The Three Pillars: A Faction Comparison
This document provides a side-by-side comparison of the three major factions for quick reference. For detailed philosophical texts, see the main overview document.
| Feature | The Adamant Concord | The Flowing Garden | The Way of the Middle Pillar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillar | Pillar of Severity | Pillar of Mercy | Pillar of Balance |
| Affinity | Binah, Gevurah, Hod | Chokmah, Chesed, Netzach | Keter, Tiferet, Yesod, Malkuth |
| Motto | "Perfection through restriction." | "Wisdom through experience." | "Power through harmony." |
| Doctrine | "Build Tall" (Depth-First) | "Build Wide" (Breadth-First) | Holistic, individualized |
| View on Dissonance | A flaw to be eliminated. | A risky curiosity. | The Great Work. A primary goal. |
| Stance on Da'at | Heresy. A violation to be purged. | Temptation. A void for the reckless. | Imbalance. A danger to be understood, not touched. |
| Stance on Qliphoth | Threat. A cancer to be eradicated. | Tragedy. A perversion; a cautionary tale. | Anatomy of Corruption. Studied academically, never used. |
| View on the 22 Paths | Functions to optimize. | Rivers to navigate. | Keys to the soul. |
| Relation to Unawakened | Shepherds. A flock to be managed. | Liberators. Potential to be unleashed. | Partners. Vital to a harmonious world. |
| Associated Corruption | Petrification | Dissolution | Hollowing |
| Keter Aspect (Post-War) | Keter of Law (structured potential) | Keter of Life (untamed potential) | Keter of Balance (harmonious potential) |