Graham's Tenants of Faith

Graham was taught by Victor Wolf. Publically Victor is a religious leader of the Path of Light. However, he is secretly a Shadow Watcher. A splinter sect that believes evil must be fought, that sources of darkness that poison communities can and should be ruthlessly eliminated. Graham is one of his recent projects. Victor sees Graham as a moldable implement that can be used against the forces of darkness. Since Graham isn't a kalashtar, Victor has plausible deniability if things go wrong. Victor heard about the portal project but lacked sufficient details to know what exactly is going on. He has a spy in the university posing as a student whose current job is to direct Graham toward said project and relay information back. She's convinced Graham to be her tutor in order to make regular contact without it seeming strange.
 
Graham believes the following statements and tries to follow them as best as he can
 

• We live in an age of darkness: We must find the path that leads to the light.


• Act with compassion and courage: Each noble act is a step on the path.


• Hone your body and your mind: You are the tool you will use to change reality.


• Destroy the seeds of evil: It is not enough to merely defeat an enemy in battle. Your victory must be so overwhelming that your enemies’ will to fight is shattered forever. A blade can end a life. Fear can end an empire.


• Do not allow evil to gain a foothold: Once you have conquered, tolerate no dissent. Your word is law. Those who obey it shall be favored. Those who defy it shall be punished as an example to all who might follow.


• The light is your strength: You shall rule until a stronger one arises. Then you must grow mightier and meet the challenge, or fall to your own ruin.