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Sorcerers Rokugen Te termnghr gee ‘The Utaks, ‘Outsiders 3). ‘The Uiaka Points. Major Utaku Holdings ‘Bikar. - Alani Shiro Utaku Shojo... (tale Seid Minor Utak Holdings... ‘bukit Yash. Earthquake Shrine ‘KarayamiHla Mura mpotent Utaku NCS 30 Uakushiko 30 Vasile ofthe Kais Family 31 The Hyuga Frnily 3 The Naoko Family. 31. Uiaka Mecha. BI Ancestors 32 Unew Kemoko 233 Unk Kuro 38 The Utaks Infantry School 4 The shinjo 34 Oursides(6) 34 The Shinjo Provinces. 35. Major Shinjo Holdings. 35. shire Shinj. 36 pam Mur 36 Oshindoka Tos. 37 Mizu-Umi Ryo 137 Minor Shinjo Holdings 38 Eile Road snd Bulls Watehrower 238 Bugaishe 38 Hlgen Yuk 39° Extatertril Holdings. 40 The Ruins of Kalpa 41 Ryoko Owan Toshi 4. Important shinje NPCS 41 ShinjoSheno... 41 Shinjo Fisruko vassals of the Shino ‘The Mara Family Shino Mechanics. “Ancestors ‘ShinjoIneiro Shinjo Ronin “The Vigan The Horiuchi. ‘ousiders (7) The Horii Proviso... Shinden Horiuchi... morta Horiuchi NPCS... “Horiuchi Shen se, Horach Mechanis. ANCEOE Horiuchi Junichi. Behind the Vell... The Burning Sands ‘Other important Groups ‘The Lotds of Death Muchitsu Nightmare ofthe Unicom Outsider Keep. ..-s..eeee F 53 Typical Inbabitans 53 Oulsider Keep Overview 54 Outsider Keep Map. 54. The Unicorn Territory Map 4 55 $5 56 56 7 is io) n T n T sOUTSIDERS PART ONE ‘Otomo Taneji rode in silence. There had been little conversation dluvng the long journey from the Crane lands, and now that the parly was approaching the outer edges ofthe Unicorn provinces, “Tanai four himself srangoly nats. He had been to every major Unicom court, ofcourse, and krew ther lands nearty as well as he Ienew his family’s own provinces, but this time his concern for his raster distracted hum. ‘Miya Hatort had nob spoken other than to answer questions in ‘vera week. The tension was obvious in his fae and posture. Despite his years of service, Taneji had never sen his lord under so much sts, The Shadowed Tower had kidnepped his wife Kama months ‘goin plot toblacymail Hato into spying on the Crane. The Fmer- ald Champion Yasuki Hachi had rescued her and placed her under ‘the care ofa ma that noone in the Empire dared eros: the Unicom ‘Clan Khar, Moto Chogatas, Despite Hach assurances, Tan} ew ‘that #tori would not beat ease until he knew for certain that his wife was safe again “Laughter from elsewhere in the party caused Tanet to frown, _Sekkou a usual, was oblivious. Once he had heard that Kamako was safe he Kars protection, he had veturned ois usual, mindlessly jovial self. The conversation Sekkou had been holding with one of “Hach’s magistrates fr most ofthe day continued beside Tame, much tothe couriers chagrin “ye always found the Moto cours @ bit unorthodox, to tell the truth? the young shugenia said. "They an intense prope. Between ‘angry Moto, grim Shinjo, and rigid Uta, thine de lan is sorely Tacking a sense of humor” “The older magistrate shrugged noncommittally and stared off to the sou. "Te was not always 50 he said after a few moments? consideration. Oh?" asked Sehkow innocently. “T assume you mean before the Moto gained control?" “es said Hator unexpectedly "The Unicorn gem mu diferent tay than they were in my youth.” “Seem diferent, Hatoré-sana? Are they not truly differen “Ok, they ave different, yes the historian confirmed. "Bu not 9 muh as they would have ws believe” The shugenja frowned.“ do not understand” Hators looked north to the plains unfolding before them. ~The Shingo are... o wert shoul say, merry peopl. They enjoyed the simple chings in life despite their vast wealth, and were well regarded by mos familis throughout the Empire, Though thee were thos whe disdained ther gaijin tastes, hore were ew who would cll them enemies” Difficult to imagine, given their current demeanor Tanefi observed. sno more than they deserve” one magistrate said coldly “Filthy olat” “Do not beso hasty" lator admonished. “What would have befallen the Carte had the Empire judged you according to the cexannple of Aina Yjinden and his fllowers™ Taneji and Sekkow exchanged a quick glance. The great traitor ajnder was sore subjetarnong many Crane, and was not a secret they