The Fortunism was the sect of the Brotherhood of Shinsei who venerated the Seven Fortunes, and they believed that only through the refinement and cultivation of the mind could true enlightenment be gained. They told that the truest strength came not from the Fortunes, but from wisdom. The Fortunes were not meant to coddle mankind, but helped mortals in their quest for wisdom. As a result, these monks were among the most educated individuals in Rokugan.