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NAME: Benzaiten

DESCRIPTION
Benzaiten or Benten is one of Japan's Seven Lucky Kami.
Benzaiten is a protector-deity and Kami of wealth, luck,
and beauty. She is associated with anything that flows
including ki, words, music, water, resources, creative arts,
and knowledge. As a water Kami, she is often called upon
to bring rainfall for bountiful harvests and to protect
coastal towns. Her sacred creatures include dragons, tur- Points
Points
tles, white foxes, and snakes. White is her sacred color
Ki Energy: XX
and her animal messengers often appear in this color. She Ki Energy: 166
is also associated with boats, salt water, and guitars. Ben- Exp. Points: 556
Exp. Points: X
zaiten is often depicted with a biwa (lute). She is some-
times portrayed in her protector's role with eight arms,
each wielding a different weapon. She wears a jewel that
grants wishes on her robes. It is sometimes carried by the
fox or dragon that accompanies her. Her association with
water makes her the favorite of those who live in coastal
and agricultural communities. She is seen as a muse of the
arts, a protector of the coasts, and an inspiration to stu-
dents. She also blesses some who come to her in search of
love.

ATTRIBUTES Bonus /Hindrance BEHAVIOR
 HEALTH POINTS: 1,926 +_____/-_____ Vs. Human

 CARRY POINTS: 108 +_____/-_____ The Kami, Benzaiten, will interact with humans

 PHYSICAL BEAUTY POINTS: 7 +_____/-_____ through the form of a white dragon, white turtle,
white fox or white snake. Her quests will center
 MOVEMENT POINTS: 54 +_____/-_____
around gathering artistic items and bringing them to
 AWARENESS POINTS: 54 +_____/-_____ one of her many temples for a blessing (usually a
permanent attribute upgrade).
 DEFENSIVE POINTS: 54 +_____/-_____
Vs. Yokai
 STRENGTH POINTS: 72 +_____/-_____
Benzaiten is enchanting to all yokai. Her ability to
 STAMINA POINTS: 72 +_____/-_____
sooth all can stop the actions of all yokai unless they
 STEALTH POINTS: 54 +_____/-_____ are controlled by an outside entity.

Vs. Kami
Ki ENERGY: Unlimited Bonus:+N/A
As a Lucky Goddess, Benzaiten’s presence can calm
Throwing Range: 126 Bonus:+ N/A disputes between arguing members of the pantheon.
Temple Sanctification C
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MYISTC ARTS a
Offering: honey, yellow flowers, wild berries p
“Seicho”- Benzaiten lends power to the chosen, giving them t
an abundance of energy to complete tasks or defeat foes. Blessing: Character does not lose any Ki Energy e
Points after blessing is activated. Ki Energy Points r
Effect: All Attributes x3, Ki Energy x5 Duration 10 melee
rounds. can be drained. Duration: 2 days.

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