtues - what they call "flames" - their spiritual beliefs are very different to those of their Imperial neighbours.\|width=400}}</div>
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	During the Spring Equinox 385YE, the Assembly of Pride [[Tooth_by_tooth#Pride_and_Prejudice\|discussed opportunities]] to send missionaries and [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]] to other nations that did not share their understanding of the Way. Not to convert them, but to increase the Empire's understanding of their beliefs. The first [[mandate]] raised in support of this approach was enacted by Ubarius of ~~Tropiaon~~ Citadel, and encouraged priests versed in Pride to visit [[Faraden]] and discuss their religion with representatives of the priestly families there. Serendipitously, the delegation of priests coincided with a [[Two_minutes#Emissary_to_the_Tchemetzi\|similar delegation]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] on behalf of the [[Conclave]], and both groups were warmly welcomed by their Faraden counterparts.		During the Spring Equinox 385YE, the Assembly of Pride [[Tooth_by_tooth#Pride_and_Prejudice\|discussed opportunities]] to send missionaries and [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]] to other nations that did not share their understanding of the Way. Not to convert them, but to increase the Empire's understanding of their beliefs. The first [[mandate]] raised in support of this approach was enacted by Ubarius of Tropaion Citadel, and encouraged priests versed in Pride to visit [[Faraden]] and discuss their religion with representatives of the priestly families there. Serendipitously, the delegation of priests coincided with a [[Two_minutes#Emissary_to_the_Tchemetzi\|similar delegation]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] on behalf of the [[Conclave]], and both groups were warmly welcomed by their Faraden counterparts.

	This report mostly consists of a transcription of a letter composed by one of the priests who took part in the visit to Faraden, a version of which was sent to Ubarius at the Summer Solstice 385YE. As such, the reader should be alert for signs of personal bias in the words that follow.		This report mostly consists of a transcription of a letter composed by one of the priests who took part in the visit to Faraden, a version of which was sent to Ubarius at the Summer Solstice 385YE. As such, the reader should be alert for signs of personal bias in the words that follow.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Fire Whirl.jpg\|align=left\|caption=While the [[Faraden]] embrace four true virtues - what they call "flames" - their spiritual beliefs are very different to those of their Imperial neighbours.\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Fire Whirl.jpg\|align=left\|caption=While the [[Faraden]] embrace four true virtues - what they call "flames" - their spiritual beliefs are very different to those of their Imperial neighbours.\|width=400}}</div>
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	During the Spring Equinox 385YE, the Assembly of Pride [[Tooth_by_tooth#Pride_and_Prejudice\|discussed opportunities]] to send missionaries and [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]] to other nations that did not share their understanding of the Way. Not to convert them, but to increase the Empire's understanding of their beliefs. The first [[mandate]] raised in support of this approach was enacted by Ubarius of Tropiaon Citadel, and encouraged priests versed in Pride to visit [[Faraden]] and discuss their religion with representatives of the priestly families there. Serendipitously, the delegation of priests coincided with a [[Two_minutes#Emissary_to_the_Tchemetzi\|similar delegation]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] on behalf of the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]], and both groups were warmly welcomed by their Faraden counterparts.		During the Spring Equinox 385YE, the Assembly of Pride [[Tooth_by_tooth#Pride_and_Prejudice\|discussed opportunities]] to send missionaries and [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]] to other nations that did not share their understanding of the Way. Not to convert them, but to increase the Empire's understanding of their beliefs. The first [[mandate]] raised in support of this approach was enacted by Ubarius of Tropiaon Citadel, and encouraged priests versed in Pride to visit [[Faraden]] and discuss their religion with representatives of the priestly families there. Serendipitously, the delegation of priests coincided with a [[Two_minutes#Emissary_to_the_Tchemetzi\|similar delegation]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] on behalf of the [[Conclave]], and both groups were warmly welcomed by their Faraden counterparts.

	This report mostly consists of a transcription of a letter composed by one of the priests who took part in the visit to Faraden, a version of which was sent to Ubarius at the Summer Solstice 385YE. As such, the reader should be alert for signs of personal bias in the words that follow.		This report mostly consists of a transcription of a letter composed by one of the priests who took part in the visit to Faraden, a version of which was sent to Ubarius at the Summer Solstice 385YE. As such, the reader should be alert for signs of personal bias in the words that follow.

