Blessed Guard

Blessed Guard were the defenders of Yomi, the Realm of the Blessed Ancestors.
== Duty ==
These samurai spirit patrolled the borders of the realm, eliminating the possibility of any significant incursion by other realms. Fortunes & Winds, p. 57 The shiryo of the Guard were willing to risk their own immortal existence for the souls of the damned lost in Jigoku. Members of the Kitsu race, also inhabitants of Yomi, admired them and led the Blessed Guard through the spirit passages to the Realm of Evil in search of the souls of the damned. Fortunes & Winds, p. 61 They rescued yokai, returning them to Yomi and imprisoning them there to contemplate the enormity of their dishonor. When they had realized the folly of their lives, the spirits of Yomi escorted them to Meido, where they could be reborn into Ningen-do. Fortunes & Winds, p. 63
== Appearance ==
The Blessed Guard wore a glowing heavy Lamellar armor, in the fashion of samurai from the Dawn of the Empire. Their armor and weapons were created with a special metal found within Yomi itself and dimly glowed at all times. Enemies of the Empire, p. 256
== Conflicts ==
=== War Against Shadow ===
Since the opening of Oblivion's Gate, many members of the Blessed Guard returned to Rokugan and shared their training with their most talented and honorable descendants. 
=== Heaven and Earth ===
They defended Tengoku during the assault of Fu Leng against the Heavens. 
=== Legion of the Dead ===
The Blessed Guard selected the greatest among their number to form the [[Legion of the Dead[[. These mighty heroes returned to Rokugan to guide their descendants, to help them find the courage and strength to fight the Bloodspeakers, and its leader, Iuchiban. Legion of the Dead Kotei 2004 Story Event (Imperial Herald v2.11)
== Known Techniques ==
The Blessed Guard occasionally allow snippets of their training to be gained by worthy individuals in the mortal realm. Realms of Spirit: The Blessed Guard (Storyline Tournament)
* The Blessings of Heaven
* Eternal Courage
* The Light of Yomi
* Spirit's Vengeance
* Heaven's Fury
== Known members ==
* Kisada
* Otaku Shiko
* Rezan
== See also ==
* Blessed Guard/Meta
Category:Schools
Category:Military Units
Category:Yomi