Sage

A Sage is the highest-ranking member of a Sacred Garden. The main job of a Sage is to test Shamans on not only their battling skills, but also their hearts and character. If a Shaman defeats a Sage in battle, then the Shaman earns that Garden's Sacred Ring. Usually there are 9 Sages per continent.

Sages are also responsible for overseeing how their respective Garden is run and maintain it. How they attain their position varies from Garden to Garden, as some Sages had their titled passed down to them while others battled their way to the top.

Okuni used
Nearly all Sages use Okuni teams based on a single strategy like high offense rush, defensive counters, insane healing, etc. There can also be a mixture of elements or types that fit a theme.

Followers
Serving the Sages are Followers, other Shamans who are learning from the Sage and helping maintain the Garden. In order to battle the Sage, the challenger must defeat at least 3 Followers. They do not have to be defeated on the same day, but they must be defeated within the span of 48 hours to count.

List of Sages
League 1

Trivia

 * Sages often battle one another in exhibition matches to raise money for charities or their Gardens.