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	Priests of Pride teach that the best symbol of the virtue is the open display of whatever it is that the pilgrim is most proud of. The '''flag''' and the '''banner''' are ways of displaying such symbols, as is the '''livery''' of a [[Marcher household]], or the '''heraldry''' of a noble or [[Noble house]] in [[Dawn]].		Priests of Pride teach that the best symbol of the virtue is the open display of whatever it is that the pilgrim is most proud of. The '''flag''' and the '''banner''' are ways of displaying such symbols, as is the '''livery''' of a [[Marcher household]], or the '''heraldry''' of a noble or [[Noble house]] in [[Dawn]].

	As a more unified symbol of the virtue itself, rather than of the individual's personal Pride, the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] often favours the '''sun'''. The sun shines brightly, without shame, open for all the world to see. By so doing, it allows others to see as well - and while it may occasionally be occluded by clouds, when the clouds pass the sun's light is undiminished.		As a more unified symbol of the virtue itself, rather than of the individual's personal Pride, the [[Synod]] often favours the '''sun'''. The sun shines brightly, without shame, open for all the world to see. By so doing, it allows others to see as well - and while it may occasionally be occluded by clouds, when the clouds pass the sun's light is undiminished.

	In [[Wintermark]], the '''eagle''', the '''heron''', and the '''swan''' all symbolise Pride. The eagle is also a popular symbol of the virtue in [[Varushka]] where it is joined by the '''deer'''. Some magicians use the [[Runes\|rune]] of [[Feresh\|Majesty]], '''Feresh''', which represents glorious splendour, to symbolise Pride. These magicians point to the way that Feresh only enhances attributes that are already present as a particularly telling parable about the nature of Pride.		In [[Wintermark]], the '''eagle''', the '''heron''', and the '''swan''' all symbolise Pride. The eagle is also a popular symbol of the virtue in [[Varushka]] where it is joined by the '''deer'''. Some magicians use the [[Runes\|rune]] of [[Feresh\|Majesty]], '''Feresh''', which represents glorious splendour, to symbolise Pride. These magicians point to the way that Feresh only enhances attributes that are already present as a particularly telling parable about the nature of Pride.
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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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	===Guidance on the Path===		===Guidance on the Path===
	Through meditation on the [[auras of Pride]], and close study of the stories 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 Pride]], and close study of the stories 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:
	* Pride conveyed by words alone is vain boasting; proclaim it by how you conduct every part of your life.		* Pride conveyed by words alone is vain boasting; proclaim it by how you conduct every part of your life.
	* Do not be complacent; ever strive for excellence in that of which you are proud.		* Do not be complacent; ever strive for excellence in that of which you are proud.

Rafferty at 08:32, 9 May 2025

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	===Guidance on the Path===		===Guidance on the Path===
	Through meditation on the [[auras of Pride]], and close study of the stories 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 Pride]], and close study of the stories 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:
	~~<div style="float:right; width: 600px;"><ic>'''The Ten Things'''<br>~~
	It is obviously down to the individual which qualities make them proud, but each of the Imperial nations can be associated with a single common idea that is often referred to as a source of Pride. The Navarr writer Cerin of Winter Trees referred to them as the Nine Things in the early years of the Empire. They were still in use over three hundred years later when the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] philosopher Jakaj added her own people to the list during a speech given at the funeral of [[Emperor Ahraz]]. Following a recitation of the Nine Things, she appended her own people, and since then the list has been referred to by its current name.

	For the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] it is [[honesty]]; in [[Dawn]] it is [[glory]] (of course); in [[Highguard]] it is certainty; among the [[Imperial Orcs]] it is strength; in [[the League]] it is cleverness; in [[the Marches]] it is either practicality or stubbornness (depending who you are speaking to); among the [[Navarr]] it is sacrifice; in [[Urizen]], [[arete\|excellence]]; in [[Varushka]] the idea of wisdom; and among the [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]] [[heroism]].</ic></div>

	* Pride conveyed by words alone is vain boasting; proclaim it by how you conduct every part of your life.		* Pride conveyed by words alone is vain boasting; proclaim it by how you conduct every part of your life.
	* Do not be complacent; ever strive for excellence in that of which you are proud.		* Do not be complacent; ever strive for excellence in that of which you are proud.
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	During their Spring festival, the [[Urizen]] represent the virtue of Pride with pink blossoms.</onlyinclude>		During their Spring festival, the [[Urizen]] represent the virtue of Pride with pink blossoms.</onlyinclude>

			===The Ten Things===
			It is obviously down to the individual which qualities make them proud, but each of the Imperial nations can be associated with a single common idea that is often referred to as a source of Pride. The Navarr writer Cerin of Winter Trees referred to them as the Nine Things in the early years of the Empire. They were still in use over three hundred years later when the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] philosopher Jakaj added her own people to the list during a speech given at the funeral of [[Emperor Ahraz]]. Following a recitation of the Nine Things, she appended her own people, and since then the list has been referred to by its current name.

