Rokugan major families

Agasha family (Phoenix – Shiba them. The Akodo are the hand that guides the
clan) sword of the Matsu armies. Following the coup
Current Daimyo: Agasha of the Bayushi in 1123, the Akodo family was
Hamanari. Until a few generations dissolved by the Emperor, their daimyo cast out
ago, the Agasha family served the as a ronin. Many Akodo joined other families,
Togashi family. For over a while others became ronin or took their own
thousand years, the Agasha practiced their lives in the ritual of Seppuku. The family was
strange brand of magic in service of that family. restored following the defeat of the Living
Upon Togashi’s death at the second day of Shadow at the Battle of Oblivion’s Gate by the
thunder, however, the Togashi chose to serve combined clans of Rokugan a decade later.
under the more sinister Mirumoto Hitomi. Since that time, the former ronin Ginawa has
Hitomi’s utilization of the clan’s resources in led the family back into prominence as some of
relentless and single-minded pursuit of her the finest warriors in the Empire.
personal goals offended the elders of the
Asako family (Phoenix – Shiba clan)
Agasha family, and in short order they did the
Current Daimyo: Asako Toshi. The
unthinkable; they forsook their vows to the
Asako are perhaps the most
Togashi family and chose to serve the Shiba
enigmatic family in the empire, for
family. Among the Shiba clan, the Agasha have
they hold a mysterious secret
found the freedom they once enjoyed, although
passed on to the original Asoka by Shiba in
they do not yet have a full measure of respect.
Rokugan’s earliest years. Ever since that time,
The Isawa family considers the alchemical style
the Asako have kept to themselves, practicing
of magic that the Agasha practice little more
their own brand of magic and theology, giving
than an oddity, and do not bother to learn it.
rise to a mysterious sect of samurai known only
Ultimately, the Agasha consider this of little
as the Asoka Henshin. The Henshin are
consequence, as they are free to pursue their
rumoured to hold the secrets of immortality,
own agenda.
but no one has ever been able to confirm this,
Akodo family (Lion – Matsu clan) much to the chagrin of the Isawa family. For all
Current Daimyo: Akodo Ginawa. their mystique, members of the Asako family
The Akodo are descendants of the tend to be good-natured, outgoing individuals.
Akodo kami. They used to form They enjoy travelling the Empire en
the Akodo clan but later decided experiencing life. It is said that travelling with
to serve the Matsu clan. They have a long and an Asako brings good fortune to a party, but
illustrious history as noble and honorable that asking them about their secrets will bring
warriors and generals. Unlike their hot- the disfavor of the fortunes.
tempered Matsu cousins, the Akodo are patient
Asahina family (Crane – Doji clan)
and observant, taking the full measure of their
Current Daimyo: Asahina Kimita.
foes before using their weakness to defeat
The Asahina are the spiritual
center of the Doji clan. They are a family with a was Doji Hayaku who sought out her blade and
strong shugenja tradition and an intense focus returned it home. The journey changed him,
on pacifism. Many Ashahina will neither touch a causing his hair to turn to a stark white. To this
weapon nor raise a hand against another living day, many Doji bleach their hair white in honor
being, even in self-defense. The use of of his bravery. Hayaku became the the founder
destructive spells is especially forbidden, as it is of the Daidoji, the most militant family in the
seen as a perversion of the Kami. The clan.
Shadowlands is a notable exception to this rule.
The oni and other minions of Jigoku represent Doji family* (Crane – Doji clan)
the very evil which the Ashahina constantly Current Daimyo: Doji Kurohito.
fight on a spiritual level. A certain notable The Doji are leaders of their clan,
faction of Ashahina does not agree with the the wealthiest and most influential
overall philosophies of the family. Such ordeals family in Rokugan. Even the
as the Clan War, Oblivion’s Gate, and the War Otomo Imperial family doesn’t have the
of Spirits have hardened them, and they realize extensive resources and wealth that the Doji
that one cannot save the world by hiding from posess, though of course the resources of the
it. Accordingly, these Asahina have turned their Doji are at the Otomo’s command should they
back on their family’s shugenja tradition and will it so.
become bushi. Ashahina shugenja are known
Hida family* (Crab – Hida clan)
for their fetish magics; the magical trinkets they
Current Daimyo: Hida Kuroda.
create are varied and wonderous. Their love for
The Hida are the leaders of the
pacifism, in fact, stems from their mastery of
clan, descended from the Kami
artifice. Forging a nemuranai with destructive
Hida himself. Their proud family
intent is a terrible, corruptive thing. Such an act
counts the Storm-Bringer Osano-Wo and Lord
led to the creation of the infamous Bloodswords
Sun among its bloodline.
by the hands of Asahina Yajinden.
