Hoshi Triad

== An Overview ==
The primary residence of this criminal organization is Tenjō-kai, especially in the root of power of the capital. This underbelly has been around for quite a while, and is well known. It is often described as a three headed beast, each with their own goals and leaders, all bowing to the will of the "Whole", known to be a singular person behind the scenes.
== The Multi-headed Beast ==
The three branches operate separately and mostly with impunity. Very few officials ever prosecute the crimes committed unless they are directly harmful to the government or in full view of the citizens. But each head views the world differently.
Yakuza- A tradition and honor based branch that doesn't see itself as criminals, but rather a prospect of protection and community to those it calls friends and family. While they can be brutal in setting examples, Yakuza members will stake their life to defend those they swore to protect, be fellow members or businesses in their territory. 
Shuǐxī- Also known as the Hydra in the common tongue are the far more cutthroat criminals associated with dangerous gangs. Their moto is that should a head be slain, the other heads will descend with a divine wrath. 
The Hand- A far more mysterious and shadowed branch than the other two, it is said these are the instrument of the Whole, carrying out their political agenda and furthering their goals with subtlety and intrigue. 
== Reputation of Legend ==
To be in the Triad is often celebrated and even flaunted, so great is the retribution without due cause. The underlings look to their older and more authoritative 'Aniki' for orders and as role models. Hierarchy is important to this almost ageless syndicate. Unless the crime is blatant and open, the only punitive action would come from those above them in the pecking order, so order and discipline is strictly enforced from within, following fierce tradition.
== Prominent Leaders ==
The "Whole" is the fabled head of the Triad, but each of the three Triad branch leaders are relatively unknown. The commander off the new Stoneholm Yakuza has made a name for himself as Viper. His swift action in the aftermath of the Stoneholm disaster assured him a decisive gain in territory, and the determination to hold it.
== Symbology ==
All the Triad members have tattoos denoting their loyalty to the Triad as a whole and their particular branch. The "Whole" is represented as the Mitsuuroko, the three triangles arranged in a larger triangle formation. 
The Yakuza branch generally have a chimera as their symbol, with a tiger(Tora), a snake(Hebi), and goat(Yagi) representing combat prowess, truth, and family respectively as a tribute to the gods. Dogs are often portrayed in their themes to represent the loyalty of the god Inu, but these are smaller and not a necessity of the tattoo.
Shuǐxī's icon is the mythic hydra usually varying on the number of heads by how high they are in the organization.
The Hand has a blood red handprint denoting their allegiance. This mark is more tricky as it can disappear and reappear at will to better suit their current mission.
Category:Organizations
Category:Hoshizoran Organizations