In addition, each character also has some moves they can buy from their school of training, like Hida bushi or Bayushi courtier.
Wikidot.com Privacy Policy. The Order remains all but unknown, however, since adherents consider it vital to perform their duties without ever drawing attention to themselves.Pockets of this sect may be found throughout Rokugan, especially in places where warfare or local spiritual conditions make ghosts more common. They remain in their dark and isolated monasteries for years, and some of their practices there are highly controversial (for example, some claim they copy sutras onto dried flesh). Notify administrators if there is objectionable content in this page. View wiki source for this page without editing.
The Order actively seeks out threats and problems that exist within the Empire, and then seeks out individuals who possess the proper talents to deal with the matter conclusively. When an initiate takes the full vows to join the Silent Ones and serve the Fortune of Secrets, as soon as the last word is spoken his tongue vanishes from his mouth.
The angel called out with a voice like the roar of a lion. The Four Temples monks believe they must maintain a strong connection with civilization to unravel the mysteries of the world. It is almost impossible to categorize all of the monks Temples of the Thousand Fortunes as one group, but most believe they must work diligently to prove worthy of enlightenment.The Barefoot Brethren carry messages all across Rokugan, asking no price except food for their journey. But L5R doesn't have to be the be-all, end-all of Asian fantasy. Several Pure Song monks have risen to great fame as singers and musicians, rivaling even the best Kakita artisans. A shrine, the Cave of Thunder, in their memory was maintained here by the Brotherhood of Shinsei. Unless otherwise stated, the content of this page is licensed under
However, the upper ranks of the Scorpion Clan find the Silent Ones a deeply useful order, and keep careful note of the temple’s location. These monks rarely leave the monastery, choosing instead to become one with their environment.The adherents of Kaimetsu-uo, the founder of the Mantis Clan, have a considerably different view of that heroic individual than the samurai who belong to the Clan he founded. The Four Temples monks remain in direct contact with the political heart of the Empire - indeed, one of its biggest monasteries lies within the Imperial capital. Assuming you have permission, however, keep in mind the following mechanical considerations regarding playing a monk.Monk Schools are like shugenja Schools in that they possess only a single basic Technique they learn at character creation, and never gain others.
The way they work is that each character has a list of moves off an archetype, such as bushi, shugenja, courtier, or monk. Do you have any more AW/ L5R stuff at all? The monks of the Shrine of the Seven Thunders honor these heroes by dedicating their entire lives to enlightenment through contemplation and tranquility. To stop him, the seven Great Clans (one had been "destroyed" before the start of the storyline, but was one of the playable factions) were united under seven heroes, called the Seven Thunders, who fought Fu Leng and killed him on the Day of Thunder. Adherents believe enlightenment comes with hard work and physical exertion, and a well-trained body leads to a well-trained mind and soul. Append content without editing the whole page source. See pages that link to and include this page. In this way, the Order has quietly assisted in the births of hundreds of heroes and legends, tales remembered in plays and novels throughout history. Shrine of the Seven Thunders Monk When Rokugan desperately called for heroes to defeat the threat of the dark god Fu Leng, seven mortals sacrificed everything to save their Empire. I've been thinking of moves for some other archetypes that come up a lot - Scout, Magistrate (also includes the Kitsuki Investigator), Ninja and Artisan, as well as working on other iconic schools (Togashi Tattooed Order, for example). L5R to AW: The Seven Thunders I ran the AW hack at DexCon last weekend, and so I put together seven characters.
They refuse all garments of silk, wearing robes woven from hemp.
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My user name is brennanrtaylor. Monks, while respected and given leeway by the samurai of Rokugan, are nevertheless a complicating factor in a great number of political and social situations, and you should make absolutely sure you have your GM's permission before you even consider attempting to play one. One of the surviving Thunders was crowned the next Emperor, and the game continued thence for 18 years of far muddier history and …