Hiruma family (Crab – Hida clan)
Bayushi family* (Scorpion –
Current Daimyo: Hiruma
Bayushi clan)
Masagaro. The Hiruma are the
Current Daimyo: Bayushi Yojiro.
advance scouts of the Hida clan.
The Bayushi are decended from
Early in the eight century the
the Kami Bayushi, and lead the
Hiruma lost their ancestral homelands to the
clan both in the courts and
Maw, and they regained them only recently.
battlefields. The Bayushi are generally the
After stalking through the depths of the
masterminds of the many plots the clan is
Shadowlands for four centuries they have
working on at any one time, and are the largest,
become even more grim and antisocial than
most dangerous family in the clan.
most of the Hida clan.
Daidoji family (Crane – Doji clan)
Current Daimyo: Daijoji Rekai.
When the original Doji Thunder
was lost in the Shadowlands, it
Hitomi family (Dragon – Togashi ambassadors of the Matsu clan. Their extensive
clan) knowledge of history allows them to draw upon
Current Daimyo: Hitomi centuries of insight when negotiating with other
Kagetora. The Hitomi family, clans, and they are rarely caught unawares;
created by Hitomi herself when their family has encountered almost every
she became the champion of the possible ploy, and recorded the results.
Togashi clan, dates back less than two
Isawa family (Phoenix – Shiba clan)
generations. A lingering resentment remains
Current Daimyo: None. The Isawa
between them and the Togashi family, as one of
family is ruled by the council of
Hitomi’s first edicts as Champion forced the
Elemental Masters, currently
Togashi from their ancestral home to make way
consisting of Isawa Taeruko, Isawa
for her new family.
Hochiu, Isawa Riake, Isawa Nakamuro and Shiba
Horiuchi family (Unicorn – Moto Ningen. The Isawa are the undisputed masters
of the magical arts in Rokugan. No other family
clan)
in any clan can boast their sheer numbers in
Current Daimyo: Horiuchi Shem-
shugenja, nor the depth of training they
Zhe. The Horiuchi is an extremely
achieve. The Isawa, proud of their renown,
small family composed of Horiuchi
often look down on students of other shugenja
Shem-Ze, his immediate family,
schools as lesser practitioners of the arts. Other
and a few vassals. Their present task is the
shugenja may resent this condescension, but
protection of the Shinomen forest, home of the
the Isawa’s power is so respected that it
sleeping Naga. Thoughthe Horiuchi are few in
ultimately makes little difference. The Isawa
number, they take their task extremely
family essentially rules the Shiba clan despite
seriously, and bring the powerful magic of the
having no direct ancestral ties to a Kami. The
Iuchi ancesters to bear against any who
council of Elemental Masters makes all
threaten their sleeping charges.
significant clan decisions, much to the
Ide family (Unicorn – Moto clan) consternation of the Shiba daimyo, who is
Current Daimyo: Ide Tadaji. The ostensibly the clan’s champion.
Ide family follows the philosophy
Iuchi family (Unicorn – Moto clan)
it calls wabukan, “the house of
Current Daimyo: Iuchi Yue. The
peaceful warriors”. Though they
Iuchi are the keepers of the Moto
respect the martial traditions of their cousins in
religious traditions, a strange mix
the Utaku and Moto, the Ide follow a path of
of gaijin philosophy and Kami
strict pacifism. Those accustomed to the
magic. Iuchi magic is unlike the magic of other
brutish, merciless reputation of the Moto clan
Rokugani shugenja, focusing instead on the
are ofter startled by the cunning minds and
powers of nature and on personal identity. The
peaceful dispositions of this family.
