Lao Chin-Mao was the most influential scholar in all Shou history.[1]
History[]
Born in 531 Shou Years (−719 DR), Lao spent all his life studying how to improve the behavior and morals of his fellow Shou. He wrote the Book of Heaven, a guide to a moral life.
In his old age, Lao become Court Advisor to the Eleventh Emperor Chin of the Ho Dynasty, using his influence to shape the growing bureaucracy in a new social class devoted to his principles. This led to the creation of the Mandarinate, a upper class of scholars and gentlemen who were the intellectual elite of Shou Lung.
Description[]
Lao was known to always dress in old-fashioned robes and a conical hat.[1]
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Background[]
Lao Chin-Mao appears to be based on the Chinese philosopher known as Confucius.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mike Pondsmith, Jay Batista, Rick Swan, John Nephew, Deborah Christian (1988). Kara-Tur: The Eastern Realms (Volume I). (TSR, Inc), p. 18. ISBN 0-88038-608-8.