			For the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] it is [[honesty]]; in [[Dawn]] it is [[glory]] (of course); in [[Highguard]] it is certainty; among the [[Imperial Orcs]] it is strength; in [[the League]] it is cleverness; in [[the Marches]] it is either practicality or stubbornness (depending who you are speaking to); among the [[Navarr]] it is sacrifice; in [[Urizen]], [[arete\|excellence]]; in [[Varushka]] the idea of wisdom; and among the [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]] [[heroism]].

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==

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	===Guidance on the Path===		===Guidance on the Path===
	Through meditation on the [[auras of Pride]], and close study of the stories 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 Pride]], and close study of the stories 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:
	<div style="float:right; width: ~~400px~~;"><ic>'''The Ten Things'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 600px;"><ic>'''The Ten Things'''<br>
	It is obviously down to the individual which qualities make them proud, but each of the Imperial nations can be associated with a single common idea that is often referred to as a source of Pride. The Navarr writer Cerin of Winter Trees referred to them as the Nine Things in the early years of the Empire. They were still in use over three hundred years later when the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] philosopher Jakaj added her own people to the list during a speech given at the funeral of [[Emperor Ahraz]]. Following a recitation of the Nine Things, she appended her own people, and since then the list has been referred to by its current name.		It is obviously down to the individual which qualities make them proud, but each of the Imperial nations can be associated with a single common idea that is often referred to as a source of Pride. The Navarr writer Cerin of Winter Trees referred to them as the Nine Things in the early years of the Empire. They were still in use over three hundred years later when the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] philosopher Jakaj added her own people to the list during a speech given at the funeral of [[Emperor Ahraz]]. Following a recitation of the Nine Things, she appended her own people, and since then the list has been referred to by its current name.

Dre at 16:09, 1 March 2021

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	As a more unified symbol of the virtue itself, rather than of the individual's personal Pride, the [[Imperial Synod]] often favours the '''sun'''. The sun shines brightly, without shame, open for all the world to see. By so doing, it allows others to see as well - and while it may occasionally be occluded by clouds, when the clouds pass the sun's light is undiminished.		As a more unified symbol of the virtue itself, rather than of the individual's personal Pride, the [[Imperial Synod]] often favours the '''sun'''. The sun shines brightly, without shame, open for all the world to see. By so doing, it allows others to see as well - and while it may occasionally be occluded by clouds, when the clouds pass the sun's light is undiminished.

	In [[Wintermark]], the '''eagle''', the '''heron''', and the '''swan''' all symbolise Pride. The eagle is also a popular symbol of the virtue in [[Varushka]] where it is joined by the '''deer'''. Some magicians use the [[~~Rune Overview~~\|rune]] of [[Feresh\|Majesty]], '''Feresh''', which represents glorious splendour, to symbolise Pride. These magicians point to the way that Feresh only enhances attributes that are already present as a particularly telling parable about the nature of Pride.		In [[Wintermark]], the '''eagle''', the '''heron''', and the '''swan''' all symbolise Pride. The eagle is also a popular symbol of the virtue in [[Varushka]] where it is joined by the '''deer'''. Some magicians use the [[Runes\|rune]] of [[Feresh\|Majesty]], '''Feresh''', which represents glorious splendour, to symbolise Pride. These magicians point to the way that Feresh only enhances attributes that are already present as a particularly telling parable about the nature of Pride.

	During their Spring festival, the [[Urizen]] represent the virtue of Pride with pink blossoms.</onlyinclude>		During their Spring festival, the [[Urizen]] represent the virtue of Pride with pink blossoms.</onlyinclude>

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Symbols of Pride

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	==Symbols of Pride==		==Symbols of Pride==
	<onlyinclude>		<onlyinclude>
	Priests of Pride teach that the best symbol of the virtue is the open display of whatever it is that the pilgrim is most proud of. The '''flag''' and the '''banner''' are ways of displaying such symbols, as is the '''livery''' of a [[Marcher household]], or the '''heraldry''' of a noble or [[~~Noble_house~~]] in [[Dawn]].		Priests of Pride teach that the best symbol of the virtue is the open display of whatever it is that the pilgrim is most proud of. The '''flag''' and the '''banner''' are ways of displaying such symbols, as is the '''livery''' of a [[Marcher household]], or the '''heraldry''' of a noble or [[Noble house]] in [[Dawn]].

