Zhenwu (Xuanwu [玄武 "Black Tortoise"], Zhenwu [真武 "True Warrior" or "Truly Valiant"])
True Warrior Black Tortoise (a.k.a. Zhenwudadi [真武大帝 "True Martial Great Emperor" or "Truly Valiant Great Emperor"])
Zhenwu, sometimes spelled Xuanwu, is a powerful deity in The Celestial Administration. He was a powerful warrior god who could control the elements and had an understanding of Yin and Yang that granted him myriad magical powers. He is particularly revered by martial artists.
He is depicted in the form of a black tortoise entwined with a serpent or accompanied by such creatures, and is mostly worshipped in the northern half of the Mythic Land of Jiao, his symbol is found commonly throughout the border along the Hordelands. In Kimokotan, he is known as Genbu.
He is depicted in the form of a black tortoise entwined with a serpent or accompanied by such creatures, and is mostly worshipped in the northern half of the Mythic Land of Jiao, his symbol is found commonly throughout the border along the Hordelands. In Kimokotan, he is known as Genbu.
Divine Domains
War
Divine Goals & Aspirations
Zhenwu has selected a few mortal warriors to undergo a process he calls the Super Ultra Secret Divine Power Training Method, a method of physical, mental and spiritual conditioning and training. To that end, he also has selected for particular masters to present themselves to these mortals. He hopes that at least one of them will develop the might to become the Mightiest Under the Stars and stop whatever mysterious plots threaten the Return of the Zuiqiang Xingkong Wushu Dasai.
Divine Classification
Church/Cult
Children
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