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There is no official role for the Bhuwani in government or politics, although many rulers will consult Bhuwani priests for advice and sometimes like to have a Rishis "on staff" when making important decisions. The Emperor (or Empress) will typically have six Rishin in court (three from each sec, and one for each form of Bhuwani) in addition to a retinue of Guardians. The Goshun in the North consults frequently with the Master Rishis of the Serpent Guardians.
The religion of Bhuwani does not really administer to the people. The Rishin of the faith are more concerned with living better lives among themselves. Each worshipper follows the loose tenets of the faith as he or she sees fit. The main interaction between followers and the Rishin are during festivals and Holy Days.
There is a strict military hierarchy within the Guardians. Each of the main paths (Lions, Tigers, Dragons, Serpents, and Sepoy Kpeshiya) is headed by a Master Rishis and assisted by several Deputy Rishin. Below this, each member is simply called by the name of the path (e.g., a low level Rishis of the Lion Path is called a Lion). Note that the Guardians include several non-priest members, namely fighters and some paladins. Many of the famous Samurai of the Far East are members of the Dragon Path of Guardians.
As mentioned under "Restrictions", the vestments of the Guardians are more complex. In addition to the four restrictions listed there, most Guardians wear some type of armor, usually elaborately decorated in a pattern which identifies their path (armor of the Lion Path is typically gold-coloured and may include a headdress made from a lion's mane or a cloak made from a lion's pelt).
A typical holy symbol is constructed of silver for the pillars and gold for the crossbar.
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