Rafferty at 08:38, 28 June 2025

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	I'd very much like to return to Faraden at some point in the near future, to spend more time among them, showing them how an Imperial priest practices virtue, and gaining new insight into Pride from a people who are at least our equals in zeal for their beliefs.		I'd very much like to return to Faraden at some point in the near future, to spend more time among them, showing them how an Imperial priest practices virtue, and gaining new insight into Pride from a people who are at least our equals in zeal for their beliefs.
	==~~Further Reading~~==		==Resources==
	* [[Faraden]]
	* [[File:The_True_Way.pdf\|On the True Way]] - a dubious pamphlet published in 381YE claiming to explain the "virtue" of Justice written by a League citizen later [[Dusty_old_dust#Faraden_religion\|executed for blasphemy and heresy]]		* [[File:The_True_Way.pdf\|On the True Way]] - a dubious pamphlet published in 381YE claiming to explain the "virtue" of Justice written by a League citizen later [[Dusty_old_dust#Faraden_religion\|executed for blasphemy and heresy]]
			{{Faraden Links}}

Dre at 10:41, 30 June 2024

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	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Fire Whirl.jpg\|align=left\|caption=While the [[Faraden]] embrace four true virtues - what they call "flames" - their spiritual beliefs are very different to those of their Imperial neighbours.\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Fire Whirl.jpg\|align=left\|caption=While the [[Faraden]] embrace four true virtues - what they call "flames" - their spiritual beliefs are very different to those of their Imperial neighbours.\|width=400}}</div>
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	During the Spring Equinox 385YE, the Assembly of Pride [[Tooth_by_tooth#Pride_and_Prejudice\|discussed opportunities]] to send missionaries and [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]] to other nations that did not share their understanding of the Way. Not to ~~covert~~ them, but to increase the Empire's understanding of their beliefs. The first [[mandate]] raised in support of this approach was enacted by Ubarius of Tropiaon Citadel, and encouraged priests versed in Pride to visit [[Faraden]] and discuss their religion with representatives of the priestly families there. Serendipitously, the delegation of priests coincided with a [[Two_minutes#Emissary_to_the_Tchemetzi\|similar delegation]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] on behalf of the [[Imperial Conclave]], and both groups were warmly welcomed by their Faraden counterparts.		During the Spring Equinox 385YE, the Assembly of Pride [[Tooth_by_tooth#Pride_and_Prejudice\|discussed opportunities]] to send missionaries and [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]] to other nations that did not share their understanding of the Way. Not to convert them, but to increase the Empire's understanding of their beliefs. The first [[mandate]] raised in support of this approach was enacted by Ubarius of Tropiaon Citadel, and encouraged priests versed in Pride to visit [[Faraden]] and discuss their religion with representatives of the priestly families there. Serendipitously, the delegation of priests coincided with a [[Two_minutes#Emissary_to_the_Tchemetzi\|similar delegation]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] on behalf of the [[Imperial Conclave]], and both groups were warmly welcomed by their Faraden counterparts.

	This report mostly consists of a transcription of a letter composed by one of the priests who took part in the visit to Faraden, a version of which was sent to Ubarius at the Summer Solstice 385YE. As such, the reader should be alert for signs of personal bias in the words that follow.		This report mostly consists of a transcription of a letter composed by one of the priests who took part in the visit to Faraden, a version of which was sent to Ubarius at the Summer Solstice 385YE. As such, the reader should be alert for signs of personal bias in the words that follow.

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2024-06-27T19:07:34Z

The Priest Families

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	We have been welcomed by representatives of several of the larger priestly families, and treated like respected guests. I was slightly crushed to discover, quite by chance, that our hosts were ''actually'' treating us more like children than adults. Children are treated much more leniently when they transgress against the many unwritten laws of Faraden society, which is after all infused with a spirit of Vengeance.		We have been welcomed by representatives of several of the larger priestly families, and treated like respected guests. I was slightly crushed to discover, quite by chance, that our hosts were ''actually'' treating us more like children than adults. Children are treated much more leniently when they transgress against the many unwritten laws of Faraden society, which is after all infused with a spirit of Vengeance.

	We've always known that the Faraden have no real access to [[liao]] beyond what their merchants ~~purchse~~ in the Empire, but I had certainly never considered what effect his might have on them. [[Religious skills\|Liao ceremonies]] that we take for granted in the Empire are viewed as generous rewards, and receiving a [[hallowed]] item or an [[anointing]] is seen as a powerful sign of respect or recognition of truly virtuous acts.		We've always known that the Faraden have no real access to [[liao]] beyond what their merchants purchase in the Empire, but I had certainly never considered what effect his might have on them. [[Religious skills\|Liao ceremonies]] that we take for granted in the Empire are viewed as generous rewards, and receiving a [[Hallow\|hallowed]] item or an [[anointing]] is seen as a powerful sign of respect or recognition of truly virtuous acts.

