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21st Day of the Horse in the year of the Dragon
On the pier as I stood gazing at the black ship. With the sea gulls flying above, I thought to myself, where did such a ship come from. I have seen hundreds of ships sail into the port, but none that looked like this.
The ship was twice as long as any other ship in the harbor and twice as tall. It did not have the traditional two mast and rowers, instead it had three masts and not a single rower. The terrifying part of the ship was that it was black, not painted black, but the wood itself was actually black as coal.
That ship carried a strange mon, a circle with two half moons with jagged teth protruding along the inside edges against a deep blue along the bottom and a sky blue along the top separated by a lush green along the middle that looked like an island. It was a strange mon in an empire of animal mons, but as I would soon learn many things are strange with the Thri-Kreen Minor Clan.
I was told by my ex-grandfather to go to the Thri-Kreen clan, for only there would a Hare Clan Ronin be welcomed. Even my own grandfather could not accept me. My father Ozaki was killed in the Shadowlands after he committed a murder. If it were not for the Emerald Magistrate Kyuden Hitomi surely the Hare Minor Clan would no longer stand.
But now I am without father and family. Now as I stand here in the shadow of the 'Black Ship' I wonder to myself if I chose the right path instead of tilling the land like my mother Hiroko. As the words "What do you want Wave Rider?" startled me back into reality, from the samurai standing at the end of the pier. "I am looking for passage aboard a ship to travel to the Thri-Kreen Minor Clan to seek the Daimyo Hiushi Hitomi." I tell him.
Then suddenly I hear another voice from behind me "Hai! As do I." He stands taller than me but he is definitely a True Ronin, Aki. The samurai doesn't even ask us our names, but instead tells us "Wait." As he leaves us, I notice a most beautiful lady walking up the plank way. She stops for a moment and glances at both of us standing at the end of the pier. 'Wow!', I think to myself a Crane diplomat going on the same ship as us. This is too good to believe.
When the samurai returns he informs us to go aboard and join the rest of the ronin. As I picked up my travel pack the other ronin says "I guess it is time to have some fun." As he is smiling I suddenly think to myself 'fun.'
The trip is rather dull, except the violent cases of the 'flu' going around, me I think it is just sea sickness and all of these rich samurai nobles are too weak in the belly to handle it. Me on the other I just got a case of food poisoning is all, definitely not sea sickness.
22nd Day of the Horse in the year of the Dragon
Well that was yesterday the most boring day in my life. There are no geisha on this ship and the crew are more tight lipped than a blood sucker. I did notice that there is one noble on board the Crane Diplomat lady Doji Sakui. She has been speaking to someone I have not yet met, I believe it is the captain for she always meets down in the captain's area, which is under guard.
The nerve of the captain, I finally get one of the crew to loosen up and play some bones and sure enough I am dragged away for a conference. Well I sure hope it gets me off of here soon.
23rd Day of Horse in the Year of the Dragon
Boy a lot has happened since yesterday, where do I start? Well how about I tell you what happened at the captains quarters, too much if I do say so myself.
As I went by the first doorway to the captain's quarter there was four samurai on the opposite side of the door asking for a secret password wearing the Thri-Kreen mon. It seemed excessive for a captain. Then I was taken to a second set of doors and behind them were an additional four samurai wearing the Thri-Kreen mon. I turn the corner and there was four sitting across from the door and two more sitting on either side of the door. Now this is excessive for a captain, doesn't the captain trust his own crew?
As I stood there waiting, the door slides open, and hunched over in the door was the most enormous man I had ever seen even knelling over, on one knee, I was looking him directly in the eyes. Then he steps out and says "You are Ozaki?" "Hai" I tell him. "I am Yamaida Beon of the Thri-Kreen Minor Clan protector of Daimyo Hiushi Hitomi of the Thri-Kreen Minor Clan you are to meet with her immediately, follow me Hare Minor Clan Ronin Ozaki." I was spell bound, I must have look really stupid with my jaw half open, for one of the samurai on the floor looked at me strangely. So I bowed and handed him my katana, he said "Hai, Ozaki."
When I got through the door there was another 12 more samurai each with their katana at their sides sitting, waiting for us. Finally I looked up, to my horror, I saw Aki with his hand held by a short dark skinned lady with a tanto held high in her other hand. With a stern voice she said "From this day forward you are the protector of my children Yamadoshi (Mountain Friend). Will you give your life to protect my adopted children?" Aki, no I mean Yamadoshi said "Hai, Daimyo Hitomi sama!" Hitomi responded by saying "Then let it be known throughout all of Rokugan, the Ronin known as Aki is no longer he is reborn in my blood as Yamadoshi." With that she stabbed the tanto right through both of their hands and turned over his hand and said "With my blood your past is washed clean you are no longer the man you once were, remember your vow to my children."
He bowed and quickly sat down next to me. The daimyo turned towards my direction, "Rise Hare Minor Clan Ronin Ozaki. Come forward to me." I rose, shaking, I stepped forward. She turned to one of her ronin and said "Hand me your wakizashi." He handed her his wakizashi without question.
She then turns to me with the Wakizashi in her hand and says "Are you willing to die to show your loyalty to me?" I tell her "Hai!" "Then prove your loyalty die for me." She then hands the blade to me. I am totally stunned for a moment, but I believe in my grandfather and his belief in Hitomi. So I place the Wakizashi at my gut, and look up at her, expecting her to say 'You do not have to prove yourself to me,' but instead she said "You hesitate in your decision, I will help you make that decision." She takes her hand and plunges the wakizashi into my stomach. She said "This blade is defective." and twists the blade upward and shoves it all the way up my chest. At that point the world went black to me, I must have been dead.
I swear that a man visited me in my death, and told me to always be loyal to Hitomi and my destiny would be clear to me, but fail in that loyalty and my death would be even more grim than my fathers, he knew, he was my father. Standing beside him were a couple I had never seen before and they both said me at the same time "She is the 'chosen one' protect her always."
With that I began to hear voices like Hitomi's. As I gasp for air I could feel a tingle in my lungs like none before. As the blackness turned to light I could see Hitomi standing above saying "I command you to rise. You are now reborn. You died as Ozaki. You are now Hiushi Yoshia. Uncle to my adopted daughter and son. From this day you are now part of my family. I took your old life and give you a new life. Let nobody ever take away the gift I give to you. Only the Emperor may take away that gift.
I could barely talk, but I manage to say a simple "Hai! Hitomi sama." With that two of the guards pick me up and carried me off. I can still remember Yamadoshi's face as if he was looking at a ghost.
I passed out shortly afterwards from the pain in my chest and stomach. So I really don't remember much afterwards.
