Tao of Fu Leng

From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings

The Tao of Fu Leng is a book containing the writings of the Ninth Kami, Fu Leng. It is a discourse of philosophy and discussion, a rationalization of the most terrible acts and thoughts a mortal mind could conceive. It speaks of furthering the Dark Kami’s goals. Even standing in its presence for long periods of time can be dangerous. It is emblazoned with the symbol of a spider, with smaller symbols creating a strange, interlocking pattern that seem to trickle down the page. When one takes one's eyes away from it, in their peripheral vision the symbols seem to move.

It was taken from the Tomb of the Seven Thunders in 1168 by Yasuki Jinn-Kuen during the Battle of the Tomb. Jinn-Kuen brought it immediately to Hida Kuon, who gave it to Omen to destroy it. However, Omen told the men that it was impossible to destroy the Tao, as it would simply remake itself in another location. Rather than have the Tao reappear in Jigoku or the Shadowlands, Omen kept it hidden away. ^[1]

[edit] Sayings of the Tao of Fu Leng

The following are excerpts from the Tao of Fu Leng:

• The only loyalty is to oneself, and to power.^[2]
• Reliance upon others is weakness.^[3]
• Honor gives way easily to convenience and efficiency^[4]

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