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Overview

Paragonism is a Philosophical and Theological movement originating within the human population of the Badalian Aerostat denoted as the FRED (Free Ranging Endo-Atmospheric Dirigible).  It is characterized as both a philosophy and a religion, and the tenets vary depending on the focus of the practitioner.  Paragonism emphasizes the supremacy of the intangible Will over the material body, rigorous self-improvement of both physical and mental capacity, and the 5-S of existence.

Paragonism claims to be a distillation of multiple ancient human religions that discarded the mythical origin texts and focused on the scientific, rational structure.  Intense focus on the supremacy of Will over body for several centuries have enabled the practitioners of human paragonism to develop both extreme physical attributes and the ability to mentally influence the physical world around them. 

The philosophical and Theological movements diverge when talking about the ultimate goal of Paragonism.  This split serves the purpose to bring in non-human adherents to the base philosophy while preserving the theological ambitions.

Terminology

Candidacy- A follower of Paragonism is referred to as a Candidate.  Candidacy is the practice of the tenets of Paragonism.  Both terms have their root in the word candid, meaning being open and honest without hesitation.

Guardiancy- Those who reject the Tenets of Paragonism are called Guardians, and the practice of being secretive, duplicitous, and to prevaricate is considered Guardiancy.  From the root word guard, to protect. 

N-body Evolution- This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self aware through the sub-function of itself called life.

Null-body existence- The base state of all living things.  All living beings can act and react according to their nature.

One-body Harmony- A creature that is self-aware and self-conscious.  That is, a being that is aware of their own existence and can judge their actions independently of the act itself. 

Paragon- The ultimate expression of what a species is capable of becoming.  The ideal state of being.  All followers of Paragonism strive to reach this state.

Prowess:  The ability to influence the physical world through application of Will.  Also called Magic by many outside Paragonism

Two-Body Exigency- Understanding that there exists fundamental rules that govern the universe.  These rules can be manipulated by those who have intimate understanding of those rules. 

Will:  The intangible power of the mind to be self-referential and self-correcting.

Tenets

Null-body Existence: All living beings in the universe have a Null-body existence.  It is a state where their actions and reactions are encoded in their biology.  It is possible through training to add new behaviors and modify existing ones.  But these modifications are only possible through manipulation of the null-body state.  Creatures in a Null-Body Existence lack Will to change themselves in opposition to their biological imperatives.

One-Body Harmony:  There exists a sub-set of all living beings who have achieved One-Body Harmony and developed Will.  These beings are aware of themselves as individual entities, and are able to judge their actions, study the consequences, and develop plans to alter their behavior for the betterment of themselves and others.  Existing in this state demands assessment of the actions themselves as well as the motives and abilities behind them.  It is through this loop, and the application of the 5 S’s of Self, that Candidates can approach a Paragon state.

One-Body Harmony is the intangible Will in dominance over the physical body.  Luminous beings are we, not our crude matter.  A dedicated Candidate must master the basic control over self before they can be able to approach a Paragon state.  Breathing, eating, drinking, sleeping, dreaming, all aspects of physical existence can be controlled, modified, and improved through the dictates of the Will. 

The 5 S’s of Self:

Simplicity- All true needs are internal, and all true satisfaction comes from the achievement of goals.  Also called Sifting, it is the selection of what is important in one’s life and dismissal of that which is unimportant. 

Self-effacement- Understanding that goals are important, but they need to be pursued within an ethical framework.  Everyone has goals, and everyone is striving to achieve them.  Only through conscientious understanding of others can one’s goals be properly pursued.  Also called Sorting, it is understanding how to align one’s goals to others’.

Sincerity- Honesty in intra and interpersonal relationships is the central currency of all Candidates.  It means valuing the positive and negative experiences equally.  Also called sweeping.  The removal of the dirt and debris that often covers valuable truth.

Stability- Improvement and achieving goals comes in incremental steps, set-backs, and periods of normalization.  This is not failure, this is necessary.  It is only through accepting the idling can acceleration be properly judged.  Also called Standardization.  It is the idea that progress can be judge by what is the new normal and not merely the exceptional.

Self-efficacy- The belief that everyone had the ability to succeed with their goals.  Sustaining is another word for it.  Losing belief in oneself is corrosive to all One-Body Harmony.  Self-efficacy powers the continuous improvement loop that is Candidacy.

Two-Body Exigency: The body is subservient to Will.  It is a part of the physical universe.  The Will is a higher-level system than the biological body, thus it can achieve results the lower-level biology alone cannot.

Through proper training and discipline, other parts of the physical universe can be made to be subservient to Will. These, too, are lower-level systems, incapable of changing themselves.  The biological functionality of oneself can be changed and so can others’.  Intense dedication and training is required to approach the Paragon State in any one of the categories of Prowess. 

The exercise of Prowess is in alignment with goals.  The practice of Prowess is to develop toward a Paragon State.  While it is necessary to utilize Prowess to fulfill the requirements of society, societal acceptability is merely the stabilization phase of any growth.   

N-body Evolution- True mastery of the rules of the universe will allow the N-Body master to align the universe to their thoughts and will.  This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self-aware through the sub-function of itself called life. Candidates must understand their place in the larger effort of the Universe to come into its own awareness. 

Ethics

Creatures who have achieved one-body harmony should be expected to act in accordance with the laws of their society.  They are expected to control their Null-body instincts.  Unthinking reaction is no excuse for unethical action.  Paragonists take a dim view towards those who cannot control their desires.  It is the basis of the Guardian term as a pejorative.  Those that are protecting their animal instincts from the consequences of their poor actions. 

The 5 S’s of self extend to the society in which the Candidates live. Most Candidates will leave simple existences, preferring experiences to material possessions.  Humility and deference to those in a Candidate’s personal and professional circles is to be expected.  Call it networking or team-building, the focus on developing meaningful relationships is greatly desired.  Providing meaningful critique when asked is a sign of genuine affection between individuals.  But prevarication to spare someone’s feelings is seen as disingenuous. 

Candidates favor actions that encourage and develop the potential of others.  Societal restraints, caste systems, slavery, and the like, are abhorrent to practitioners of Paragonism. 

The use of Two-Body Exigency can be problematic in individuals who have not embraced One-Body harmony.  Shared Meditation and Communion between individuals is far more potent than simple physical interaction and carries similar potential for disaster.  Similarly, the use of Bioelectrical Mediation, Boyelian Equivalancy, or Electro-Magnetic Adroitness has the potential for great benefit, or great disaster.  Such training needs to be strictly controlled.

Differences in Philosophical Paragonism versus Theological Paragonism

The main difference between the two branches of Paragonism center around the ultimate goal and the efforts to become a Paragon.

Philosophical Paragonism believes that all species who have achieved One-Body Harmony can, and should, utilize the Tenets to build better selves and better societies.  Conscientiously pushing yourself and your society to be better, stronger, faster, smarter, quicker, and more equitable- this is the goal of a self-aware culture.

Theological Paragonism is still rooted in human paragonism of the human Kinfolk of U.N.N.C.L.E on the FRED.  It is the belief in focused multi-generational efforts to expand Two-Body Exigency.  This effort will inevitably lead to the birth of a being who will understand the entirety of time & space and the ruleset of the universe. 

History

Few records exist from before the War of Eternal Bombardments, but the fragments that the Kinfolk retain indicate that research into Two-Body Exigency had been ongoing and well established for decades, if not centuries before the War.  Human paragonism developed within the isolated community of spiritualists, martial-artists, mentalists, and scientists isolated on Badal in FRED.  Corporate philosophy and thinking was also integrated to ensure those without ability were seen as integral to the ideology as well.  Concepts that were once seen as corporate continuous improvement and productivity enhancing evolved into intra-personal and societal techniques and strictures. 

The Theological aspects of human paragonism developed out of the Spiritual-Revanchist movement of the late 1400s.  Records indicate a series of conflicts within the central core, resulting in radical societal re-alignment. It is during this time that the terms Kin-folk and Guest start to be used in the FRED.  The destruction of the concepts of family and matrilineal naming conventions further solidified the theological hold on the society.  It was during this time that UNNCLE became the dominant socio-political force in the FRED.

In recent decades, the Board of UNNCLE has sought to soften its stance towards the work being done by the Kinfolk and issued a Reformation Order.  This order codified the split between the philosophy of Paragonism from the theology of human paragonism.  It was this codification that set the path for the formalization of Paragonism as it stands now.

