Kindred of The East - Dharmas

A Kuei-jin's existence is a quest for enlightenment. In their search for karmic resolution, different Kuei-jin follow different paths to ease their karmic discomfort. The Dharmas, five philosophies accepted by the greater Kuei-jin community as potential paths, each emphasize a particular aspect of Kuei-jin existence:

• The Howl of the Devil Tiger: The Dharma embracing the P'o.
• The Way of the Resplendent Crane: The Dharma embracing the Hun.
• The Song of the Shadow: The Dharma embracing Yin.
• The Path of a Thousand Whispers: The Dharma embracing balance.
• The Dance of the Thrashing Dragon: The Dharma embracing Yang.

In addition to these primary dharmas, a number of Heretical Dharmas have also come into existence. Not accepted in Kuei-jin society, these paths nevertheless find some followers:

• The Face of the Gods: A Dharma embracing both Hun and P'o.
• The Flame of the Rising Phoenix: A Dharma embracing both Hun and Yang.
• The Spirit of the Living Earth: A Dharma embracing both Yin and Yang.
• The Tempest of Inner Focus: A Dharma embracing balance.
• The Scorpion Eaters: A Dharma embracing the P'o, who can consume only Tainted Chi and yet are not Akuma.

Finally, some Kuei-jin turn their backs on enlightenment entirely, instead swearing fealty to the Yama Kings (the rulers of Yomi) to become Akuma, the demon people. Bartering their souls for power, Akuma enter Faustian deals with the Yama Kings and pursue only power.