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THE LION CLAN AKODO FAMILY (+1 Agility) – Unquestioned masters of the battlefield. Akodo tend to be calm and analytical.

KITSU FAMILY (+1 Intelligence) – Traditional and conservative shugenja. Possess several bloodlines with strange, otherworldly abilities, such as the ability to walk between the mortal and spirit worlds.

Akodo Bushi School

Kitsu Shugenja School

(+1 Perception) – Core Book, pg. 116

(+1 Perception) – Core Book, pg. 117

The Akodo teach a basic form of kenjutsu: if you strike as you intend every time, there is no need for anything more complicated as part of your studies. Akodo Bushi are true warriors. Skills: Battle (Mass Combat), Defense, Kenjutsu, Kyujutsu, Lore: History, Sincerity, any one Bugei or High Skill Honor: 6.5 Outfit: Light Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Daisho, any 1 weapon, Traveling Pack, 5 koku

Kitsu Shugenja possess the unique ability to interfere with links others have to other realms. Special insight into the relationship between this realm and the realms beyond is used to the Clan’s advantage. Skills: Battle, Calligraphy (Cipher), Etiquette, Lore: History, Lore: Theology, Spellcraft, any one High or Bugei Skill Honor: 6.5 Outfit: Robes, Wakizashi, Knife, Scroll Satchel, Traveling Pack, 5 koku Affinity/Deficiency: Water/Fire Spells: Sense, Commune, Summon, 3 Water, 2 Air, 1 Earth

IKOMA FAMILY (+1 Awareness) – The Ikoma speak on behalf of the Lion in court. Holds history and storytelling as very important.

Ikoma Bard School [Courtier] (+1 Intelligence) – Core Book, pg. 118 Ikoma Bards are amazing storytellers who use historical precedence to win their arguments. They are known as able to resist temptation and inspire others. Skills: Courtier, Etiquette, Lore: History (Lion Clan), Perform: Storytelling, Sincerity (Honesty), any one High Skill, any one Bugei Skill Honor: 6.5 Outfit: Traditional Clothing, Wakizashi, Knife Calligraphy Set, Traveling Pack, 5 koku

The Ikoma Lion’s Shadow [Bushi] (+1 Awareness) – Emerald Empire, pg. 109 A small and secretive group within the Ikoma family, The Lion’s Shadow willingly sacrifice honor without regret for the good of the clan. Enemies of the Scorpion and other unsavory individuals, they work outside the knowledge of most of the Lion Clan. Skills: Courtier, Etiquette, Kenjutsu, Investigation (Notice), Sincerity, Stealth, any one High or Low skill Honor: 3.5 Outfit: Traditional Clothing, Daisho, any one weapon, Calligraphy set, Traveling Pack, 5 koku

MATSU FAMILY (+1 Strength) – Largest family in the Empire. Fiery in nature, quick to anger, and eager for battle at all times.

Matsu Berserker School [Bushi] (+1 Strength) – Core Book, pg. 119 The Berserker School teaches all-out attack with no fear of death and an absolute, unwavering dedication to battle. Skills: Battle, Jiujutsu, Kenjutsu (Katana), Kyujutsu, Lore: History, and two Bugei Skills Honor: 6.5 Outfit: Light or Heavy Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Daisho, Heavy Weapon or Polearm, Traveling Pack, 5 koku

Matsu Beastmasters [Bushi] (+1 Agility) – Great Clans, pg. 136 These students are taught a bond with one of the legendary Lion warcats. The lion becomes an extension of the Bushi, protecting him and attacking his enemies. Skills: Animal Handling 2, Battle, Defense, Iaijutsu, Kenjutsu, any one Bugei Skill Honor: 5.5 Outfit: Light Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Daisho, any 1 weapon, Traveling Pack, 4 koku

ADVANCED SCHOOLS Akodo Tactical Master (Bushi) – Great Clans, pg. 138 The Tactical Master learns to adapt, react, and change his battle plans to meet every eventuality by having studied every notable battle in Rokugan’s history. Requirements: Rings/Traits: Water 4, Intelligence 5 Skills: Battle (Mass Combat) 5, Games: Shogi or Games: Go 4

The Lion’s Pride (Bushi) – Core Book, pg. 248 The Lion’s Pride is a highly-respected, female-only group of Matsu samurai that live and fight together as a unit at all times. The Pride is known to seek out enemy generals in battle. Requirements: Rings/Traits: Agility 5, Strength 5 Skills: Battle 5, four Weapon Skills at Rank 3 Other: Honor Rank 6. Additionally, must be a female from the Matsu family.