28th Day of Horse in the year of the Dragon
I was woken by the loud thunderous cracks of thunder and the entire ship shaking as if it were in an earthquake this morning. I stumbled to my feet only to be knocked down by another violent shaking of the ship.
Then a gigantic female appears in the door and says "I am Yamaida Yumi come with me quickly I do not have time to explain!" I stood to my feet. She rapidly moved me down the hall into the cargo bay along with the five other samurai with her. There stand next to Yamadoshi were two small children shivering in fear. Suddenly I could hear hundreds of men fighting above, shouts, screams, and the clash of steel.
Yumi, along with her five bushi, hastily placed strange round objects along the back of the hull and told Yamadoshi, the children, and me were to get into the small boat, and protect the children. After what seemed like an eternity of fighting above we could hear the fighting moving towards us.
Just when the fighting was the loudest we could see Beon personally holding off over 50 naked blue skinned men with strange black tattoos running all over their bodies. Without hesitation Yumi, and her five guards, ran to his side. Just as they were about to be overrun I could see a flash of light and fire everywhere. I swore the entire ship was ablaze.
When the fire and smoke cleared I could see Hitomi standing holding her side and helping the singed Beon to his knees. Yumi quickly got up and helped the injured Hitomi down to see her children. The Children were so happy to finally see their mother it was a sight to behold.
The five samurai were not so fortunate all had been killed. Yumi quickly ran to the hold and removed the strange round objects. She then carefully took them up to the top deck.
On our way to the top deck we came across many dead bodies too many to begin counting. Samurai, ship's crew, and many of the strange naked blue skinned men. Many were burnt black like coal from fire. When we finally arrived at the ship's top deck, the sight was even more sickly. Men were all over the ship's deck like trash in the city.
When it was done, there were only 12 surviving samurai including Daimyo Hitomi, Beon, Yumi, Yamadoshi, the children, Lady Sakui, four samurai, and myself. Any wounded gaijin were immediately dealt with shoved overboard to clear space. The gaijin's ship was a strange ship with only one mast, many oars along each side, and cannons above the rowing deck. Their ship was burning, but Hitomi ordered us to board it and search for survivors and destroy them.
We did find survivors, but they were not the blue skinned gaijin, instead they were black skinned gaijin just like Hitomi. Each was chained to an oar. There were only 20 living, if you could call the condition they were in living. Starving to death, beaten within inches of their lives, and many were brutally mauled (missing legs, feet, teeth, etc...). Daimyo Hitomi order us to bring them aboard and tend to the ones who could be tended to. The 'walking wounded' as she called them were to see her immediately.
She talked to them in a strange tongue I have never heard it before, I would guess it was gaijin, but that would only be my guess. Suddenly, they all shouted, and raised their arms into the air. They even began to sing and dance on the deck. Daimyo Hitomi was smiling that day with both her children at her side, the 'dark ones' singing and dancing, and rest busy at work, now that was a sight.
Suddenly, she shouts "We must leave, now!, before it blows." Quickly everyone grabbed ropes and followed her commands. Her voice flowed smoothly over the churning sea, even in two different languages. As we began to sail farther and farther away the gaijin's ship, suddenly it explodes, in a tremendous explosion, that even rocked our ship far away.
I need to tend to the wounded and help with the sails, but I needed to record these events incase we never reach port again. Father, if you are still listening, you are correct, she is definitely the 'chosen one'.
By Hiushi Yoshia
I was the Ronin Toku, I bring to you the beginnings of the Thri-Kreen Minor Clan. It began shortly after the Topaz Championship Gempukku ceremony in the year 1000. It all started when the Emerald Magistrates Kyuden Hitomi, Kakita Kenshiro, Kakita Oshita, and Emerald Yoriki Soshuro Yoshimi, Lion Yoriki Matsu Soburo, Crab Bodyguard Hida Beon, and the Ronin Bisono saved the Hare Minor Clan from the ravages of the Scorpion Clan. During the conflict the group came into possession of a scroll that lead them to the Sparrow Minor Clan.
The group, while in the Sparrow Minor Clan, single handedly stopped the Gaijin invasion of Rokugan, with the help of the newly formed Yorimoto Alliance (actually Hitomi had a large part in the joining of the Badger, Sparrow, and Hare clans) to the Alliance. As a reward the Emperor gave the Emerald Champion Doji Satsume a small piece of land some near the Unicorn territory , a small mountain in the Dragon territory, and an island(s) near the Mantis territory. He gave permission to the Champion to do with the lands and titles as he deemed appropriate.
Satsume then asked Hitomi "Daimyo Hiushi Hitomi what will you call your new clan(s)?" She replied "From this day we shall be known as the 'Pegasus', 'Wyvern', and 'Thri-Kreen' Minor Clans." She then looked to Kenshiro and said "Daimyo Kitatogashi Kenshiro of the Wyvern Minor Clan you are to wed the lady Iushi Lera and you shall be my left hand." She then looked at the three Unicorn Ronin and said "Daimyo Zamaki Hiroki you and your sisters will be my right hand and shall be known as the Pegasus Minor Clan." She then looked to Soburo and said "Matsumi of the Wyvern Minor Clan you shall marry Soshuro Yoshumi." She then turned to Beon and said "Yumaida Beon as the 'protector(s)' of the Hiushi and Kitatogashi families you shall marry Mirumoto (Yamamoto) Yumi, and your brother (Yamauma Miroshu) shall be Protector of the Zamaki families." Finally she called for Oshita to come before her and bow, she said "I will need a husband to help me raise my adopted children and help rule over our new lands, will you marry me Oshita?" He proclaimed with a proud voice "Hai! Hitomi, I shall always be your protector, champion and loyal husband."
It is said that the Hiushi shugenja have a special spell that allows them to teleport from the Pegasus lands, to the Wyvern lands, and even to the Thri-Kreen lands. I have worked loyally for the Daimyo Hiushi Hitomi and Daimyo Kitatogashi Kenshiro and it is a great honor that I present this information.
The Thri-Kreen's Views of the Other Clans
Crab: "The Crab are the Empires protectors. We have great respect for them, for they are strong, resourceful, and loyal. Ignoring the 'minor' social dents."
Crane: "The Crane are the Emperor's left hand. We have the greatest respect for them, but they are not strong enough to be the Emperor's right hand."
Dragon: "The Dragon are very mysterious to most, but we know more than most. They are our nation's greatest kept ace in the hole."
Lion: "The Lion are the Emperor's Right hand.. They do not have enough 'awareness' to be the Emperor's left hand."
Phoenix: "The Phoenix are keepers of knowledge for the Empire. They are still a mystery to us."
