The Path of the Risen is for barbarians who already died once, and decided it was not to their liking.

Wouldn't it be nice to live by the sea? Maybe show others how great it is, by making a lot more sea? And if they don't appreciate it? You'll make them appreciate it. Time to walk the Path of the Tidebringer!

The Path of the Bloodline is for barbarians imbued with a primal magic, with power coursing in their blood.