Sodan-Senzo (Shugenja) – Imperial Histories, pg. 241 Taught secret techniques that evoke the hidden powers of true-blooded Kitsu, Sodan-Senzo are able to project their souls into spirit realms into interact with the souls of the dead. Requirements: Rings/Traits: Water 4, Awareness 3 Skills: Lore: Spirit Realms 4, Meditation 5 Other: Must be a true-blooded Kitsu with the ability to cast Water spells of Mastery Level 4 or higher

ALTERNATE PATHS

Kitsu Spirit Legions (Shugenja) – Book of Air, pg. 180 The Spirit Legions are capable of reaching across the boundaries of the spirit realms to summon spirits to serve them. Requirements: Must be born with the spiritual gifts to serve in the Spirit Legion. Replaces: Kitsu Shugenja 4

Lioness Legion (Bushi) – Strongholds of the Empire, pg. 135 Combining the speed of cavalry with the unbridled ferocity of the Matsu, the Lioness Legion is composed of very young warriors, women in the prime of their physical condition. Chosen for their natural athleticism, they are feared for their fleetness. Requirements: Athletics 3 Replaces: Matsu Berserker 2, Akodo Bushi 2, or Matsu Beastmaster 2

Lion Paragon (Bushi) – Great Clans, pg. 140 Lion Paragons live with a strict adherence to the Code of Bushido, persevering through the obstacles that come with living with such dedication. Requirements: Void 4, Kenjutsu 5, Honor Rank 7 Replaces: any Lion Bushi 3

Lion Scout (Bushi) – Great Clans, pg. 140 Lion Scouts help to determine the result of a battle before it even begins. They are adept at avoiding the enemy (swallowing their Lion pride) and surveying the terrain. Requirements: Battle 2, Hunting 3 Replaces: any Lion Bushi 2

Akodo Kensai (Bushi) – Great Clans, pg. 139

ANCESTORS

The Akodo Kensai pours hours of practice in kata, kenjutsu, and iaijutsu, making the katana his main focus of martial training. When he is ready, the Akodo Kensai moves as if the katana was an extension of his body, striking with a beautiful, almost supernatural ease. Requirements: Iaijutsu 4, Kenjutsu 5, Prodigy Advantage Replaces: Any Lion Bushi 4 Others: You may ignore the Prodigy Advantage requirement, but if you do so you must increase all other requirements by 1.

Akodo (12 points) – Core Book, pg. 242

Akodo Siege Strategist (Bushi) – Book of Earth, pg. 193 The Strategists are trained in the art of defeating enemy castles as quickly and efficiently as possible. Requirements: Battle (Mass Battle) 6, Engineering (Siege) 4 Replaces: Akodo Bushi 4 or Akodo Tactical Master 2

Bishamon’s Chosen (Shugenja) – Core Book, pg. 253 Bishamon’s Chosen learn to wield weapons and march into battle beside their bushi brethren. Their fervor and dedication to the Celestial Order remains pure, whether in a temple or the chaos of battle. Requirements: Battle 3 Replaces: Kitsu Shugenja 3

De Bellis Legionnaire (Bushi) – Second City: The People, pg. 99 Legionnaires are students of the De Bellis Yoditorum, an ancient treatise on tactics used by the Yodotai of the Ivory Kingdoms. They fight very strongly as a unit and are believed to be able to use their knowledge to counter gaijin tactics. Requirements: Battle 3, Lore: Gaijin (Yodotai) 1 Replaces: Akodo Bushi 4, Matsu Bushi 4

Deathseeker (Bushi) – Core Book, pg. 253 Instead of committing seppuku for dishonorable conduct, the Lion offer an alternate path – Deathseeker. They are a lightly-armored unit that fights on the front lines, charging into battle without hesitation. Requirements: Honor Rank 5, Dishonored Disadvantage Replaces: Any Lion Bushi School 1

Ikoma Warden (Bushi) – Strongholds of the Empire, pg. 135 The most capable horsemen in the Lion Clan., Wardens are cavalry units relegated to ensuring the security and lawfulness of the Lion provinces. Requirements: Horsemanship 3 Replaces: Akodo Bushi 2, Ikoma Lion’s Shadow 2

A general beyond compare, Akodo is the founder of the Lion Clan and one of the greatest tacticians to ever walk the face of the Empire. He is known to have gained strength just from being in the presence of his comrades. Benefits: Bonus to all Bugei Skill rolls made on the Mass Battle Table. Bonus when fighting alongside Lion Clan allies Demands: Akodo taught steadfast courage – if you ever leave a battle or skirmish that involves another Lion, Akodo will abandon you. He will also abandon you if your Honor drops below 5.0

Ikoma (9 points) – Core Book, pg. 243 Ikoma was a cheerful rogue who chased women and brawled without hesitation or fear. Benefits: Bonus to Intelligence rolls and when fighting unarmed Demands: You cannot refuse a drink, run from a fight, or insult an attractive or compelling woman

Kitsu (6 points) – Great Clans, pg. 140 Kitsu was a spirit that took human form to found the Kitsu Family and bravely died in defense of the Lion Clan. Benefits: Able to sense spirits and spirit portals and bonus to all Lore: Spirit Realms rolls. Demands: If you ever willingly harm a non-corrupted member of the five ancient races or cooperate with a Tsuno, Kitsu will abandon you.

Matsu Hitomi (7 points) – Great Clans, pg. 140 A woman of faultless honor and courage, Matsu Hitomi was one of the greatest heroes of the Lion Clan. Benefits: Bonuses to all rolls to resist Temptation, Intimidation, and Fear effects. Demands: You must stay loyal to daimyo and clan