Scorpion: "The Scorpion are the keepers of the Secrets of Rokugan. We know them too well, for we know many of their secrets. They do not like us nor do we like them, but we do respect them for not all are evil and bent, like Bayushi Sugai (Ojo-sama)"
Unicorn: "They are strangers in their own land. We respect them for their knowledge and their birth to a new form of calvary in Rokugan, the Pegasus Minor Clan's zebra maidens, the Amazons."
Minor Clans: "We will always protect the Hare, and the Mantis Minor Clans. We are a part of Yorimoto's Alliance. The Mantis clan is our strongest supporter. We owe them much, for without them the Hiushi family would never have been possible."
Artillery (Intelligence): This skill allows one to use any cannons. This skill does not teach one how to create gunpowder only how to use it for the cannons.
Bujutsu {Muki Sul} (Varies, See List-Way of the Lion): The weapons skills of the L5R RPG cover weapons with similar size and wight distribution. We have collected the entirety of them here for clarification. These are all Bugei skills:
Tessubo (Firearms-Agility): This skill allows one to use any hand held firearms. This skill does not teach one how to create gunpowder only how to use for the firearms.
Meishosuri (Hiushi & Hiuma Shugenja Only): This skill allows the shugenja to create magical talismans using Meishosuri magic for others to use. Only the Hiushi and Hiuma shugenjas ever learned this skill, not even Iuchi or Asahina shugenja learn this skill.
Meishosuri Lore (Intelligence): This skill allows the knowledge about the use of Meishosuri talismans and Meishosuri knowledge. It does not allow for the creation of Meishosuri talismans.
Ship Building (Intelligence): This skill allows for the building and planning of ships. Fine ship builders are rare indeed in Rokugan, but even rarer are ship builders who can build war vessels. It seems only the Tri-Kreen and possibly the Mantis have ever developed war ships.
Siege (Naval Tactics-Intelligence): Fighting a battle on land is one thing, but fighting a battle at sea using war ships, that is entirely new to Rokugan. Only the Thri-Kreen have learned naval tactics. All of the other clans only use ships to transport troops to land. They would consider fighting at sea a waste of capital and man power.
Navigation (Intelligence): This skill allows the user to navigate ships across the seas. This skill also allows the user to navigate by using the stars and the sun. It was originally a gaijin skill that was adapted for use by the Thri-Kreen.
Gaijin Trick (Variable): This advantage is not predetermined because it varies from one individual to another. The cost is variable: 2 point if it is a minor thing (blowing smoke rings with a pipe), 4 points if it can actually affect the outcome of a dice roll (Making strange war cries that are distracting), 6+ points if it always affects dice rolls (Spitting flamable liquid with a lit torch and causing an extended flame).
Fight Like Thri-Kreen (8 Points-Crab): The Thri-Kreen are trained to use virtually any weapon available both gaijin and Rokugan. They can even improvise weapons. The have a base 1 skill in any weapon they pick up or even improvised weapons, without even paying for the skill. If they want better training they have to learn the skill normally.
Hands of Stone (5 Points-Crab): The Thri-Kreen are trained to use their like claws and have developed techniques to make their hands strike as hard as stone. They keep 2 dice instead of the normal 2 for Hand-toHand damage.
Sea Sickness (Variable): Some people just never get use to being at sea. They always have an upset stomach. For each two points the character suffers a 1- die while at sea; 2 points -1 dice, 4 points -2 dice, 6 points -3 dice and 8 points -4 dice. Usually this is mixture of upset stomach, vomiting, and or diarrhea.
Gaijin Appearance (1 Point): You look gaijin, even though you may have been adopted into the clan you still look gaijin. Everybody knows it and there is really no way of covering it up. Everyone throughout Rokugan will always be suspicious of you just because of your looks.
Other Thri-Kreen Disadvantages
Character Creation
Step One
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Step Three
Hiushi Family: Hiushi (Fire Spies) Hitomi is the Daimyo of the Thri-Kreen Minor Clan. The Hiushi family are known for their quickness and athletic abilities. Benefit: +1 Agility.
Zamaku Family: They are the elite fighting men and women of the Thri-Kreen Clan. They are the decedents of Toku and various other sailors and Ronin.. Benefit: +1 Any Trait.
Yamaida Family: The "Mountain Crabs" are the protectors of Hiushi family they are decedents of Beon and Yumi. The Yamaida are known for their size and strength. Benefit: +1 Strength.
Benefit: +1 Intelligence
Beginning Honor: 2, plus 5 boxes
*Hiushi shugenja get a free raise for all Fire spells
Skills: Calligraphy, Defense, Medicine, Meditation, Jiujutsu (Any Style), any 2 Bugei or High Skills.
Beginning Spells: Sense, Commune, and Summon, plus 3 Fire, 2 Air, and 1 Water.
Your Outfit: All considered to be Average Quality, choose one of Fine Quality: Kimono, Traveling Pack, Scroll, Satchel, Wakizashi, Tanto, 5 koku.
Benefit: +1 Reflexes
Beginning Honor: 3, plus 5 boxes
Skills: Athletics, Jiujutsu (Any Style), Iaijutsu 2, Defense, any 2 Bugei or High Skill.
Techniques:
Your Outfit: All Average Quality, choose one of Fine Quality: Katana, Wakizashi, Bow, 20 Arrows of any type(s), Light Armor, Helm, Traveling Pack, Kimono, any 3 Weapons, 5 koku.
Benefit: +1 Agility
*This school is not a Samurai school, but it is taught to hiemin, hinin, and even eta. Treat as monks, unless they are samurai {Advantage: Noble Birth (3 points; Way of the Dragon). Family: Heimin, Benefit: +1 Any Trait}
Beginning Honor: 0, plus 5 boxes
Skills: Athletics, Craft (Any Type), Jiujutsu (Any Style), Defense, Iaijutsu, any 2 Bugei or Merchant Skill.
Techniques
Your Outfit: All Average Quality: Any 1 Weapon (No swords, bows or daggers, unless samurai), Light Armor, Helm, Traveling Pack, Kimono (Poor if non-Samurai), 3 koku (10 bu if non-Samurai).
Benefit: +1 Awareness
Beginning Honor: 3, plus 5 boxes
Skills: Horsemanship, Etiquette, Manipulation, Kenjutsu, Courtier, 2 High or Bugei Skills
Techniques
Your Outfit: All Average Quality, choose one of Fine Quality: Wakizashi, Light Armor, Traveling Pack, Kimono,1 Talisman, Steed, 5 koku.
Benefit: +1 Reflexes
Beginning Honor: 2, plus 5 boxes.
Skills: Sailing, Hunting, Defense, Kenjutsu, Battle, Archery, any 1 High or Bugei skill.
