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THE PATHS OF THE MARTIAL ARTS

The Five Glorious Dragon Paths

The Fivefold Dynasty and the Immaculate Order preach that the Five Glorious Dragon Paths are the sole route to spiritual enlightenment and salvation. Unlike the other paths, these paths are meant to represent the soul of humanity, as reflected through the five elements. As such, they are by far the most commonly practiced of the Paths, and many techniques exist for each.

However, the Dragon Paths are restricted to those in power, and to those who are fully inducted into the Immaculate Order. No commoner or patrician may learn these paths, as they lack the spiritual understanding to make proper use of them. Anyone caught using these styles who is not of the Dynasty or the Order will suffer severe consequences.

There are only five Dragon Paths. There will never be more, as there are only five elements. All five Paths use spiritual understanding as a Prime Trait.

Daana'ds Conquest Style: This path emphasizes the eternal flow of the Water Dragon.
Prime Trait: Conviction. Secondary Traits: Unarmed, Larceny, Investigation, Sail

Heshiah's Glory Style: This path embodies the passion and flair of the Fire Dragon.
Prime Trait: Valor. Secondary Traits: Unarmed, Melee, Presence, Socialize

Jylis's Bounty Style: This path embodies the growth and decay of the Wood Dragon.
Prime Trait: Compassion. Secondary Traits: Archery, Medicine, Performance, Unarmed

Mela's Understanding Style: This path embodies the grace and freedom of the Wind Dragon.
Prime Trait: Temperance. Secondary Traits: Athletics, Thrown, Linguistics, Stealth

Pasiap's Grace Style: This style embodies the unyielding might of the Earth Dragon.
Prime Trait: Willpower. Secondary Traits: Awareness, Crafts, Resistance, Unarmed

The Prismatic Paths of Creation

The Formless Paths of Beyond