The Four Beasts

=Overview= The Four Beasts is a group of martial artist clans. They are moderately well known, and spread throughout the mainland, and parts of the coastal island nations. They are divided into four separate groupings, which identify with one of the four Great Beasts from which they draw inspiration, and culture.

The Dragon
"Burn brightly for but a second."

Ferocious, indiscriminate, and overwhelming. Those that follow The Golden Dragon of the North are passionate people that suffer no fools. They are innately disenfranchised with the notion of politicking, and so they tend to not 'play nice' with the other three schools of the Beasts, or other ethnic groups. Fiercely independent, and quick to respond to threats, these are a people to be reckoned with.

They do have their lighter side. Just as all fire is not destructive. They are a warm, and caring people, quick to give comfort and lend strength. The bulk of the people of the Dragon's following are humans, and so their culture reflects the short-lived nature of humanity: They live every day as if it were their last, and are quick to speak their minds. From their view, doing this is the best way to remain free of guilt and regrets.

Their martial arts are dedicated to putting their all into overwhelming offensives that end the fight in a matter of seconds. Against singular foes or a group, it matters not. Their main weakness is the lack of a solid defensive stance, and fights that drag on too long.