	Many priests are not even [[dedication\|dedicated]], unable to perform ceremonies at all, until they prove that they are worthy of the honour – and are properly committed to preserving the position and strength of their family.		Many priests are not even [[dedication\|dedicated]], unable to perform ceremonies at all, until they prove that they are worthy of the honour – and are properly committed to preserving the position and strength of their family.
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	We've seen signs that the majority of the priest families are dissatisfied with those dedicated followers of Justice and it does not seem to be a new thing. Justice is important to the Faraden, but the priests who exclusively push it are often seen as zealots who cause more trouble than they solve. The Liege of the Five Winds has taken steps to significantly reduce their influence, something that has offended some of the more traditional families, especially among the warriors. On the other hand, its left space for more progressive priests to step in and exert a calming influence on the volatile politics of Faraden.		We've seen signs that the majority of the priest families are dissatisfied with those dedicated followers of Justice and it does not seem to be a new thing. Justice is important to the Faraden, but the priests who exclusively push it are often seen as zealots who cause more trouble than they solve. The Liege of the Five Winds has taken steps to significantly reduce their influence, something that has offended some of the more traditional families, especially among the warriors. On the other hand, its left space for more progressive priests to step in and exert a calming influence on the volatile politics of Faraden.

	==Faraden Synod==		==Faraden Synod==
	There is, realistically, no Faraden synod. Representatives of the priestly families meet at the Court of the Five Winds, and attempt to achieve some level of consensus on religious matters, but really they have nothing approaching “judgements”. Their “assemblies” are simply groups who are aligned with the same virtue, who try to ensure the tenets of that “flame” are accorded due respect by their peers.		There is, realistically, no Faraden synod. Representatives of the priestly families meet at the Court of the Five Winds, and attempt to achieve some level of consensus on religious matters, but really they have nothing approaching “judgements”. Their “assemblies” are simply groups who are aligned with the same virtue, who try to ensure the tenets of that “flame” are accorded due respect by their peers.

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Howling Wastes

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	This is one of the reasons that the Faraden have very strong rules regarding what is and is not acceptable when it comes to violence between their great families. One of the roles played by priests here is to mediate disputes, and as much as possible to prevent families making actual war on each other. If a family is wiped out, they will be unable to reincarnate. Their spirits will be trapped in the howling waste, eventually becoming malignant spirits that prey on the mortal souls who wander there, making it more likely they will be lead astray.		This is one of the reasons that the Faraden have very strong rules regarding what is and is not acceptable when it comes to violence between their great families. One of the roles played by priests here is to mediate disputes, and as much as possible to prevent families making actual war on each other. If a family is wiped out, they will be unable to reincarnate. Their spirits will be trapped in the howling waste, eventually becoming malignant spirits that prey on the mortal souls who wander there, making it more likely they will be lead astray.

	I genuinely believe that if the Faraden only had access to enough [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]] to be able to perform their own [[past life visions]] they would be able to overcome this misapprehension. Mind you, I couldn't say what undermining this belief which seems so integral to Faraden society might mean in the long run.		I genuinely believe that if the Faraden only had access to enough [[Liao#True Liao\|true liao]] to be able to perform their own [[Past life vision\|past life visions]] they would be able to overcome this misapprehension. Mind you, I couldn't say what undermining this belief which seems so integral to Faraden society might mean in the long run.

	==The Priest Families==		==The Priest Families==
	We have been welcomed by representatives of several of the larger priestly families, and treated like respected guests. I was slightly crushed to discover, quite by chance, that our hosts were ''actually'' treating us more like children than adults. Children are treated much more leniently when they transgress against the many unwritten laws of Faraden society, which is after all infused with a spirit of Vengeance.		We have been welcomed by representatives of several of the larger priestly families, and treated like respected guests. I was slightly crushed to discover, quite by chance, that our hosts were ''actually'' treating us more like children than adults. Children are treated much more leniently when they transgress against the many unwritten laws of Faraden society, which is after all infused with a spirit of Vengeance.

