The Silver Rain Order

in Elven: Shae’luthien (Flow of Peace) in Dwedish: Durm’vael (The Calm Current) in Schreien: Kaijinsei (Sea of Tranquility)   Ancestries:   Primarily Mao, with some Drakin and Dwarves.   Classes and Subclasses:   • Samurai of Yu Shi (Fighter – Samurai).   • Blades of Inner Peace (Paladin – Oath of Redemption).   • Monks of the Gale (Monk – Way of Mercy or Way of the Kensei).   Description & Appearances:   Warriors wear light, flowing battle attire with silk accents and segmented armor inspired by fish or dragon scales. Their clothing and armor are dyed in hues of deep blues, silver, and seafoam green.   Some wear full armor in the color of their specific post.   Weapons are sleek and curved, resembling naginata, curved swords (katana), or tridents.   Monks often wear minimalist garments with sashes that flow like water, symbolizing grace and adaptability.   Tenets (Kaijin’s Path):   1. Flow Like Water: Be adaptable and calm, but strike decisively when the moment demands.   2. The Flame Burns Calmly: Violence is the last resort, wielded only when all else fails.   3. Carry the Breeze: Inspire peace and balance in others through your actions.   4. Preserve the Tides: Protect life and harmony, like rivers nourishing the land.   5. Winds Shape the Waves: Embrace change and use it to grow stronger.   Cultural Practices:   Waters Reflection (Mizu no hansha): Before every major battle, warriors meditate around a sacred pool in the heart of the city deep underground, reflecting on their purpose and calming their spirits. If they are not in the city they will carry a flask of its water which must be poured into a silver bowl before meditation.   The Dance of Blades (Katanamai): A graceful display of swordsmanship performed during festivals to celebrate balance and mastery.   The Ember Pilgrimage (Enkou-Meiso): Every five years, members of the Order undertake a solitary journey to the sacred volcanic springs of Hojinryu to meditate and reflect on their vows.