spoke of freely is mame had, fact been wipe frame the Impe- ral Revonds and now only samurat suck as these — magistrates Intended to tan against suck maces — knew of him, The magi trate sed nothing, although ke veddened visibly. He turned away, clearly finished with the conversation, "The Moto are quite dour? Seow said, returning to his previous comments. "T find it difficult fo imagine the Unicorn as a'merry ep) Hatorseme, especially considering how feared the armies “The Moto know that an excessively cheerful mature soften mis taken or incompetent aor returne,wouldn you say, Sekou™ The sagen chuckled “I seem to reall hearing that bf, es? “At any rt the hsorian continued, the Moto ae not odour as ane might imagine. They peer allow the re of ust blieve they sre uncouth, graff barbarians. It's to their adoantage fo uso believe {her frit leads one to wuderestimate ther. in truth, they enjoy Iie to the ules. Centuries of hardship ad sufi nt the Burning Sands have conditioned them celebrate Life tevery opportu. ‘AMot celebrations athingto behold, nded” He glanced around at Fito ade “Bu hey reer that thers mot ie privy to such things” “How cat one fay dominate the cla 9? Tan asked. “They are but one of sx seems od that their niet dovumance could tng abut such change inthe clan” “The Mato who dull n Rogan were once few mumber, that 4550. But wh Shinj eure, howtandsof Moto nomad fom the Burning Sends accompanied her The Ie, Iuhi, and Horiuchi ave small fails, ad he Utakw and shun est many inthe ar ‘Agus the Shadow, The Mato are lighly mare than a thin ofthe lan rset He nodded 0 Tame. *Peres 15 surprising after all” “rf so many peopl underestimate the Moto sekeow pondered, “why would Hac choose Chega’ tobe Karka protein?” or the it ine weeks, ator laughed. “Thee are many who Telieve Chagta ol” he began “bul Yasui Hach’ is mat one of them. Onby a trol would nat recngie his might. The Unicom Fave not suffered military defeat since ely n the Wa of Sper Chagtat has never been defeated personal combat and mos foe ‘sheough fo fac hn do not ie ttl the tale” He shook hs head No, faery of mine wou lay see to Shio Mot, hen he as sma a enemy fr more dangerous than me" "wl we take he from Shiro Mot then” inguied ani, "Wt wee able to def her propery from Kyun Miya™ -Miys Hator was sent fra while shen, weighing his words care ally, "The time as come to etury home said fnally “I wll not Ive fe HOW TO US= THIS BOOK ‘Secrets ofthe Unicorn isa sourcebook designed for players and GMs alike who are interested in adding more depth and detail to the Unicorn Clan. Unlike Way of the Unicorn, which detailed the history and the clan’s major institutions, this book gives finer detail othe different families, their organiza- tion, holdings, vassal families, and lesser-known schools, among other things. seco the Unicorns broken down into chaptersas follows ‘The Introduction deals with the Unicorn Clan’ history, some general customs that rhe elan asa whole embraces, and several new mechanical options appropriate for Unicorn characters, Chapters One through Six each deal with an individual family: the Moto, Ide, 1achi, Utaku, Shinjo, and Horiuchi, Each chapter presents information on the family’s holdings, including several points of interest for each holding and some adventure hooks for GMs, major NPCs within that family,descriptions of vassals families that serve them (explained Tater inthis chapter), and new mechanical options for charac- ters fom that family Chapter Seven: Outsider Keep details Bugaisha, « unique Unicom holding. All the information needed for a GM to use Outsider Keep as the centerpiece of an adventure, ot for a player to have a background involving Outsider Keep, is presented Chapter Bight: Behind the Veil details the darkest, most unpleasant truths about the Unicorn, Every clan has some shame that they bury deep within their histories, and this chapter explores what tragedies or secrets that the Unicorn hide from everyone, even themselves, CUSTOMS OF THE unicorn GAIJIN CUSTOMS ‘The Unicorn are not like any other clan in Rokugan. While zost clans follow the general cultural guidelines described in Rokugan end the Legend of the Five