Temple of Osano-Wo

From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings

The Temple of Osano-Wo is the most martial of the monastic orders of the Brotherhood of Shinsei, revering both the mortal life and the divine power of Hida Osano-Wo, the son of the Kami Hida, Crab Clan Champion and Fortune of Fire and Thunder following his death. The first Temple of Osano-Wo was the birthplace of sohei, who train as warriors. Some look upon the order with suspicion because of this, but no one can deny that Osano-Wo was indeed blessed by the heavens. Though they operate many temples the largest is the first one created in the Empire, which is located on the Plains of Thunder near Shinomen Mori. It was founded by a retired Crab, and while all the clans have representatives among the retirees the majority have always been Crab. Monks of the order are more worldly than other monks, and often have a keen intrest in the outside world.^[1]

[edit] School

The primary teachings and devtion of the Temple of Osano-Wo are the Fortunes, but things such as battle, juijutsu and other bugei skills are also taught.^[2]

[edit] Blood Hunt

The Temple was attacked by bloodspeakers in 1166, but saved by the Ninth Imperial Legion led by Yoritomo Egumi.^[3]

[edit] References

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