Techniques
Your Outfit: All considered Average Quality: Katana, Wakizashi, Bow, 20 Arrows of any type(s), Light or Heavy Armor, Helm, Traveling Pack, Kimono, any 1 Weapon, 2 koku.
Benefit: +1 Stamina
Beginning Honor: 1, plus 5 boxes
Skills: Kenjutsu, Defense 2, Iaijutsu, Battle, any 2 High or Bugei skill.
Techniques
Your Outfit: All considered Average Quality: Katana, Wakizashi, Bow, 20 Arrows of any type(s), Light or Heavy Armor, Helm, Traveling Pack, Kimono, any 1 Weapon, 2 koku.
Hiushi Family: It is said there is a sixth family a secret ninja family known only as "Hiushi" or the 'Fire Spies', since ninjas do NOT exist this mysterious family is 'not' known for their infiltration abilities. Benefit: +1 Intelligence.
Other Families: There are a variety of other 'families' that are heimin, hinin, or even eta. These minor families tend to be drawn to the Ninja families. Benefit: +1 Any Trait.
Benefit: +1 Awareness
Beginning Honor: 0 (3, plus 5 boxes)
Skills: Acting, Defense, Jiujutsu (Any Style), Mimic, Stealth (Shinobi), Concealment, Manipulation, Sincerity, plus any 3 Ninjutsu
Techniques: Unknown, see Distraction L5R RPG, Way of the Scorpion, or even mystic powers, GM's discretion!
Your Outfit: All Considered to be Average Quality: They may have any equipment necessary to impersonate a specific role, Katana for a samurai, although they may not know how to use it. Ninja-to, Shurikens, Bow, 10 Arrows any type(s), Disguise Kit, Kimono, Traveling Pack, any 3 weapons, 10 bu.
Note: It is extremely important to know that this is NOT a player character class. This is strictly speculation on my part. They are strictly for the GM to use as they deem necessary. Matter of fact these NPCs don't even exist!
After choosing which family a character came from, a player has the option to roll on the Heritage tables to see what sort of family line the character was born into. A player may roll on the Heritage tables up to three times as desired, but every roll costs your character 1 Character Point (CP).
Begin with Heritage Table 1 and follow the instructions. Be warned, not everything is fair in Thri-Kreen Minor Clan.
Heritage Table 1 - Starting Point
Roll Result (1d10)
Heritage Table 2 - Dishonorable Past
Roll Result (1d10)
Heritage Table 3 - Distinguished Past
Roll Result (1d10)
Heritage Table 4 - Mixed Blessing
Roll Result (1d10)
Heritage Table 3A - Famous Battle
Your ancestor fought in a famous battle of the past, giving you a worthy standard to live up to. Adopted characters subtract one form this roll, Hiushi decedents add one.
Roll Result (1d10)
Heritage Table 3B - Glorious Death
Your ancestor died an honorable death, which has emboldened the family ever since.
Roll Result (1d10)
Heritage Table 3C - Notable Awards
Your Ancestor served the Thri-Kreen well, and was granted a hereditary position within the Clan. Your character starts with the following position Rank.:
Roll Result (1d10)
All gifts are subject to Game Master Interpretation.
Roll Result (1d10)
You cannot always control the hand of fate. Every Thri-Kreen character has the option to roll on this table once to see what fate has dealt them. First, roll a die to determine whether the Fortunes have been good to you. If it's even, roll again on the Good Fortune table, if it's odd, roll on the Bad Fortune table.
Roll Result (1d10)
Roll Result (1d10)
Hiushi Hitomi: Daimyo of the Thri-Kreen Minor Clan {Emerald Magistrate, Sensei of the Moo Sul Ryu School, Hiushi Bushi School, Hiushi Shugenja School, Hiushi Emissary School, former Sensei of the Iuchi Shugenja School, Hiuma Shugenja School, and Topaz Champion}
School/Rank: Hiushi Shugenja 5 {Hiushi Emissary 1/Hiushi Bushi 1}
Notable Skills: Horsemanship 4, Law 2, Courtier 2, Medicine 3, Acupuncture 2, Herbalism 1, Etiquette 4, Sincerity 3, Ivestigation 3, Meditation 2, Lore (Gaijin) 1, History 1, Lore (Shadowlands) 1, Acrobatics 1, Bard 1, Calligraphy 1, Shintao 3, Religion 1, Tea Ceremony 1, Lore (Bayushi) 1, Lore (Shugenja) 1, Lore (Meisodo) 4, Research 3, Lore (Maho Tsukei) 3, Spellcreaft 4, Kenjutsu 4, Iaijutsu 4, Jiujutsu (Moo Sul) 4, Peasant Weapons 4, Defense 4, Battle 2, Hunting 1, Athletics (Swim) 3, Archery 1, Seduction 1, Forgery 1, Commerce 1, Craft (Sailing) 1, Craft (Seamanship) 1, Stealth (Shinobi) 1
Honor: 4.1
Glory: 8.2 (7.3)
Advantages: Benten's Blessing; keep +1 die social, Read Lips, Ambidextrous negate off hand penalites, Dangerous Beauty; Roll/Keep 3 dice seduction, Voice; +1 die verbal rolls, Quic; roll dice Itv keep highest one, Great Destiny; no death 1/adventure, Multiple Schools; x2, Forbidden Knowledge (True origins of Isawa), Ishinken-Do (Latent Void Mage)
Disadvantages: Dark Secret (Kyduen's Children), Gaijin Appearance (African), Dependent Children (Twins & Triplets), Sworn Enemy (Bayushi Sugai)
Notes:
Background
Hitomi is about 5'3" light African complextion female who weighs only 97lbs. She is only 18 yrs old. She is very beautiful even though she is rather muscular for her size. She dances a lot so she has a very firm figure. When she walks it is as though she hardly touches the ground.She has curly dark black hair and deep brown eyes.
She fantacizes about flying through the air. She loves spicy food. She even likes to dance, singing, painting, and swimming. She was born in the month of the Rooster 1, 981.
Long ago, 40 years, the beautiful Ide Nebula from the Ide Diplomatic Shool became enfatuated with the Diplomat Kyuden Mirokumoto from the Mantis Minor Clan. They were wedded and had but only one daughter, Kyuden Ebony. Together as a family they sailed the world over, going well beyound the boundaries of Rokugan. The ship was destroyed during a Tsunami just off the coast of Shima no Kimu. Ebony managed to survive due to the miraculous efforts of one very young Hida Akira (Beon).
Kyuden the family daimyo, decided it was best for Ebony to continue her training at the Ide Diplomatic School {In reality, he knew his relationship with her had produced children, but did not want it known in his court}. So, off she went to the Ide School, but the Iuchi Sensei, Iuchi Tomako (The Hougan) noticed a natural shugenja prodigy. The Ide School agreed, and so she went to study with Iuchi Tomako.
