Shizen'na michi

Shizen'na michi means, Natural paths, and as such all who follow this belief follow one of two paths. These are the Path of Valor, and the Path of aid. They also worship a god for a city, based on the natural landscape of the city. Believers are to protect the land and work with it, rather than against it. Located in the town of Hongan-Ji



The Two Paths

 * Path of Valor: Monks who follow the path of Valor fight to protect the land, using their skills with both a blade and an Arquebus. They only fight when is necessary and remember to keep people and nature in their hearts.


 * Path of Aid: Those who follow the path of Aid are masters in alchemy, enchanting, and the crafting of the Arquebus. These monks help those in need as well as supply the monks of Valor.

Beliefs
Shizen'na michi teaches us to respect nature and the world around us. That one individual is no more important than another. That we are incapable of understanding the mind of the universe, the way of everything. There is no straight path to a goal, and followers of Shizen'na michi understand this most. Terraforming is allowed as long as you keep the original shape, that or your making the land a bit flatter.

Gods
Shizen'na michi has no set gods, but followers venerate spirits of nature, or Kami. Every city may have it's own spirit, or multiple. This Kami could also be a force of nature, such as an annual storm.

Currently recognized kami:


 * Shinkogami: This is the most important kami, Shinkogami is the spirit of faith, creation, and beauty. The main shrine dedicated to Shinkogami is the shrine atop mount Yama, in the seichi province of Simulani. This shrine was also the place where Okamidragon founded the faith.

Rituals
Rituals are decide by the people who worship a Kami. A city could hold a festival in honor of the local Kami, they could give offerings, however the spilling of blood or sacrifice of a living creature is forbidden.