It all started when a hundred men and women stormed the offices of the Main Branch in Torre Celeste, the day of August 7th, the 7th year of the Scientific Era. All were there for the same purpose, to request a name change in all official documents pertaining to their person. This, of course, raised inquiry, for all of them had similar background, and all changed their name to fit the same surname. Although keeping their first name, all shared the surname: Dekomori. This raised Miko's interest in learning more about his clan.
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Who are the Dekomori?
If one spends enough time reading history book at the library, one may come to find some old ones, each differing from the each other in terms of story, but all hinting the conclusion that the Dekomori was not a clan to be taken lightly.
One called them the chosen people of the spirits, others called them heretics, grave-dwellers, ordinaries… or conquerors. One thing was for sure, the clan was as old as the human rebellion.
Always hiding in shadows, not much is known about this clan, other than the fact that they have ties with a single spirit. In some books, the spirit was not named due to ignorance, in others due to fear, but some dared mention the name of Kaoshogai, the spirit of chance. As a single book stated, Kaoshogai had cursed the Dekomori clan with something the spirit called “Destiny”. Since then, the clan has followed the same path, over than over again, falling down and rebuilding, but always without diverting from their so-called destiny.
They had spread the word of a religion that came to be called “The Church of Eight” due to the four paths, and four teachings, the church offers. Not much is said about this in those books that mention the clan, other than their devotedness to it. There are some although, that read specifically about this religion:
There was a single paragraph in a dusty book that Miko could not understand. Weeks went by since the day he learned the existance of the clan, and finally he had been able to decypher it, learning that the language it was written in was called "Vulgar Kumogakurean". With the assistance of Kyo, the found out what it said.
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- Aida Shun
- Aida Ken
- Aida Kari
- Aida Akio.
- Hayashi Shu
- Hayashi Dai
- Hayashi Haru
- Hayashi Saki
- Himura Ai
- Himura Airo
- Himura Aito
- Himura Akane
- Ito Akari
- Ito Akemi
- Ito Akifumi
- Kato Akiho
- Kato Akimitsu
- Kato Akio
- Kato Kari
- Kato Jun
- Kato Nen
- Kato Gema
- Kato Ken
- Minami Chiyo
- Minami Ken
- Minami Cho
- Minami Choji
- Minami Eiji
- Minami Eichi
- Sato Kati
- Sato Eiko
- Sato Tsukiko
- Sato Akio
- Sato Akane
- Sato Shun
- Sato Haru|
- Dekomori Shun
- Dekomori Ken
- Dekomori Kari
- Dekomori Akio.
- Dekomori Shu
- Dekomori Dai
- Dekomori Haru
- Dekomori Saki
- Dekomori Ai
- Dekomori Airo
- Dekomori Aito
- Dekomori Akane
- Dekomori Akari
- Dekomori Akemi
- Dekomori Akifumi
- Dekomori Akiho
- Dekomori Akimitsu
- Dekomori Akio
- Dekomori Kari
- Dekomori Jun
- Dekomori Nen
- Dekomori Gema
- Dekomori Ken
- Dekomori Chiyo
- Dekomori Ken
- Dekomori Cho
- Dekomori Choji
- Dekomori Eiji
- Dekomori Eichi
- Dekomori Kati
- Dekomori Eiko
- Dekomori Tsukiko
- Dekomori Akio
- Dekomori Akane
- Dekomori Shun
- Dekomori Haru
Who are the Dekomori?
If one spends enough time reading history book at the library, one may come to find some old ones, each differing from the each other in terms of story, but all hinting the conclusion that the Dekomori was not a clan to be taken lightly.
One called them the chosen people of the spirits, others called them heretics, grave-dwellers, ordinaries… or conquerors. One thing was for sure, the clan was as old as the human rebellion.
Always hiding in shadows, not much is known about this clan, other than the fact that they have ties with a single spirit. In some books, the spirit was not named due to ignorance, in others due to fear, but some dared mention the name of Kaoshogai, the spirit of chance. As a single book stated, Kaoshogai had cursed the Dekomori clan with something the spirit called “Destiny”. Since then, the clan has followed the same path, over than over again, falling down and rebuilding, but always without diverting from their so-called destiny.
