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

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	Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.		Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.

	Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council]] or the [[Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.		Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council]] or the [[Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.

	Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.		Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.

Matt: Text replacement - "Military Council" to "Military Council"

2026-01-16T09:33:36Z

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	Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.		Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.

	Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[~~Military Council\|~~Military Council]] or the [[Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.		Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council]] or the [[Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.

	Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.		Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.

Matt: Text replacement - "Senate" to "Senate"

2026-01-15T22:29:21Z

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	Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.		Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.

	Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.		Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.

	Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.		Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.

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

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	The questor archetype is intended to let you create a religious philosopher who actively questions the beliefs and practices of other characters. It gives you a chance to play a priest in Empire who prefers logic and introspection over sermons and lectures. You can ask questions of fellow pilgrims to help them find their own path or interrogate other priests to expose any weaknesses in their beliefs.		The questor archetype is intended to let you create a religious philosopher who actively questions the beliefs and practices of other characters. It gives you a chance to play a priest in Empire who prefers logic and introspection over sermons and lectures. You can ask questions of fellow pilgrims to help them find their own path or interrogate other priests to expose any weaknesses in their beliefs.

	When you play an questor, you are a philosopher first and foremost and a [[religious skills\|priest]] second. You will need to be familiar with the virtues, their tenets and teachings. Any knowledge of real-world philosophy may be useful, as will an understanding of cultural beliefs like the [[Net of the Heavens]] or the [[Navarr_culture_and_customs#The_Great_Dance\|Great Dance]]. Most questors benefit from taking a [[congregation]] as their personal resource, not for the [[liao]] it provides (you can trade this away if you don't need it) but because membership of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] gives you a forum for discussing matters of faith with other priests.		When you play an questor, you are a philosopher first and foremost and a [[religious skills\|priest]] second. You will need to be familiar with the virtues, their tenets and teachings. Any knowledge of real-world philosophy may be useful, as will an understanding of cultural beliefs like the [[Net of the Heavens]] or the [[Navarr_culture_and_customs#The_Great_Dance\|Great Dance]]. Most questors benefit from taking a [[congregation]] as their personal resource, not for the [[liao]] it provides (you can trade this away if you don't need it) but because membership of the [[Synod]] gives you a forum for discussing matters of faith with other priests.

	If you want your questor to be a sword scholar then you will need to have some martial skills. If you're following the tradition of Sulemaine, it's fine to favour [[Heroic_skills\|heroic]] and [[Combat skills\|combat abilities]] over religious skills. If you need to be able to hold your own in a fight - as well as an argument - then you should leave [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedication]] and similar skills to other priests.		If you want your questor to be a sword scholar then you will need to have some martial skills. If you're following the tradition of Sulemaine, it's fine to favour [[Heroic_skills\|heroic]] and [[Combat skills\|combat abilities]] over religious skills. If you need to be able to hold your own in a fight - as well as an argument - then you should leave [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedication]] and similar skills to other priests.

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

2026-01-15T16:48:32Z

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	Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.		Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.

	Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[Senate\|Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.		Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[Senate\|Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.

	Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.		Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.

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

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	Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.		Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.

	Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.		Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[Senate\|Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.

	Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.		Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

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	Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.		Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.

	Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.		Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.

	Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.		Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.

Hastur: /* Playing a Questor */

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Playing a Questor

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	Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Imperial Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.		Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Imperial Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.

	Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[~~blasphemy~~\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.		Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.

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	The questor archetype is intended to let you create a religious philosopher who actively questions the beliefs and practices of other characters. It gives you a chance to play a priest in Empire who prefers logic and introspection over sermons and lectures. You can ask questions of fellow pilgrims to help them find their own path or interrogate other priests to expose any weaknesses in their beliefs.		The questor archetype is intended to let you create a religious philosopher who actively questions the beliefs and practices of other characters. It gives you a chance to play a priest in Empire who prefers logic and introspection over sermons and lectures. You can ask questions of fellow pilgrims to help them find their own path or interrogate other priests to expose any weaknesses in their beliefs.

