Shintai
Shintai, a Japanese word meaning "god body," refers to those Disciplines in which Kuei-jin learn to focus Chi energy through their physical forms. History
The shintai are ancient techniques that have disseminated throughout Kuei-jin society since the Wan Xian fell from grace. Although similar in some respects to such Kindred Disciplines as Protean and Vicissitude, the shintai are much more meticulous and systematically studied. Most Kuei-jin view mastery of a shintai as demonstrating a corresponding understanding of the Chi principles, and thus a significant step toward mastery of self and reaching Hundred Clouds.
Forms
The Kuei-jin of the Quincunx use eight forms of Shintai. Five draw their power from the classical five elements of the Middle Kingdom, whereas the other three are of newer origin.
The five classical are:
