Okay, so below are the factions gakusho are divided up into, the shinden (
"temples") of the Shinsei no Shinden ("Shinsei's Temples"), and their associated Meibutsu.
The Four Shinden: The political center of the Shinsei no Shinden. Meibutsu: Politics (Manipulation).
Osano-wo no Shinden: A fierce shinden devoted to the Fortune of Fire and Thunder. Meibutsu: Yarijutsu (Naginata).
Tengen no Seido: The seido ("shrine") dedicated to the Fortune of Literature and the intelligence arm of the Shinsei no Shinden. Meibutsu: Investigation (Notice).
The Mikokami: The myriad shinden and seido dedicated to the "minor" Fortunes and kami throughout Hachigoku; fractured but free. Meibutsu: Theology (Fortunism).
Seido of Seven Thunders: A contemplative order dedicated to preserving the memory and inspiration of the heroic Seven Thunders, specializing in researching esoteric Elemental theories.
Shinden of the Seven Fortunes: A collection of shinden dedicated to the Seven Lucky Fortunes, and interpreting their spiritual benefits.
Order of Sakura: A loose confederation of shinden throughout Hachigoku that seek out and cloister those with the Shadowlands Taint.
And then there are the Disciplines. Important to note, despite previous incarnations of monks, that a Discipline is not strictly tied to a shinden faction, although some might be more inclined. The Order of Sakura is predominantly tsukai-sagasu, of course, but not entirely so, nor are the Four Shinden completely composed of gakusho advisors.
These are just the basics, sans Okuden. Each Discipline, like shugenja, gets one Okuden at Rank 1, and 2 Kiho. The Asako Henshin and Togashi Ise Zumi are of course special exceptions (don't worry about that now).
Quick descriptions:
Gakusho Advisor: Spiritual and political assistants to others. Often "powers behind the throne."
Gakusho Budoka: Expert martial artists, often vigilantes.
Gakusho Evangelist: Experts in oratory and healing.
Gakusho Scholar: Historians and philosophers among the gakusho.
Gakusho Shinmaki: Esoteric masters of Kiho and meditation.
Gakusho Sohei: Rarely master complicated Kiho or meditate, but highly trained shinden soldiers.
Gakusho Tsukai-sagasu: The "witch-hunters" of Hachigoku who seek out maho-users and those cursed with the Taint.
Asako Henshin: Secretive gakusho among the Asako uji that seek to unravel the Riddle of Man, Shinsei's last secret teaching.
Togashi Ise Zumi: The quixotic, mystically tattooed gakusho of the Togashi uji.
Onnotangu Ninja: A cult of assassins and spies hiding within the Shinden no Shinsei and worshiping Lord Moon.
Discipline | Skills | Honor |
---|---|---|
Asako Henshin | Athletics Investigation Jiujutsu Lore Meditation Theology | 3 |
Gakusho Advisor | Calligraphy Divination Etiquette Politics Sincerity Theology | 2 |
Gakusho Budoka | Athletics Defense Bojutsu Jiujutsu Nofujutsu Meditation | 2 |
Gakusho Evangelist | Bojutsu Etiquette Mediation Oratory Sincerity Theology | 3 |
Gakusho Scholar | Calligraphy Divination Lore Medicine Meditation Theology | 3 |
Gakusho Shinmaki | Atemi Athletics Craft Investigation Jiujutsu Meditation | 3 |
Gakusho Sohei | Battle Defense Kyujutsu Meditation Subojutsu Yarijutsu | 1 |
Gakusho Tsukai-sagasu | Hunting Investigation Kenjutsu Law Spellcraft Theology | 1 |
Onnotangu Ninja | Anatomy Atemi Meditation Ninjutsu Stealth Theology | 0 |
Togashi Ise Zumi | Athletics Defense Games Kaze-do Meditation Theology | 2 |
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