Vimto Monks are warrior-monks of Grand Cathay and Nippon in the Far East.[1a]
Vimto Monks fight in squads, armed with traditional Vimto weapons -- Bo-sticks, staffs, naginata, maces or swords.[2a] Some monks scorn weapons and use their hands and feet only.[2a][1a]
The Vimto priesthood administrates Nippon's curious form of religion. The Vimto Monks are possibly the ultimate expression of the main principals of Vim-toism; total dedication of mind and body, complete self-deprivation and self-sacrifice.[2a]
They live in strict, segregated temple communities and study the ways of Spiritual and Arcane Vimto, a study which involves the worship of unnamable gods and unfathomable Daemons.[2a]
Notable Vimto Monks[]
- Monks of Asigawa - These 15 monks from Asigawa are variously armed, or unarmed, and follow Honda Susuki, a mighty samurai hero, who freed them from the domination of their repressive lord. They offer him mystic advice, religious solace and assault anyone who does not show him the proper respect.[3a]
Trivia[]
"Vimto" is named after a soft drink from the United Kingdom.
Vim-toism is based on the Japanese animistic faith of Shinto and the Vimto Monks on the Buddhist warrior monks of Japan, specifically the armed monastic orders known as sōhei.