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1. Instruction
2. Action (the Journey Outward)
3. Contemplation (the Journey Inward)
4. Dedication
The process of instruction brings an awareness of the mystical realms to the initiate in the relatively safe atmosphere of guidance and study. It builds the apprentice's self-discipline and prepares him for what he will soon experience.
Next, during the action phase, the disciple takes his knowledge out into the world nad tests his skills in the crucible of cold reality. Often this phase ends in disaster, and the initiate gains insights that serve to make him stronger.
The apprentice then meditates on all he has seen and done, beginning a cycle of contemplation and self-examination. This stage is frequently carried out in complete isolation to remove all potential distractions. A great revelation usually marks the end of this stage.
Finally, armed with his new insights, the seeker inevitably dedicates himself to a new life in the art and earns the right to call himself a mage.
If a player can illustrate in his character's history the progression through each of the four stages of initiation, then the mystically-oriented character will receive a 5-point Karma bonus.