She fell in love with the Diplomat Ide Jujatsu, who died a mysterious death. Since his death she has adopted her own children (Daimyo Kyuden's). Since she never married she carries her fathers name. She does not hate Daimyo Kyuden, but she does not trust him either (She has a strange belief that loyalty=sex, but is begining to see the falsehood of that belief).
She went to her Gempukku ceremony when she was 18 (her children are staying with her sensei) the Topaz Championship. She won the tournament, though she was not out to win the tournament, she just wanted to do well enough to stay in the Unicorn She became close friends with Kakita Kenshiro (Actually they became lovers). At the end of the Tournament Megumi (one of the Fates) announced "Bear witness, for these are among the chosen ones." She never understood until recently.
Doji Satsume was at the event and took notice to Megumi's words. He appointed her as Emerald Magistrate. For she had already reached 2nd Rank in her Iuchi Shugenja School. He appointed Kakita Kenshiro, Otaku Bisono, and Otaku Cho-e-ko as her personal Emerald Yoriki(s). He then sent them off on numerous errands across Crane and Lion territories. Tragically after an unfortunate incident (Cho-e-ko assaulted the Emerald Champion), Cho-e-ko died a tragic death (she drowned under a bridge), even with the heroic efforts of her husband Bisono. After her death Bisono went into a drunken furry and was tragically killed by Lion samurai doing their duty at an inn (Bisono assualted the inn keeper).
After, the tragic death, the group came to the rescue of the Hare Minor Clan from the ravages of the Scorpion Clan. During the conflict the group came into possession of a scroll that lead them to the Sparrow Minor Clan.
The group, while in the Sparrow Minor Clan, single handedly stopped the Gaijin invasion of Rokugan, with the help of the newly formed Yorimoto Alliance (actually Hitomi had a large part in the joining of the Badger, Sparrow, and Hare clans) to the Alliance. As a reward the Emperor gave the Emerald Champion Doji Satsume a group of lands some near the Unicorn territory , a small mountain in the Dragon territory, and some islands near the Mantis territory. He gave permission to the Champion to do with the lands and titles as he deemed appropriate.
Satsume then asked Hitomi "Daimyo Hiushi Hitomi what will you call your new clan(s)?" She replied "From this day we shall be known as the 'Pegasus', 'Wyvern', and 'Thri-Kreen' Minor Clans." She then looked to Kenshiro and said "Daimyo Kitatogashi Kenshiro of the Wyvern Minor Clan you are to wed the lady Iushi Lera and you shall be my left hand." She then looked at the three Unicorn Ronin and said "Daimyo Zamaki Hiroki you and your sisters will be my right hand and shall be known as the Pegasus Minor Clan." She then looked to Soburo and said "Matsumi of the Wyvern Minor Clan you shall marry Soshuro Yoshumi." She then turned to Beon and said "Yumaida Beon as the 'protector(s)' of the Hiushi and Kitatogashi families you shall marry Mirumoto Yumi, and your brother shall be Protector of the Zamaki families." Finally she called for Oshita to come before her and bow, she said "I will need a husband to help me raise my adopted children and help rule over our new lands, will you marry me Oshita?" He proclaimed with a proud voice "Hai! Hitomi, I shall always be your protector, champion and loyal husband."
More recently she has been busy giving birth to her new set of Triplets (In reality they are actually Kenshiro's, she married Oshita, because he would be loyal to her). Now they both are busy raising their children and building their new Clan.
She is very out spoken person especially for a Rokkugan female, but she is learning to control herself. She can be very flirtatious, but normally she tries to fit into Rokkugan society. Normally her flirtatious activities are kept secret and out of public eye.
School/Rank: Hiushi (Kakita) Bushi 2 {Hiushi Emissary 1, Hiushi (Kakita) Artisan (Weaponsmith) 1}
Notable Skills: Archery 3, Etiquette 1, Sincerity 1, Iaijutsu (Kenjutsu) 5, Armorer 1, Medicine 1, Defense 1, Meditation 1, Naginata 1, History 1, Horsemanship 1, Law 1, Stealth 1, Investigation 1, Hunting 1, Courtier 1, Heraldry 1, Battle 2, Athletics (Swimming) 1, Sap 1, Seduction 1, Calligraphy 1, Shadowlands Lore 1, Jiujutsu (Moo-do) 2, Weaponsmith 1, Herbalism 1, Engraving 1
Honor: 4.5
Glory: 7.0 (4.5)
Advantages: Great Destiny
Disadvantages: Can't Lie, Distinctive Looks, Dark Secret (Father Scorpion)
GM's Note: His father is actually a Bayushi Scorpion. His Kakita father does not know this, mother was married to Kakita when he and his twin sister were conceived.
After the rescue of the Hare Minor Clan, including deadly duel with Sugai (Oshita and Kenshiro died), went to the Sparrow Minor Clan. The group stopped the Gaijin invasion of Rokugan
He has been in love with Hitomi and sent a letter to the Emerald Champion, Doji Satsume, his father, and Hitomi's father all requesting Hitomi's hand in marriage, she did not know of this. Typical Crane political maneuvering to force Hitomi to accept him, he considered this a victory, for very few have had the privilege of forcing Hitomi's hand.
Recently he has been busy raising his new set of Triplets (In reality they are actually Kenshiro's, she only married Oshita, because he would be loyal to her). Now they are both busy raising their children and tending to building their new Clan.
School/Rank: Yamaida Bushi 2
Notable Skills: Archery 2, Battle 2, Defense 3, Iaijutsu 5, Kenjutsu 5, Shadowlands Lore 3, Yarijutsu 5, Club/Axe 3, Sincerity 2, Courtier 1, Etiquette 2, Seamanship 2, Shintao 2, Stealth 1, Athletics (Swimming) 2
Honor: 4.1
Glory: 7.0 (4.5)
Advantages: Strength of the Earth; -3 wound rank penalties, Large +1 Damage/-1 social dice
Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Stubborn), Dark Secret (Heritage), Distinctive Features; Oversized
He was a ship's mate (He wanted to see the world before his gempukku) aboard Ide Nebula's (Hitomi's mother) ship the "Comet". Nebula had saved the lad during his early childhood, thus his adopted father allowed him to serve with her to learn the ways of the sea (in reality his father was too ashamed of his son's strange appearance). During the Tsunami he managed to save 'Ebony', but was unable to grab onto both Nebula and 'Ebony'.
