abstract
| - The Way of the Open Palm or the "High path" , is a philosophy within the Jade Empire. It is the "good" side alignment for the player. The alternate path to the Open Palm path is the Way of the Closed Fist path, the evil side alignment. The Way of the Open Palm, a martial philosophy, is considered the key to maintaining harmony with nature, one's own surroundings, and the place that one has within the Celestial Bureaucracy. In order to stay in symbiosis with nature and one's surroundings, a follower of this philosophy is expected to actively assist in lessening chaos, resisting and removing tyranny, and providing assistance in lessening the burdens of others. The philosophy is not without its pitfalls. Those who follow the Way of the Open Palm can be tempted to set everything right by might alone. This can become a convenient excuse. Eventually, one may decide that direct violence is too inefficient, and changes tactics to enforcing their will so that a crime never takes place. Thus, the practitioner would result in becoming an oppressor when initially all one wanted was to make things right. It is basically associated with being benevolent, helpful, polite and courteous.
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