Some of the Magic keywords possessed by the inhabitants of Britannia.
The Virtuous Philosophy is the system of thought that was promoted by the King through the Society of Spirituality. Despite the disintegration of that Society, the Philosophy remains very popular. It is not like other "organisations" since there is no hierarchy or organisation as such. Rather this movement is "joined" by those who seek to pursue a deeper comprehension of the Virtues. Some Spiritual Orders actively promote dedication to the Philosophy, while others refuse to educate others in something so important - believing that personal comprehension is the key.
Entry Requirements: Anyone can start to embark on the path towards comprehension of the Philosophy, in theory; however this level of commitment is rarely reached by those who have not obtained 1m in at least one of the Virtues.
Homelands: Almost every part of Britannia has followers of the Virtuous Philosophy.
Abilities and Virtues: Follower of the Virtuous Philosophy [piety], Teachings of the Virtuous Philosophy [myths], Sense Virtue [perception], Meditation, Recognise Seeker. The virtues are the Virtues, and those who devote themselves often gain the reputation Seeker, which is the nearest thing this movement has to a mundane relationship.
Magic: The Virtuous Philosophy itself offers no magic, although there are legends of highly devoted persons being able to invoke the cosmic principles of Right Action in order to perform miraculous deeds.
Secret: Despite the lack of directly useful magic, some persist in believing that there is a secret behind the Philosophy. How to attain it and what it is remains unknown, but some still strive to seek it.
Special: Anyone can gain this keyword, regardless of concentration on other forms of magic.
The Shining Path is a group within the Society of Honour that is based in the fortress of Swordhold. They are responsible for the protection of the King's Sword, part of the regalia of the King, and are considered to be masterful combatants and staunch protectors of the King's Legacy.
Entry Requirements: The Shining Path demands that its members are Honourable and highly skilled in Sword Fighting; a prospective member must also have a sponsor who is already a member, although it is rare that a promising candidate goes long without a sponsor.
Homelands: Since it is part of the Society of Honour, the Shining Path are traditionally associated with Trinsic and its environs although it has members from almost every part of Britannia.
Abilities and Virtues: Members should already have Honourable and Sword Fighting. Shining Path Initiate[piety ability], Sense Prowess [perception ability], Teachings of the Shining Path [myths ability], [a sword fighting style], Student of [mentor] [mundane relationship].
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A magical school from Moonglow created by the magician Trephen who travelled Britannia, searching for ways to combine magic in new and interesting ways and who created three great books on the magic of enchantment, experimentation, and travel. The modern school has diversified, and possesses other books although Trephen's three books are still taught to all students.
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A Humble Spiritual Order of monks who reside in a sprawling monastery carved painstakingly from the Shielding Ranges north of Kendalton. The Two Moons monks believe that Virtuous Enlightenment proceeds from Selfless Action and study the Virtues through contemplation of mystical mobility. Before the rise of the Virtuous Philosophy the monks were a heroic martial fraternity, but they now are well integrated into the wider community of virtuous philosophy and possess a large number of dedicated Seekers - although they tend to favour the approach of the Humble Monastic Tradition rather than the more common Spiritual Monastic Tradition.
Entry Requirements: The Two Moons accepts members who have committed beliefs in the Virtues, particularly Valour, Compassion, and Sacrifice, and who are prepared to live a humble, selfless, although often dangerous, life.
Homelands: Many of the monks of the Two Moons come from the Shielding Ranges or Kendalton, although the fame of the Order is somewhat widespread amongst Seekers.
Abilities and Virtues: The three Virtues of Valour, Compassion, and Sacrifice, as well as Humility, are important to the Two Moons Monks. In addition to this all users of Two Moons magic are already Two Moons Monks and so have extensive training from this. Sense Prowess [perception], Student of [Mentor] [relationship], Teachings of the Two Moons [myths], Two Moons Initiate [piety], Two Moons Rising Stance.
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The Way of the Ancestors is the modern version of the ancient Britannian traditions of ancestor worship. Perserved, and improved, by the Speakers of Skara Brae its followers embrace the Virtues while continuing to honour the old ways.
Entry Requirements: Anyone can join the Way of the Ancestors if they truly Honour Ancestors and are prepared to perform the seasonal ceremonies. Those who would progress further and seek more powerful magic typically Traditional, Spiritual, and Obedient.
Homelands: Very closely linked to Skara Brae, where nearly everyone is involved in the Way of the Ancestors. The Way has also spread to some other areas and incorporated remnant ancestor worship from all over Britannia and the Isles.
Abilities and Virtues: Follower of the Way of the Ancestors [piety ability], Teachings of Way of the Ancestors [myths ability], Follower of [Speaker] [mundane relationship]. Many also learn the ancient dialects and the history of the lineage. The Listeners and Speakers also are taught Spirit Face [as per HQ], and Open Spirit World. The virtues sought are also fostered, and those who are truly pious often Hate Undead.
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