Rings Player's Guide, the Unicorn diverge significantly in several area, They practice a strange blend of Rokugani tradition and gaijin customs picked up during their centuries of travel beyond the Empire Itis a commen misconception thatthe Unicom maintain their “barbaric® ways out of some inability to adapt to or understand Rokugani culture. This is untrue. It has been over three centuries since the Unicorns return, and the majority of Unicom alive today were born in the Empire. The Unicom understand the culture of their homeland quite well; they consciously choose to maintain their strange customs. Theit “arbaran’ ways are apart of their history, the same customs that allowed them to survive ina hostile world. The Unicorn practice their ways not because they disdain tradition — they honor tradition as much as any other Great Clan. Their difer- ent experiences have simply given them different traditions ‘Some of the differences between the Unicorn and other clans are essentially cosmetic, For example, since the Moto assumed contro, they refer to thei lan daimyo as"Khan and “Champion” interchangeably. Unicom carry a variety of exotic weapons, but all Unicorn stmurai still own and maintain a daisho. The Unicorn have a more feiendly relationship with lower classes, but the superiority of the samurai caste is still rigidly enforced. Other differences are more pronounced “The most notable way Unicorn differ from other samuel is thatthe Unicom are mostly nomadic. Unicorn settlements are camps rather than villages. The few large Unicorn cities serve mostly as trading posts and places to meet with visitors from other clans. Many Unicorn cities are remnants from the time when the Fox Clan (and later the Lion) ruled the Unicorn lands, Since the Unicorn’ return, these cities have been largely rebuilt and show a definite guijn influence. For nomadic Unicorn, the favored housing structure is a special tent called ager This isa domed, circular tent made of felt reinforced by wooden rods called khan, These tents are designed with one door, windows, and a skylight called a toono (which doubles asa smoke escape). Important nobles, including the Khan, live in larger ger called a chomchog, ‘The chomchog used as the Khan's dwelling is s0 grand that strequites team of two dozen oxen t0 cary it. Another notable difference berween the Unicorn and other clans is that the Unicorn do not share their Rokugani brethren’ aversion for touching flesh, Close friends will greet one another with a friendly handshake. Married couples embrace publicly: Unicorn enjoy eating red meat, and are particularly fond of beef, mutton, and venison. The only tem nant of Rokugani distaste for flesh has to do with dead humans, Unicorn samurai and peasants avoid touching, corpses with the same vehemence as any other Rokugani Such tasks are suitable only for eta. A Unicorn who touches a corpse oris stained by an enemy's blood will visita priest for proper purification as soon as tis practical to do so BIRTH The Unicom place a great deal of value on family bonds, soany addition tthe family is greeted with joy and acelebra tion, As oon as the bir is complete and the heath of both other and child are certain it isthe father’ duty to spread word of his childs bist. Mose samurai do so by leeping onto their fastest horse and riding about the city or camp where they dwell, shouting the newborn child’ name with great excitement. Any children old enough to ride will accompany the father in his task. Thus any addition to 2 lrge family seldom goes unnoticed as father and child cause a great ruckus in their urge to spread the news. ‘Though in other clans such an outward display of emotion {s frowned upon, among the Unicorn this san honored trad tion. Unicorn ambassadors tothe lands of ether clans realize that cis tradition is frowned upon beyond their own borders and are thus more restrained in expressing thei joy should 4 Unicora child be bora far fzom home. VASSAL FAMILIE: this book introduces a number of vassal families, lesser samurai who serve the great families, Though cere eee Cte ei (Court: Kyuden Seppun and Rokugon) these vassal families have never detailed specifically