factions

Healer Guild (Ishi Kumiai)

Focus: Medicine, herbalism, healing arts, mental health

Members:

  • Physicians (general practice)
  • Surgeons (specialists)
  • Herbalists (medicine preparation)
  • Therapists (mental/emotional health)
  • Midwives (birth assistance)
  • Medical researchers

Hierarchy:

  • Apprentice Healer (student, 3-5 years)
  • Journeyman Healer (can practice under supervision)
  • Master Healer (independent practice, can supervise)
  • Grand Healer (runs temple, teaches, researches)
  • Arch Healer (Guild Master, sets medical policy)

Culture:

  • Dedicated, compassionate
  • Knowledge-sharing (not secretive)
  • Oath-bound (do no harm)
  • Apolitical (heal all regardless)
  • Continuous learning expected

Locations: Headquarters at main temple in Mori-shizuka, temples in all regions