Path of the Devil

Via Adversarius, commonly called the Path of the Devil and formerly known as the Path of the Adversary, is a Path of Via Peccati found in Dark Ages: Vampire. The followers of Via Adversarius exist purely for themselves; they ignore law, clan, Prince, or any who would impose on their own free-will. To restrain themselves with obidence is to allow the Beast free reign. However, rebellion quells the energies of the Beast, and therefore is the best course of action in any instance. Followers of Via Adversarius are sometimes known as Adversaries.

Although they would appear to be relentless anarchists at first glance, the travelers of the Path of the Devil are actually much more humane than the other branches of Via Peccati. While they put themselves first, Via Adversarius followers also believe that they owe it to themselves to help others whose ability to act freely and without fear is threatened. They will gladly free slaves, help mortals living under an oppressive lord, or aid a fellow Cainite who is on the run from the law, all in the intrests of serving free-will. There are actually considered to be two types of Adversaries: Adversary-Prometheans work to free the weak and helpless, seeking to undermine authority, while Adversary-Furores take the fight directly to the top in an effort to end repression.


 * Dark Ages: Vampire: Road of Sin, p. 68