Iuchi are extremely secretive, especially for
Ikoma family (Lion – Matsu clan) Moto clan members. Past experiences with the
Current Daimyo: Ikoma Sume. Bayushi clan have led the Iuchi to be extremely
The Ikom are the historians and reticent about sharing their mystic arts, and it is
rare for outsiders to be admitted to their the rest of the empire. Their shugenja school is
school. regarded as old-fashioned and traditionalist by
other families, and it is the only such school in
Kaiu (Crab – Hida clan) all of Rokugan that rejects all applicants from
Current Daimyo: Kaiu Umasu. outside the clan. In addition to their standard
Thew Kaiu, builders of the shugenja school, the Kitsu also practice a
Carpenter Wall, are the greatest unique form of ancestor magic wherein the
architects in Rokugan. This Kitsu specialists, known as sodan-senzo, send
reputation is deserved , but their skills are their spirits to the realm of the dead to
hardly limited to construction. The Kaiu are also communicate with and even summon ancestor
great siegemasters, and know how to destroy a spirits. While it is not unheard of for Kitsu to
structure as well as build it. Kaiu tend to have take up the way of the warrior, it is uncommon.
keen analytical minds and quickly see the heart The legendary general Kitsu Motso was one
of any problem. They are thoroughly pragmatic such unique individual, and the fiery Kitsu
and absolutely loyal to the Hida family. The Dejiko of the modern Kitsu is another example.
Hida know that they can count upon the sound Only those Kitsu who prove incapable of
advice of the Kaiu, and know that the Wall will conversing with the spirits are sent to the
stand indefinitely so long as Kaiu are present to warrior dojo, and these samurai are frequently
maintain it. looked upon as failures by their family. Kitsu
warriors understandably often resent their
Kakita (Crane – Doji clan)
shugenja brethren. The Kitsu are still battling
Current Daimyo: Kakita Kaiten.
the stigma their family acquired generations
The Kakita are a family of artists,
ago with the corruption of Kitsu Okura, the Jade
though those who would assume
Champion. Okura was eventually exposed as a
their art is limited to peaceful
practitioner of maho who had bound an oni to
origami, poetry, and dance would be horribly
his name, ostensibly to strengthen his clan.
mistaken. The most renowned artists of the
During the Battle of Oblivion’s Gate, Okura’s oni
Kakita are their iaijutsu masters, arguably the
unexpectedly turned upon the Shadowlands
deadliest duelists in Rokugan. (Only the
Horde, favoring the honor of its summoner over
Mirumoto begin to compare to their talent.)
the Taint of its origins. The oni slew its
The Kakita are intense, passionate, and driven
progenitor, the Oni Lord Akuma, and restored
even for Doji clan members. Nothing less than
the honor of the Kitsu family. The ancestral
the perfection of their art will satisfy them.
Kitsu Tombs are still being purified, but the
Anything less is a waste of time and energy.
Empire considers the Kitsu to have redeemed
Though not as wealthy as the Doji, the Kakita
themselves.
still wield a great deal of political clout.
Kitsuki family (Dragon – Togashi
Kitsu family (Lion – Matsu clan)
clan)
Current Daimyo: Kitsu Juri. By far
Current Daimyo: Kitsuki Mizuochi.
