Temple of the Thousand Stars

Many sects believe that monks must retreat into seclusion to achieve harmony with the elements or enlightened paths. The monks of Sentou Taisha are unique in their attempt to attend to the full Celestial Court as a collective, and so are approachable (if busy) creatures in their duty to see to the needs of all peoples and all worshipers. They are not a democratic or egalitarian order, however, understanding the need for hierarchy and enlightened leadership. They do, however, open their doors to all citizens of the Empire, regardless of need and status, as worship of the Sentou is myriad and variable, and all of it is sacred.

Temple of the Thousand Stars monks believe they must maintain a strong connection with all of the Empire (indeed, all civilization) to unravel the mysteries of the world. Monks of this temple remain in direct contact with both the political heart of the Empire - indeed, its monks are established within the Imperial Court of Amatsu-Kyo - and the common populace. Thousand Stars monks may become advisers to major generals or daimyo, or they may travel the road, helping the unfortunate who cross their path.

The Sentou Taisha has plans of recovering many of its lost temples and rededicating them to individual Sentou, as the needs of communities local to those temples require.

School Package

 * Religious Focus: Sento
 * +1 Perception
 * Socialize as a Favored ability, with a 1-dot specialty in Etiquette.
 * +1 Bureaucracy, Integrity, Awareness, Martial Arts
 * Honor: 6.5

Technique

 * Spirit of Civility: Monks of the Thousand Stars are social chameleons adept at receiving and interacting with extremely important visitors, holding themselves to account within influential courts, and then seeming grounded and attentive while visiting common villages and less exalted individuals. Thus, these monks are welcome most everywhere, and need not roll Socialize in order to be welcomed. However, with this acceptance comes an expectation that the monks will educate themselves on local customs, and if he does not do so, may find his warm welcome quickly turning to disdain.


 * When spending a Void point to augment any non-Low social roll, the monk receives a +2 instead of the normal +1. Additionally, when spending a void point to receive 1 automatic success on any non-Low social roll, the monk instead receives a 2 automatic successes.