ShiYuan
Quote
"Our Ancestors, the spirits, the land all speak to us, and at times they are angry it is wise to listen"
Introduction
A study in eastern philosophy reinforced by his contact with the Phoenix. He had traveled with Rustrian Englewild before he was recruited to adventure. When he joined the noble man in his quest to save a young woman who had been possessed by a ghost, that was slowly destroying her from the inside out Shi Yuan, joined him, and helped to save the girl. A child named Corstela Rostrata. Who promised she would never forget her savior.
A young man given to traveling and aiding others, he often spoke on the subject of the spirits and ancestors, and what one could do to appease them, and how to handle if something had gone wrong. He represents the Dragon, to his people, His father is an imperial dragon, and his mother is the daughter of the Emperor of Shang-li-tang. An asamir beauty of angelic appearance, much like her son.
ShiYuan, sought out Rustrian himself when searching for answers to the darkness he had been sensing in the world, he was harder to find than one would think, since he walked a path between the spirits and the living.
His relationship to the Phoenix is deep and meaningful.
The Church
The church of the Exorcist is located in any place that holds a temple to the Phoenix. There are also smaller churches throughout the lands that are dark. A person in dire need can come to gain aid from his church, for a possible exorcism. There are things that are important to him.
Paladin Code
He does not have Paladins but he does have Samauri that follows him. They are the fighters of Oni, and other monsters who would harm the innocent. ( Most are of the Eastern Star Order.
Temple & Shrines
The Church to him is large and located in Shang-li-tang, as a deity of dragons and humanity alike, it is done in fine marble, jade and inlaid with fine sculptor the buildings are sturdy and elegant. There are fu cats that guard the entrance to his temple. There are other temples among the cities for those who wish to study exorcism, and the arts of dealing with ghosts. There are temples in Graymere, Whitestone and Brightwater.
A Priests Role
Priests are to deal with hauntings both locations and people. They are to help those possessed and they are to spread education on such subjects in places ignorant of them.
Adventurers
Adventurers tied to his church are usually samauri, or those who have had people possessed, been possessed themselves and or know what to look for. The church always offers help to followers. Healing is available, and always given after an exorcism.
Clothing
All priests of ShiYuan dress in scale mail and mourning white. They are the communicators between the land of the dead and the world of the living.
Holy Texts
Book of Divine Intervention- The book of Divine Intervention is a book that lists many ways of using exorcism. Anyone who reads from it if possessed will immediately be free of possession.
Holidays
All Souls Night
Aphorisms
+the ancestors speak through us.
+ those that seek the wisdom of the ancients find enlightenment.
+ A dragon does not easily change its scales.
Holy Symbol
An eastern dragon one a red field with the Feng-Shan symbol for spirit in calligraphy in the back.
Portfolio
Good Dragon,Ancestors, Spirits,Exorcism
Domains
Scalykind,Repose,Nobility
Subdomains:Dragons,Ancestors, Souls
Weapon
Katana
Sacred Animal
Cloud Leopard
Relationships with Other Religions
The Phoenix- He bears a deep and lasting relationship with the phoenix due to the phoenix and the dragon being a sign of marriage in the cities of his birth. In this role he is a joint protector of the groom, while she is a protector of the bride. Though there is not a romantic relationship between them. They are best friends who enjoy seeing the happiness that such days bring.
Anhaernanthila- He is most at ease with her in the fall, and winter when her seasons align with spirits and the death, he is very fond of her as a person as well. He would defend her if someone were to be cruel to her. Being older than she is, he often treats her fatherly.
Cyldrenn- tbd
Dimiendra- Different sides to the same coin, they often share duties with the spirits and the ancestors.
Eleena- Adventuring buddies, Eleena is the person he goes to help with dealing with larger threats of undead, and those who need healing. In return he is always willing to be a strong arm for her church should the need arise.
A'Cymorilla Glimmerstar- Boon companions, he often hunts undead with her. He tends to bring those who have been possessed and in need of atonement to her. In return he helps spirits move on and in aiding with the dealing of grief.
Magus- tbd
Mai Lin- waiting to hear back.
Tianxing Duskstar- The moon, who watches is something that he respects he tends to travel with Tianxing, when the other just needs a friend. He understands the waxing and wanning of his mood as the moon changes its cycles.