the most contemplative and
Descended from Agasha Kitsuki,
withdrawn family of the Matsu
this family has served the Togashi
clan, the Kitsu are en enigma to
as emissaries, magistrate, and
diplomats since its founding over 200 years ago. Matsu family* (Lion)
The Kitsuki are, however, much more than Current Daimyo: Matsu Ketsui. If
simple ambassadors. Agasha Kitsuki himself was the Akodo are the nobility of the
a seeker of truth and justice, his exploits Matsu clan, then the Matsu are
eventually earning him death at the hands of surely its passion. One of the
Bayushi. He had invented what is now known as largest families in Rokugan, the Matsu are also
Kitsuki’s method, a form of investigation that perhaps the most aggressive and warlike. They
favors evidence over Rokugan’s more accepted are always the first to solve problems with force
form of trial by testimony alone. Nearly every and the last to leave the field of battle. While
Kitsuki is a trained investigator and a competent respected and feared, others regard the Matsu
duelist. The Kitsuki themselves tend to be the as hot-tempered and dangerous individuals
most open and warm of the Togashi clan. who are prone to bouts of violence at the
Though they are known to unreel strings of slightest provocation. When the Akodo were
riddles and quotes from the Tao, they are more disbanded by Imperial edict several decades
likely to give a straight answer than any other ago, it was the Matsu who stepped forward and
family from their clan. Like the rest of the took command of the clan. Their passionate
Togashi clan, however, their practice of Kitsuki’s leadership, unchecked by the Akodo
method sets them apart from the rest of the practicality, took its toll upon the clan. Now that
Empire, even though the method has proved the Akodo disbanding has been turned around
itself effective. and they have joined the Matsu again, the
leadership of the Matsu is tempered by their
Kuni family (Crab – Hida clan) wisdom, and the passion of the Matsu directed
Current Daimyo: Kuni Tansho. by their strategy. The Matsu’s relation to the
The Kuni are the shugenja of the rest of the clan can best be summed up in the
Hida clan. They are fascinated by words of the historian Ikoma Sume: “To the
the power of the Taint, and Matsu the kill, to the Akodo the victory, and to
approach the evil of the Shadowlands with the Ikoma the tale.”
analytical detachments. They regularly conduct
expeditions into the Shadowlands, obtaining Mirumoto family (Dragon – Togashi
specimens of flora and fauna and then clan)
returning to their remote towers for scientific Current Daimyo: Mirumoto Uso.
experiments. The other families watch the Kuni The first Mirumoto was one of the
warily, always prepared for one among their two men who followed Togashi
numbers to fall for the Taint’s temptation. into the mountains that the
Though this happens from time to time, the Togashi would make their home. He was a
Kuni’s experiments are largely beneficial. Kuni canny swordsman, and developed the two-
tend to be very certain of themselves, and do sword style called Niten before he died in the
not appreciate being questioned. They have Shadowlands fighting the dark god Fu Leng. His
sacrificed much for the good of their clan. This family lives on as the strong arm of the Togashi,
mind-set often leads to arrogance, but it also feared in both single combat and large-scale
breeds an unshakable iron will. warfare. Due to the reclusive nature of the
Togashi, it usually falls upon the Daimyo of the
Mirumoto to handle the clan’s day-to-day the Yoritomo family arrived early in the Clan
affairs. The Mirumoto train to concert with the War, however, the Moshi family realized that
shugenja of the clan, resulting in samurai who they could not hide in the mountains while the
favor two swords when one is the accepted Shadowlands ravaged Rokugan. The Moshi
custom, and can speak of the kami as family joined Yorimoto’s alliance.
knowledgeably as any shugenja. Of all the bushi
family of Rokugan, the Mirumoto tend to be the Moto family* (Unicorn – Moto clan)
most spiritual. A typical Mirumoto is reserved Current Daimyo: Moto Gaheris.
and calm at all times. Foremost on the mind of The founders of the Moto were
a Mirumoto is his lord, his swords, and the Tao not Rokugani at all, but the Ujik-
of Shinsei. Many Mirumoto have ties to a hai, a race of savage wanderers
certain temple of temples of the Brotherhood whom the Shinjo encountered in the desert
of Shinsei, and shave their heads out of piety. beyond Rokugan. The Ujik-hai swore fealty to
When the Mirumoto samurai speaks, his Shinjo after their defeat at her hands, and have
statements are typically short and cryptic. been loyal followers of the Shinjo ever since.
The Moto are a grim, pragmatic family with
Miya family (Imperial) undeniable skill in combat. Some would go as
Current Daimyo: Miya Yumi. After far as call them “savage,” but never within
Fu Leng’s defeat, Hantei the First earshot. The Moto White Guard are among the
lay dying in his bed. The First most terrifying berserker warriors in Rokugan. It
Emperor’s final decree was for a is a Moto custom (and an unusual one, for
samurai named Miya to spread the word across samurai) to allow an enemy the opportunity to
the empire of the victory over the Dark Kami. surrender. Should the enemy deny this single
When Miya returned to Otosan Uchi, Hantei II opportunity, the Moto show no mercy.