	As a more unified symbol of the virtue itself, rather than of the individual's personal Pride, the [[Imperial Synod]] often favours the '''sun'''. The sun shines brightly, without shame, open for all the world to see. By so doing, it allows others to see as well - and while it may occasionally be occluded by clouds, when the clouds pass the sun's light is undiminished.		As a more unified symbol of the virtue itself, rather than of the individual's personal Pride, the [[Imperial Synod]] often favours the '''sun'''. The sun shines brightly, without shame, open for all the world to see. By so doing, it allows others to see as well - and while it may occasionally be occluded by clouds, when the clouds pass the sun's light is undiminished.

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	As a more unified symbol of the virtue itself, rather than of the individual's personal Pride, the [[Imperial Synod]] often favours the '''sun'''. The sun shines brightly, without shame, open for all the world to see. By so doing, it allows others to see as well - and while it may occasionally be occluded by clouds, when the clouds pass the sun's light is undiminished.		As a more unified symbol of the virtue itself, rather than of the individual's personal Pride, the [[Imperial Synod]] often favours the '''sun'''. The sun shines brightly, without shame, open for all the world to see. By so doing, it allows others to see as well - and while it may occasionally be occluded by clouds, when the clouds pass the sun's light is undiminished.

	In [[Wintermark]], the '''eagle''', the '''heron''', and the '''swan''' all symbolise Pride. The eagle is also a popular symbol of the virtue in [[Varushka]] where it is joined by the '''deer'''. Some magicians use the [[Rune Overview\|rune]] of [[Feresh\|Majesty]], '''Feresh''', which represents glorious ~~splendor~~, to symbolise Pride. These magicians point to the way that Feresh only enhances attributes that are already present as a particularly telling parable about the nature of Pride.		In [[Wintermark]], the '''eagle''', the '''heron''', and the '''swan''' all symbolise Pride. The eagle is also a popular symbol of the virtue in [[Varushka]] where it is joined by the '''deer'''. Some magicians use the [[Rune Overview\|rune]] of [[Feresh\|Majesty]], '''Feresh''', which represents glorious splendour, to symbolise Pride. These magicians point to the way that Feresh only enhances attributes that are already present as a particularly telling parable about the nature of Pride.

	During their Spring festival, the [[Urizen]] represent the virtue of Pride with pink blossoms.</onlyinclude>		During their Spring festival, the [[Urizen]] represent the virtue of Pride with pink blossoms.</onlyinclude>

Rafferty at 12:30, 12 March 2018

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	===Guidance on the Path===		===Guidance on the Path===
	Through meditation on the [[auras of Pride]], and close study of the stories 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 Pride]], and close study of the stories 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:
			<div style="float:right; width: 400px;"><ic>'''The Ten Things'''<br>
			It is obviously down to the individual which qualities make them proud, but each of the Imperial nations can be associated with a single common idea that is often referred to as a source of Pride. The Navarr writer Cerin of Winter Trees referred to them as the Nine Things in the early years of the Empire. They were still in use over three hundred years later when the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] philosopher Jakaj added her own people to the list during a speech given at the funeral of [[Emperor Ahraz]]. Following a recitation of the Nine Things, she appended her own people, and since then the list has been referred to by its current name.

			For the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] it is [[honesty]]; in [[Dawn]] it is [[glory]] (of course); in [[Highguard]] it is certainty; among the [[Imperial Orcs]] it is strength; in [[the League]] it is cleverness; in [[the Marches]] it is either practicality or stubbornness (depending who you are speaking to); among the [[Navarr]] it is sacrifice; in [[Urizen]], [[arete\|excellence]]; in [[Varushka]] the idea of wisdom; and among the [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]] [[heroism]].</ic></div>

