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ARAYASHIKI

The Arayashiki are representative of the eastern powers, and practice various forms of shamanic magic in tune with the theory of the Tao (Yin and Yang). Most of the members of this group seem to primarily represent Japanese and Chinese mystics.

There also seem connections between the Arayashiki and certain eastern religions and philosophies. They quite literally hide in plain sight, as in Japan and China, where monks and shrine-keepers are a relatively ordinary sight. Typical Arayashiki skills include the ability to commune with spirits and nature, all inclined towards the Eastern forms of magic (such as onmyoujitsu). Some are even skilled with martial arts of varying types, as well as Eastern (particularly Japanese) archaic weaponry. The Arayashiki are highly traditionalist, and clash constantly with their direct western opposite, the WIZ-DOM.

Further observation and research shows that the Arayashiki seem to be the most tightly-knit and communal of the factions, at least those seen in Japan. They seem to work much like a tribe or clan, with a leader in each prefecture. This may be due to the very group-oriented, community-focused culture of asian people.

The Buddhist definition of Arayashiki. A bit confusing, though.

* Is it possible that some of the anti-western religious cults of China during the Boxer rebellion were Arayashiki cults? It was often believed that members of the White Lotus Cult possessed unearthly powers, among them the ability to stop bullets. (Not that it helped them; Western powers still invaded China).