After his return, the Mantis Daimyo Kyuden, sent him back to Crab territory and he has not seen 'Ebony' since, he has been on the Kaui wall. Recently Hitomi ('Ebony') was in the Crab territory and met a large fellow thinking it was Beon she ran up to him and greeted him, but to her surprise it was not Beon, but rather his twin brother Hida Miroshu. She was, later, re-introduced to Beon through Miroshu.
He has been busy keeping up with Hitomi and starting a family of his own. He is especially proud of his Bodyguard school and his cadets.
School/Rank: Zamaku Bushi 1 (True Ronin 1)
Notable Skills: Law 1, Hunting 2, Kenjutsu 5, Iaijutsu 3, Athletics 2, Archery 2, Defense 3, Shintao 1, Poetry 2, Etiquette 2, Battle 2, Horsemanship 3, Animal Husbandry 1
Honor: 2.5
Glory: 7.0 (1.0)
Advantages: Major Allies (Kenshiro & Hitomi), Different School; Rank 1 Hiushi Bushi Technique, Large; +1 Damage/-1 Social rolls, Quick; roll 2 dice Itv keep highest one
Disadvantages: Dark Secret (Father's Death)
He is a tall man about 6'8" and weighs about 200 lbs. He has dark black hair and deep brown eyes.
He was born into a Ronin family, so now he continues his profession, a soldier for hire. He did that for a year, but he found a spark of loyalty with Hitomi. He thought he found that loyalty with Kenshiro, but when he was dismissed (so he could have extra geisha money) he began to think differently. Directly after his release with Kenshiro Hitomi hired him to watch and protect the Otaku war horse left in the Lion Clan territory.
When Hitomi came back she rewarded him with his own family name Zamaku and married him to one of the Zamaki's cousins. Now he has found a sense of family and belonging within the Thri-Kreen Minor Clan, matter of fact he is now expecting his first child soon, he is hoping for a boy to carry on the family name, but if it is a girl then he will just have to find a man willing to take a women's family name. "If there is a will there is a way." Toku always says.
School/Rank: Hiushi Bushi 1
Notable Skills: Athletics 3, Shugenja Lore 1, Iaijutsu 3, Weaponsmith 3, Batleth 3, Jiujutsu (Moo-do) 3, Defense 3, Etiquette 1, Farming 2
Honor: 3.5
Glory: 1.5
Advantages: Quick; roll 2 dice Itv keep highest one
Disadvantages: Sea Sickness; -1 die while at sea
He is of average height for a Rokugani, but he is rather thin for a man of his strength. He likes to work outdoors and with his hands, he was raised as both a samurai and a hinin. He has a green thumb. He wants to prove his worth to everyone. He is brash just like his father. With Hitomi's influence he will have time to grow into a man and raise his own children, that would be his dream come true.
He was the son of Ozaki Usagi and a Hare Clan Hinin farm girl, but then his father had to die in the Shadowlands before his gempukku and be accused of murder thus he was abandoned even by his daimyo grandfather Oda.
Recently he took up employment with Hiushi Hitomi and was escorting a shipment of gold to the Thri-Kreen island. During the escort duty he was adopted into the Hiushi family and is no longer a Ronin but now he has been reborn into the Hiushi family (see Hitomi's Children).
He still is sometimes uncertain why he was adopted into the Hiushi family, only that it was his destiny to get his family name back.
School/Rank: Yamaida Bushi 1 (True Ronin)
Notable Skills: Law 3, Hunting 3, Archery 3, Athletics 3, Battle 3, Defense 3, Iaijutsu 2, Tetsubu 3, Kenjutsu 3
Honor: 2.5
Glory: 1.0
Advantages: Large; Damage +1/Social -1 die, Strength of the Earth; -3 Wound Penalties
Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Childish), Distinguishing Features (Tattoo on both palms of each hand, and a Wolf's head on a Katana handle across his forehead)
He is an enormous man 6'10" for Rokugani with dark hair and deep brown eyes. His muscular built stands out in a crowd. He is very child like, yet he is extremely loyal. Nothing can stand in his loyalty.
He use to be a True Ronin, now he is one of the most trusted people in Hitomi's guard. He is Hitomi's children personal guard. He was 'sort of' adopted by Hitomi's daughter and son. Together they literally put their 'mark' on him.
At present he has been traveling with Hitomi's children all across Rokugan. He has become extremely fond of his charges. This definitely has changed him. He is very proud of the kids, almost as proud as their mother and father.
School/Rank: Hiushi Shinobi School 3 (Geisha † 3, Actor 2, or Monk 1) †
Notable Skills: Forgery 3, Locksmith 3, Poison 2, Seduction 5, Stealth (Shinobi) 5, Jiujutsu (Tae Kwon-do) 3, Disguise 5, Explosives 2, Defense 5, Pearl Kyujutsu 1, Naga language 1, (Courtier † 3, Etiquette† 3 Acting† 3, Calligraphy 3, Legends & Lore † 3, Sincerity† 3, Manipulation† 3, Conversation 2, Dance 2, Music* 2, Tea Ceremony 2, Shintao 1, Theology 1, , Bo Stick 1, Tailor 1, Gardner 1)
Honor: 3.0 (4.0, 3.0, 2.0)
Glory: 0 (3.0, 2.0, 1.0)
Advantages: Quick; roll 2 dice Itv keep highest one, Ambidextrous; no off hand penalties, Benten's Blessing/Dangerous Beauty; roll/keep 3 extra dice Seduction, Blackmail; x?, Clear Thinker; +10 TN Willpower, Strength of the Earth; -3 wound Penalties, True Friend; Hitomi, Chameleon; change appearance, Amphibious; breath underwater,
Disadvantages: Dark Secret (Not Hoshi's daughter), Distinctive Features; Red skin, Outcast; Naga and Togashi family, Sworn Enemy (Bayushi Sugai), Watersnake; -1 die per hour out of water 24 hrs,
She was born a chameleon watersnake naga with the ability to change her shape into any human form she chooses (including sex and voice), but she was adopted by Hoshi and he pretended that a female Sosuro ninja was the birthing parent. Even though he knows it is not true, but 'he likes to play with his Scorpions before eating them'.
She grew up the perfect infiltrator for the Shosuro family, but one day after her brutal involvement in the assassination of a just Badger daimyo by Bayushi Sugai she decided to work for the other side. Unknown to Hitomi she is not working for her or the Shosuro family, but in reality she is actually working for Togashi and some unknown scheme.
She has many personalities some of her favorites are the emperor''s eta coroner, the Emerald Champion's personal geisha, Bayushi Kachiko's favorite Kabuki actress, and Yorimoto's favorite monk. She has many more, but these are the ones she enjoys the most for personal reasons. She has managed to find a personae for everyone of the Major Clans and a few of the Minor Clans as well.
