Book excerpt: Novum Carta is a religion and a philosophy that blends Hermeticism, Buddhism, and spiritual thought and casts it in a polytheistic worldview. As Novumists, we advocate for following the 2 States, 3 Truths, and the 6 Paths of Self-Discipline. In that philosophical framework, we practice balanced existence and Simple Living techniques to Prepare for a tomorrow where the Limits of Complexity in society faulter. Our societal Duty is bound to help rebuild the world in such an event, where the knowledge we’ve gathered along our path will help guide those in The Coming Age.