Bishamon
Bishamon was the Fortune of Strength and one of the Eight Great Fortunes . Rokugani saw him as their protecting deity, and often asked for his blessings before a battle. There were countless temples and shrines devoted to Bishamon, but the most famous one, Bishamon Seido was located in Lion Clan lands.
Bishamon was a large man, who clutched a miniature model of a great castle, carved in perfect detail. If one looked closely enough, there almost seemed to be little people moving about inside. He wore heavy samurai armour and wielded a naginata made of silver.
When Bishamon intervened was on a dramatic scale. Unfortunately, he could also be unpredictable towards those in whom he had taken an interest, whether they were blessed or cursed. If Bishamon felt that someone under his scrutiny had been weak or dishonorable, he might arrange for a suitable test of their courage. He was particularly venerated by the Crab Clan and Lion clan, although bushi of all clans paid him homage.
Monks that served the temples to Bishamon were allowed to marry and had families. The direct descendants of Shinsei were hidden within them, and only to make themselves known when it became necessary to gather the Thunders once more.
Appearance
Bishamon was a large man, who clutched a miniature model of a great castle, carved in perfect detail. If one looked closely enough, there almost seemed to be little people moving about inside. He wore heavy samurai armour and wielded a naginata made of silver.
Blessings and Curses
When Bishamon intervened was on a dramatic scale. Unfortunately, he could also be unpredictable towards those in whom he had taken an interest, whether they were blessed or cursed. If Bishamon felt that someone under his scrutiny had been weak or dishonorable, he might arrange for a suitable test of their courage. He was particularly venerated by the Crab Clan and Lion clan, although bushi of all clans paid him homage.
Temples to Bishamon
Monks that served the temples to Bishamon were allowed to marry and had families. The direct descendants of Shinsei were hidden within them, and only to make themselves known when it became necessary to gather the Thunders once more.
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