Overview

Paragonism is a Philosophical and Theological movement originating within the human population of the Badalian Aerostat denoted as the FRED (Free Ranging Endo-Atmospheric Dirigible).  It is characterized as both a philosophy and a religion, and the tenets vary depending on the focus of the practitioner.  Paragonism emphasizes the supremacy of the intangible Will over the material body, rigorous self-improvement of both physical and mental capacity, and the 5-S of existence.

Paragonism claims to be a distillation of multiple ancient human religions that discarded the mythical origin texts and focused on the scientific, rational structure.  Intense focus on the supremacy of Will over body for several centuries have enabled the practitioners of human paragonism to develop both extreme physical attributes and the ability to mentally influence the physical world around them. 

The philosophical and Theological movements diverge when talking about the ultimate goal of Paragonism.  This split serves the purpose to bring in non-human adherents to the base philosophy while preserving the theological ambitions.

Terminology

Candidacy- A follower of Paragonism is referred to as a Candidate.  Candidacy is the practice of the tenets of Paragonism.  Both terms have their root in the word candid, meaning being open and honest without hesitation.

Guardiancy- Those who reject the Tenets of Paragonism are called Guardians, and the practice of being secretive, duplicitous, and to prevaricate is considered Guardiancy.  From the root word guard, to protect. 

N-body Evolution- This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self aware through the sub-function of itself called life.

Null-body existence- The base state of all living things.  All living beings can act and react according to their nature.

One-body Harmony- A creature that is self-aware and self-conscious.  That is, a being that is aware of their own existence and can judge their actions independently of the act itself. 

Paragon- The ultimate expression of what a species is capable of becoming.  The ideal state of being.  All followers of Paragonism strive to reach this state.

Prowess:  The ability to influence the physical world through application of Will.  Also called Magic by many outside Paragonism

Two-Body Exigency- Understanding that there exists fundamental rules that govern the universe.  These rules can be manipulated by those who have intimate understanding of those rules. 

Will:  The intangible power of the mind to be self-referential and self-correcting.

Tenets

Null-body Existence: All living beings in the universe have a Null-body existence.  It is a state where their actions and reactions are encoded in their biology.  It is possible through training to add new behaviors and modify existing ones.  But these modifications are only possible through manipulation of the null-body state.  Creatures in a Null-Body Existence lack Will to change themselves in opposition to their biological imperatives.

One-Body Harmony:  There exists a sub-set of all living beings who have achieved One-Body Harmony and developed Will.  These beings are aware of themselves as individual entities, and are able to judge their actions, study the consequences, and develop plans to alter their behavior for the betterment of themselves and others.  Existing in this state demands assessment of the actions themselves as well as the motives and abilities behind them.  It is through this loop, and the application of the 5 S’s of Self, that Candidates can approach a Paragon state.

One-Body Harmony is the intangible Will in dominance over the physical body.  Luminous beings are we, not our crude matter.  A dedicated Candidate must master the basic control over self before they can be able to approach a Paragon state.  Breathing, eating, drinking, sleeping, dreaming, all aspects of physical existence can be controlled, modified, and improved through the dictates of the Will. 

The 5 S’s of Self:

Simplicity- All true needs are internal, and all true satisfaction comes from the achievement of goals.  Also called Sifting, it is the selection of what is important in one’s life and dismissal of that which is unimportant. 

Self-effacement- Understanding that goals are important, but they need to be pursued within an ethical framework.  Everyone has goals, and everyone is striving to achieve them.  Only through conscientious understanding of others can one’s goals be properly pursued.  Also called Sorting, it is understanding how to align one’s goals to others’.

Sincerity- Honesty in intra and interpersonal relationships is the central currency of all Candidates.  It means valuing the positive and negative experiences equally.  Also called sweeping.  The removal of the dirt and debris that often covers valuable truth.

Stability- Improvement and achieving goals comes in incremental steps, set-backs, and periods of normalization.  This is not failure, this is necessary.  It is only through accepting the idling can acceleration be properly judged.  Also called Standardization.  It is the idea that progress can be judge by what is the new normal and not merely the exceptional.

Self-efficacy- The belief that everyone had the ability to succeed with their goals.  Sustaining is another word for it.  Losing belief in oneself is corrosive to all One-Body Harmony.  Self-efficacy powers the continuous improvement loop that is Candidacy.

Two-Body Exigency: The body is subservient to Will.  It is a part of the physical universe.  The Will is a higher-level system than the biological body, thus it can achieve results the lower-level biology alone cannot.

Through proper training and discipline, other parts of the physical universe can be made to be subservient to Will. These, too, are lower-level systems, incapable of changing themselves.  The biological functionality of oneself can be changed and so can others’.  Intense dedication and training is required to approach the Paragon State in any one of the categories of Prowess. 

The exercise of Prowess is in alignment with goals.  The practice of Prowess is to develop toward a Paragon State.  While it is necessary to utilize Prowess to fulfill the requirements of society, societal acceptability is merely the stabilization phase of any growth.   

N-body Evolution- True mastery of the rules of the universe will allow the N-Body master to align the universe to their thoughts and will.  This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self-aware through the sub-function of itself called life. Candidates must understand their place in the larger effort of the Universe to come into its own awareness. 

Ethics

Creatures who have achieved one-body harmony should be expected to act in accordance with the laws of their society.  They are expected to control their Null-body instincts.  Unthinking reaction is no excuse for unethical action.  Paragonists take a dim view towards those who cannot control their desires.  It is the basis of the Guardian term as a pejorative.  Those that are protecting their animal instincts from the consequences of their poor actions. 

The 5 S’s of self extend to the society in which the Candidates live. Most Candidates will leave simple existences, preferring experiences to material possessions.  Humility and deference to those in a Candidate’s personal and professional circles is to be expected.  Call it networking or team-building, the focus on developing meaningful relationships is greatly desired.  Providing meaningful critique when asked is a sign of genuine affection between individuals.  But prevarication to spare someone’s feelings is seen as disingenuous. 

Candidates favor actions that encourage and develop the potential of others.  Societal restraints, caste systems, slavery, and the like, are abhorrent to practitioners of Paragonism. 

The use of Two-Body Exigency can be problematic in individuals who have not embraced One-Body harmony.  Shared Meditation and Communion between individuals is far more potent than simple physical interaction and carries similar potential for disaster.  Similarly, the use of Bioelectrical Mediation, Boyelian Equivalancy, or Electro-Magnetic Adroitness has the potential for great benefit, or great disaster.  Such training needs to be strictly controlled.

Differences in Philosophical Paragonism versus Theological Paragonism

The main difference between the two branches of Paragonism center around the ultimate goal and the efforts to become a Paragon.

Philosophical Paragonism believes that all species who have achieved One-Body Harmony can, and should, utilize the Tenets to build better selves and better societies.  Conscientiously pushing yourself and your society to be better, stronger, faster, smarter, quicker, and more equitable- this is the goal of a self-aware culture.

Theological Paragonism is still rooted in human paragonism of the human Kinfolk of U.N.N.C.L.E on the FRED.  It is the belief in focused multi-generational efforts to expand Two-Body Exigency.  This effort will inevitably lead to the birth of a being who will understand the entirety of time & space and the ruleset of the universe. 

History

Few records exist from before the War of Eternal Bombardments, but the fragments that the Kinfolk retain indicate that research into Two-Body Exigency had been ongoing and well established for decades, if not centuries before the War.  Human paragonism developed within the isolated community of spiritualists, martial-artists, mentalists, and scientists isolated on Badal in FRED.  Corporate philosophy and thinking was also integrated to ensure those without ability were seen as integral to the ideology as well.  Concepts that were once seen as corporate continuous improvement and productivity enhancing evolved into intra-personal and societal techniques and strictures. 

The Theological aspects of human paragonism developed out of the Spiritual-Revanchist movement of the late 1400s.  Records indicate a series of conflicts within the central core, resulting in radical societal re-alignment. It is during this time that the terms Kin-folk and Guest start to be used in the FRED.  The destruction of the concepts of family and matrilineal naming conventions further solidified the theological hold on the society.  It was during this time that UNNCLE became the dominant socio-political force in the FRED.

In recent decades, the Board of UNNCLE has sought to soften its stance towards the work being done by the Kinfolk and issued a Reformation Order.  This order codified the split between the philosophy of Paragonism from the theology of human paragonism.  It was this codification that set the path for the formalization of Paragonism as it stands now.

