Hedonism: a school of ethics which argues that pleasure is the only intrinsic good; the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle. Those on the path of Hedonism would identify themselves as party-goers instead of fathers, or lovers instead of workers. Beings on this path of enlightenment are not frequently seen outside of a party or event, but in some very rare cases Hedonists are private or solitary. Being on this path of enlightenment indicates that the character in question is, at the very root of their being, more of a hedonist than a human.
The following table gives examples of acts that trigger Enlightenment checks for characters with Hedonism. For example, a character with a Hedonism of 7 would be required to make a Conviction check when going a day without serious recreation, holding a steady job, refusing help out of empathy, or depriving his/her self of basic personal needs.
| Hedonism | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Forgoing basic personal needs (fasting, Staying awake for far too long) |
| 2 | Going a week without serious recreation |
| 3 | Inflicting dreaded emotion or sensation upon self (for example a non-masochist cutting himself to draw blood) |
| 4 | Refusing an offer of help out of empathy |
| 5 | Partaking in a dreaded substance |
| 6 | holding a steady job |
| 7 | Going a day without serious recreation |
| 8 | Not ending misery of others when easily doable (either by curing or killing) |
| 9 | Refusing an enjoyed substance (particular substances that are known to be poisoned are exempt) |
| 10 | Partaking in non-pleasurable work or chores (better get someone to carry you around) |