	When you play an questor, you are a philosopher first and foremost and a [[religious skills\|priest]] second. You will need to be familiar with the virtues, their tenets and teachings. Any knowledge of real-world philosophy may be useful, as will an understanding of cultural beliefs like the [[Net of the Heavens]] or the [[Great Dance]]. Most questors benefit from taking a [[congregation]] as their personal resource, not for the [[liao]] it provides (you can trade this away if you don't need it) but because membership of the [[Imperial Synod]] gives you a forum for discussing matters of faith with other priests.		When you play an questor, you are a philosopher first and foremost and a [[religious skills\|priest]] second. You will need to be familiar with the virtues, their tenets and teachings. Any knowledge of real-world philosophy may be useful, as will an understanding of cultural beliefs like the [[Net of the Heavens]] or the [[Navarr_culture_and_customs#The_Great_Dance\|Great Dance]]. Most questors benefit from taking a [[congregation]] as their personal resource, not for the [[liao]] it provides (you can trade this away if you don't need it) but because membership of the [[Imperial Synod]] gives you a forum for discussing matters of faith with other priests.

	If you want your questor to be a sword scholar then you will need to have some martial skills. If you're following the tradition of Sulemaine, it's fine to favour [[Heroic_skills\|heroic]] and [[Combat skills\|combat abilities]] over religious skills. If you need to be able to hold your own in a fight - as well as an argument - then you should leave [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedication]] and similar skills to other priests.		If you want your questor to be a sword scholar then you will need to have some martial skills. If you're following the tradition of Sulemaine, it's fine to favour [[Heroic_skills\|heroic]] and [[Combat skills\|combat abilities]] over religious skills. If you need to be able to hold your own in a fight - as well as an argument - then you should leave [[Religious skills#Dedication\|dedication]] and similar skills to other priests.

	If you're creating a questor as part of a group then the most important thing to decide is if your group has any shared beliefs or practices. Even if your group isn't a [[~~temple~~]], it is a good idea to discuss what views and assumptions they might hold in common. It's up to you whether your character accepts these beliefs or is actively questioning them, but it's a useful starting point for roleplaying with other characters. Questors can be part of any Urizen group, but they can also be travelling to Anvil alone. Questors are often itinerant, travelling from one [[spire]] to another in the pursuit of wisdom, so it's a good choice for a lone character.		If you're creating a questor as part of a group then the most important thing to decide is if your group has any shared beliefs or practices. Even if your group isn't a [[sect]], it is a good idea to discuss what views and assumptions they might hold in common. It's up to you whether your character accepts these beliefs or is actively questioning them, but it's a useful starting point for roleplaying with other characters. Questors can be part of any Urizen group, but they can also be travelling to Anvil alone. Questors are often itinerant, travelling from one [[spire]] to another in the pursuit of wisdom, so it's a good choice for a lone character.

	The most important thing to think about are the questions and subjects that interest you. Questors are often defined by their opposition to something, some commonly accepted belief or practice that the questor sees fit to doubt. They see the Way as unfinished revelation, so any part of the [[Doctrines of the Faith]] or the practices of the Way might be something you are actively probing. We will never provide definitive proof to metaphysical questions such as what happens to a character's soul after death, so you can make exploring ideas like this part of your character's long term ambitions without needing to worry that they suddenly stumble on the answer.		The most important thing to think about are the questions and subjects that interest you. Questors are often defined by their opposition to something, some commonly accepted belief or practice that the questor sees fit to doubt. They see the Way as unfinished revelation, so any part of the [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith\|Doctrines of the Faith]] or the practices of the Way might be something you are actively probing. We will never provide definitive proof to metaphysical questions such as what happens to a character's soul after death, so you can make exploring ideas like this part of your character's long term ambitions without needing to worry that they suddenly stumble on the answer.