Overview

Paragonism is a Philosophical and Theological movement originating within the human population of the Badalian Aerostat denoted as the FRED (Free Ranging Endo-Atmospheric Dirigible).  It is characterized as both a philosophy and a religion, and the tenets vary depending on the focus of the practitioner.  Paragonism emphasizes the supremacy of the intangible Will over the material body, rigorous self-improvement of both physical and mental capacity, and the 5-S of existence.

Paragonism claims to be a distillation of multiple ancient human religions that discarded the mythical origin texts and focused on the scientific, rational structure.  Intense focus on the supremacy of Will over body for several centuries have enabled the practitioners of human paragonism to develop both extreme physical attributes and the ability to mentally influence the physical world around them. 

The philosophical and Theological movements diverge when talking about the ultimate goal of Paragonism.  This split serves the purpose to bring in non-human adherents to the base philosophy while preserving the theological ambitions.

Terminology

Candidacy- A follower of Paragonism is referred to as a Candidate.  Candidacy is the practice of the tenets of Paragonism.  Both terms have their root in the word candid, meaning being open and honest without hesitation.

Guardiancy- Those who reject the Tenets of Paragonism are called Guardians, and the practice of being secretive, duplicitous, and to prevaricate is considered Guardiancy.  From the root word guard, to protect. 

N-body Evolution- This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self aware through the sub-function of itself called life.

Null-body existence- The base state of all living things.  All living beings can act and react according to their nature.

One-body Harmony- A creature that is self-aware and self-conscious.  That is, a being that is aware of their own existence and can judge their actions independently of the act itself. 

Paragon- The ultimate expression of what a species is capable of becoming.  The ideal state of being.  All followers of Paragonism strive to reach this state.

Prowess:  The ability to influence the physical world through application of Will.  Also called Magic by many outside Paragonism

Two-Body Exigency- Understanding that there exists fundamental rules that govern the universe.  These rules can be manipulated by those who have intimate understanding of those rules. 

Will:  The intangible power of the mind to be self-referential and self-correcting.

Tenets

Null-body Existence: All living beings in the universe have a Null-body existence.  It is a state where their actions and reactions are encoded in their biology.  It is possible through training to add new behaviors and modify existing ones.  But these modifications are only possible through manipulation of the null-body state.  Creatures in a Null-Body Existence lack Will to change themselves in opposition to their biological imperatives.

One-Body Harmony:  There exists a sub-set of all living beings who have achieved One-Body Harmony and developed Will.  These beings are aware of themselves as individual entities, and are able to judge their actions, study the consequences, and develop plans to alter their behavior for the betterment of themselves and others.  Existing in this state demands assessment of the actions themselves as well as the motives and abilities behind them.  It is through this loop, and the application of the 5 S’s of Self, that Candidates can approach a Paragon state.

One-Body Harmony is the intangible Will in dominance over the physical body.  Luminous beings are we, not our crude matter.  A dedicated Candidate must master the basic control over self before they can be able to approach a Paragon state.  Breathing, eating, drinking, sleeping, dreaming, all aspects of physical existence can be controlled, modified, and improved through the dictates of the Will. 

The 5 S’s of Self:

Simplicity- All true needs are internal, and all true satisfaction comes from the achievement of goals.  Also called Sifting, it is the selection of what is important in one’s life and dismissal of that which is unimportant. 

Self-effacement- Understanding that goals are important, but they need to be pursued within an ethical framework.  Everyone has goals, and everyone is striving to achieve them.  Only through conscientious understanding of others can one’s goals be properly pursued.  Also called Sorting, it is understanding how to align one’s goals to others’.

Sincerity- Honesty in intra and interpersonal relationships is the central currency of all Candidates.  It means valuing the positive and negative experiences equally.  Also called sweeping.  The removal of the dirt and debris that often covers valuable truth.

Stability- Improvement and achieving goals comes in incremental steps, set-backs, and periods of normalization.  This is not failure, this is necessary.  It is only through accepting the idling can acceleration be properly judged.  Also called Standardization.  It is the idea that progress can be judge by what is the new normal and not merely the exceptional.

Self-efficacy- The belief that everyone had the ability to succeed with their goals.  Sustaining is another word for it.  Losing belief in oneself is corrosive to all One-Body Harmony.  Self-efficacy powers the continuous improvement loop that is Candidacy.

Two-Body Exigency: The body is subservient to Will.  It is a part of the physical universe.  The Will is a higher-level system than the biological body, thus it can achieve results the lower-level biology alone cannot.

Through proper training and discipline, other parts of the physical universe can be made to be subservient to Will. These, too, are lower-level systems, incapable of changing themselves.  The biological functionality of oneself can be changed and so can others’.  Intense dedication and training is required to approach the Paragon State in any one of the categories of Prowess. 

The exercise of Prowess is in alignment with goals.  The practice of Prowess is to develop toward a Paragon State.  While it is necessary to utilize Prowess to fulfill the requirements of society, societal acceptability is merely the stabilization phase of any growth.   

N-body Evolution- True mastery of the rules of the universe will allow the N-Body master to align the universe to their thoughts and will.  This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self-aware through the sub-function of itself called life. Candidates must understand their place in the larger effort of the Universe to come into its own awareness. 

Ethics

Creatures who have achieved one-body harmony should be expected to act in accordance with the laws of their society.  They are expected to control their Null-body instincts.  Unthinking reaction is no excuse for unethical action.  Paragonists take a dim view towards those who cannot control their desires.  It is the basis of the Guardian term as a pejorative.  Those that are protecting their animal instincts from the consequences of their poor actions. 

The 5 S’s of self extend to the society in which the Candidates live. Most Candidates will leave simple existences, preferring experiences to material possessions.  Humility and deference to those in a Candidate’s personal and professional circles is to be expected.  Call it networking or team-building, the focus on developing meaningful relationships is greatly desired.  Providing meaningful critique when asked is a sign of genuine affection between individuals.  But prevarication to spare someone’s feelings is seen as disingenuous. 

Candidates favor actions that encourage and develop the potential of others.  Societal restraints, caste systems, slavery, and the like, are abhorrent to practitioners of Paragonism. 

The use of Two-Body Exigency can be problematic in individuals who have not embraced One-Body harmony.  Shared Meditation and Communion between individuals is far more potent than simple physical interaction and carries similar potential for disaster.  Similarly, the use of Bioelectrical Mediation, Boyelian Equivalancy, or Electro-Magnetic Adroitness has the potential for great benefit, or great disaster.  Such training needs to be strictly controlled.

Differences in Philosophical Paragonism versus Theological Paragonism

The main difference between the two branches of Paragonism center around the ultimate goal and the efforts to become a Paragon.

Philosophical Paragonism believes that all species who have achieved One-Body Harmony can, and should, utilize the Tenets to build better selves and better societies.  Conscientiously pushing yourself and your society to be better, stronger, faster, smarter, quicker, and more equitable- this is the goal of a self-aware culture.

Theological Paragonism is still rooted in human paragonism of the human Kinfolk of U.N.N.C.L.E on the FRED.  It is the belief in focused multi-generational efforts to expand Two-Body Exigency.  This effort will inevitably lead to the birth of a being who will understand the entirety of time & space and the ruleset of the universe. 

History

Few records exist from before the War of Eternal Bombardments, but the fragments that the Kinfolk retain indicate that research into Two-Body Exigency had been ongoing and well established for decades, if not centuries before the War.  Human paragonism developed within the isolated community of spiritualists, martial-artists, mentalists, and scientists isolated on Badal in FRED.  Corporate philosophy and thinking was also integrated to ensure those without ability were seen as integral to the ideology as well.  Concepts that were once seen as corporate continuous improvement and productivity enhancing evolved into intra-personal and societal techniques and strictures. 

The Theological aspects of human paragonism developed out of the Spiritual-Revanchist movement of the late 1400s.  Records indicate a series of conflicts within the central core, resulting in radical societal re-alignment. It is during this time that the terms Kin-folk and Guest start to be used in the FRED.  The destruction of the concepts of family and matrilineal naming conventions further solidified the theological hold on the society.  It was during this time that UNNCLE became the dominant socio-political force in the FRED.

In recent decades, the Board of UNNCLE has sought to soften its stance towards the work being done by the Kinfolk and issued a Reformation Order.  This order codified the split between the philosophy of Paragonism from the theology of human paragonism.  It was this codification that set the path for the formalization of Paragonism as it stands now.