before, Sentech marr ei tion within the samurai class. Within the family and Gira eerie ter tesa ts Pert eee enter ttt ied distinetive service to the clan, Outside the clan, how: ever, they are identified by the name of the family the Favoring one’s vassal name above the samurai ee renee erate tae) eee eee eeeoe that the individual presenting himself known that the listener would be more famil ee ee eee eon een errant ‘Onshigawa vassal family that serves the Moto. To all Moto and other Unicorn samurai, he is known as ‘Onshigawa Sukhe. In the Ikoma histories and to outsiders, however, he is known as Moto Sukhe, Whe presenting himself to others outside the clan, Sukhe may introduce himselfas*Moto Sukhe of House Onshi- Pr enh cere tee ee tentang ny other clan should visit Sukhe in the Onshiga eee ea acess) eee sett visitor realizes that he is in Moto lands.‘Through out their time wandering the lands beyond Roku an, ie was importane that she Unicorn remain song and unt fied, For this reason Shinjo and the Champions that suc- ceeded hes, rewarded samurai couples who bore large families, The more children born to take up the mantle, the better chance they had to survive in a strange and often hos tile world, After several generations, the Unicom came to view those who had many children as exteaordinarily lucky. In modern times, with the Unicorn maintaining a more secure position back home in the Empire, Unicorn samurai re no longer granted instant promotions for bearing large families, Nonetheless, the Unicorn believe that those who have many children are forcunate indeed. The notable excep- sion to this superstition is among che Utaku, who generally believe that their women have better things to do than waste time giving bird ‘Unicorn children begin their equestrian taining as soon as they begin learning to walk It is not unusual to see a Unicorn father out riding on the plains, followed by a small gang of toddlets mounted on sute-footed ponies =ENGINOSHI, THE CSLESTIAL SWORD OF THE UNICORN CLAN In the Shinjo ancestral home, a dignified looking sword rests in a place of honor. Moto Gaheris placed this sword here shortly after Tsi Xing Guo forged the Celestial Swords for the clans, leaving it in the same place of honor that Hayai, the clanls Ancestral Sword, pene ee eee aren arty neers et ear) Blade that Gaheris and his successors always carry at their side; they have never seen fit to correct the false peerage es Enginoshi is the most exotic Celestial eee beet eens eres oar) decorated with fur and jade inlays. The Fortune of Pesnete cceeeernttey tetee ea n influences when he crafted it, and the Unicorn took advantage of the weapon's strange design so that their Champion could always carry a powerful blade while none realized its origin. The blade is currently ielded by Moto Chagatai, Unicorn Khan. Ce eee re erect ee eer eee eed erent Pee ere ere bud kharma* om the target, with no save possible. ea ‘Megumi is a Quality katana, inflicting 4ks damage end adding 3 tots wielder's Katana skill and two extra dice on all initiative rolls. The wielder's Water is dou bled for the purpose of determining movement. Ifthe penenee ere Perea eres poprrerrctnnay eiesil GEMPUKKY Each summer, on the plains surrounding Shiro Shinjo, all ‘youths who have come of age gather for a mass gempukkeu cer ‘emony, Before the assembled clan, they receive their swords and sweat oaths of loyalty to the Unicorn Clan. Though all Unicorn ace welcome, outsiders are only rerely invited to view the gempulku celebration. Unlike many Unicorn custom: their gempukke is highly traditional, unchanged since the days when they were the Ki-Rin Clan, The vows the prospec tive samurai swear stil refer to the Unicorn asthe children of the Ki-Rin, servants of Shinjo’ even though the clans name has changed and the Moto now rule. Immediately following the gempukku ceremony, all able bodied Unicorn sre invited to join a three day festival called the Naadam. The Naadam is a highly physical competition involving horse racing, archery, and wrestling. The Naadam is so popular that lesser versions are held throughout Unicorn lands throughout the year in preperation for the Shiro Shinjo