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The 5 Factions
- Dauntless-The Brave
- Abnegation-The Selfless
- Erudite-The Intelligent
- Amity-The Peaceful
- Candor-The Hones
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DIVERGENT
The Dauntless value the virtue of bravery over any other, as such they train to fight and use weapons to prepare their bodies to respond to threats and challenges, which is necessary if they want to survive life as a Dauntless member. |
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ABNEGATION
Abnegation value the virtue of selflessness over any other. Abnegation initiates are forced upon attaining membership to reject a life of vanity and self-indulgence, in theory to protect themselves from greed and envy considered forms of selfishness. Gossiping, using a mirror for long periods of time, and buying luxury items are forbidden. |
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ERUDITE
Erudite was formed by those who blamed human nature for the faults of society. They formed Erudite as a way of eliminating ignorance and darkness from human minds. |
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AMITY
mity is a faction that dislikes war, discord, and strife of any kind. They blame aggression as the root of all evil. |
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CANDOR
The Candor value honesty and cannot tell lies. They say whatever is the truth, even if it gets them into trouble. Candor children are taught to speak their minds at every moment. |
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