Shiro'ken



Shiro'ken is the Canthan name for bound spirits that serve Shiro Tagachi's will. There are Shiro'ken of all core and Factions campaign professions. With the exception of warriors and assassins--which look like vaguely humanoid suits of armor with several blades in place of limbs--normal, non-boss Shiro'ken bear a strong resemblance to specific creatures. Despite their appearance, Shiro'ken are fleshy creatures.

Types
Shiro'ken and the creatures they resemble.
 * Shiro'ken Warrior
 * Shiro'ken Ranger (resembles a Tengu)
 * Shiro'ken Monk (resembles a Kirin)
 * Shiro'ken Necromancer (resembles a Blood Drinker or Mantis)
 * Shiro'ken Elementalist (resembles a Saltspray Dragon)
 * Shiro'ken Mesmer (resembles a Phoenix)
 * Shiro'ken Assassin
 * Shiro'ken Ritualist (resembles a Naga)


 * For a list of all Shiro'ken, including Bosses, see Category:Bound spirits.

Trivia

 * Some of the early concept art for Shiro'ken depicts them as metal humanoid marionettes hanging from chains.
 * The name "Shiro'ken" means, when translated from modern Japanese, "The Swords of Shiro."