Oshiki - Patron of Samurai 

* Description:
 [[This bit snipped over from the text you sent me.]].
 Oshiki is the child of Ashinaga (Arianka), the Goddess of Law & Discipline.  The Nipponese belief that Ashinaga was fertilised by Izana, which is a rather vague term for the very essence of kami.  Juan da Santor, an Estalian Verena Priest who lived in Nippon for 25 years and is the single most important contributor to Old World knowledge of Far East religion, claimed that Oshiki was fathered by Ulric.  This is rejected by the Nipponese theologians who are not familiar with the Young Gods and, indeed,  do not believe in their existence as autonomous gods (they regard them as specific aspects of Izana which cannot be separated from the unified whole).

 Oshiki is the god of commitment, valour and honour.  He prescribes that a man's life is his honour.  The only way to regain lost honour is through the ultimate show of valour and commitment, seppuku (ritual suicide).  Apart from that the best way to show your valour is through strength of combat.  Followers of Oshiki stress that combat always takes place according the code of Oshikido (the Way of Oshiki), which means man-to-man combat to the death.  No true follower of Oshiki would surrender as this would be the total loss of honour.  Oshikido also prescribes total loyalty and commitment to your master.  Failing to do the bidding of your master would result in loss of honour.

* Alignment:
 Lawful.

* Symbol:
 Oshiki has a number of symbols, but the main ones are the katana (samurai long-sword), the dai-sho (the samurai’s pair of long and short swords, the katana and wakizashi respectively) and the stylised insignia of a mountain - from the old Nipponese proverb translating approximately to “Duty is heavier than a mountain, death lighter than a feather”.

* Area of Worship:
 Oshiki is venerated by all samurai.

* Temples:
 Temples to Oshiki can be found in all major Nipponese towns and cities, with the principal temple located in... [[er... Edo? Whatever the Nipponese capital is called]].  Shrines can often be found in samurai households in a room set aside for the purpose.

* Friends and Enemies:
 Oshiki and his cult are on friendly terms with the other gods of Law, especially mother Ashinaga (Arianka).  Chaos is, as can be expected, despised in all its forms.

* Holy Days:
 ?  [[I'm not sure about Oshiki's holy days.]].

* Cult Requirements:
 No-one who has ever broken the code of Oshikido may join the cult.

* Strictures:
 The strictures of Oshiki are the rules that form the heart of Oshikido, namely:
 + Always maintain the honour of yourself and your family.  Your families' history is your own.  Your families' honour is your own.  Always maintain it, unless to do so would compromise the honour of your lord.
 + Always maintain loyalty to your lord, clan and family, but obey your lord above all else.
 + Lying is an act of cowardice, oathbreaking and cheating dishonourable.  Your word must be your bond, do not dishonour it.
 + Maintain courage and valour at all times, whether at need or your masters' command, without qualm or hesitation.  Fear not death or battle and endure physical pain without emotion.
 + Always show proper respect to those whom one addresses.  Always display good form and the proper etiquette.
 + Death in battle is honourable, yet should not be reckless or foolhardy.  To die unnecessarily while your lords' cause remains in doubt is to fail your lord and be found wanting in your loyalty to him.
 + Strive to achieve refinement and excellence in all things.  Excel in the martial and warrior arts, and be the best you can be in all you do.

* Spell Use:
 It is rare that Oshiki grants spell use, but rather Ki magic, dealing as it does with the perfection of ones' skills.  [[Are you using any form of Ki magic?  Depending on what form it takes, this section of the description could vary somewhat.  Assuming a skill class like system (similar to the one I outlined in my idea for a Ki system), I'd suggest Ki - Combat and Ki - Arts in particular as areas Oshiki would favour.]].

* Skills:
 All honourable combat related skills (virtually any except Street Fighting and Wrestling), especially Fast Draw - Katana* [[or iaijutsu* ]] and Specialist Weapon - Two Handed [[for dual use of the katana and wakizashi ]].  Also favoured by Oshiki are such arts skills as Art and Tea Ceremony* [[or cha-no-yu*, a fine Nipponese art]].
 [[*=new skill]].

* Trials:
 Trials of Oshiki are usually connected to a loss of personal honour or being responsible for the loss of the honour of ones' lord.  Typically, then, a trial would be to restore ones' own honour or, in the latter case, to restore the honour of ones' lord while retaining honour oneself.  If this is not possible, the only course of action may be the ultimate show of honour, seppuku (ritual suicide).

* Blessings:
 Typical blessings include may the temporary or permanent granting of one or more skills from those above, while also common as blessings are bonuses to these skills or to Ld, Cl, WP, WS or I.