* Paths in depth: Purifier
* Dan calls out his favorite quote from the essay.
* Development history of the Purifier.
* Current version is no longer exclusive to obsidimen, but still owes a lot of its lore and concept to those Namegivers.
* Original version concepts were split into two paths (Brother of Stone, Purifier) and one Discipline (Gauntlet).
* Focus on the natural balance of the natural world.
* Strong concept on appropriate stewardship and care of the land.
* Space within the concept for different approaches and extremes.
* Does not have as much narrative gravity in terms of shaping a campaign’s direction.
* Purifiers and the Blood Wood.
* Secondary goal of educating people in proper care of the land.
* Kaliff sites; places reclaimed from corruption and damage.
* Initiation and advancement; Ritual of Cleansing.
* Naturally aligned Disciplines: Beastmaster, Elementalist, Scout.
* Strong affinity with questors of Jaspree, though there could be some causes for conflict.
* Karma Ritual modification.
* Half-Magic additions.
* Purifier advancement bonuses.
* Path talent options; related to themes of investigation and healing.
* New talents: Earth Bond allows adept to heal themselves or the land.
* Purification: Dispel or remove negative effects, like a souped-up Remove Curse.
* Path karma knacks.
* Path spells – Patterncraft knack gives magicians access to thematic spells they might not otherwise be able to learn.
* Earth Bond knacks.
* Purification knacks.
* Sidebar about healing or support roles in Earthdawn.
* Pop culture and real world inspirations for Purifiers.
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