In my mind Initiates rarely become devotees. Devotee isn't a step forward so much as a step sideways - removing yourself from mundane life and dedicating yourself to your god; similar to becoming a monk or priest in Real Life.
Few people are on a "religious life course", and those that are can skip Initiate entirely and jump straight to devotee (especially player heroes, who are wierd to begin with). Disciples are complete whack jobs, and only a small proportion of any cult (probably less than 1%) will actively aim for it.
The old RQ idea of moving through Lay to initiate to Rune Level is not followed in HQ. Most people will stay initiates their entire lives. Those with a religious calling will become devotees.
RR
C'est par mon ordre et pour le bien de l'Etat que le porteur du pr�sent a
fait ce qu'il a fait.
- Richelieu
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