Pathfinder of the Mind

Career

Qualifications

To become a Pathfinder of the Mind, an Individual must undergo:

  • At least 7 years of meditative and cognitive training, typically under a Harmony Sanctuary or a philosophy master.
  • Demonstrated mastery in one or more techniques: guided meditation, lucid reconstruction, dream navigation, or applied neurophilosophy.
  • Certification by a Concordant Circle.{/li]
  • In some regions, a license is required if they use hallucinogens or psycho-reactive substances as part of the journeywork.

Career Progression

Initiate: Observes sessions, assists with setting sanctity and focus.

Listener: Begins conducting silent or reflective mediations.

Echo: Works under supervision to guide basic inner paths.

Pathfinder:Fully qualified to lead deep internal journeys.

Crestwalker: A master guide trusted with fragile, fractured, or dangerous minds.

Soul-Axial: Rare title granted to those whose insight is considered transformative across generations.

Payment & Reimbursement

High compensation for private sessions (especially with nobles, politicians, or trauma survivors).

Moderate to minimal income when working through Harmony Sanctuaries or charitable organizations.

Occasionally paid in gifts, sponsorship, or life-debts instead of coin.

Other Benefits

Pathfinders get access to ancient, restricted texts. Their status in philosophical, spiritual, and even political circles are high. They reciece invitations to elite gatherings, especially during celestial or spiritual events. They are deeply respectd by those who have undergone guided sessions.

Perception

Purpose

Pathfindrs of the Mind guide individual through internal revelations for heeling, truth-seeking, grief processing, decision-making, or spiritual enlightenment. Through dialogue, controlled hallucinations, or mind-ritual, they act as trusted mediators between thought and clarity.

Social Status

Highly respected in spiritual and philosophical societies.

Demographics

Rough estimate is that 1 in 5,000 citizens in civilized regions are trained at some level. Only 1 in 50,000 qualifies as a Crestwalker or higher.

History

First recognized order: The Thrice-Veiled of Orilon (~1200 AR).

The Triumvirate of Ashya now funds “Inner Reconciliation” centers modeled on Pathfinder practices.

Operations

Tools

Mirror Bowls (used to reflect subtle energies during sessions)

Breath-chimes (aid in rhythmic meditation)

Inkless journals (to record impressions without conscious influence

Dreamcore Essence (occasionally used under ceremonial license)

Materials

Meditative herbs, scented oils, metaphysical diagrams, sacred symbols, silencing cloths, biofeedback stones (for certain schools of practice)

Workplace

Sanctuaries or private studios, often filled with:

  • Soft rugs or low platforms
  • Dimming crystals or lanterns
  • Incense suited to focus and memory
  • No windows — only soft, natural acoustics
  • A scent of cedar, dreamfruit, and candle wax

Provided Services

  • Trauma cleansing
  • Grief navigation
  • Inner self-guidance and personality integration
  • Crisis consultations for leaders or generals
  • Interpretive dream mapping
  • Guided reconnection with past selves or oaths

Dangers & Hazards

  • Emotional bleed-through
  • Identity dissociation (rare but serious)
  • Psychic echo (residual effects of deep sessions)
  • Legal accusations in regions hostile to “mind tampering”

Table of Contents

Alternative Names
Mind Pilots
The Grace-Touched
Type
Consulting
Demand
In urban centers and near Harmony Sanctuaries: High demand, especially among the wealthy, traumatized, or spiritually seeking.
In more skeptical societies or under strict legal codes: limited, even criminalized.
Legality

Legal and respected in:

Restricted in:

Famous in the Field
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I'm not sure I've ever encountered someone of this profession. It's an interesting way to get some healing. I wonder how effective this profession is.


Cover image: by Lady Wynter by way of NightCafe

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