Currently she is building her own Ninja family, a job she tends to like a lot, maybe too much. She currently has blackmail on a number of daimyos, magistrates, and imperial court members. She has even made personal friends with Hitomi. Recently she has just met with Oshita, she does not trust him much so she has taken it personally to watch over him, from a distance of course.
She has about 30 specially trained ninja who work the castle and always about 5 in the shadows making sure the Yamaida guards do their job right. She is especially concerned, because of the Bayushi ninja family has recently taken a contract out on Hitomi. She hasn't found out who the hitter is yet, but she is working on it.
They probably haven't even had time to contact the hitter, because she got the information directly from lady Kachiro. She is hoping Sugai will personally sign the contract thus giving her the right to finally take him out for good. Unfortunately both Hitomi and Akimi both know that when you take care of one scorpion there is the entire Clan waiting for you afterwards.
The Thri-Kreen have adapted many different strategies from both Rokugan and Gaijin into an unique style all of their own. They use a variety of stealth techniques in the jungle that are extremely effective. Ask the Scorpion who tried land an assault force on their island when they first landed on the island. Their naval strategies are also unique.
The Thri-Kreen have adapted many of the Crab strategies and gaijin strategies of warfare, unfortunately this has not made them the most popular amongst the other clans, especially the Lion. The Lion have a neutral attitude towards the Minor clan only due to diplomatic pressure and a few supporters amongst themselves.
They have developed a strategy that is most effective in their natural jungle areas. Their strategy is simple supply and demand. They always destroy their enemies ability to feed and supply their troops. They always attack in small highly efficient teams. These teams are specially trained to combat large numbers of troops. They are extremely proficient in sabotage operations.
Recently they even helped the Crab with some pirates, unfortunately the pirates were part of a Kolat conspiracy and now both sides have received the Kolat's attention, especially at sea.
This is the area that the Thri-Kreen have the most strange and unusual tactic of engaging the enemy at sea instead of a land battle. They seem to prefer the open sea, but they will not run from a land fight either.
One of their tactics is the use of cannons. They will usually bombard the other ship with cannons at long ranges (out of bow range) and then move in for a boarding party. They have developed unique devices that allow them to swing over to the enemy ship and then detach quickly. Most ships have little protection against their cannons so they usually fall quickly.
Recently they have begun construction on an entire line of war ships they call 'battleships'. These ships have two decks of cannons and three main sails. These ships are the fastest ships in all of Rokugan and they are the most heavily armed. Matter of fact they are they only ships in Rokugan to have cannons. Many of their ships crew also use something they call a 'musket'. They use the musket just prior to boarding to soften up the deck hands.
After they board a ship they attempt to gain control of the captain and force him to surrender if not they just destroy all around them. They have gained the attention of the pirates in the area. The Thri-Kreen have declared war on all pirate ships. Any pirate ship, no matter the clan affiliation, will be attacked and destroyed. Any and all treasure gained belongs to the emperor.
So far this has made the Thri-Kreen very unpopular amongst some of the cran merchant class, because they were using pirates to skim off the top of the profit margins. The emperor on the other hand has fully blessed the idea and now they even have the backing of the emperor himself.
No other navy in all of Rokugan uses war ships, only troop transports. The idea of using such resources just to waste them at sea is ridiculous to anybody in Rokugan. Even the Mantis say that the Thri-Kreen are wasting their time and resources. Who else would have such a powerful navy? The only response from the Thri-Kreen is "Three times a powerful navy has attacked Rokugan, and only by the combined military might of Rokugan have we been able to stop them, next time we will be ready for them before they even reach our precious shores. They will not land on Rokugan by sea again!" the other clans refuse to answer them.
There are a number of unique items in the Thri-Kreen Minor Clan. There are many unique items found only on the Thri-Kreen Minor Clan islands. All of the Mok'Bara weapons are unique to Rokugan, they are unique even to gaijin lands. Ask the Unicorn or even the Mantis about their strange weapons.
Tessubo (Flint Lock Rifle or Pistols): The Rifle is used with two hands and the pistols are used with one. They both shoot lead shot. The guns are not very accurate, but it can be used without a lot of training (compared to a long bow). The Rifle has a range of about 250 yds and the pistol is 50yds, but unfortunately it is not accurate is too close (unfortunately not as good as sword 1k2 damage, plus strength)
Cannons-Artillery: This is usually a naval weapon, but they have been seen protecting Thri-Kreen castles and important ports. Unfortunately as a static piece it is vulnerable to other cannon attacks, but leave it to Thri-Kreen creativity, they have even begun using them on mobile beds pulled by horses. They have a range of about 500 yards. They do a tremendous amount of damage 10k7 in a 1 yard area, but reduce the damage by 1 dice per yard away from the center of the blast.
Bat'leth-Mok'Bara: This is the traditional Hiushi 'sword of honor' (usually replacing the Katana), resembling a one yard two ended scimitar. The Batleth is carried along the inside of the arm and controlled by two handholds located on the outside edge of the weapon. It is extremely effective 4k2 damage, and the unique claw like ends allows them a free raise when disarming opponents.
D'ktagh-Mok'Bara (Tantojutsu): This is a traditional Hiushi bushi's blade (usually replacing the wakizashi). A vicious, three pronged bladed weapon, the D'ktagh is commonly used in hand to hand combat as well as many ceremonies. It is extremely effective 2k2 damage, and the two prongs on either side allows a free raise when disarming opponents.
Jejtaj-Mok'Bara (Nofujutsu): This is another weapon used by the Thri-Kreen bushi. It comes in pairs. It resembles a half moon with a hand at the backside. It is unusual in a land of single weapon fighters for it is similar in the Mirumoto style in that it uses two weapons at the same time. They are small and portable. They cause 1k2 damage.
Mek'leth-Mok'Bara (Kenjutsu): This is fast becoming the weapon of choice amongst many of the Thri-Kreen clan. If it's popularity continues it will soon replace the Batleth as the traditional weapon of the Thri-Kreen Minor Clan. It is the size of a Wakizashi with a hooked shaped end and an additional hook at the pommel. If used two in each hand it is extremely lethal. It does 3k2 damage and receives a free raise when disarming an opponent.
ChonnaQ-Mok'Bara (Yarijutsu): This is a polearm with a very nasty looking tip. The tip is a wavy edge design with multiple protrusion along its edges. It is the weapon of choice amongst the females (used instead of the Naginata). It does 3k2 damage and receives a free raise when disarming an opponent.
Hiushi Ancestral Katana: This is the katana that Oshita has. Even though Hitomi is the daimyo Oshita wields the Ancestral sword. The sword became awaken directly after Oshita's death. That is when he found out that his grandfather's spirit is inside the weapon. His grandfather told him that he would always watch over his family for him, even after he passes away, thus ensuring Hitomi's protection always.
