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White Clans

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Shaolin are a faction of monks who follow the ways of the Buddha. The Shaolin are noble, righteous and merciful, upholding good above all else. They believe meditation is a key aspect of Shaolin practices, and it is only through internal peace that one can find external strength.

The League of Beggars is a loose collective of the downtrodden, the underhanded, the hidden. Members of this clan are carefree, relaxed, and friendly - they love drink and strive only to enjoy life. Many understand that material possessions are not the way to happiness.

Wu-Tang is a sect of Tai Chi adherents. These fearsome warriors serve to bring balance to all things, following the way of Yin and Yang. Their hearts, minds, and bodies become one in administering divine justice upon the land. They are the embodiment of the Tao, instruments in its supreme will.

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Black Clans

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Sacred Flower is one of the few clans that hold women in higher regard than men. Founded by the Mistress of Chaos after being rejected by the Shaolin, she began her own order. Training its disciples in speed and dexterity over brute strength, Sacred Flower adherents are not afraid to shed blood if need be.

Heavenly Demon espouses power and mastery of the physical and elemental powers above all else. Its members train mercilessly and without end, striving for perfection that they will never truly reach. Through study of Blood, Phantom, Fire and Storm, they call upon demonic arts to reign terror on the battlefield, whether directly or through supporting others.

The Brotherhood of Thieves are a group of bandits, brigands, thieves, robbers and any who would prey on others. Despite their underhanded methods, they are not themselves evil. Their goal is to overthrow the fat, opulent, corrupt officials which keep power consolidated, using the means available to them: subterfuge, stealth, and criminal activity, even if it means being labeled as outlaws.