Difference between revisions of "Righteous Text"

Revision as of 00:21, 7 January 2016

The Righteous Text sages are an ancient organization of martial scholars. They strictly adhere to the philosophy they are named for, reputedly set down by the first Immortal Alchemist Chu. The Righteous Text preaches societal structure almost as a form of religion. Though it does not forbid other religions, a true disciple worships nothing but the idea of "Civilization". The Righteous Text is at the heart of the belief that the order of the heavens is matched by the order within Shiyan. Personal cultivation is highly valued, as is knowing your rank and obeying anyone of a higher rank than you. The two greatest virtues are sacrifice and revenge. You are expected to sacrifice personal freedom and even your life when Civilization requires it, because the needs of the many are more important than the needs of the one. You are expected to avenge your parents and elders if enemies destroy them. This rigid code benefits society as a whole, but often at the expense of selfless and patriotic disciples. It can also be confusing and conflicting, as now some sages wish to avenge the death of the late Dragon Emperor, but also seek to keep the ordered rule of the Tigers, seeing them as the legitimate leaders of current Civilization. Student robes are blue, and masters tend to wear mainly blue to show their affiliation with the school.

• Trace Level: Disciple: A Master or Elder must accept you as a student.
• Level 1: Senior: You must be Adept (50+ points) and have no Infamy.
• Level 2: Master: You must be Accomplished (75+ points), no Infamy, and have Longevity 1 or higher.
• Level 3: Elder: You must be Impressive (100+ points), no Infamy, and have Longevity 2 or higher.

• Allies: All the Valiant Societies.
• Enemies: All Gwuytan Cults and Changdow 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.
  • Branch:
  • Branch:
  • Branch:

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:

• • Grass Gliding: Your entire run move counts as jump speed, but you must move along any surface, including surfaces that wouldn't normally support your weight.

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

Version 2.5.2
©2014 Frameworks Games

This is outdated content. Update Needed!