Noserenda at 12:28, 27 June 2024

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	[[Category:Faraden]][[Category:Religion]][[Category:Foreign Nations]]		[[Category:Faraden]][[Category:Religion]][[Category:Foreign Nations]]
	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Fire Whirl.jpg\|align=left\|caption=While the [{Faraden]] embrace four true virtues - what they call "flames" - their spiritual beliefs are very different to those of their Imperial neighbours.\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Fire Whirl.jpg\|align=left\|caption=While the [[Faraden]] embrace four true virtues - what they call "flames" - their spiritual beliefs are very different to those of their Imperial neighbours.\|width=400}}</div>
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	During the Spring Equinox 385YE, the Assembly of Pride [[Tooth_by_tooth#Pride_and_Prejudice\|discussed opportunities]] to send missionaries and [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]] to other nations that did not share their understanding of the Way. Not to covert them, but to increase the Empire's understanding of their beliefs. The first [[mandate]] raised in support of this approach was enacted by Ubarius of Tropiaon Citadel, and encouraged priests versed in Pride to visit [[Faraden]] and discuss their religion with representatives of the priestly families there. Serendipitously, the delegation of priests coincided with a [[Two_minutes#Emissary_to_the_Tchemetzi\|similar delegation]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] on behalf of the [[Imperial Conclave]], and both groups were warmly welcomed by their Faraden counterparts.		During the Spring Equinox 385YE, the Assembly of Pride [[Tooth_by_tooth#Pride_and_Prejudice\|discussed opportunities]] to send missionaries and [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]] to other nations that did not share their understanding of the Way. Not to covert them, but to increase the Empire's understanding of their beliefs. The first [[mandate]] raised in support of this approach was enacted by Ubarius of Tropiaon Citadel, and encouraged priests versed in Pride to visit [[Faraden]] and discuss their religion with representatives of the priestly families there. Serendipitously, the delegation of priests coincided with a [[Two_minutes#Emissary_to_the_Tchemetzi\|similar delegation]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] on behalf of the [[Imperial Conclave]], and both groups were warmly welcomed by their Faraden counterparts.

Rafferty at 10:37, 27 June 2024

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	[[Category:Faraden]]		[[Category:Faraden]][[Category:Religion]][[Category:Foreign Nations]]
	<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Fire Whirl.jpg\|align=left\|caption=While the [{Faraden]] embrace four true virtues - what they call "flames" - their spiritual beliefs are very different to those of their Imperial neighbours.\|width=400}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Fire Whirl.jpg\|align=left\|caption=While the [{Faraden]] embrace four true virtues - what they call "flames" - their spiritual beliefs are very different to those of their Imperial neighbours.\|width=400}}</div>
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==

Rafferty at 10:35, 27 June 2024

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			[[Category:Faraden]]
			<div style="float:left; width: 400px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Fire Whirl.jpg\|align=left\|caption=While the [{Faraden]] embrace four true virtues - what they call "flames" - their spiritual beliefs are very different to those of their Imperial neighbours.\|width=400}}</div>
	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	During the Spring Equinox 385YE, the Assembly of Pride [[Tooth_by_tooth#Pride_and_Prejudice\|discussed opportunities]] to send missionaries and [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]] to other nations that did not share their understanding of the Way. Not to covert them, but to increase the Empire's understanding of their beliefs. The first [[mandate]] raised in support of this approach was enacted by Ubarius of Tropiaon Citadel, and encouraged priests versed in Pride to visit [[Faraden]] and discuss their religion with representatives of the priestly families there. Serendipitously, the delegation of priests coincided with a [[Two_minutes#Emissary_to_the_Tchemetzi\|similar delegation]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] on behalf of the [[Imperial Conclave]], and both groups were warmly welcomed by their Faraden counterparts.		During the Spring Equinox 385YE, the Assembly of Pride [[Tooth_by_tooth#Pride_and_Prejudice\|discussed opportunities]] to send missionaries and [[wayfarer\|wayfarers]] to other nations that did not share their understanding of the Way. Not to covert them, but to increase the Empire's understanding of their beliefs. The first [[mandate]] raised in support of this approach was enacted by Ubarius of Tropiaon Citadel, and encouraged priests versed in Pride to visit [[Faraden]] and discuss their religion with representatives of the priestly families there. Serendipitously, the delegation of priests coincided with a [[Two_minutes#Emissary_to_the_Tchemetzi\|similar delegation]] of the [[Celestial Arch]] on behalf of the [[Imperial Conclave]], and both groups were warmly welcomed by their Faraden counterparts.

Rafferty: /* Further Reading */

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	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[Faraden]]		* [[Faraden]]
	* [[[[File:The_True_Way.pdf\|On the True Way]] - a dubious pamphlet published in 381YE claiming to explain the "virtue" of Justice written by a League citizen later [[Dusty_old_dust#Faraden_religion\|executed for blasphemy and heresy]]		* [[File:The_True_Way.pdf\|On the True Way]] - a dubious pamphlet published in 381YE claiming to explain the "virtue" of Justice written by a League citizen later [[Dusty_old_dust#Faraden_religion\|executed for blasphemy and heresy]]