| ZUOKEN (Master of Da'Shon and Edel, Servant of the
lady), Demi Power, male, N Attributes: Physical and Mental Mastery Domains: Endurance, Knowledge, Strength, War Symbol: Striking fist Typical Worshippers: monks, psionicists Raiment: Preferred Weapon: Fist of Zodal (unarmed strike), monk weapons Holy Days: |
Zuoken (zoo-OH-ken) is an ascended martial artist in the service of Xan Yae. Hie was once a man of unremarkable appearance, but had achieved the highest level of skill in edel ("gift of fate", psionics), and da'shon ("falling hail", a complicated form of unarmed combat practiced by one of Xan Yae's sects). His symbol is a striking fist. Less than 500 years ago he stopped manifesting to his faithful; investigation has revealed that his essence is being held somewhere upon Wearth; his followers continue to seek the exact palce so that he may be freed.
To learn da'shon is to be on the path to perfection, for the use of weapons is a hinderance to the ability of mankind to attain the goal; once the goal is reached, one can use such things without fear of losing sight of perfection. One must strive to achieve the pinnacle of physical and mental ability. One must pursue harmony to achieve perfection, so every issue must be considered from both sides so that a balance may be struck between the two, allowing a harmonious resolution.
Zuoken's clerics teach da'shon and the way of Zuoken and Xan Yae. They wander the land to accelerate their physical and mental advancement, undergo many tests of hardship within and outside their temples in the pursuit of perfection, search for their god's prison, and attack monks of the Black Hand when encountered. Many clerics of Zuoken are also members of the an order of monks, typically either the Divine Eye, Broken Anvil, or Iron Hand. Clerics of Zuoken (and Xan Yae) also have their own Order of monks, called the Order of Perfection
Although Zuoken is confined in some way, his clerics receive their spells normally.