Naadam, Samurai and heimin are both invited to compere, and ore regarded as equals during the festival The city or vi lage that is home tothe winner gains great prestige forthe fl lowing yesr. A samurat who wins the Naadam is inveriahly ‘granted 2 promotion to an important position in recognition of his skills. A peasant farmer or craftsman who wins the Naadam is given enough koku to live fora year without work ing, An ashigaru who wins is granted a promotion or even granted sttusas low ranking samual ‘The Unicorn sre unique among the Great Clansin that they will allow gaijin to swear fealty. This is still exceedingly rare, and done only after a foreigner shows unusual rustworthi ness and loyalty to the clan. Via a special cath overseen by the Unicorn Champion, the gaijin swears his loyalty, cuts his palm with Unicom steel, and presses the wound against the slashed palm ofa true Unicorn, At the end ofthis ceremony, che gaijin isa Rokugani forevermore in the clans eyes. The Unicorn are alvvays careful to bar eny magic during che course ofthis cere mony —for the use of blood during magica rituals invariably draws the attention of evil spirits COURTSHIP During their time as wanderers, Shinjo forbade the Unicorn to marry within their own bloodline, This custom insured that the Unicorn would continue to grow, adapt, and learn the ways of foreign cultures by taking wives from the various lands through which they traveled, The Unicorn continue to cling to this tradition since their return, arranging Unicorn marriages, a complicated matter. ‘A Unicorn samurai keeps careful note of his lineage, and will frown upon any arranged marriage that defies this trad tion no matter how politically convenient it may be. For Instance, a Shinjo samurai will urn down an arranged mar age with a Moto maiden if is ancestor five generations past married a member of her line it makes no difference whether the relation between the two is allied through marriage or blood. Most samurai do not enforce this custom past seven generations of relations, but an especially sriet Unicorn may not be so forgiving. A particularly uncompromising Shinjo, for example, refuses to marry an Asahina because his grandf ther martied an Isawa (the family from which the Asahina originated centuries 2g0). To this day, some Unicorn prefer to venture out into the desert or the wild Yobanjin lands to seek spouse rather than risk pollucing their bloodline. Frustrated Unicom diplomats have frequently attempted to put an end to what they see as an archaic and outmoded tradition, as more chan a few politically beneficial marriages have been ruined, Inthe minds of some, this custom is the single reason Unicozn have so few enduring alliances with other clans. Powerful families such asthe Moto and Bayushi do not take rejection lightly, and view the Unicorns barbaric tad tions asa pathetic excuse to pass up a beneficial alliance. This, of couzse, only leads Unicorn t0 become insulted by such slights to their traditions. The clan strongest custent alliance stems from a maztiage between the Shinjo and Hida families ‘one generation ago. As the Hida are nota concerned with the delicacies of polities and value allies wherever they can find tera its unlikely that further reluctance to marry into the ‘Hida will damage this friendship. SUPERSTITION “Tosay the Unicorn are superstitious is something of an under- statement. Even superstitious clans such as the Mantis and Crab do not hold sheir superstition so highly asthe Unicorn, but chs is mostly due tothe Unicorn unique perception of luck ‘Toa Unicorn, good luck or bad luck not andom-they ae skills to be cultivated like anything ese. Just as one man right be born with a great talent with the sword and another right become a mighty swordsman through skill and deter- rmination, so might one individual be born lucky and an ill favored person become lucky through proper application of superstitions. ‘All Unicorn carey at last one lucky charm, usually passed con to them by their parents or elder siblings. Many of these lucky charms pass through families for generations, and become potent nemuranai as well as foci for superstitions. A lucky