Clergy

The Clergy are mostly comprimised of the Brotherhood of Shinsei, a group of monks dedicated to the writings of Shinsei.

Shugenja
Also a part of this group are the shugenja, who also technically count as being samurai due to the special relationship their ancestors shared with the Kami. As samurai they naturally keep themselves at a distance from the peasant classes.

Monks
The monks, as opposed to the shugenja, are welcomed by bith samurai and the peasant classes. Where the noble houses constantly vie with one another in violent conflicts the Brotherhood represent the single constant. Even in the darkest times of war their simple wisdom is valued and respected.