Order of Mercy

The Order of Mercy was one of the sects of the Brotherhood of Shinsei, devoted to Jizo, Fortune of Mercy.

Tradition
The most altruistic sect in Rokugan, followed a doctrine of contemplation and introspection, complemented by tending to the needs of nearby communities. The villages and towns with a nearby monasteries of the order were among the healthiest and best-maintained.

Training
The monks were trained in healing arts, and spent the majority of their day outside the monastery in the service of others. Any natural disaster would draw Brothers of Mercy in large numbers.