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The Righteous Text is an ancient volume that details how to be valiant. Legend has it that it was written by the first Immortal, Alchemist Chue. The Righteous Text preaches honor almost as a form of religion. Though it does not forbid other religions, a true adherent worships the idea of justice and the concept of how a virtuous man should behave. Personal cultivation and excellence are highly valued, as is gaining revenge for any slights or harm to family. The closer the family, the stronger the drive for retribution. Within family there is a hierarchy, starting with family elders, then senior members of organizations the virtuous man has sworn allegiance to, then "brothers" of equal rank, then juniors. In theory the code is simple, but in practice conflicts between the principles can produce grey areas. Blue is indelibly linked to the Righteous Text sages, and devotees of all levels tend to sport it.

• Disciple: A Master or Senior must accept you as a student. You are expected to study the Righteous Text, and must succeed at a check for fighting, scholarship, and rank before you are accepted as a master,
• Master: Must be Adept or Rank 10+. You are now considered an expert on the Righteous Text and may interpret it for others, and write your own poetry and treatises. This also allows you to take on students of your own. You must pass the three tests again to become a senior,
• Senior. Must be Remarkable or Rank 13+. You are now an authority on the Righteous Text and any newer works. You may start your own school or sect and still be considered orthodox.

The Valiant Societies as a whole are based on the notions of honor set down in the Text, and the organization of sages named for it have been led the collective for generations. They are the arbiters of what is considered ethical and just, and they have traditionally been the strongest and most numerous of the societies. However, that is changing. The sages are notoriously politically neutral, but also notoriously traditional, and with the Tigers taking over the Dragon throne these stances are incompatible. So far the solution has been to do nothing at all, which has led to uncharacteristic rifts within the inner circles of the sages. Worse, no true heroes have emerged in the current generation, and the Valiant Societies are customarily led by the strongest.

• Allies: Foundation Stone, Free Shields, Glory Fists, Magic Wheel
• Enemies: All Cults and Outlaws.

Structure

The Righteous Text sages are built around schools. Some schools are explicitly for swordplay, but many focus on literature, ethics, and penmanship to various degrees. The headmaster of the school is the Shifu. Everyone but the Shifu are considered students, and students are ordered by age group and then talent. Students are often referred to by this rank: "First Brother", "Seventeenth Sister", and so on.

• Division: Righteous Text Order.
  • Branch: Mount Wue School.
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Creed

The Righteous Text sages are part of the Valiant Societies, and gains Fame and Infamy as normal. Absolute traditionalists, sages are often seen as uncompromising and xenophobic. They have mixed emotions towards the Tiger Dynasty, who embrace the equality of women taught by the Righteous Text and ignored by the Ming, but who have also destroyed the previous government, opened the realm to other races such as the direclaws, and violently suppressed scholars and rebels who opposed them. Their best wisdom indicates that the Tigers are linked to Civilization, and so must be protected and obeyed.

Once a member of the Righteous Text Order, you may also gain Infamy for breaking the creed, as well as the Infamy you can gain from the Valiant Societies.
Impropriety: Romancing anyone of another race
Irreverence: Attempting to alter or reinterpret the Righteous Text

Destinies

• Goal: +2 AP. Write a Poem. (During a respite where you do nothing else, burn 1 Focus and make a RES check. This is a continuing check against a target of 30. When you succeed, you gain the achievement and your poem is regarded as a classic.)
• Goal: +5 AP. Find the lost Alchemical Formula of Immortality.

Resources

Each temple or school has training grounds and artifacts that you may gain access to. You also gain the right to participate in or attend any valiant tournaments being held. You also gain access to the following items:

Career Concepts

Righteous Text Scholar
Recommended Fault	Recommended Goals
Curious	Justice	Knowledge
Signature Skill	Key Skill	Notable Skill
Scholarship	Appearance	Combat
Abilities
Cast (Alchemy Magic, Arcane Knowledge, Magical Wealth), Chance, Concentrate, Entertain (Great Fame), Interpret (Ancient Tongues), Recall (Esoteric Study), Rein, Seduce (Protective Lover), Slash (Abstract Sword, Shadowless Sword)
Brief Description
The Righteous Text is ancient, popular, and prestigious. Scholars are educated tutors, or pupils from wealthy families. Scholars usually depend on their refinement and the reputation of their school rather than their prowess.

Righteous Text Ascetic
Recommended Fault	Recommended Goals
Gallant	Good	Justice
Signature Skill	Key Skill	Notable Skill
Agility	Combat	Rank
Abilities
Brawl, Concentrate, Grapple (Dragon Step), Plan (Strategic Formation), Rein, Run (Floating Step, Grass Gliding), Rush, Slash (Abstract Sword, Dancing Blade, Shadowless Sword, Sword Energy, Whirling Blade), Tumble
Brief Description
The Ascetic aims to move past worldly concerns and lead an enlightened and elegant existence. They are often called Sword Saints, and deliver justice (as they see it) without hesitation or reluctance.

Notable Individuals

• Great Sage
  • Student
  • Sword Saint

See Also

• Valiant Societies

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