Overview

Paragonism is a Philosophical and Theological movement originating within the human population of the Badalian Aerostat denoted as the FRED (Free Ranging Endo-Atmospheric Dirigible).  It is characterized as both a philosophy and a religion, and the tenets vary depending on the focus of the practitioner.  Paragonism emphasizes the supremacy of the intangible Will over the material body, rigorous self-improvement of both physical and mental capacity, and the 5-S of existence.

Paragonism claims to be a distillation of multiple ancient human religions that discarded the mythical origin texts and focused on the scientific, rational structure.  Intense focus on the supremacy of Will over body for several centuries have enabled the practitioners of human paragonism to develop both extreme physical attributes and the ability to mentally influence the physical world around them. 

The philosophical and Theological movements diverge when talking about the ultimate goal of Paragonism.  This split serves the purpose to bring in non-human adherents to the base philosophy while preserving the theological ambitions.

Terminology

Candidacy- A follower of Paragonism is referred to as a Candidate.  Candidacy is the practice of the tenets of Paragonism.  Both terms have their root in the word candid, meaning being open and honest without hesitation.

Guardiancy- Those who reject the Tenets of Paragonism are called Guardians, and the practice of being secretive, duplicitous, and to prevaricate is considered Guardiancy.  From the root word guard, to protect. 

N-body Evolution- This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self aware through the sub-function of itself called life.

Null-body existence- The base state of all living things.  All living beings can act and react according to their nature.

One-body Harmony- A creature that is self-aware and self-conscious.  That is, a being that is aware of their own existence and can judge their actions independently of the act itself. 

Paragon- The ultimate expression of what a species is capable of becoming.  The ideal state of being.  All followers of Paragonism strive to reach this state.

Prowess:  The ability to influence the physical world through application of Will.  Also called Magic by many outside Paragonism

Two-Body Exigency- Understanding that there exists fundamental rules that govern the universe.  These rules can be manipulated by those who have intimate understanding of those rules. 

Will:  The intangible power of the mind to be self-referential and self-correcting.

Tenets

Null-body Existence: All living beings in the universe have a Null-body existence.  It is a state where their actions and reactions are encoded in their biology.  It is possible through training to add new behaviors and modify existing ones.  But these modifications are only possible through manipulation of the null-body state.  Creatures in a Null-Body Existence lack Will to change themselves in opposition to their biological imperatives.

One-Body Harmony:  There exists a sub-set of all living beings who have achieved One-Body Harmony and developed Will.  These beings are aware of themselves as individual entities, and are able to judge their actions, study the consequences, and develop plans to alter their behavior for the betterment of themselves and others.  Existing in this state demands assessment of the actions themselves as well as the motives and abilities behind them.  It is through this loop, and the application of the 5 S’s of Self, that Candidates can approach a Paragon state.

One-Body Harmony is the intangible Will in dominance over the physical body.  Luminous beings are we, not our crude matter.  A dedicated Candidate must master the basic control over self before they can be able to approach a Paragon state.  Breathing, eating, drinking, sleeping, dreaming, all aspects of physical existence can be controlled, modified, and improved through the dictates of the Will. 

The 5 S’s of Self:

Simplicity- All true needs are internal, and all true satisfaction comes from the achievement of goals.  Also called Sifting, it is the selection of what is important in one’s life and dismissal of that which is unimportant. 

Self-effacement- Understanding that goals are important, but they need to be pursued within an ethical framework.  Everyone has goals, and everyone is striving to achieve them.  Only through conscientious understanding of others can one’s goals be properly pursued.  Also called Sorting, it is understanding how to align one’s goals to others’.

Sincerity- Honesty in intra and interpersonal relationships is the central currency of all Candidates.  It means valuing the positive and negative experiences equally.  Also called sweeping.  The removal of the dirt and debris that often covers valuable truth.

Stability- Improvement and achieving goals comes in incremental steps, set-backs, and periods of normalization.  This is not failure, this is necessary.  It is only through accepting the idling can acceleration be properly judged.  Also called Standardization.  It is the idea that progress can be judge by what is the new normal and not merely the exceptional.

Self-efficacy- The belief that everyone had the ability to succeed with their goals.  Sustaining is another word for it.  Losing belief in oneself is corrosive to all One-Body Harmony.  Self-efficacy powers the continuous improvement loop that is Candidacy.

Two-Body Exigency: The body is subservient to Will.  It is a part of the physical universe.  The Will is a higher-level system than the biological body, thus it can achieve results the lower-level biology alone cannot.

Through proper training and discipline, other parts of the physical universe can be made to be subservient to Will. These, too, are lower-level systems, incapable of changing themselves.  The biological functionality of oneself can be changed and so can others’.  Intense dedication and training is required to approach the Paragon State in any one of the categories of Prowess. 

The exercise of Prowess is in alignment with goals.  The practice of Prowess is to develop toward a Paragon State.  While it is necessary to utilize Prowess to fulfill the requirements of society, societal acceptability is merely the stabilization phase of any growth.   

N-body Evolution- True mastery of the rules of the universe will allow the N-Body master to align the universe to their thoughts and will.  This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self-aware through the sub-function of itself called life. Candidates must understand their place in the larger effort of the Universe to come into its own awareness. 

Ethics

Creatures who have achieved one-body harmony should be expected to act in accordance with the laws of their society.  They are expected to control their Null-body instincts.  Unthinking reaction is no excuse for unethical action.  Paragonists take a dim view towards those who cannot control their desires.  It is the basis of the Guardian term as a pejorative.  Those that are protecting their animal instincts from the consequences of their poor actions. 

The 5 S’s of self extend to the society in which the Candidates live. Most Candidates will leave simple existences, preferring experiences to material possessions.  Humility and deference to those in a Candidate’s personal and professional circles is to be expected.  Call it networking or team-building, the focus on developing meaningful relationships is greatly desired.  Providing meaningful critique when asked is a sign of genuine affection between individuals.  But prevarication to spare someone’s feelings is seen as disingenuous. 

Candidates favor actions that encourage and develop the potential of others.  Societal restraints, caste systems, slavery, and the like, are abhorrent to practitioners of Paragonism. 

The use of Two-Body Exigency can be problematic in individuals who have not embraced One-Body harmony.  Shared Meditation and Communion between individuals is far more potent than simple physical interaction and carries similar potential for disaster.  Similarly, the use of Bioelectrical Mediation, Boyelian Equivalancy, or Electro-Magnetic Adroitness has the potential for great benefit, or great disaster.  Such training needs to be strictly controlled.

Differences in Philosophical Paragonism versus Theological Paragonism

The main difference between the two branches of Paragonism center around the ultimate goal and the efforts to become a Paragon.

Philosophical Paragonism believes that all species who have achieved One-Body Harmony can, and should, utilize the Tenets to build better selves and better societies.  Conscientiously pushing yourself and your society to be better, stronger, faster, smarter, quicker, and more equitable- this is the goal of a self-aware culture.

Theological Paragonism is still rooted in human paragonism of the human Kinfolk of U.N.N.C.L.E on the FRED.  It is the belief in focused multi-generational efforts to expand Two-Body Exigency.  This effort will inevitably lead to the birth of a being who will understand the entirety of time & space and the ruleset of the universe. 

History

Few records exist from before the War of Eternal Bombardments, but the fragments that the Kinfolk retain indicate that research into Two-Body Exigency had been ongoing and well established for decades, if not centuries before the War.  Human paragonism developed within the isolated community of spiritualists, martial-artists, mentalists, and scientists isolated on Badal in FRED.  Corporate philosophy and thinking was also integrated to ensure those without ability were seen as integral to the ideology as well.  Concepts that were once seen as corporate continuous improvement and productivity enhancing evolved into intra-personal and societal techniques and strictures. 

The Theological aspects of human paragonism developed out of the Spiritual-Revanchist movement of the late 1400s.  Records indicate a series of conflicts within the central core, resulting in radical societal re-alignment. It is during this time that the terms Kin-folk and Guest start to be used in the FRED.  The destruction of the concepts of family and matrilineal naming conventions further solidified the theological hold on the society.  It was during this time that UNNCLE became the dominant socio-political force in the FRED.

In recent decades, the Board of UNNCLE has sought to soften its stance towards the work being done by the Kinfolk and issued a Reformation Order.  This order codified the split between the philosophy of Paragonism from the theology of human paragonism.  It was this codification that set the path for the formalization of Paragonism as it stands now.