Hiushi Ancestral Katana's Abilities: This sword is able to record it's wielder's history as it happens. Every event of their life is recorded in pictograms along either side of the blade. This bizarre language is easily deciphered by the owner, but is very difficult unless you know how. Nobody in the Hiushi family ever teaches a non Hiushi this language, matter of fact only the ruling family knows the language.
The sword is also able to heal it's owner a number of times per day equal to the wielder's VOID Rank. The wielder must spend a Void Point to be successful and an additional Void Point per Raise (Max is equal to character's VOID Rank). The katana does 4k3 damage. It adds 1 die to roll/keep when striking To Hits and Damage Rolls and it allows the user to re-roll one damage die during an Iaijutsu Duel.
Hiushi Ancestral Kama (matched pair): These were originally part of the Kyuden Ancestral weapons. Though they are not truly neumerani, they do have unique abilities. They are Superior quality weapons causing 4k3 damage. They are unique in that they have jade inlaid in the actual blade. A technique thought lost only to the ancient Kaiu weapon smith. If that is true then this weapon was also part of that family line, but nobody can be certain.
Moo Sul: When Hitomi's (Ebony) mother, Nebula, was traveling in foreign lands this is the tale of such a journey. Ebony was onboard the 'Nihisironin' they traveled far beyond the watery shores of Rokugan. For many of days, well over 200 cycles, they traveled. Now on the brink of destruction, their supplies nearly extinguished, suddenly the voice shouting "Yama! Yama!" Everyone on the ship quickly looked into the horizon to see before their eyes the crest of a mountain peaking through the haze they had come to know as misery. Now their journey would bear fruit, for if they could see the mountains then land could not be far away.
That evening we all celebrated. These black skinned gaijin had a strange style of dance that seemed to combine both dancing and a deadly style of martial arts, they called it Sado Mu Do the gaijin called it capeoria. Hitomi quickly learned the basics of the style and even improved on the style by incorporating into a variety of Rokugani Martial Arts.
Mok'Bara is now known as Moo Sul and has become Thri-Kreen National Sport, Martial Arts. Moo Sul has a variety of styles, some still practice the original Mok'Bara, each requires an additional skill and the character must be able to find a Sensei that will to teach them their new style {with GMs permission the player needs an appropriate write up for the Style and Sensei}.
Players should record this skill on their character sheet as "Moo Sul {Jiujutsu} (Style Name)". Hard Styles, are considered a Bugei Skill and Soft Styles, are considered a High Skill. Hard Styles are easier to learn, they just require physical maneuvers, but the Soft Styles require not only physical prowess but also mental and spiritual unity.
Note: All Styles have these three types of maneuvers as their basic maneuvers. Only after gaining a rank may they learn the 'Styles' special techniques. They may only learn one additional special technique at each gaining of a new Rank. Remember that if the character learned a Moo Sul Style after 1st Rank then they start at the proceeding Rank for gaining new Style Special Techniques.
Throwing and Sweeps: A throw is an attempt to use an opponent's wight, strength and momentum against him to throw him to the ground. A sweep is an attempt to kick out an opponent's feet from under him. Throwing or sweeping another character, they must make a Simple Roll (Agility+Jiujutsu) TN vs opponent's (Agility x5). Successful the opponent makes a Simple Roll (Agility+Athletics) TN 15+5/Raise to avoid damage. Failure results in normal damage. The opponent must spend an action to get back up.
Grappling: If a character attempts to grapple another, the procedure is very similar to Throwing and Sweeping above. A Simple Roll (Agility+Jijutsu) vs TN opponent's (Agility x5). Success results in the grappler to roll for normal damage. They continue to do damage until the grappled character frees himself. To free themselves the opponent must make a contested Strength vs the grappler's (Agility+Jiujutsu).
Punching & Kicking: This covers a variety of maneuvers using both feet and hands. Damage is 0k1 for Soft Styles and 1k1 for Hard Styles.
Hyel-Do (Way of Manipulating Vital Points) {Hiushi Only}: This skill requires the character to have skill in Jiujutsu (Hyel-Do) 1, Medical 2, and Acupuncture 3. The character can create a variety of effects. Base damage against unarmed opponents is 1k1. Techniques:
Wu Shu-do (Way of the Great Storm)-Hard: This is a very acrobatic style. The character must have skills in Athletics 2, Craft (Acrobatics) 3, and Jiujutsu 1. Many are Acrobats from the Kakita schools. Techniques:
Note: There are too many schools to list all of their special techniques, but remember to give them appropriate raises and effects. There should never be more 4 Special techniques for each Style.
The Thri-Kreen Clan's Shugenjas have developed their magic abilities from Hiushi Hitomi. She has direct connections to Hiuma Tomako who is actually older than Togashi! She is not from this world, or is she human. She is a very powerful Drow spell caster from another reality. She was the one who taught the Isawa centuries ago about blood magic before the fallen Kami tainted the process.
Now Fu Leng has spoiled the 'blood' magic. She is also the one who taught Iuchi Meisodo magic, to compensate for the loss of 'blood' magic ('blood' magic is actually Voudon magic). Thus the Thri-Kreen Magic is vastly different from any other in all of Rokugan, yet very similar. Only an Isawa or Iuchi Shugenjas would notice the similarities.
{Meisodo spells (any); require a talismans instead of a scroll, reduce casting time to 1 Action, but they not use raises for special effects, unless they are being cast as a normal shugenja spell}
Gateway (Air)
Hiushi Family Secret Spell,
Effect: This creates a gateway that people can travel from one location to another instantly. The size is (3' x6') and lasts Rank in minutes. Increase size by 1' on either side per raise gained.
Magic Missile (Fire)
Hiushi Family Secret Spell,
Effect: Electricity from fingertips. It automatically hits regardless of TN to be Hit . One missile per Rank. DR is 1
Lightning Strike (Fire)
Hiushi Family Secret Spell,
Effect: This spell sends out a forked lighting bolt from the caster's hand. It can be used to strike a target normally, but no Armor. If the target is wearing metal armor or holding metal weapons increase the amount of damage rolled: Small Weapons +1 die, Medium sized weapons +2 die, Large Weapons +3 die, Light Armor +2 die, Heavy Armor +3 die. The DR is 7.
Shadow (Fire)
Hiushi Family Secret Spell,
Effect: This spell creates an area of blackness (10' x 10' x 10'). All in the area must make an Agility + Athletics vs TN Fire x5 to avoid the area. All in the area take DR 5, successful feats only take DR 2. The individuals are in a blackness are attacked by black fire.
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