was crowned with Seppun and Otomo at his
side. Hantei Genji’s first edict was to make Otomo family (Imperial)
room beside his throne and within his palace for Current Daimyo: Otomo
the family of brave and tireless Miya. The Hoketuhime. The Otomo share a
Otomo played no small part in this, and to this direct line to the lost Hantei, as
day the Miya and Otomo have strong ties. their founder was the son of
Hantei the First. While the family did not have a
Moshi family (Mantis – Yoritomo true purpose at first, during the rulership of the
clan) Gozoku the Otomo helped Hantei Yugozohime
Current Daimyo: Moshi Juiko. (Hantei VII) break their power and restore the
Centuries ago, a small offshoot of Emerald Throne to its rightful ascendance. The
the Shiba family became the tiny Otomo have since worked behind the Emperor
and reclusive Moshi family. A and the Seppun, keeping the powerful clans in
matriarchal family devoted to the worship of check when needed.
Ameterasu, the Lady Sun, the Moshi family
practiced their powerful style of magic for many
Seppun family (Imperial)
Current Daimyo: Seppun Hotaitaka. Lady
centuries with very little interaction with the
rest of the Empire. When the ambassadors of Seppun was the first human to swear fealty
directly to Hantei instead of his brothers or Shosuro family (Scorpion – Bayushi
sisters. She was a wise woman, who was said to clan)
have heard the voices of Lady Sun and Lord Current Daimyo: Shosuro
Moon. When Shiba recorded the Tao, Seppun Yudoka. The right hand of the
supported it in the courts of the Emperor, and Bayushi is the Shosuro family. The
worked with the Shiba to unify Shinsei’s words first Shosuro was known as
with the wisdom of the Isawa. Bayushi’s daughter, though it is debated to this
day whether Shosuro was man, woman, or
Shiba family* (Phoenix – Shiba clan)
neither. The Shosuro are spies, actors, and
Current Daimyo: Shiba Tsukune.
ninja, and their province is the art of creating
The Shiba family, descended from
false lives, fake histories, and empty truths. It is
the Kami of the same name, is
the infamous (though spoken of only in rumor)
unique in Rokugan. Ostensibly
Shosuro Dojo that produces the ninja for the
leaders of their clan, the Shiba clan champion
Bayushi, and the Shosuro Butei are among the
nonetheless bows to the wishes of the Isawa
most famous actors in the Empire.
family’s Elemental Masters. This state of affairs
dates back to Shiba’s vow to Isawa, at the Soshi family (Scorpion – Bayushi
beginning of the Empire, to always protect and
clan)
defend Isawa’s descendents. The Shiba
Current Daimyo: Soshi Uidori.
continue to honor that promise.
The soshi, founded by the Shosuro
after she faked her death upon
Shinjo family (Unicorn – Moto clan)
returning from the Day of
Current Daimyo: Shinjo Shono.
Thunder, trains most of the Bayushi clan’s
The Shinjo had ruled the Shinjo
shugenja. They specialize in psionics, focusing
clan ever since is whas the Ki-Rin
on distraction, illusion, and confusion. Soshi
clan, but a generation ago the
shugenja can turn the tides of a battle, causing
Kami Shinjo returned and removed them from
opponents to miscalculate the position or size
that position. They were then destined to follow
of a Bayushi army, or become unable to fight
the Moto. The exposure of Daimyo Shinjo
effectively. Though the Soshi delved into the
Yokatsu as a Kolat Master shattered the faith in
mysteries of “Shadow magic” in the past, when
the Shinjo, and as a result they must struggle
it was revealed as an extension of the Living
for respect and acceptance even among their
Darkness, the Soshi shunned it completely.
own people. The Shinjo are viewed as a “soiled”
Soshi tend to be more cynical than typical
family and other Moto clan members often
shugenja. The Bayushi clans are infamous for
avoid them. Many have abandoned their
their negative opinion of the Tao of Shinsei, and
family’s quest for redemption and instead
the attitudes of their shugenja show it. Many
embrace their role as explorers, finding the
Soshi tend to revere Bayushi above other Kami
peace in the wilderness that will forever be
or Fortunes, and possess a dry, disturbing sense
denied them among other samurai. The Shinjo
of humor.
are also expert animal trainers; their war dogs
and trained falcons are legendary.
