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The giant ass lore of the Zenmeigan clan!!

Clan Symbol:

A crest featuring six overlapping feline heads (sabertooth, lion, lioness, tiger, jaguar, cheetah) encircling a single ancient eye — the "Spirit Eye" that represents the wisdom that binds them all

Divine Feline Patrons:

Each Great Feline is worshiped as both a god and an ancestor. Their traits manifest in those descended from their line. Many of the clan’s traditions — including rituals, arts, and even political strategy — are heavily influenced by the teachings of the women within the clan. They’re not a brute clan obsessed with "who is strongest." They’re a clan that understands strength is in wisdom, balance, and respect — and they see women as essential to maintaining that balance.

Sacred Symbols for Women:

Women carry a sigil blessed by their family's patron feline — often worn as necklaces or tattoos. These sigils are enchanted to protect them from harm and resonate with their natural spiritual aura. Even disrespectful behavior (without violence) is heavily punished through public shaming rituals or demotion in social status.

Punishments are brutal and unrelenting:

Exile: Permanent banishment into the cursed wilds outside the sacred valley.

Spirit Trial: Offenders may be forced into battle against the ancestral spirits themselves, often leading to death or spiritual shattering.

Memory Erasure: For the most vile cases, clan mystics strip the criminal of all memories, reducing them to an empty vessel — a fate worse than death.

Mythological Justification:

In Zenmeigan myth, when the Great Feline Gods first walked the earth, they chose to bless women with the power to weave souls and stabilize the wildness of nature.

It was the women who first taught the clan how to live in balance with the beasts, the forests, and even the wild magics of the world.

Laws Protecting Women:

Within the clan, women enjoy high political status, spiritual authority, and are often considered "the heart" of any family.

Harming a woman — physically, mentally, or spiritually — is a sacred crime known as "Breaking the Fang."

Sacred View of Women:

In the Zenmeigan philosophy, women are regarded as the Living Pillars — beings naturally in tune with life, the world, and the Great Felines' original will.

It is believed that unlike most men, who easily fall prey to the urges of destruction, conquest, and pride, women possess the innate ability to heal, nurture, stabilize, and elevate life simply by being treated with the honor and respect they deserve. A common Zenmeigan proverb says: "To harm a woman is to tear the threads of the Great Tapestry (balance) itself."

Special Powers and Traits:

The Zenmeigan are rumored to have "Spirit Eyes" — a mystical sight said to allow them to perceive truths hidden from normal people. Some say Tundro’s eyes shine with the wisdom of the feline gods themselves. They are also adept in ancient magic, particularly illusion, spiritual communication, and memory weaving.

Sacred Mask Ceremony: Members wear masks shaped like feline faces during rituals, symbolizing their connection to the gods and the sacred feminine.

Special Powers and Traits:

Depending on their god-blood, members exhibit physical traits (sharp canines, golden eyes, heightened senses) and supernatural abilities tied to their lineage. Mastery over one’s god-given gift is considered a lifelong journey.

Location:

A hidden sacred valley surrounded by mist-covered cliffs, dense primeval forests, and ancient ruins — believed to be the original birthplace of the Great Feline Gods.

Traditions and Practices:

Trial of the Wild Heart: Adolescents must prove themselves worthy of their bloodline by surviving alone in a sacred, god-touched wild zone for several days, facing visions and beasts alike.

Ritual of the Moon Fangs: During full moons, warriors renew their bonds to their feline patrons with blood-oaths and dance battles mimicking the spirits of their gods.

Wisdom Tournaments: Clan debates are as respected as duels. Knowledge and wit can grant you rank nearly as much as battle prowess.

Sacred Beliefs:

Women, especially those born of divine bloodlines, are seen as sacred bridges between the mortal world and the feline gods. Priestesses often act as spiritual leaders, healers, and are entrusted with the most powerful rituals. A woman born with dual blessings (e.g., Tiger + Cheetah) is considered an omen of major change.

FAMILIES

Sabertooth — “Ōkami-no-Kiba” (Great Fang of the Gods):

Patron of the main bloodline (Tundro’s line). Symbolizes ancient power, endurance, and dominion over time. Descendants show extreme longevity, unnatural resilience, and the ability to “pause” moments briefly during battle.

Sabertooth Family: The “Kibajin.”

Lion — “Reijū-Ō” (Spirit King):

Embodiment of courage, rulership, and willpower. Descendants have booming, aura-based abilities that can inspire allies and crush enemy spirits.

Lion Family: The “Ōshiba.”

Lioness — “Miyohime” (Sacred Huntress):

Patroness of precision, leadership, and battlefield cunning. Lioness family warriors are brilliant tacticians and deadly in coordinated attacks.

Lioness Family: The “Himekawa.”

Tiger — “Kōrō” (Lord of the Wild Storm):

Represents ferocity, raw strength, and elemental fury. Descendants can channel destructive spiritual force into their strikes or even manipulate localized storms.

Tiger Family: The “Arashiguma.”

Jaguar — “Yamitsuki” (Moonshadow Devourer):

God of stealth, night hunting, and dreamwalking. Jaguar-blooded clan members are peerless assassins, able to slip between shadows and even attack through dreams.

Jaguar Family: The “Tsukikage.”

Cheetah — “Hayatsume” (Swift Blade of the Wind):

Deity of speed, precision, and kinetic energy. Their descendants are lightning-fast, able to move with bursts that seem to tear the air apart.

Cheetah Family: The “Shiranami.”

((A little bit strangely placed around, still still the lore of the clan. Also, every girl oc that I make or mention would be from the clan and of a family.))