Onmyōdō

**Onmyōdō** (陰陽道, "Onmyo Magic" literally meaning "*Way of Yin Yang*") is an advanced type of Fujutsu based on spells cast through the usage of paper talisman and shikigami dolls. Spells are usually triggered by rituals, incantations, hand seals, or any combination of the three. Shaman who specializes in Onmyōdō are known as Onmyoji, one of the most respected Fudo classes.

## Origins

One of the first things early Shamans discovered was their ability to use Furyoku to manipulate paper. It was easy to do so long as Shamans had some understanding of how to use Furyoku. Shamans would use paper dolls to communicate and ward off evil spirits. Originally this was only used to discourage Yokai from attacking until Shamans learned to use the paper to transmute their Furyoku into different elements. This transformed the simple ability to manipulate paper into a devasting mystical art capable of producing thousands of different spells.

## Capabilities

**Paper Manipulation**: The origins of Onmyo Magic began with the simple ability to imbue paper with Furyoku, allowing Shamans to freely manipulate it. Paper requires little Furyoku to manipulate, allowing Shamans to use thousands of pieces of all shapes and sizes at the same time.

* **Sacred Sutra**: Paper charms and wards are usually ofuda, rectangular pieces of paper drawn on with a brush made of peach wood and pigment made of red cinnabar. The user transcribes incantations on the paper in writing called "Celestial Calligraphy". Spells are normally activated when the respective incantation is recited verbally. Combinations of specific hand signs, as well as ritual ceremonies, are also capable of activating Onmyo Magic. By combining parts from different combinations of inscriptions from individual spells, the user can create more powerful ones. Users often can deploy them as traps by placing charms or floors, trees, or walls.

* **Paper Shikigami**: Paper dolls assist Onmyoji in a variety of ways, including bringing good fortune, protection from curses, as well as serving as allies in battle. Their power is based on the finite amount of Furyoku infused in the paper. Once that energy runs out, the paper doll will cease to function. These paper shikigami can be used for communication over great distances, and for offense by attacking with a torrent of hundreds of paper dolls.

**Inscription Casting**: By imbuing paper dolls and ofuda talisman with Furyoku, Onmyoji can also create magical charms and wards for various purposes. Users can imbue the mediums with Furyoku beforehand, so it won't consume their Furyoku when they do use it.

Spells and effects can be prepared in peace, with time and care, thus making them more potent than those of other forms of Fujutsu, but must be pre-prepared and is limited by the number the user carries. Advanced users can also morph their body into paper as well. A skill they can utilize to increase maneuverability and avoid damage.

## Types

### Elements

All Onmyōdō Magic regardless of classification transmutes Furyoku in one of the five elements or any combination of them.

1. **Way of Flame** (炎道, Honōdō)
2. **Way of Wind** (風道, Kazedō)
3. **Way of Stone** (岩道, Iwanodō)
4. **Way of Water** (水道, Mizunodō)
5. **Way of Thunder** (雷の道, Kaminaridō)

### Classifications

There are three main types of Onmyodō: binding spells, destruction spells, and healing spells.

**Binding Talisman**: A wide variety of supplementary spells which can immobilize an enemy, repel attacks or freeze targets in place.

* **Barriers**: Protective in nature, barriers can be simple as blocking one direction or encompassing all sides of an area. They can also be used offensively or for containment by trapping the user's target within a fixed space. The strength of a barrier is dependent upon the power of the user. Weak barriers are easily breakable, while strong ones can last for centuries
* **Sealing**: Spells that seal objects, living beings, chakra, along with a wide variety of other things within another object. Seals can only be used by those of sufficient spiritual power, and are meant to hold the most powerful and/or dangerous artifacts or beings. Objects used for sealing are marked with paper talisman that are impossible to remove by conventional means until the Furyoku imbued within them runs out.

**Destruction Talisman**: Offensive spells which inflict direct damage to the target.

**Healing Talisman**: Uses Furyoku to heal wounds, replenish stamina, remove curse afflictions, and even restore lost limbs. All battle support talisman such as those that grant enchantments which boosts physical prowess.

* **Healing**:
* **Enchantment**:

## Incantations

**Abandoned Incantation**: By shortening or forgoing the incantation all together, a spell can be casted much faster, but at the expense of its effectiveness. While anyone well versed in Onmyo Magic can use this technique, it is most effective when done by a skilled practitioner, otherwise, the spell could utterly fail (e.g. explode in the user's face). The most skilled Onmyoji are capable of using this technique to amazing effect.

**Two Fold Incantation**: The opposite of an Abandoned Incantation. By mixing the incantations of two separate spells, the user can mix the effect of the different magics to create a new spell that is twice as effective.