Path of Fire

The Path of Fire is a dualistic religion that believes all of creation is continually involved in a great war between the forces of good and evil - a war that the good are called to win, using any methods whatsoever.

Tenets

Gods: The Path of Fire believes in two brother gods - Halem, the god of good, and Melah, his evil brother. Halem is empowered by goodness and selflessness, while Melah is empowered by suffering and cruelty. Melah was shattered by Halem's might, but works to grow powerful once more. The Lady of Suffering is Halem's voice on Urth, endowed with the ability to take on the pain of her adherents.

Sins: Creating unhappiness or suffering is seen as a sin in the Path of Fire, but their religion takes a very utilitarian view: the most happiness for the greater number of people is preached. Selfishness is the ultimate sin for a walker of the Path.

Magery: Magery is viewed with suspicious and distrust as a corrupting influence. Members of the Path will usually drive mages out of their congregations, and will kill anyone who is thought to be a demon-summoner with extreme prejudice.

Practices: Members of the Path of Fire work tirelessly to create happiness and fight misery, according to their own particular talents. The faithful will always choose to suffer in the place of others if at all possible, counting on the Lady of Suffering to take their pain and enable them to survive great hardships in the protection of others.

More detailed information can be found in the handbook of the Path of Fire. Individuals interested in playing a member of the Path of Fire should contact staff for access.