They had spread the word of a religion that came to be called “The Church of Eight” due to the four paths, and four teachings, the church offers. Not much is said about this in those books that mention the clan, other than their devotedness to it. There are some although, that read specifically about this religion:
The Church of Eight said:The Church of Eight
Description
To honor the eight spirits responsible for creation and chakra, the Church of Eight was created. In ancient times the church was small, situated only in a single village, but with the pass of time – it grew. Now, each of the eight spirits has shrines all across the continent, from the land of snow to tea country. The Church of Eight is not to be confused with the ordinary cults though, for its purpose is not only to honor the spirits, but to push humanity forward in a chase towards enlightenment. Publicly, the organization takes charge of several jobs and ceremonies, including the keeping of shrines, and the keeping of the artifact library. Secretly, the organization has a dark side as well, for in order to chase their true goals, they have to build up first.
[col]GoalsThe Church of Eight seeks to draw attention to the spirits responsible for life and chakra. This is a good thing, and a bad thing, for their reasons are still unclear to the public. Members of the church build shrines all across the continent, in addition to administering these shrines. They teach that humanity should not fear the spirits, for it was proven before (see: The Great Human Rebellion) that once alive and intelligent, we have no need for most, yet some provides valuable teachings (see: The Four Legendary Beasts), while others are simply preached for tradition, value, and blessing (see: The Four Great Spirits)|The Four Great Spirits[/col]
- Fuji: The Continental Plane. (He makes up the earth in which we live.)
- Wakaukanome: She who brings health. (This spirit alone is responsible for the growth of agriculture.)
- Omopu: She who grants will. (This spirit is responsible for humans having free-will and intelligence.)
- Bishamon: The War-bringer. (He brings war on those who defy him. The church honors him in hopes of an alliance.)
The Four Legendary Beasts:
- Genbu: The black tortoise. (Responsible for the base chakra affinity: Water) 水 Sui or mizu, meaning "Water", represents the fluid, flowing, formless things in the world. Outside of the obvious example of rivers and the lakes, plants are also categorized under sui, as they adapt to their environment, growing and changing according to the direction of the sun and the changing seasons. Blood is represented by sui, as are mental or emotional tendencies towards adaptation and change. Sui can be associated with emotion, defensiveness, adaptability, flexibility, suppleness, and magnetism.
- Byakko: The white tiger. (Responsible for the base chakra affinity: Earth) 地 Chi or tsuchi, meaning "Earth", represents the hard, solid objects of the earth. The most basic example of chi is in a stone. Stones are highly resistant to movement or change, as is anything heavily influenced by chi. In people, the bones, muscles and tissues are represented by chi. Emotionally, chi is predominantly associated with stubbornness, collectiveness, stability, physicality, and gravity. It is a desire to have things remain as they are; a resistance to change. In the mind, it is confidence.
- Sukaku: The vermilion bird. (Responsible for the base chakra affinity: Fire) 火 Ka or hi, meaning "Fire", represents the energetic, forceful, moving things in the world. Animals, capable of movement and full of forceful energy, are primary examples of ka objects. Bodily, ka represents our metabolism and body heat, and in the mental and emotional realms, it represents drive and passion. Ka can be associated with security, motivation, desire, intention, and an outgoing spirit.
- Seiryu: The azure dragon. (Responsible for the base chakra affinity: Wind) 風 Fū or kaze, meaning "Wind", represents things that grow, expand, and enjoy freedom of movement. Aside from air, smoke, and the like, fū can in some ways be best represented by the human mind. As we grow physically, we learn and expand mentally as well, in terms of our knowledge, our experiences, and our personalities. Fū represents breathing, and the internal processes associated with respiration. Mentally and emotionally, it represents an "open-minded" attitude and carefree feeling. It can be associated with will, elusiveness, evasiveness, benevolence, compassion, and wisdom.
[col]The Traditional Branch:This serves tradition, and takes on the “old ways”. While still having a similar job to the second branch, the ranks in this branch are hereditary rather than elective. The clan branch honors a certain group of spirits explicitly (Ex: Kaoshogai), differing from the elective branch.|The Elective Branch:This branch, in contrast to the traditional branch, is composed of whoever wants to join the group. The ranks are given through election or selection. This branch has a council instead of a leader. Each member of the council is appointed a sector (North, South, East, West), and they are responsible for administering the church in that sector.[/col]
There was a single paragraph in a dusty book that Miko could not understand. Weeks went by since the day he learned the existance of the clan, and finally he had been able to decypher it, learning that the language it was written in was called "Vulgar Kumogakurean". With the assistance of Kyo, the found out what it said.