Overview

Paragonism is a Philosophical and Theological movement originating within the human population of the Badalian Aerostat denoted as the FRED (Free Ranging Endo-Atmospheric Dirigible).  It is characterized as both a philosophy and a religion, and the tenets vary depending on the focus of the practitioner.  Paragonism emphasizes the supremacy of the intangible Will over the material body, rigorous self-improvement of both physical and mental capacity, and the 5-S of existence.

Paragonism claims to be a distillation of multiple ancient human religions that discarded the mythical origin texts and focused on the scientific, rational structure.  Intense focus on the supremacy of Will over body for several centuries have enabled the practitioners of human paragonism to develop both extreme physical attributes and the ability to mentally influence the physical world around them. 

The philosophical and Theological movements diverge when talking about the ultimate goal of Paragonism.  This split serves the purpose to bring in non-human adherents to the base philosophy while preserving the theological ambitions.

Terminology

Candidacy- A follower of Paragonism is referred to as a Candidate.  Candidacy is the practice of the tenets of Paragonism.  Both terms have their root in the word candid, meaning being open and honest without hesitation.

Guardiancy- Those who reject the Tenets of Paragonism are called Guardians, and the practice of being secretive, duplicitous, and to prevaricate is considered Guardiancy.  From the root word guard, to protect. 

N-body Evolution- This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self aware through the sub-function of itself called life.

Null-body existence- The base state of all living things.  All living beings can act and react according to their nature.

One-body Harmony- A creature that is self-aware and self-conscious.  That is, a being that is aware of their own existence and can judge their actions independently of the act itself. 

Paragon- The ultimate expression of what a species is capable of becoming.  The ideal state of being.  All followers of Paragonism strive to reach this state.

Prowess:  The ability to influence the physical world through application of Will.  Also called Magic by many outside Paragonism

Two-Body Exigency- Understanding that there exists fundamental rules that govern the universe.  These rules can be manipulated by those who have intimate understanding of those rules. 

Will:  The intangible power of the mind to be self-referential and self-correcting.

Tenets

Null-body Existence: All living beings in the universe have a Null-body existence.  It is a state where their actions and reactions are encoded in their biology.  It is possible through training to add new behaviors and modify existing ones.  But these modifications are only possible through manipulation of the null-body state.  Creatures in a Null-Body Existence lack Will to change themselves in opposition to their biological imperatives.

One-Body Harmony:  There exists a sub-set of all living beings who have achieved One-Body Harmony and developed Will.  These beings are aware of themselves as individual entities, and are able to judge their actions, study the consequences, and develop plans to alter their behavior for the betterment of themselves and others.  Existing in this state demands assessment of the actions themselves as well as the motives and abilities behind them.  It is through this loop, and the application of the 5 S’s of Self, that Candidates can approach a Paragon state.

One-Body Harmony is the intangible Will in dominance over the physical body.  Luminous beings are we, not our crude matter.  A dedicated Candidate must master the basic control over self before they can be able to approach a Paragon state.  Breathing, eating, drinking, sleeping, dreaming, all aspects of physical existence can be controlled, modified, and improved through the dictates of the Will. 

The 5 S’s of Self:

Simplicity- All true needs are internal, and all true satisfaction comes from the achievement of goals.  Also called Sifting, it is the selection of what is important in one’s life and dismissal of that which is unimportant. 

Self-effacement- Understanding that goals are important, but they need to be pursued within an ethical framework.  Everyone has goals, and everyone is striving to achieve them.  Only through conscientious understanding of others can one’s goals be properly pursued.  Also called Sorting, it is understanding how to align one’s goals to others’.

Sincerity- Honesty in intra and interpersonal relationships is the central currency of all Candidates.  It means valuing the positive and negative experiences equally.  Also called sweeping.  The removal of the dirt and debris that often covers valuable truth.

Stability- Improvement and achieving goals comes in incremental steps, set-backs, and periods of normalization.  This is not failure, this is necessary.  It is only through accepting the idling can acceleration be properly judged.  Also called Standardization.  It is the idea that progress can be judge by what is the new normal and not merely the exceptional.

Self-efficacy- The belief that everyone had the ability to succeed with their goals.  Sustaining is another word for it.  Losing belief in oneself is corrosive to all One-Body Harmony.  Self-efficacy powers the continuous improvement loop that is Candidacy.

Two-Body Exigency: The body is subservient to Will.  It is a part of the physical universe.  The Will is a higher-level system than the biological body, thus it can achieve results the lower-level biology alone cannot.

Through proper training and discipline, other parts of the physical universe can be made to be subservient to Will. These, too, are lower-level systems, incapable of changing themselves.  The biological functionality of oneself can be changed and so can others’.  Intense dedication and training is required to approach the Paragon State in any one of the categories of Prowess. 

The exercise of Prowess is in alignment with goals.  The practice of Prowess is to develop toward a Paragon State.  While it is necessary to utilize Prowess to fulfill the requirements of society, societal acceptability is merely the stabilization phase of any growth.   

N-body Evolution- True mastery of the rules of the universe will allow the N-Body master to align the universe to their thoughts and will.  This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self-aware through the sub-function of itself called life. Candidates must understand their place in the larger effort of the Universe to come into its own awareness. 

Ethics

Creatures who have achieved one-body harmony should be expected to act in accordance with the laws of their society.  They are expected to control their Null-body instincts.  Unthinking reaction is no excuse for unethical action.  Paragonists take a dim view towards those who cannot control their desires.  It is the basis of the Guardian term as a pejorative.  Those that are protecting their animal instincts from the consequences of their poor actions. 

The 5 S’s of self extend to the society in which the Candidates live. Most Candidates will leave simple existences, preferring experiences to material possessions.  Humility and deference to those in a Candidate’s personal and professional circles is to be expected.  Call it networking or team-building, the focus on developing meaningful relationships is greatly desired.  Providing meaningful critique when asked is a sign of genuine affection between individuals.  But prevarication to spare someone’s feelings is seen as disingenuous. 

Candidates favor actions that encourage and develop the potential of others.  Societal restraints, caste systems, slavery, and the like, are abhorrent to practitioners of Paragonism. 

The use of Two-Body Exigency can be problematic in individuals who have not embraced One-Body harmony.  Shared Meditation and Communion between individuals is far more potent than simple physical interaction and carries similar potential for disaster.  Similarly, the use of Bioelectrical Mediation, Boyelian Equivalancy, or Electro-Magnetic Adroitness has the potential for great benefit, or great disaster.  Such training needs to be strictly controlled.

Differences in Philosophical Paragonism versus Theological Paragonism

The main difference between the two branches of Paragonism center around the ultimate goal and the efforts to become a Paragon.

Philosophical Paragonism believes that all species who have achieved One-Body Harmony can, and should, utilize the Tenets to build better selves and better societies.  Conscientiously pushing yourself and your society to be better, stronger, faster, smarter, quicker, and more equitable- this is the goal of a self-aware culture.

Theological Paragonism is still rooted in human paragonism of the human Kinfolk of U.N.N.C.L.E on the FRED.  It is the belief in focused multi-generational efforts to expand Two-Body Exigency.  This effort will inevitably lead to the birth of a being who will understand the entirety of time & space and the ruleset of the universe. 

History

Few records exist from before the War of Eternal Bombardments, but the fragments that the Kinfolk retain indicate that research into Two-Body Exigency had been ongoing and well established for decades, if not centuries before the War.  Human paragonism developed within the isolated community of spiritualists, martial-artists, mentalists, and scientists isolated on Badal in FRED.  Corporate philosophy and thinking was also integrated to ensure those without ability were seen as integral to the ideology as well.  Concepts that were once seen as corporate continuous improvement and productivity enhancing evolved into intra-personal and societal techniques and strictures. 

The Theological aspects of human paragonism developed out of the Spiritual-Revanchist movement of the late 1400s.  Records indicate a series of conflicts within the central core, resulting in radical societal re-alignment. It is during this time that the terms Kin-folk and Guest start to be used in the FRED.  The destruction of the concepts of family and matrilineal naming conventions further solidified the theological hold on the society.  It was during this time that UNNCLE became the dominant socio-political force in the FRED.

In recent decades, the Board of UNNCLE has sought to soften its stance towards the work being done by the Kinfolk and issued a Reformation Order.  This order codified the split between the philosophy of Paragonism from the theology of human paragonism.  It was this codification that set the path for the formalization of Paragonism as it stands now.

