The Way of Order: A Faith of Eastrun

In his Eleventh Book, Bao Dan reflects on the life and legacy of Jen Shu, recognizing him as a figure who grappled with the eternal struggle between Chaos and Law. His emperor's conquests and his quest for order amidst chaos exemplify the dichotomy between these two forces that shape human existence. Despite his immense achievements in unifying and organizing through conquest, Bao Dan believed that Jen Shu's ultimate aspiration was to let Law prevail over Chaos.

Bao Dan outlined principles derived from Jen Shu's life, advocating for a disciplined adherence to Law as a means to combat the inherent Chaos of existence. These principles emphasized detachment from personal desires, steadfastness in the face of challenges, and a commitment to order and justice. Bao Dan's writings urge others to emulate this dedication in their own lives, transcending mere conquest to embrace a higher purpose of societal and personal order.

Thus, Bao Dan's philosophical treatise on the Way of Order serves not only as a reflection on Jen Shu's life but also as a guiding ethos for those who sought to navigate the complexities of existence with integrity and purpose. Those that follow the Way of Order properly will be translated into a spiritual being and taken to a new world.

As a religion, the Way of Order is generally observed by the Manwin, or civilized Eastruners, of the three Empires. It claims to benefit all people and races and finds the rivalry that the Church of Westrun holds for it odd. The Way of Order fully accepts that even believers from the Church and the pagan faiths could be translated, though agrees it must be harder so long as they cling to their unusual beliefs.