Post by Yuzuki on Aug 8, 2010 20:55:30 GMT -7
~*{ Order of the White Lotus }*~
[/i][/size][/center]- Grand Master
Tu Ne'Fong
- Master
- Journeyman
- Apprentice
Akusui Namoto
The Order of the White Lotus is an ancient and secret society that has transcended the boundaries of the four nations, seeking philosophy, beauty and truth. The Order is devoted to the sharing of ancient knowledge across national and political divides.
Formed centuries ago by the wisest scholars from all over the world, the Order began as a club where these ancient masters could challenge one another at Pai Sho, a two-player strategy game. They derived their name from the White Lotus tile used in the Pai Sho game, a key element in their strategy. They communicate membership through the game by placing Pai Sho tiles on the board in a specific manner that identifies themselves to other members of the society - a bloomed Lotus bud with the Lotus chip in the center.
Along with the placing of the tiles in this certain order, there is a order of communication that takes place in the game. One player would ask the other: “A white lotus tile is a very unique tile rarely used by players anymore.”
If the individual being asked this question is a part of the Order, he or she will then respond with their class question which is as follows:
Apprentice: “A new lotus is simply blooming.”
Journeyman: “The Lotus is everywhere just never seen.”
Master: “The Lotus may wither but never die.”
Grand Master: “Even upon death the Lotus will be reborn in the spring.”
These statements can be worked into normal conversation during the game but must be given before the end of the game or else the code is incorrect and no information or communication about the Order will happen.