Overview

Paragonism is a Philosophical and Theological movement originating within the human population of the Badalian Aerostat denoted as the FRED (Free Ranging Endo-Atmospheric Dirigible).  It is characterized as both a philosophy and a religion, and the tenets vary depending on the focus of the practitioner.  Paragonism emphasizes the supremacy of the intangible Will over the material body, rigorous self-improvement of both physical and mental capacity, and the 5-S of existence.

Paragonism claims to be a distillation of multiple ancient human religions that discarded the mythical origin texts and focused on the scientific, rational structure.  Intense focus on the supremacy of Will over body for several centuries have enabled the practitioners of human paragonism to develop both extreme physical attributes and the ability to mentally influence the physical world around them. 

The philosophical and Theological movements diverge when talking about the ultimate goal of Paragonism.  This split serves the purpose to bring in non-human adherents to the base philosophy while preserving the theological ambitions.

Terminology

Candidacy- A follower of Paragonism is referred to as a Candidate.  Candidacy is the practice of the tenets of Paragonism.  Both terms have their root in the word candid, meaning being open and honest without hesitation.

Guardiancy- Those who reject the Tenets of Paragonism are called Guardians, and the practice of being secretive, duplicitous, and to prevaricate is considered Guardiancy.  From the root word guard, to protect. 

N-body Evolution- This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self aware through the sub-function of itself called life.

Null-body existence- The base state of all living things.  All living beings can act and react according to their nature.

One-body Harmony- A creature that is self-aware and self-conscious.  That is, a being that is aware of their own existence and can judge their actions independently of the act itself. 

Paragon- The ultimate expression of what a species is capable of becoming.  The ideal state of being.  All followers of Paragonism strive to reach this state.

Prowess:  The ability to influence the physical world through application of Will.  Also called Magic by many outside Paragonism

Two-Body Exigency- Understanding that there exists fundamental rules that govern the universe.  These rules can be manipulated by those who have intimate understanding of those rules. 

Will:  The intangible power of the mind to be self-referential and self-correcting.

Tenets

Null-body Existence: All living beings in the universe have a Null-body existence.  It is a state where their actions and reactions are encoded in their biology.  It is possible through training to add new behaviors and modify existing ones.  But these modifications are only possible through manipulation of the null-body state.  Creatures in a Null-Body Existence lack Will to change themselves in opposition to their biological imperatives.

One-Body Harmony:  There exists a sub-set of all living beings who have achieved One-Body Harmony and developed Will.  These beings are aware of themselves as individual entities, and are able to judge their actions, study the consequences, and develop plans to alter their behavior for the betterment of themselves and others.  Existing in this state demands assessment of the actions themselves as well as the motives and abilities behind them.  It is through this loop, and the application of the 5 S’s of Self, that Candidates can approach a Paragon state.

One-Body Harmony is the intangible Will in dominance over the physical body.  Luminous beings are we, not our crude matter.  A dedicated Candidate must master the basic control over self before they can be able to approach a Paragon state.  Breathing, eating, drinking, sleeping, dreaming, all aspects of physical existence can be controlled, modified, and improved through the dictates of the Will. 

The 5 S’s of Self:

Simplicity- All true needs are internal, and all true satisfaction comes from the achievement of goals.  Also called Sifting, it is the selection of what is important in one’s life and dismissal of that which is unimportant. 

Self-effacement- Understanding that goals are important, but they need to be pursued within an ethical framework.  Everyone has goals, and everyone is striving to achieve them.  Only through conscientious understanding of others can one’s goals be properly pursued.  Also called Sorting, it is understanding how to align one’s goals to others’.

Sincerity- Honesty in intra and interpersonal relationships is the central currency of all Candidates.  It means valuing the positive and negative experiences equally.  Also called sweeping.  The removal of the dirt and debris that often covers valuable truth.

Stability- Improvement and achieving goals comes in incremental steps, set-backs, and periods of normalization.  This is not failure, this is necessary.  It is only through accepting the idling can acceleration be properly judged.  Also called Standardization.  It is the idea that progress can be judge by what is the new normal and not merely the exceptional.

Self-efficacy- The belief that everyone had the ability to succeed with their goals.  Sustaining is another word for it.  Losing belief in oneself is corrosive to all One-Body Harmony.  Self-efficacy powers the continuous improvement loop that is Candidacy.

Two-Body Exigency: The body is subservient to Will.  It is a part of the physical universe.  The Will is a higher-level system than the biological body, thus it can achieve results the lower-level biology alone cannot.

Through proper training and discipline, other parts of the physical universe can be made to be subservient to Will. These, too, are lower-level systems, incapable of changing themselves.  The biological functionality of oneself can be changed and so can others’.  Intense dedication and training is required to approach the Paragon State in any one of the categories of Prowess. 

The exercise of Prowess is in alignment with goals.  The practice of Prowess is to develop toward a Paragon State.  While it is necessary to utilize Prowess to fulfill the requirements of society, societal acceptability is merely the stabilization phase of any growth.   

N-body Evolution- True mastery of the rules of the universe will allow the N-Body master to align the universe to their thoughts and will.  This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self-aware through the sub-function of itself called life. Candidates must understand their place in the larger effort of the Universe to come into its own awareness. 

Ethics

Creatures who have achieved one-body harmony should be expected to act in accordance with the laws of their society.  They are expected to control their Null-body instincts.  Unthinking reaction is no excuse for unethical action.  Paragonists take a dim view towards those who cannot control their desires.  It is the basis of the Guardian term as a pejorative.  Those that are protecting their animal instincts from the consequences of their poor actions. 

The 5 S’s of self extend to the society in which the Candidates live. Most Candidates will leave simple existences, preferring experiences to material possessions.  Humility and deference to those in a Candidate’s personal and professional circles is to be expected.  Call it networking or team-building, the focus on developing meaningful relationships is greatly desired.  Providing meaningful critique when asked is a sign of genuine affection between individuals.  But prevarication to spare someone’s feelings is seen as disingenuous. 

Candidates favor actions that encourage and develop the potential of others.  Societal restraints, caste systems, slavery, and the like, are abhorrent to practitioners of Paragonism. 

The use of Two-Body Exigency can be problematic in individuals who have not embraced One-Body harmony.  Shared Meditation and Communion between individuals is far more potent than simple physical interaction and carries similar potential for disaster.  Similarly, the use of Bioelectrical Mediation, Boyelian Equivalancy, or Electro-Magnetic Adroitness has the potential for great benefit, or great disaster.  Such training needs to be strictly controlled.

Differences in Philosophical Paragonism versus Theological Paragonism

The main difference between the two branches of Paragonism center around the ultimate goal and the efforts to become a Paragon.

Philosophical Paragonism believes that all species who have achieved One-Body Harmony can, and should, utilize the Tenets to build better selves and better societies.  Conscientiously pushing yourself and your society to be better, stronger, faster, smarter, quicker, and more equitable- this is the goal of a self-aware culture.

Theological Paragonism is still rooted in human paragonism of the human Kinfolk of U.N.N.C.L.E on the FRED.  It is the belief in focused multi-generational efforts to expand Two-Body Exigency.  This effort will inevitably lead to the birth of a being who will understand the entirety of time & space and the ruleset of the universe. 

History

Few records exist from before the War of Eternal Bombardments, but the fragments that the Kinfolk retain indicate that research into Two-Body Exigency had been ongoing and well established for decades, if not centuries before the War.  Human paragonism developed within the isolated community of spiritualists, martial-artists, mentalists, and scientists isolated on Badal in FRED.  Corporate philosophy and thinking was also integrated to ensure those without ability were seen as integral to the ideology as well.  Concepts that were once seen as corporate continuous improvement and productivity enhancing evolved into intra-personal and societal techniques and strictures. 

The Theological aspects of human paragonism developed out of the Spiritual-Revanchist movement of the late 1400s.  Records indicate a series of conflicts within the central core, resulting in radical societal re-alignment. It is during this time that the terms Kin-folk and Guest start to be used in the FRED.  The destruction of the concepts of family and matrilineal naming conventions further solidified the theological hold on the society.  It was during this time that UNNCLE became the dominant socio-political force in the FRED.

In recent decades, the Board of UNNCLE has sought to soften its stance towards the work being done by the Kinfolk and issued a Reformation Order.  This order codified the split between the philosophy of Paragonism from the theology of human paragonism.  It was this codification that set the path for the formalization of Paragonism as it stands now.