	==Playing a Questor==		==Playing a Questor==

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	==Questions not Answers==		==Questions not Answers==
	The foundation of the questor approach is to question what is known and accepted. It is no surprise that a nation that debates [[esoteric lore]] and challenges metaphysical beliefs might develop a similar approach to ethical and philosophical issues. Questors place great value in the idea of doubt, arguing that many of the things that others take for granted remain to be proven. Most argue that this doubt encompasses themselves and their own beliefs as well, having only contempt for another questor who expresses the certainty of their own convictions.		The foundation of the questor approach is to question what is known and accepted. It is no surprise that a nation that debates [[Urizen_magical_traditions#Esoteric_Lore\|esoteric lore]] and challenges metaphysical beliefs might develop a similar approach to ethical and philosophical issues. Questors place great value in the idea of doubt, arguing that many of the things that others take for granted remain to be proven. Most argue that this doubt encompasses themselves and their own beliefs as well, having only contempt for another questor who expresses the certainty of their own convictions.

	One of the great challenges for those who doubt themselves is how to provide instruction and guidance to pilgrims who seek them out. If they cannot be certain of the validity of their own beliefs - how can they legitimately impart those beliefs to others? The common solution to this riddle is to question the student on their beliefs, forcing them to consider their own ideas and thereby allowing them to discover their own answers. Questors regard the best teachers to be those who can pose the most thought-provoking questions, not the ones who can provide the glibbest answers.		One of the great challenges for those who doubt themselves is how to provide instruction and guidance to pilgrims who seek them out. If they cannot be certain of the validity of their own beliefs - how can they legitimately impart those beliefs to others? The common solution to this riddle is to question the student on their beliefs, forcing them to consider their own ideas and thereby allowing them to discover their own answers. Questors regard the best teachers to be those who can pose the most thought-provoking questions, not the ones who can provide the glibbest answers.

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	Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.		Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.

	Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council]] or the [[Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.		Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council]] or the [[Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.

	Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.		Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.

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	Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.		Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.

	Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[~~Military Council\|~~Military Council]] or the [[Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.		Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council]] or the [[Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.

	Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.		Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.

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	Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.		Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.

	Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.		Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.

	Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.		Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.

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	Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.		Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.

	Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[Senate\|Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.		Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[Senate\|Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.

	Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.		Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.

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	Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.		Questors often use [[religious skills]] judiciously, since many of the auras create certainty and dispel doubt. Anyone who comes to you seeking an aura is giving you an opportunity to question them about what they are doing and why. Even if you actively oppose the creation of auras, you can still use liao to guide people spiritually using the ability to prompt visionary [[dedication#dreams\|dreams]]. These dreams are a great tool for questors because they come from within, rather than being created by or imposed by an outside force.

	Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.		Some questors, in the style of Sulemaine, actively try to expose shortcomings in the arguments of people who have set themselves up as moral or intellectual authorities on some subject. This works best when the target possesses significant social status, usually someone with an [[Imperial title]]. [[Cardinal\|Cardinals]], [[grandmaster\|grandmasters]], [[Senator\|senators]], [[general\|generals]] - are all characters who might assume they know better than their fellow citizens. Unless another player is actively looking for a personal nemesis, then this approach is easiest to employ in forums that allow characters to openly challenge and question each other. The [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]] is the obvious example, but the Synod provides many opportunities for priests to debate with each other. The [[Military Council\|Military Council]] or the [[Senate\|Senate]] will also provide you with opportunities to question other characters - if you can become a member of one of these august bodies. It's still good practice to try to think of questions that are fun to ask and answer; even if you're actively working to undermine another character, the best interactions are those that are fun for both of you.

	Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.		Questors, like [[illuminate\|illuminates]], have license to be openly sceptical of doctrine, but this is not because you think it isn't important. On the contrary, it's better to treat such matters as incredibly important - just that the doctrines are flawed or imperfect. Depending on how confident you are to push this approach you may be able to create problems for yourself in the Imperial Synod. The definition of [[Religious_crime#Blasphemy\|blasphemy]] in the Empire is ''"The willful rejection, or perversion of, the orthodox Doctrines of the Faith as laid down by the Imperial Synod, or actively teaching and promoting false doctrines."'' The more you can skirt the line of actively doing this then the more successful you'll be at getting into trouble and the more fun you'll have.