the shan sao

The Shan Sao, personification of the Grand Master's chi, guards the door.

The Grand Master of the Shaolin Temple can project a bit of his life energy beyond his physical form, giving this energy a ghostly humanoid shape that is the Shan Sao.  Though the Shan Sao is a formidable guardian, it has no sentience of its own, and no dishonor comes to one who would defeat it in combat.  All are welcome to battle the form if they have the courage to do so, for facing Shan Sao is like facing a bit of the Grand Master, which can help one to emulate his skill.

Where it is found

Found in The Shaolin Temple (rewrite Cenwyc): Chamber of the Guildmaster

Carries and wears

Carried the garden key

Keywords: shan sao