Tamori family (Dragon – Togashi Realms. The mysteries they explore broaden
clan) the clan’s scope, as the Toritaka battle not only
Current Daimyo: Tamori the physical threats of the Shadowlands, but
Shaitung. When the Agasha left also the strange spirits that often boil forth
the Hitomi-ruled Togashi clan to from the shadows.
join the Shiba a generation ago,
Tsuruchi family (Mantis – Yoritomo
one stood apart, choosing to remain loyal to his
clan. That man was Agasha Tamori, the daimyo
clan)
of the Agasha family at the time. Tamori stood Current Daimyo: Tsuruchi Ichiro.
The Tsuruchi are named after the
beside Hitomi and the Togashi until he was
corrupted in the Shadowlands during the Battle valiant warrior who founded the
tiny Tsuruchi family generations
at Oblivion’s Gate. During the War of the Spirits,
Agasha Tamori joined the armies of Hantei XVI, ago despite the vengeful Matsu and Bayushi
who sought his destruction. Daring to flout
and was granted a family name in the treaty
that ended the war (though Tamori himself tradition, Tsuruchi led his family in defiance of
accepted samurai norms, forsaking the blade
disappeared shortly thereafter).
for the bow and the code of bushido for an
Togashi family* (Dragon – Togashi individual’s word of honor.
clan)
Utaku family (Unicorn – Moto clan)
Current Daimyo: Togashi Hoshi.
Current Daimyo: Utaku Xieng Chi.
The traditional leaders, the
The Utaku are bold, brash and
Togashi “family” is really a
headstrong even by Moto
monastic order of monks called ise zumi. The
standards. The founder of the
founding Kami of the Togashi, drew his
Utaku swore no oath of fealty to Shinjo – none
followers from mountain monks and
was necessary. They strongly believe that the
yamabushi. Togashi himself would see to the
sincerity of their actions speaks for them, and
tattooing of these new ise zumi, giving them
that so long as they maintain the purity of their
powers beyond mortal reach. Togashi himself
honor they cannot fail. This matriarchal family is
lived for a thousand years, dying on the second
ruled by an organization of samurai-ko known
Day of Thunder. Leadership passed to the
as the Utaku Battle Maidens: the single greatest
samurai-ko Mirumoto Hitomi, who banished the
cavalry force in Rokugan. Male samurai may not
Togashi.
join the Battle Maidens. In fact, male Utaku are
Toritaka family (Crab – Hida clan) forbidden to ride the fine steeds of the Utaku.
Current Daimyo: Toritaka Most choose not to ride at all. The Utaku are
Tatsune. The Toritaka were once extraordinarily loyal to one another, and tend
only allied with the Hida clan. In to be condescending even toward other Moto
the wake of a mysterious incident clan families. Some might call them elitist and
in the Twilight Mountains, the Toritaka felt it arrogant. The Utaku would argue that any
would be in their best interests to join the Hide contamination of their purity would sap their
officially. The Toritaka are phantom-hunters, strength. Until about a generation ago this
experts on the supernatural and the Spirit family bore the name “Otaku,” but it changed
after the Kami Shinjo purged the Kolat twelve scrolls of epic black magic that sealed
influence. Their new name symbolizes the oath the soul of the dark god Fu Leng. Originally
they swore anew to Shinjo, an oath that Yogo’s curse was blunted by the idea that Yogo
requires no words, only action. held no love for the Bayushi, making him the
perfect guardian of the scrolls. However, the
Yasuki family (Crab – Hida clan) curse came full circle when Yogo Junzo, a vassal
Current Daimyo: None. The utterly devoted to the service of Bayushi Shoju,
Yasuki are the public face of the determined to avenge his slain master by
Hide clan – merchants, diplomats, opening the first of the twelve Scrolls –
and courtiers. Once a family in beginning the release of Fu Leng from his
service of the Doji, they broke from that alliance prison. Now the Yogo have become a family of
centuries ago on friendly terms. With the recent shugenja dedicated to finding the secrets of the
death of Daimyo Yasuki Kamoru and lack of a Shadowlands, a path which the Kuni have
clearly designated heir, official control of the already walked for over a thousand years.
