Five Principal Clans/Sacred Beasts

An ancient mural depicting the Five Sacred Beasts

**Black Tortoise**
* Hydrokinesis, Cryokinesis

**White Tiger**
* Ferrokinesis

**Vermillion Bird**
* Pyrokinesis

**Yellow Dragon**
* Terrakinesis

**Sacred Beasts**, also known as the **Five Beasts of the Elements**, are five mythical creatures under the guardianship of the Five Principal Clans, granted to them by the Shinto gods.

## Summary

Since ancient times, the Yellow Dragon **Ouryuu** (Nakiri), the Azure Dragon **Seiryuu** (Kushihashi), the Vermillion Bird **Suzaku** (Himejima), the Black Turtoise **Genbu** (Doumon), and the White Tiger **Byakko** (Shinra) have been under the guardianship of the Five Principal Clans, with their host being chosen by the Sacred Beasts themselves and those chosen hosts also inherit their names, as well as being the next head of their respective clans. According to legends tell by the five clans, because of their absolute devotion toward the Shinto gods and their faith, the have been granted the Five Sacred Beasts as symbols for their authorities over all supernatural species of Japan.

The Sacred Beasts are noted to have such immense power that even the Daiyoukai could not oppose the Five Principal Clans because of their existence. Yasaka, the leader of the West Youkai Faction, theorized that the only Daiyoukai that could possibly go against the Five Sacred Beasts are the Three Terrible Daiyoukai of Japan - consisting Shuten Doji, Tamamo-no-Mae, and Emperor Sutoku - whose strength are said to rival the gods of Shintoism themselves. Albion even stated that both Ouryuu and Seiryuu are both qualify for the rank of Dragon Kings based on their power alone, which is a further testament for their strength.

According to Vali, one of the former hosts of the Sacred Beasts, Nakiri Ouryuu was so strong that not even the Balance Breaker of Longinus possessors could defeat him, which was proven was even Tobio Ikuse in Balance Breaker mode couldn't defeat him, albeit he injured him, even though the latter was barely even using 10% of his full power.

## Abilities

All of the Sacred Beasts wield immense powers based upon their respective elements ranging from Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Their powers alone make the Five Principal Clans untouchable by even Daiyoukai whose power is on Ultimate-class. When a Sacred Beast forms a pact with their chosen host after undergoing the ceremony to inherit them, the possessor can summon them onto the battlefield and/or enhance the effectiveness of Shinto Rituals, Eastern Magic spells and spiritual powers as shown by Suzaku and Seiryuu in the form of their auras.

Hosts such as Nakiri Ouryuu - the "Strongest Ouryuu in History" - have access to the "Dragon Veins", which flows underneath him due to the Yellow Dragon's "Earth" Element, thus granting him an almost limitless earth-based ki, control the earth itself, and sense th e movement of others using it.

In addition to this, their host can perform a "Spiritual Synthesis", by fusing with their Sacred Beasts, transforming into a humanoid hybrid version of their specific Sacred Beast as shown by Shinra Byakko.

## Sacred Beasts

 げんぶ|Genbu)
 びゃっこ|Byakko)
 すざく|Suzaku)
 おうりゆう|Ōryū)

## Trivia

* The Sacred Beasts are inspired by the Four Symbols in East Asian culture.
	+ The Azure Dragon of the East, representing the element of Wood and the season of Spring.
	+ The Vermillion Bird of the South, representing the element of Fire and the season of Summer.
	+ The White Tiger of the West, representing the element of Metal and the season Autumm.
	+ The Black Turtoise of the North, representing the element of Water and the season Winter.
	+ The Yellow Dragon or Qilin of the Center, representing the element of Earth and Midsummer.