Archetype:Taoist Priest

The archetype for the characters that possess or have traits of a Taoist priest. Variation of Magician and Supernatural Priest. Version of Transcendent Mage.

Also Called[]

Daoshi
Taoist Master
Taoist Monk
Nü Daoshi/Nüguan/Nüshi/Taoist Nun/Priestess (female)

Capabilities[]

As an archetype, the Taoist priest or daoshi is a priest who is generally practiced in the ideals of Taoism and belongs to various groups called Tao orders. Some Tao orders are monastic (Quanzhen orders), while the majority are not (Zhengyi orders). Some of the monastic orders are hermitic, and their members practice seclusion and ascetic lifestyles in the mountains, with the aim of becoming xian, or immortal beings.

Taoist orders are conventionally categorized into two main branches: Quanzhen and Zhengyi.

Quanzhen Taoism[]

Quanzhen Taoism, which is present almost exclusively in the north of China, includes all Taoist orders which have a monastic institution. Their lifestyle is comparable to that of the Buddhist monks in that they are celibate, vegetarian, and live in monasteries. The White Cloud Temple in Beijing is the main monastery of the Longmen school of Quanzhen, and is also the main headquarters of mainland China's official Taoist Church.

Zhengyi Taoism[]

The other main priesthood is Zhengyi Taoism, in which the priests can marry, eat meat, live in their own homes, and found and manage their own temples or serve in folk religious temples. They are mostly priests part-time and can hold other jobs. Their lineages are transmitted through training and ordination by another priest, although historically they received a formal confirmation in their role by the Celestial Master, the highest priest. Fragmentation of the lineage of the Celestial Masters has made Zhengyi priests more independent. In mainland China. the Taoist Church has in theory taken over the power to regulate them (although only a minority of them are registered with the Church). Zhengyi orders are present all over China, although with different names according to the local lineages. For example, in northern China there are the yinyang masters of the Lingbao sub-tradition.

Associated Powers[]

General[]

Alchemy
Astrology
- Chinese Astrology
Balance
- Balance Aspect Manifestation
Body Meridian Manipulation
Channeling
- Living Conduit
  - Chinese Deity Physiology
Chi Manipulation
- Chi Augmentation: Use one's chi in order to increase their physical aspects.
  - Chi Absorption: Absorb chi from one's surroundings to use in some capacity.
  - Chi Attacks: Utilize one's chi for powerful offensive attacks.
    - Bodily Attribute Augmentation: Channel one's chi within in order to push certain attributes to superhuman levels.
    - Combat Empowerment: The more the character fights, the stronger their bodies grow, thus strengthening their chi.
    - Optimal Finesse: The character can use their chi to enhance their finesse to the highest potential.
- Chi Combat: Combine chi control with physical combat skill.
- Chi Concealment: Hides one's chi.
  - Chi Invisibility: Use chi to become invisible.
- Chi Constructs: The character can form their chi into powerful energy constructs.
- Chi Detection: The character can use their chi to sense others.
  - Power Detection: The character can detect supernatural beings/powers in their surroundings.
  - Power Level Measuring: The character can detect how strong other's power levels are.
  - Sense of Strength: The character can gain knowledge of another's strength by using their chi.
- Chi Flight: Use chi for flight.
- Chi Generation: Generate chi.
- Chi Healing: The character can repair the damage that has been done to the body whether it be internal or external.
- Chi Psionics: The character can achieve psychic power via their chi.
  - Chi Extrasensory Perception: The character is granted ESP via their chi.
  - Chi Telekinesis: The character is granted telekinesis via their chi.
  - Chi Telepathy: The character is granted telepathy via their chi.
  - Chi Teleportation: The character is granted teleportation via their chi.
- Chi Projection: Emit chi outside of one's body.
  - Chi Aura: Able to surround oneself in chi energy.
    - Energetic Pressure: Concentrate a large amount of chi, capable of causing damage to one's surroundings.
  - Enhanced Roar (Kiai): The character can channel their chi to unleash a destructive battle cry.
  - Internal Rupturing: Emit chi into a person or object to damage them from the inside out.
  - Invisible Energy Manipulation: Utilize chi to exert invisible energy from the physical body.
  - Chi Regeneration: The character can repair damage dealt to their body automatically.
  - Chi Solidification: The character can condense their chi into a solidified state.
- Pure Chi Manipulation
Clairvoyance
- Divination
Demonology Mastery
Elemental Manipulation/Elemental Arts: The character can manifest their chi into various elements. The power of their chi also grants the elements they wield a bludgeoning effect.
- Elemental Aura: The character can use their chi to generate the elemental forces around them.
  - Elemental Pressure: The character can generate destructive elemental power.
- Elemental Combat: Once the character's chi has been shifted to a certain element, they can use it in sync with their combat skills.
- Elemental Energy Manipulation - Use one's own chi as a form of elemental energy.
- Wu Xing Manipulation
Enlightenment
Enhanced/Supernatural Wisdom
Exorcism
Faith Empowerment
Feng Shui Manipulation
Medical Mastery
Paper Charm Magic
- Ofuda Proficiency
Prayer Empowerment
Purification
- Purification Manipulation
Sanctification
Smite
Spiritual Awareness
Spiritual Meditation
Freedom
Martial Arts Mastery
- Kung Fu Mastery: Different styles of fighting using kicks, punches, acrobatic moves and weapons.
  - Five Animals: A style of combat that incorporates martial arts styles of the Tiger, Crane, Leopard, Snake, Dragon, and others.
    - Tiger Style Kung Fu: also called ('Heihuquan or Black Tiger Fist) is a legendary martial art known for its toughened hand weapons, incredible power, and sheer ferocity.
  - Mystical Martial Arts: A style of mystical combat in multiple forms of martial arts
    - Sage Arts: Utilizing mystical sage arts, or Senjutsu.
- Shaolin Kung Fu: One of the oldest, largest, and most famous styles of kung fu.
- Tai Chi: An internal Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits, and meditation. It can be used in a light contact form (pushing hands, no strikes), or a full contact form (strikes, kicks, throws, takedowns etc.)
Kanji & Hanja Magic
Taoism Mastery
Taoist Mysticism
Wu Xing Manipulation
Yin & Yang Arts
- Yin & Yang Manipulation
  - Yin Manipulation
  - Yang Manipulation