	* Pride conveyed by words alone is vain boasting; proclaim it by how you conduct every part of your life.		* Pride conveyed by words alone is vain boasting; proclaim it by how you conduct every part of your life.
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	* The Virtuous inspire others to greatness; they do not demean them.		* The Virtuous inspire others to greatness; they do not demean them.
	* Despise the half-hearted, the uncommitted and the pretender.		* Despise the half-hearted, the uncommitted and the pretender.
	~~<div style="float:right; width: 450px;"><ic>'''The Ten Things'''<br>~~
	It is obviously down to the individual which qualities make them proud, but each of the Imperial nations can be associated with a single common idea that is often referred to as a source of Pride. The Navarr writer Cerin of Winter Trees referred to them as the Nine Things in the early years of the Empire. They were still in use over three hundred years later when the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] philosopher Jakaj added her own people to the list during a speech given at the funeral of [[Emperor Ahraz]]. Following a recitation of the Nine Things, she appended her own people, and since then the list has been referred to by its current name.

	For the [[The Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] it is [[honesty]]; in [[Dawn]] it is [[glory]] (of course); in [[Highguard]] it is certainty; among the [[Imperial Orcs]] it is strength; in [[the League]] it is cleverness; in [[the Marches]] it is either practicality or stubbornness (depending who you are speaking to); among the [[Navarr]] it is sacrifice; in [[Urizen]], [[arete\|excellence]]; in [[Varushka]] the idea of wisdom; and among the [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]] [[heroism]].</ic></div>
	==Paragons and Exemplars==		==Paragons and Exemplars==
	Across history, the paragons and exemplars of Pride have been amongst the easiest to identify for they are, by nature, rarely reclusive and withdrawn. Recognised [[paragons and exemplars]] of Pride include:		Across history, the paragons and exemplars of Pride have been amongst the easiest to identify for they are, by nature, rarely reclusive and withdrawn. Recognised [[paragons and exemplars]] of Pride include:

Rafferty at 12:30, 12 March 2018

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	* The Virtuous inspire others to greatness; they do not demean them.		* The Virtuous inspire others to greatness; they do not demean them.
	* Despise the half-hearted, the uncommitted and the pretender.		* Despise the half-hearted, the uncommitted and the pretender.
	<div style="float:right;"><ic>'''The Ten Things'''<br>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px;"><ic>'''The Ten Things'''<br>
	It is obviously down to the individual which qualities make them proud, but each of the Imperial nations can be associated with a single common idea that is often referred to as a source of Pride. The Navarr writer Cerin of Winter Trees referred to them as the Nine Things in the early years of the Empire. They were still in use over three hundred years later when the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] philosopher Jakaj added her own people to the list during a speech given at the funeral of [[Emperor Ahraz]]. Following a recitation of the Nine Things, she appended her own people, and since then the list has been referred to by its current name.		It is obviously down to the individual which qualities make them proud, but each of the Imperial nations can be associated with a single common idea that is often referred to as a source of Pride. The Navarr writer Cerin of Winter Trees referred to them as the Nine Things in the early years of the Empire. They were still in use over three hundred years later when the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] philosopher Jakaj added her own people to the list during a speech given at the funeral of [[Emperor Ahraz]]. Following a recitation of the Nine Things, she appended her own people, and since then the list has been referred to by its current name.

Rafferty at 12:29, 12 March 2018

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	* The Virtuous inspire others to greatness; they do not demean them.		* The Virtuous inspire others to greatness; they do not demean them.
	* Despise the half-hearted, the uncommitted and the pretender.		* Despise the half-hearted, the uncommitted and the pretender.
	<div style="float:~~left~~;"><ic>'''The Ten Things'''<br>		<div style="float:right;"><ic>'''The Ten Things'''<br>
	It is obviously down to the individual which qualities make them proud, but each of the Imperial nations can be associated with a single common idea that is often referred to as a source of Pride. The Navarr writer Cerin of Winter Trees referred to them as the Nine Things in the early years of the Empire. They were still in use over three hundred years later when the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] philosopher Jakaj added her own people to the list during a speech given at the funeral of [[Emperor Ahraz]]. Following a recitation of the Nine Things, she appended her own people, and since then the list has been referred to by its current name.		It is obviously down to the individual which qualities make them proud, but each of the Imperial nations can be associated with a single common idea that is often referred to as a source of Pride. The Navarr writer Cerin of Winter Trees referred to them as the Nine Things in the early years of the Empire. They were still in use over three hundred years later when the [[Imperial Orcs\|Imperial Orc]] philosopher Jakaj added her own people to the list during a speech given at the funeral of [[Emperor Ahraz]]. Following a recitation of the Nine Things, she appended her own people, and since then the list has been referred to by its current name.