Moral Alignment in The One

Funky

Those who are Funky seek to bring diversity, complexity, and dynamism to the world. They embrace variety and the excitement of the new and unfamiliar. They are revolutionaries and agents of change. They want to see all the elements of the world bouncing off of one and other.

The Funky like to see different races work together. They do not shy away from conflict, but rather see it as a path towards new understandings. At their best, the Funky build multicultural kingdoms where the spirit of innovation and excitement is woven into every activity. At their worst, Funky beings put their energies into an unintelligible mess of well-meaning but fruitless half-finished endeavors that often lead to mass starvation and the eventual crumbling of society.

Staid

The unfunky, or the Staid, are a reaction to the potential shortcomings of Funk. They see their protection of the status quo as a way to hold on to the things of value that already exist in the world. They protect homogeneity, simplicity, and continuity. They value the established order. The Staid are guards against the unraveling of the world. They see value in uniformity and conforming to an established authority.

The Staid tend to settle among those of their own race. Conflicts are avoided if possible, but when that is not possible, conflicts are to be settled with the decisive force of a strong authority - the clearest and most recognized such authority being destructive violence. At their best, the Staid build kingdoms rooted in the knowledge and values preserved over the course of generations. At their worst, the Staid create homogeneous military empires bent on genocide and total submission to authority.

Tight

Those with a Tight view of the world believe everyone should fall in line with their beliefs about the tension between the Funk and the Staid. They believe there is one correct way to move the world and everyone needs to recognize that way and contribute to the effort. Those who do not join in that effort are a nuisance, an obstacle, or an enemy.

Loose

The Loose view of the world understands that the tension and play between different forces is a necessary part of the world. While others’ views may not align or agree with the views of the Loose, this does not make others immoral or wrong. Those with a Loose take on the world are not any less enthusiastic or genuine in their beliefs about Funky or Staid ideologies; they simply don't think others must share their beliefs.