Yasuki has reverted to their Doji cousins. However, the Yogo believe the unique
Despite this turn of events, many Yasuki are perspective of the Bayushi gives them an
intensely loyal to the Hida family and refuse to advantage in their research the Kuni do not
serve to Doji. The Yasuki have quite a possess.
reputation for acts of larceny, and many view
them as cutthroat swindlers. This reputation is Yoritomo (Mantis –
not entirely undeserved. The Hida are not a Yoritomo clan)
wealthy family, and the Yasuki believe they Current Daimyo: Yoritomo Kitao. The Yoritomo
must do whatever is necessary to obtain family was formed in the wake of the second
supplies for their clan’s eternal war. If this Day of Thunder in 1128. Having led an alliance
means cheating and swindling a few Doji or of families against the Shadowlands during the
Matsu, so be it. It’s all for the good of Rokugan Clan War, the Yorimtomo daimyo stood before
in the end. Yasuki tend to be smug, clever, and the assembled leaders of the Great Clans and
loquacious. In recent times, the Yasuki’s usual demanded the Yoritomo family to be elevated
jovial good nature has been tempered by to coequal status in recognition of their valor.
uncertainty over their family’s future. He offered his head to the champions for his
presumption, but refused to withdraw the
Yogo family (Scorpion – Bayushi demand. The champions recognized Yoritomo’s
clan) contributions to the Clan War and agreed to his
Current Daimyo: Yogo Koji. The request. Upon his coronation as Emperor,
family of the Yogo is a Toturi I confirmed the Yoritomo status, under
contradiction – they are doomed the leadership of the new Yoritomo family.
to betray those they love, a curse Yoritomo’s descendants have ruled the family
first laid upon their founder Yogo. They were ever since.
charged with the care of the Black Scrolls,
Feats
Way of the Mantis Way of the Crane
Prerequisite: Two-Weapon Fighting Prerequisites: Improved Initiative
Benefit: You gain the use of the Mantis Stance power. Benefit: You gain the use of the Stroke of the Wind power.
Mantis Stance Feat Power Stroke of the Wind Feat Power
“You swipe at your enemy like the mantis strikes with its “The speed of your thrust makes your blade sing”
legs” Daily  Martial, Weapon
Daily  Martial, Stance, Weapon Standard Action Melee weapon
Requirement: You must be wielding two weapons Requirement: You must be wielding a heavy or light blade
Minor Action Personal with the high crit property
Effect: Once per round, when you make a base attack, you Target: One enemy
may add 1[W]. Attack: Dexterity vs. Reflex
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier
Increase damage to 4[W] + Dexterity modifier at 21th level
Adept of the Mantis
Prerequisites: Way of the Mantis, level 8+
Benefit: As long as you have two weapons equipped, you Adept of the Crane
gain a +1 feat bonus to your strength. Prerequisites: Way of the Crane, level 8+
Benefit: When you attack with a heavy or light blade with
the high crit property and your initiative is higher than
Student of the Mantis your enemy’s, you add your wisdom modifier to the
Prerequisites: Adept of the Mantis, level 14+ damage roll.
Benefit: You gain the use of the Mantis Strike power.
Mantis Strike Feat Power
“You rest with your weapons raised, waiting for the
Student of the Crane
perfect moment to strike” Prerequisites: Adept of the Crane, level 14+
Encounter  Martial, Weapon Benefit: You gain a +3 to all defenses against anyone that
Standard Action Melee weapon has a lower initiative than you.
Requirement: You must be wielding two weapons
Target: One creature Master of the Crane
Attack: Dexterity vs. Reflex, two attacks
Prerequisites: Student of the Crane, level 18+
Hit: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier per attack
Benefit: You gain use of the A Single Moment power.