Overview

Paragonism is a Philosophical and Theological movement originating within the human population of the Badalian Aerostat denoted as the FRED (Free Ranging Endo-Atmospheric Dirigible).  It is characterized as both a philosophy and a religion, and the tenets vary depending on the focus of the practitioner.  Paragonism emphasizes the supremacy of the intangible Will over the material body, rigorous self-improvement of both physical and mental capacity, and the 5-S of existence.

Paragonism claims to be a distillation of multiple ancient human religions that discarded the mythical origin texts and focused on the scientific, rational structure.  Intense focus on the supremacy of Will over body for several centuries have enabled the practitioners of human paragonism to develop both extreme physical attributes and the ability to mentally influence the physical world around them. 

The philosophical and Theological movements diverge when talking about the ultimate goal of Paragonism.  This split serves the purpose to bring in non-human adherents to the base philosophy while preserving the theological ambitions.

Terminology

Candidacy- A follower of Paragonism is referred to as a Candidate.  Candidacy is the practice of the tenets of Paragonism.  Both terms have their root in the word candid, meaning being open and honest without hesitation.

Guardiancy- Those who reject the Tenets of Paragonism are called Guardians, and the practice of being secretive, duplicitous, and to prevaricate is considered Guardiancy.  From the root word guard, to protect. 

N-body Evolution- This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self aware through the sub-function of itself called life.

Null-body existence- The base state of all living things.  All living beings can act and react according to their nature.

One-body Harmony- A creature that is self-aware and self-conscious.  That is, a being that is aware of their own existence and can judge their actions independently of the act itself. 

Paragon- The ultimate expression of what a species is capable of becoming.  The ideal state of being.  All followers of Paragonism strive to reach this state.

Prowess:  The ability to influence the physical world through application of Will.  Also called Magic by many outside Paragonism

Two-Body Exigency- Understanding that there exists fundamental rules that govern the universe.  These rules can be manipulated by those who have intimate understanding of those rules. 

Will:  The intangible power of the mind to be self-referential and self-correcting.

Tenets

Null-body Existence: All living beings in the universe have a Null-body existence.  It is a state where their actions and reactions are encoded in their biology.  It is possible through training to add new behaviors and modify existing ones.  But these modifications are only possible through manipulation of the null-body state.  Creatures in a Null-Body Existence lack Will to change themselves in opposition to their biological imperatives.

One-Body Harmony:  There exists a sub-set of all living beings who have achieved One-Body Harmony and developed Will.  These beings are aware of themselves as individual entities, and are able to judge their actions, study the consequences, and develop plans to alter their behavior for the betterment of themselves and others.  Existing in this state demands assessment of the actions themselves as well as the motives and abilities behind them.  It is through this loop, and the application of the 5 S’s of Self, that Candidates can approach a Paragon state.

One-Body Harmony is the intangible Will in dominance over the physical body.  Luminous beings are we, not our crude matter.  A dedicated Candidate must master the basic control over self before they can be able to approach a Paragon state.  Breathing, eating, drinking, sleeping, dreaming, all aspects of physical existence can be controlled, modified, and improved through the dictates of the Will. 

The 5 S’s of Self:

Simplicity- All true needs are internal, and all true satisfaction comes from the achievement of goals.  Also called Sifting, it is the selection of what is important in one’s life and dismissal of that which is unimportant. 

Self-effacement- Understanding that goals are important, but they need to be pursued within an ethical framework.  Everyone has goals, and everyone is striving to achieve them.  Only through conscientious understanding of others can one’s goals be properly pursued.  Also called Sorting, it is understanding how to align one’s goals to others’.

Sincerity- Honesty in intra and interpersonal relationships is the central currency of all Candidates.  It means valuing the positive and negative experiences equally.  Also called sweeping.  The removal of the dirt and debris that often covers valuable truth.

Stability- Improvement and achieving goals comes in incremental steps, set-backs, and periods of normalization.  This is not failure, this is necessary.  It is only through accepting the idling can acceleration be properly judged.  Also called Standardization.  It is the idea that progress can be judge by what is the new normal and not merely the exceptional.

Self-efficacy- The belief that everyone had the ability to succeed with their goals.  Sustaining is another word for it.  Losing belief in oneself is corrosive to all One-Body Harmony.  Self-efficacy powers the continuous improvement loop that is Candidacy.

Two-Body Exigency: The body is subservient to Will.  It is a part of the physical universe.  The Will is a higher-level system than the biological body, thus it can achieve results the lower-level biology alone cannot.

Through proper training and discipline, other parts of the physical universe can be made to be subservient to Will. These, too, are lower-level systems, incapable of changing themselves.  The biological functionality of oneself can be changed and so can others’.  Intense dedication and training is required to approach the Paragon State in any one of the categories of Prowess. 

The exercise of Prowess is in alignment with goals.  The practice of Prowess is to develop toward a Paragon State.  While it is necessary to utilize Prowess to fulfill the requirements of society, societal acceptability is merely the stabilization phase of any growth.   

N-body Evolution- True mastery of the rules of the universe will allow the N-Body master to align the universe to their thoughts and will.  This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self-aware through the sub-function of itself called life. Candidates must understand their place in the larger effort of the Universe to come into its own awareness. 

Ethics

Creatures who have achieved one-body harmony should be expected to act in accordance with the laws of their society.  They are expected to control their Null-body instincts.  Unthinking reaction is no excuse for unethical action.  Paragonists take a dim view towards those who cannot control their desires.  It is the basis of the Guardian term as a pejorative.  Those that are protecting their animal instincts from the consequences of their poor actions. 

The 5 S’s of self extend to the society in which the Candidates live. Most Candidates will leave simple existences, preferring experiences to material possessions.  Humility and deference to those in a Candidate’s personal and professional circles is to be expected.  Call it networking or team-building, the focus on developing meaningful relationships is greatly desired.  Providing meaningful critique when asked is a sign of genuine affection between individuals.  But prevarication to spare someone’s feelings is seen as disingenuous. 

Candidates favor actions that encourage and develop the potential of others.  Societal restraints, caste systems, slavery, and the like, are abhorrent to practitioners of Paragonism. 

The use of Two-Body Exigency can be problematic in individuals who have not embraced One-Body harmony.  Shared Meditation and Communion between individuals is far more potent than simple physical interaction and carries similar potential for disaster.  Similarly, the use of Bioelectrical Mediation, Boyelian Equivalancy, or Electro-Magnetic Adroitness has the potential for great benefit, or great disaster.  Such training needs to be strictly controlled.

Differences in Philosophical Paragonism versus Theological Paragonism

The main difference between the two branches of Paragonism center around the ultimate goal and the efforts to become a Paragon.

Philosophical Paragonism believes that all species who have achieved One-Body Harmony can, and should, utilize the Tenets to build better selves and better societies.  Conscientiously pushing yourself and your society to be better, stronger, faster, smarter, quicker, and more equitable- this is the goal of a self-aware culture.

Theological Paragonism is still rooted in human paragonism of the human Kinfolk of U.N.N.C.L.E on the FRED.  It is the belief in focused multi-generational efforts to expand Two-Body Exigency.  This effort will inevitably lead to the birth of a being who will understand the entirety of time & space and the ruleset of the universe. 

History

Few records exist from before the War of Eternal Bombardments, but the fragments that the Kinfolk retain indicate that research into Two-Body Exigency had been ongoing and well established for decades, if not centuries before the War.  Human paragonism developed within the isolated community of spiritualists, martial-artists, mentalists, and scientists isolated on Badal in FRED.  Corporate philosophy and thinking was also integrated to ensure those without ability were seen as integral to the ideology as well.  Concepts that were once seen as corporate continuous improvement and productivity enhancing evolved into intra-personal and societal techniques and strictures. 

The Theological aspects of human paragonism developed out of the Spiritual-Revanchist movement of the late 1400s.  Records indicate a series of conflicts within the central core, resulting in radical societal re-alignment. It is during this time that the terms Kin-folk and Guest start to be used in the FRED.  The destruction of the concepts of family and matrilineal naming conventions further solidified the theological hold on the society.  It was during this time that UNNCLE became the dominant socio-political force in the FRED.

In recent decades, the Board of UNNCLE has sought to soften its stance towards the work being done by the Kinfolk and issued a Reformation Order.  This order codified the split between the philosophy of Paragonism from the theology of human paragonism.  It was this codification that set the path for the formalization of Paragonism as it stands now.