charm i created when some mundane item grants good fortune. A pair of dice used to win a great amount of koku, a dagger which fended off an assassin, the head ofan arrow used to win the Naadam archery contest ~any ofthese could be a lucky charm once they are brought to a shugenja and blessed in the name of an appropriate Fortune, This item should never be used for its original purpose or the luck wil go bad. A lucky kenife should never be used to cut. Lucky dice should never be used for gambling. Generally these items are bound up in ribbon and worn as an amulet or cartied in an inro box on one obi One tale is told of a Shinjo magistrate in Ryoko Owari Neatly killed by a bolt of lightning, he saved a charred limb from a nearby tree and dedicated it to Osano-Wo. Yeas later, the magistrate was set to summon reinforcements to aid the defense ofa besieged castle, and found himself ambushed by ‘enemies, In desperation, he prayed to his wooden amulet for ‘good fortune. With that, feak storm erupted, allowing the magistrate to escape and return with reinforcements in time to prevent the caste from falling. The tale is popula, though the magistrate and castles names vary with the telling, Even so, few Unicorn would ever question the al veracity ‘Coins are very lucky, and to find one is a sign of good for tune. Ifa coin is found in a peculiar place, itis even more lucky. The luckiest possible omen is to find a frog that has swallowed a coin as ftogs ae also extremely lucky creatures. “The Unicorn aso take the art of divination seriously; more so than any other clan except the Mantis and Phoenix. Both samurai and peasant folk magicians have a variety of tech ‘niques both Rokugani and gaijin that they use to read the future’ portents, from Kawacu coins and yarrow sticks to ‘more exotic dvinations. The cracks ina deers shoulder bone, placed in a campfire, will portend the future for one who knows how to read such chings.The birth of « new foal is also highly portentous The seasons frst newborn horse is always the luckiest, and will share its luck with its rider if well treated. A stillborn foal the worst luck; ifthe seasons first foal is suillborn i portends an unlucky year WAR “The Unicorn are nota clan tat seeks war, or takes pleasure in ‘wat, bu they have great talent at warfare. The Unicorn mili tary is among the finest in the Empire. The officers are well trained, Delineation of rank and responsibility is clear and wel organized, allowing Unicorn forces to operate smoothly and eificiently both in small groups and large armies. ‘The Unicorn have adapted a numberof gaijin techniques and formations into their fighting style, and thei cavalry is “unparalleled Pethaps the only things that prevent the Unicorn from becoming the premier military power in Rokugan are the [| Lion Clas superior numbers versus the Unicom Clan rela tively peaceful nature. The clan learned to fight during their wanderings out of necessity — it was rate that sucha large {group of wariors was received peacefully in foreign lands. ‘Through practice, the Unicorn became adept at warfare, and passed these lessons along to their children Despite thei alent at warfare, the Unicorn do not take the same jy infighting as che Crab and Lion. Asa clan, they prefer life of peaceful exploration. If challenged, however, the Unicorn fight rutblessly and show no mercy Even the aggressive Moto family — feared throughout the Burning Sands for thet daring desert raids — fights more out of a sense of survival than bloodlust “Te Moto ace aggressive and ambitious as a rule ecause is thei duty to secure the clans future — if fighting is the most efficient means to that end, then 30 be it To this end, they have culivated a reputation of utter ruthlessness in battle By their philosophy, ifone desires mercy from the Moto, one should not make wae with the Moto: 'A Moro commander will make it is primary objective to kul the opposing army’ commander. A Moro commander will accept surrender, but only ifthe opposing officers give up thet lives and thei troops swear layaly to the Moto, One dramatic Moto commander began the custom of leaving an opposing general with “Shinsei’s Smile,” a colorful ‘euphemism for slashing the throat of an armed opponent ‘with one skilled stoke of saber: The Moto military has alorys been divided into three distinct and independent armies, and since the Moto zssumed control, his orginization has been extended ro encompass the entice clan, These thre armies are named the Baraunghar (also called the Right-Hand Army, the Army of the Right, or the Army ofthe West, the Junghar (also called the Left Hand ‘Army, the Army of the Left, of the Army of the East, and the Khol (also called the Army of the Center, or the Khans Army). “The Baraungharis the smallest of these three armies, designed for lightning raids in the vast desert and are well augmented by Itichi magic, The Junghar is the largest, designed for defending the vast Unicorn provinces! eastern borders and bolstered by crack Battle Maiden Troops. The Kholis the most elite ofall three armies. The Khan personally selects each ‘member ofthis army for their tactical cunning and physical strength, and members of al che Unicom families have near ‘equal representation, The Khol are the most feared soldiers in the clan, incorporating veteran soldiers from every Unicorn family.RETIREMENT Retirement is a fate most Unicorn look upon with mixed emotions. On one hand, to setle down in one's old age is a ‘sign of victory —a reward for a life well lived. On the other hand, fora clan chat draws such exhilaration fiom exploration 1d wandering, old age can bea difficult thing to accept. there is anything a Unicorn hates its to be bound in one place for too long, The idea of entering a monastery and dwelling these indefinitely is distasteful. What's more, most Unicom find it bypocritial. How can one be expected tofind enlightenment in a single place when there is such a wide, ‘beautiful world waiting tobe discovered? Ttis for ths teason that there ate so few true monasteries in Unicorn lands. There are many orders of monks tobe sure, but like most Unicorn these holy men are nomads, Unicorn ‘monks can be found anywhere in Rokugan. In fact, most Unicorn samurai who retire seize upon a monk’ lack of weed for teavel papers to venture into lands long forbidden and see the wonders they have always been denied by politic. FUNSRALS/DSATH ‘ike all Rokugani, the Unicorn exemate their dead and hold ‘waditional funeral ceremonies. One major departure from a normal funeral ceremony is that the ashes of high-ranking ‘Moro, Shinjo, Uta, and Ide family members are not interred in their graves. Close friends or family members scater their ashes in secret locations, while a public “grave” is erected 0 that others can come to show thei respects. In this way, even enemies defile the public grave, the departed soul is safe from dishonor. The graves of past Khans are a jealously guarded secret. No two Khans are ever intersed inthe same place, and only the Khan’ son or chosen heir knows where the previous ani ashes truly ie HISTORY OF THE UnIcoRA CLAN Ki-Rin Clan established: date unknown, ‘After losing to Bayushi in the Kami contest to see who will rule them, Shinjo begins wandering the Empire, gathering like-minded individuals to her banner. In time, they settle in the wide, open plains on Rokugan’s western border and ‘become the Ki-Rin Clan in the taition of the majestic steeds of Tengoku that Shinjo recalls fondly. Shinjo visits Fu Leng: date unknown During the early stages of the war with Fu Leng. Shinjo travels deep into the Shadowlands in search of her beloved brother. She discovers that the forces of Jigoku have twisted him deeply. Fu Leng attacks Shinjo, and she realizes he could kill her easily, but he allows her t lve. He sends her back tothe Empire with a message: I was not given a chance to partic pate in your contest to be Emperor" Cleadly, Fu Leng plans to conquer the Empire that he was not allowed to aid in building. ‘The Ki-Rin’s Exodus Begins: year 45 Following the war with Fu Leng, Shinjo decides that she must explore beyond the Empire in order to prepare Rokugan for anything that may threaten them in the future. Shinjo's vassals, the Otaku, Tuchi, and Ide families, choose t follow her. A small number of her followers remain behind. Hantei _lves Shinjo