Temple of Eternal Earth

The Order of Eternal Earth is not known for being a traveling order outside of the Tenchisanmyaku (Mountain Range of Heaven and Earth - 天地山脈). Traditionally, monks would manage the temple way-stations from the range's foothills, all the way through its valleys and passes to insure pilgrims would be able to make it to Toutoichi Jinjya safely. Naturally, these temples would also provide normal priestly services such as charms and prayers, as well as occasionally holding sacred items from Seichisan itself. Monks are still known for combing through Shizumori to see to the restless dead, and verify that the forest remains a tranquil place. At their very furthest, Monks travel the length of the Midokawa to insure the purity of its waters.

All of these duties require quite a bit of physical endurance and stamina, be it trekking the vast mountain range, or navigating the dense and often dangerous forest of Shizumori. As such, monks of Eternal Earth are physically tested in their acolyte years, and receive a small amount of mystical knowledge from the Pillar upon their graduation.

School Package

 * Religious Focus: Goto
 * +1 Stamina
 * Resistance as a Favored ability, with a 1-dot specialty in Endurance.
 * +1 Athletics, Integrity, Survival, Martial Arts
 * Honor: 4.5

Technique

 * The Path of Iron Harmony: Monks of Eternal Earth are known for their hardiness and sense of self-sacrifice, as it is a difficult life trailblazing through harsh and perilous terrain just to insure pilgrims do not have to do the same. This dedication applies to all things the monks do, be it in their search for enlightenment through contemplation or tranquility, or simply acting as a benevolent soul when aiding those in troublesome times (as is frequent since the Tenpenchii). As such, they are trained in the endurance of physical punishment and blessed by the influence of the Eternal Pillar of Earth.


 * Monks of Eternal Earth may soak damage as Ōmijin, using their Stamina or Void, whichever is higher. Additionally, when spending a void point to receive 1 automatic success on any resistance roll related to environmental effects, the monk instead receives 2 automatic successes.