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The Living Flame
The Dojo:
Located in the soutwest reaches of Varsi, Home of the famed Enduring Oak, The Living Flame dojo is where those truly dedicated to the ideas of life come to train in The Golden Janissary Style. Also the name of the small inner circle of students (currently 10) whom have transcended their mortal limits and have been initiated into supernatural martial arts to combat the forces of Death.
Sifu: Enduring Oak
Favored Style: Golden Janissary
Organization
The Living Flame is divided into two groups, the Inner and Outer Circle.
The Outer Circle
Comprised of the many novices and initiates who train and practice the mundane martial arts in the Dojo, members of the Outer Circle have not yet been initiated into the supernatural martial arts, and are unaware of their Sifu's status as a member the Exalted. All of the Outer Circle live within Varsi proper.
The Inner Circle (a.k.a. The Living Flame)
Comprised of those talented and trustworthy enough to train in the supernatural martial arts, the Inner Circle is populated by those who have impressed Oak with both their skill in the mortal martial arts, and the choice to follow the path of rightousness. Those of the Outer Circle who have possessed these traits were initiated in supernatural martial arts through the use of Soul-Enlightening Benefience by Oak himself. Each of these students are aware of Oak's status as a Solar Exalt, and each follow the ideals set forth by the Unconquered Sun. Most of these students reside with the Dojo proper. Oak has taken members of this circle on missions against the forces of death, exterminating ghosts and other undead (and on one occasion a demon) wherever he hears about them.
Inner Circle: Notable members
Talon (Lesser Sifu): Former slave and first of the Inner Circle. Talon was the first initiated into the supernatural martial arts by Oak, and functions as a replacement sifu while Oak is away. 2nd only to Oak in use of the Golden Janissary Style.
Ubiquitious Palm (Intelligence): Investigates local disturbances and stories to determine whether or not deployment of the Living Flame is necessary. Palm is the only member of the circle NOT initiated into supernatural by Oak himself; instead benefiting from a benefical Wyld mutation.
Rokai (Equipment and Arms Master): Responsible for maintance of all equipment & weapons available on the grounds.
Charging Rhino (Bookkeeping): Very detailed-orientated individual who handles both the student roster (with apparent levels of skill), and finances when needed. Like Oak, Rhino was once at hot-headed individual. Joining the dojo eventually cooled his temper, after which he discovered his talent for record keeping.
Layout
Located in the southwest reaches of Varsi, the Living Flame is a moderately sized dojo with room for both full- and part-time students. The wall compound consists of 2 small buildings and a moderate sized open area.
Training Grounds: The first thing visitors see upon entering through the front gates, the training ground is even level field flanked by gardens. Most of the field has light but durable glass, which so areas of bare earth for specific exercises. A majority of a student's training takes place in this area.
Living Quarters: The smallest of the two buildings, xxxxxx has 6 triple occupancy rooms, and 9 double occupancy rooms. Members are discouraged from having single quarters at this time. Virtually all of the occupied rooms are being used by the Inner Circle, though temporary housing (1 - 3 days) are possible for members of the Outer Circle.
Dojo: Actually two connected buildings, the Dojo proper consists of one building of 3 floors for members of the Outer Circle (sometimes called the Junior Dojo). The second building consists of 2 large floors specialized for use by the Inner Circle, weapon storage, a record office, and a temple to the Unconquered Sun on the top floor. Members of the Outer Circle are usually restricted from most areas of this building for their safety.
