Philosophy By Numbers You might have seen those "painting by numbers" teachers, who'll show a budding artist how to do hue, tone and shadow by numbering colours and writing the right number in the right place. Well, that works for philosophy too. This is a set of factioneers' musings on their own beliefs, which you can use as these numbers. When you read something that causes a stirring deep down inside -- a revelation of your own personal truth, perhaps -- then you've more than likely discovered the faction for you. If none of 'em do that, you're either a terminal clueless, or a true visionary. Go find your own belief, whatever it may be! The Politics of Anarchy A philosopher anarchist reveals that there is a purpose behind the anarchic; though Julius the Symmetrical, as ever, finds the cracks in the veneer. Finding Sense in Chaos Ever wondered if there was any method behind the faction's madness? Well, a semiologist factioneer named Zoaster would like to set you straight: There is. Reflections of the Infinite The multiverse is a canvas on which a Signer paints her thoughts, a mirror in which they can be seen... Teetering on the Brink of Life and Death A macabre tale of one of the Dead, who explains the Way Things Are to his Cadaverous charges. Peering into the Depths of Pointlessness A Bleaker gives us a Glimpse of his Final Solution; not that you'll find it much Comfort If I Had a Hammer Philosophy from the factory floor, as a verbeeg overseer explains how what the Believers' really believe relates to her work A Godsman's Perspective A talkative barkeep Recruiter explains how the other Factions might not realise it (or like it), but are but Climbing a Common Ladder Sectual Education The most recent musings on the multitude of Sects of the planes, their stories, details on their membership and the current intrigues raging out of town. You can also learn of the lesser-known sects, and also groups of fringe philosophers which may amuse you... The Visionaries Every world has its thinkers and its dreamers, only for most, passive contemplation is as far as they ever get. In the Outer Planes, where belief's often more concrete than reality, these visionaries are the next generation of leaders, the prodigies of philosophy. It's their insight which greases the gears of the factions and inspires the masses to believe. These are their stories...