The Honiyah



[Image: 74446009_RFnusXUWoab0bAF.png]

Sacred Teachings from the Order of the Jade Rose

Preface: Due to the Order’s reclusive nature, these teachings are ancient and guarded. Some may choose to share the general beliefs/philosophies with outsiders to spread influence, but it is rare, and never are sensitive archives shared with those not of the Order’s descent. For this reason, this is not a public culture that can be used in a character’s history without explicit permission from Aso unless the character is raised or taught on-site under the care of one of the following characters/their descendants: 
Kei, Shuji, Rinako, Kentaro




Guiding Philosophies
Scripture of Kaichi — The Physical
Hunter · Warrior
The mortal body grounds all living creatures to the world surrounding. Without a vessel, the spirit runs free and one’s soul is detached from the mortal needs and beauty of all life around them. In life, this physical connection is needed for understanding and surmounting greed. Like everything, indulging too much in the physical may corrupt the soul and seclude or trap the spirit within. Balance is brought to the physical by taking only what is needed, sharing with those unable to help themselves, and purging those who take too much.

Tome of Sunato — The Natural
Adventurer · Ecologist
Respect must be given to the earth and all that makes it. Everything, no matter how small, has a purpose and must be protected. Souls should seek understanding and guidance from the earth. Balance is brought by ensuring the world’s gifts are respected, restoring damage by stimulating regrowth, and protecting all from predators or overpopulation. Elements should not be removed from their native habitats, and lost nature must be returned to its source.

Divination of Runoma — The Spiritual
Visionary · Counselor
All life is connected through the cosmos in one way or another. One person’s grief is caused by another’s success, and this trade off is consistently interlinked. Few are able to see these paths that bind us, but those who can must bring comfort and understanding to those who can not. Balance is achieved by connecting mentally or spiritually with those surrounding. The cosmos ensures no side is forever in favored light, but it is the individual who must bring back souls from the darkened depths so that they may find comfort, move on, and shed their burdens.

Scroll of Shima — The Art of Healing
Medic
Just as one can take life, one must know how to mend it. Death is not a solution, it is an event all will go through with time. Until that moment comes, one must know how to make the most of the moments we are given and expunge impurities within the Vessel. One may argue the paths of the Natural or Spiritual may overlap, and in part, they do. However, The Art of Healing primarily focuses on what can be mended without the patient’s effort or willingness. Balance is brought by mending that which has been broken or finishing what is too far gone.







Traditions

Imbalance must be pruned with restraint. One can not take a moral side to any situation or fully cleanse half of the scales, otherwise the balance will be destroyed. Total imbalance will drown all living things in chaos, and worse problems will emerge from the wreckage.

What is considered good or bad are moral concepts that rely on one’s position or upbringing in the universe. Hence, a need for separation and indifference when taking action. Everyone is right to a degree, and one’s actions will be justified within their own mind.

Gods are arbitrary, and everyone has their own beliefs as to what is real. With no way to prove someone's history or culture false, it is encouraged to learn all that you can to further one’s understanding.

Reference to gods is to reference all gods. Individuals may choose to follow personal gods, but in general, The Order sees all life connected with one’s essence returning to the flow of the universe. Rebirth is common, rather one remembers themselves or begins anew.

There are only two purposes in life meant to be fulfilled; to learn and pass on all knowledge that is obtainable, or achieve balance in one’s self and in the world surrounding.

One must be willing to let go of all personal belonging, be it trinkets, emotions, or spirits, to surmount greed. One can not move forward and will not change until they take this step.

Masters are to always be addressed with their title before their name or by title alone as a means of respect. The only exception is for direct family members, who may use familial honorifics instead.

All members receive a nickname before leaving the temple for protection of their identity, family, and the Order. Nicknames usually represent non-fabled animals, but may also be an element or plant. To avoid confusion, nicknames will not overlap, unless a signifying difference is provided or the name is passed down the family. This name is to be used at all times beyond the temple’s walls.

All are encouraged to learn other languages to communicate and properly assess the state of other regions or groups. Japanese, Korean, and English are common tongues within the temple.

Forbidden Acts

WIP - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.

WIP - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.

WIP - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.

WIP - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.

WIP - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.

WIP - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.





Symbols
WIP


scroll to top