Special: When both attacks hit, the target grants combat
advantage to you until the end of you next turn. A Single Moment Feat Power
“The moment someone strikes unseen, you refocus and
strike out at the attacker”
Master of the Mantis Encounter  Martial, Weapon
Prerequisites: Student of the Mantis, level 18+ Immediate interrupt Melee weapon
Benefit: When fighting with two weapons and you use a Requirement: You must be wielding a heavy or light blade
power that only allows one attack roll, whenever you miss, with the high crit property
you can reroll the attack. The result of this reroll is never a Trigger: An enemy with combat advantage attacks you
critical. Target: The attacking creature
Attack: Wisdom vs. Reflex
Hit: 5[W] + Dexterity modifier
Special: When you hit, you cancel the combat advantage
you grant to the enemy.
Way of the Dragon Student of the Crab
Prerequisite: Armor Proficiency (Scale) Prerequisites: Adept of the Crab, level 14+
Benefit: Whenever you use a healing surge and you are Benefit: As long as you are bloodied, you gain
wearing heavy armor, you gain a feat bonus to Armor Class Regeneration 2 plus your constitution modifier.
equal to your constitution modifier until the end of your
next turn.
Master of the Crab
Prerequisites: Student of the Crab, level 18+
Adept of the Dragon Benefit: If you drop to 0 hitpoints and you are dying, you
Prerequisites: Way of the Dragon, level 8+ can still make move actions.
Benefit: Every round you do not move and you are
wearing heavy armor; you gain a +2 shield bonus to your
Armor Class.
Way of the Wolf
Prerequisite: Trained in Athletics
Benefit: Whenever you shift, you ignore difficult terrain.
Student of the Dragon You gain a +1 feat bonus to Athletics.
Prerequisites: Adept of the Dragon, level 14+
Benefit: You gain use of the Dragon’s Breath power.
Adept of the Wolf
Dragon’s Breath Feat Power
Prerequisites: Way of the Wolf, level 8+
“You focus your inner Ki and use it to breathe fire onto
Benefit: You gain the Dash and Run power.
your enemies”
Encounter  Fire Dash and Run Feat Power
Minor Action Close blast 3 “You make sure you constantly stay out of harm’s way”
Targets: All creatures in area Daily  Martial, Stance, Weapon
Attack: Constitution + 6 vs. Reflex Minor Action Personal
Hit: 3d10 + Constitution modifier Effect: instead of shifting one square, you can shift a
number of squares equal to your dexterity modifier.

Master of the Dragon

Prerequisites: Student of the Dragon, level 18+
Student of the Wolf
Benefit: You gain a +2 natural Armor Class bonus. Prerequisites: Adept of the Wolf, level 14+
Benefit: You gain use of the Pack Master power.
Pack Master Feat Power
Way of the Crab “You lead your pack into war”
Prerequisite: Alertness Encounter  Martial
Benefits: You take no penalty on attacks made while Minor Action Ranged 5
prone. Also, you retain the ability to shift normally while Targets: You and one ally in range
prone. Effect: You and the ally can take a move action.

Adept of the Crab Master of the Wolf

Prerequisites: Way of the Crab, level 8+ Prerequisites: Student of the Wolf, level 18+
Benefit: You gain use of The Pincers Hold power. Benefit: Your speed increases by one.
The Pincers Hold Feat Power
“You grab your enemy to gain some time”
Daily  Martial, Weapon
Way of the Wasp
Minor Action Melee weapon Prerequisite: Dex 14+
Target: The attacking creature Benefit: Whenever you miss with a ranged attack, you gain
Attack: Strength vs. Reflex a +2 feat bonus to attacks until the end of your next turn.
Hit: The target is immobilized until the start of your next
turn. You can use a healing surge.
Adept of the Wasp
Prerequisites: Way of the Wasp, level 8+
Benefit: You gain use of the Wasp Sting power.
Wasp Sting Feat Power
“Many arrows fly from your bow, just like the relentless
stinging of the wasp”
Daily  Martial, Weapon
Standard Action Ranged weapon
Target: One creature
Attack: Dexterity -4 vs. AC, four attacks
Hit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier per attack

Student of the Wasp

Prerequisites: Adept of the Wasp, level 14+
Benefit: You add your wisdom modifier as ongoing poison
damage to all ranged attacks you make.

Master of the Wasp

Prerequisites: Student of the Wasp, level 18+
Benefit: Whenever you attack an enemy and you deal
more than 3[W] damage in one round, you push the target
one square away from you.