Cults are based around the blind obedience of their followers and the authority of their leader, with individuality stripped away in favor of assimilation. However, not every member of a cult is quite as brainwashed as the others, and the ones who are brave enough will often try to run for it or actively oppose their oppressors.

This can have varied results. Unlucky defectors will be caught and either killed or otherwise punished for their attempted rebellion. Those who manage to escape may still need to change their identity or location just to be safe, though some will try and rescue some others who couldn't escape in time. To the cult they left, they may become known as a famous traitor,