The Street Gospel

Not all who wander are lost...

The The Commonwealth of Alternative Religion protects many religious movements, not just the 12 cults. Smaller cults pop up all over the world from time to time, some defying the definition of what a cult is.
The members of The Midnight Riders are known for many things, Their supernatural vehicles being the most famous. Not many know that within this organization is a secret faith, a cult of nomads named The Faith of Ways.
Those who know The Street Gospel divert from traditional religions, even among their peers in The Commonwealth. The road is their bible, the cracks in concrete readable only by those who know how. Their wanderlust is a pilgrimage, the act of navigation serving as a holy sacrament. Their faith is painted everywhere they go, graffiti on railroad cars and bathroom stalls.

Writing in Tongues

The Gospel is a religious system centered around a strange language of symbols used by vagabonds. It is a language that can reveal crucial information, or hidden secrets. The religion and the language are one and the same, as both are needed to use the benefits offered by either side of the coin. It's not enough to know the language, you must believe. It's not enough to believe, you must also know the language.
Through a series of symbols, those who know The Street Gospel can communicate with one another, ward locations from threats, practice rituals, and some say these symbols can change the roads themselves. The symbols vary from person to person, ranging from simple and efficient to complex and artistic. No matter how different a symbol is, its meaning will always be understood by those who know the language and hold true to the faith.
The meaning of the symbols can vary, as can the abilities some can bestow. Each character in the ever expanding alphabet offers new possibilities, and new combinations. The resulting ability or meaning changes when combining different symbols, leading those who practice exploring more than just the roads they travel.

Dictionary

3 Words.

Gifts of The Gospel

There are many gifts those who use the language gain. The gifts are based on the name of the character and its meaning. For example: the character referred to as Journey's End means lethal danger, but the context of where the symbol is found cab change the effect of the symbol.
On the side of a building, Journey's End can mean their is a lethal danger in the building or area. As a tattoo, it can be a warning that you are that danger, and can give the nearer increased strength and resilience. The context is the most crucial part of the language.
This effect can be expanded or specified my using other symbols. Using Journey's End with Good Samaritan on the side of a building could mean someone who is friendly is actually not, and likely to kill you. Using the combination as a tattoo, however, can give you super human strength, so long as you are defending someone.