Overview

Paragonism is a Philosophical and Theological movement originating within the human population of the Badalian Aerostat denoted as the FRED (Free Ranging Endo-Atmospheric Dirigible).  It is characterized as both a philosophy and a religion, and the tenets vary depending on the focus of the practitioner.  Paragonism emphasizes the supremacy of the intangible Will over the material body, rigorous self-improvement of both physical and mental capacity, and the 5-S of existence.

Paragonism claims to be a distillation of multiple ancient human religions that discarded the mythical origin texts and focused on the scientific, rational structure.  Intense focus on the supremacy of Will over body for several centuries have enabled the practitioners of human paragonism to develop both extreme physical attributes and the ability to mentally influence the physical world around them. 

The philosophical and Theological movements diverge when talking about the ultimate goal of Paragonism.  This split serves the purpose to bring in non-human adherents to the base philosophy while preserving the theological ambitions.

Terminology

Candidacy- A follower of Paragonism is referred to as a Candidate.  Candidacy is the practice of the tenets of Paragonism.  Both terms have their root in the word candid, meaning being open and honest without hesitation.

Guardiancy- Those who reject the Tenets of Paragonism are called Guardians, and the practice of being secretive, duplicitous, and to prevaricate is considered Guardiancy.  From the root word guard, to protect. 

N-body Evolution- This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self aware through the sub-function of itself called life.

Null-body existence- The base state of all living things.  All living beings can act and react according to their nature.

One-body Harmony- A creature that is self-aware and self-conscious.  That is, a being that is aware of their own existence and can judge their actions independently of the act itself. 

Paragon- The ultimate expression of what a species is capable of becoming.  The ideal state of being.  All followers of Paragonism strive to reach this state.

Prowess:  The ability to influence the physical world through application of Will.  Also called Magic by many outside Paragonism

Two-Body Exigency- Understanding that there exists fundamental rules that govern the universe.  These rules can be manipulated by those who have intimate understanding of those rules. 

Will:  The intangible power of the mind to be self-referential and self-correcting.

Tenets

Null-body Existence: All living beings in the universe have a Null-body existence.  It is a state where their actions and reactions are encoded in their biology.  It is possible through training to add new behaviors and modify existing ones.  But these modifications are only possible through manipulation of the null-body state.  Creatures in a Null-Body Existence lack Will to change themselves in opposition to their biological imperatives.

One-Body Harmony:  There exists a sub-set of all living beings who have achieved One-Body Harmony and developed Will.  These beings are aware of themselves as individual entities, and are able to judge their actions, study the consequences, and develop plans to alter their behavior for the betterment of themselves and others.  Existing in this state demands assessment of the actions themselves as well as the motives and abilities behind them.  It is through this loop, and the application of the 5 S’s of Self, that Candidates can approach a Paragon state.

One-Body Harmony is the intangible Will in dominance over the physical body.  Luminous beings are we, not our crude matter.  A dedicated Candidate must master the basic control over self before they can be able to approach a Paragon state.  Breathing, eating, drinking, sleeping, dreaming, all aspects of physical existence can be controlled, modified, and improved through the dictates of the Will. 

The 5 S’s of Self:

Simplicity- All true needs are internal, and all true satisfaction comes from the achievement of goals.  Also called Sifting, it is the selection of what is important in one’s life and dismissal of that which is unimportant. 

Self-effacement- Understanding that goals are important, but they need to be pursued within an ethical framework.  Everyone has goals, and everyone is striving to achieve them.  Only through conscientious understanding of others can one’s goals be properly pursued.  Also called Sorting, it is understanding how to align one’s goals to others’.

Sincerity- Honesty in intra and interpersonal relationships is the central currency of all Candidates.  It means valuing the positive and negative experiences equally.  Also called sweeping.  The removal of the dirt and debris that often covers valuable truth.

Stability- Improvement and achieving goals comes in incremental steps, set-backs, and periods of normalization.  This is not failure, this is necessary.  It is only through accepting the idling can acceleration be properly judged.  Also called Standardization.  It is the idea that progress can be judge by what is the new normal and not merely the exceptional.

Self-efficacy- The belief that everyone had the ability to succeed with their goals.  Sustaining is another word for it.  Losing belief in oneself is corrosive to all One-Body Harmony.  Self-efficacy powers the continuous improvement loop that is Candidacy.

Two-Body Exigency: The body is subservient to Will.  It is a part of the physical universe.  The Will is a higher-level system than the biological body, thus it can achieve results the lower-level biology alone cannot.

Through proper training and discipline, other parts of the physical universe can be made to be subservient to Will. These, too, are lower-level systems, incapable of changing themselves.  The biological functionality of oneself can be changed and so can others’.  Intense dedication and training is required to approach the Paragon State in any one of the categories of Prowess. 

The exercise of Prowess is in alignment with goals.  The practice of Prowess is to develop toward a Paragon State.  While it is necessary to utilize Prowess to fulfill the requirements of society, societal acceptability is merely the stabilization phase of any growth.   

N-body Evolution- True mastery of the rules of the universe will allow the N-Body master to align the universe to their thoughts and will.  This is the ultimate goal of the universe itself- to become self-aware through the sub-function of itself called life. Candidates must understand their place in the larger effort of the Universe to come into its own awareness. 

Ethics

Creatures who have achieved one-body harmony should be expected to act in accordance with the laws of their society.  They are expected to control their Null-body instincts.  Unthinking reaction is no excuse for unethical action.  Paragonists take a dim view towards those who cannot control their desires.  It is the basis of the Guardian term as a pejorative.  Those that are protecting their animal instincts from the consequences of their poor actions. 

The 5 S’s of self extend to the society in which the Candidates live. Most Candidates will leave simple existences, preferring experiences to material possessions.  Humility and deference to those in a Candidate’s personal and professional circles is to be expected.  Call it networking or team-building, the focus on developing meaningful relationships is greatly desired.  Providing meaningful critique when asked is a sign of genuine affection between individuals.  But prevarication to spare someone’s feelings is seen as disingenuous. 

Candidates favor actions that encourage and develop the potential of others.  Societal restraints, caste systems, slavery, and the like, are abhorrent to practitioners of Paragonism. 

The use of Two-Body Exigency can be problematic in individuals who have not embraced One-Body harmony.  Shared Meditation and Communion between individuals is far more potent than simple physical interaction and carries similar potential for disaster.  Similarly, the use of Bioelectrical Mediation, Boyelian Equivalancy, or Electro-Magnetic Adroitness has the potential for great benefit, or great disaster.  Such training needs to be strictly controlled.

Differences in Philosophical Paragonism versus Theological Paragonism

The main difference between the two branches of Paragonism center around the ultimate goal and the efforts to become a Paragon.

Philosophical Paragonism believes that all species who have achieved One-Body Harmony can, and should, utilize the Tenets to build better selves and better societies.  Conscientiously pushing yourself and your society to be better, stronger, faster, smarter, quicker, and more equitable- this is the goal of a self-aware culture.

Theological Paragonism is still rooted in human paragonism of the human Kinfolk of U.N.N.C.L.E on the FRED.  It is the belief in focused multi-generational efforts to expand Two-Body Exigency.  This effort will inevitably lead to the birth of a being who will understand the entirety of time & space and the ruleset of the universe. 

History

Few records exist from before the War of Eternal Bombardments, but the fragments that the Kinfolk retain indicate that research into Two-Body Exigency had been ongoing and well established for decades, if not centuries before the War.  Human paragonism developed within the isolated community of spiritualists, martial-artists, mentalists, and scientists isolated on Badal in FRED.  Corporate philosophy and thinking was also integrated to ensure those without ability were seen as integral to the ideology as well.  Concepts that were once seen as corporate continuous improvement and productivity enhancing evolved into intra-personal and societal techniques and strictures. 

The Theological aspects of human paragonism developed out of the Spiritual-Revanchist movement of the late 1400s.  Records indicate a series of conflicts within the central core, resulting in radical societal re-alignment. It is during this time that the terms Kin-folk and Guest start to be used in the FRED.  The destruction of the concepts of family and matrilineal naming conventions further solidified the theological hold on the society.  It was during this time that UNNCLE became the dominant socio-political force in the FRED.

In recent decades, the Board of UNNCLE has sought to soften its stance towards the work being done by the Kinfolk and issued a Reformation Order.  This order codified the split between the philosophy of Paragonism from the theology of human paragonism.  It was this codification that set the path for the formalization of Paragonism as it stands now.

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