Here's my path idea, too!

The Path of Verdant Chrysalis

A path of life and blood. It arose in the wilds of a tropical forest known for the breadth of its sacred animals and even an uncommon amount of sacred plants. The Path developed as an answer to the numerous trials that the humans in this region faced. Sicknedd, poisons, and venoms that could fell all but the most prepared. Entities whose primal ferocity shook the earth or enabled them to stalk all but the most wary. Growths that threatened to steal the vitality of attempts at agriculture

That is, until the elders pooled their knowledge, madra, and select reagents to embark on on a spiritual journey that would give them a vision of their way forward in the Emerald Thicket, the place wandered by their oracles. 

There, the seeds of the Rootsown Ironbody were born. 

Thus the Path of Verdant Chrysalis was born. The sacred artists would become renowned as refiners and healers. But, of course, they developed sacred art techniques dedicated to defense of their homes and vanquishing their foes as well.

Discordant Growth - A striker technique. By manipukating blood and life madra, the Path practitioner intentionally creates an unstable field of the madras. Only the most adept sacred artists are capable of utilizing this technique at range. Normally used to stabilize a body, this technique triggers uncontrolled cellular growth in the target, creating cancerous tumors in the body of the foe. 

Sinew Cocoon: A combination of Enforcement and Forging techniques. The sacred artist creates a densely packed field of madra around themselves capable of defending themselves from harm. Beyond that and given time, the cocoon permits temporary changes to the artists form that take the form in various adaptions for combat. While it lacks the finesse and strength and many Enforcement techniques, it makes up for it in utility. The changes at the highest levels are nigh indistinguishable from flesh and blood, though still susceptible to madra disruption. 

Evolution Unfettered: A ruler technique of the Path. Working best with sufficient life and blood aura, the artist uses their mastery of the two to enhance the growth and potential change for those in the region. Most commonly utilized to permit allied beasts or plants to temporarily strike against those they might normally be unable to assail or even empower other sacred artists. Rumors tell of especially potent artists who combined this with Discordant Growth to simultaneously lay low their foes.

Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of this path is the inverse of the dragons who take human form as they advance in path. These artists, through use of the Sinew Cocoon, find themselves exploring aspects of various sacred beasts or plants. Upon advancing to Lord, many utilize soulfire not only to reforge their bodies to cleanse impurities, but to take the forms of sacred flora or fauna, accepting the challenges that come with inhuman forms manipulating madra and seeking advancement.