one of a pair of magical mirrors created by Shiba and Isawa, which will allow Shinjo to communicate with her Emperor even while traveling abroad. Lady Doji gives her sister precious sandalwood fan, ‘Some of Shinje's followers remain behind to tend herlands, bur the majority march down Exiles Road toward a mysteri- ‘ous destiny. The followers of Shinjo come to eal their time aveay from the Empire the Ki-Rins Exodus, ‘Encounter with the Ujikchai: year 45 “After months of murderous travel through the Burning Sands, ‘Shinjo and her followers reach the steppes dominated by the nomadic Ujikchai tribes. The Ujikchal attack the neweomers fiercely, and the Unicorn defend themselves. In time, the Ujik Hai are defeated not by force of arms, but by the awe ‘with which they come wo regard Shinjo, Rumors of her divin- ity spread throughout the tribes, and many pledge themselves to her in order to receive her guidance and protection, ‘The Ujik-Hai who swear fealty to the Unicorn come to be known as the Moto family. The Ki-Rin remain among the Uiilhai for over a century. ‘ox Clan founded: year 90 “The aggressive armies ofthe Lion Clan force the remaining Ki-Rin from thetr lands. Asa gift for the last of Shinjos children, the Emperor bestows Minor Clan status upon them, ‘naming them the Fox Clan He grants them new land near the small Kitsune Mori ‘The City of Sorcerers: year 152 ‘The Ki-Rin, having left the Ujilchat lands, encountera city of sorcerers to the west, These sorcerers wield powerful evil ‘magic, and attack the Unicorn scouts savagely. The aged Tuchi is badly wounded, but seals one oftheir books’ and carefully learns the secrets contained within. He teaches this magic toa hhandful of his students, giving birth to the secret practice of Meishodo. The dark sorcerers are the precursors to the Cuabsl (Gee Chapter Nine), Shinjo atthe Oasis of Spits: year 153 ‘After leaving the City of Sorcerers, Shinjo discovers a strange shimmering oasis in the desert. Shino enters the oasis while ‘Otaku Shiko stands guard. Shiko evencually falls asleep, and ‘when she awakens the oasis and Shinjo are gone. Shinjo returns after a week, showing all the signs of a ‘woman months pregnant. She explains to her closest advisors thatthe oasis was a passage tothe Spirit Realms, but she will not divulge where she has been nor who the lather of her child is. Months later, she gives birth to five children, all possessing the ability to change their shape, though their favorite forms are those of a human and a strange, one-homed beast called a “unicorn” As the childeen grow, they eventually lose the golden glow of the Spirit Realms and their ability 0 change their shape. Four choose to remain steeds, and one remains a human. Thus the blood of Shinjo founds not only the Shinjo family, ta bloodline of powerful steeds to deliver hae vassals into bate. ‘War with the Roce: year 223 Crossing a vast mountain range, the Ki-Rin are attacked by ‘men riding gigantic birds, large enough to carry aman and bis steed off The two forces battle for days amid the snow-capped ‘mountains before students of Iuchi call down the mountain- side to crush their enemies. The gambit is successful, but destroys the pass through which the Ki-Rin entered, permanently blocking the path leading back to the Ujikhai and Rokugan,In response, Shinjo splits the Hantei’s mieror into four pieces then divides the Ki-Rin into four groups to search for passage home. Each group leaves in a different direction, and the mirrors allow them to communicate with one another intermittently. ‘Trials and tribulations: years 225-442 The Ki-Rin are separated for over two centuries, with each ‘group encountering a variety of Iriends and foes. The Otaku run afoul oftheir old enemies from the City of Sorcerers and discover that the insidious villains have learned to remove their hearts from their bodies to ensure their immortality. ‘The uchi combat and then eventually make peace with strange, elemental beings known as jinn. Shinje’s family thwarts the activities of a cult of assassins who worship a murderous, multi-armed deity called the Destroyer. The Ide and Moto encounter the Ashalan, a race of immortal beings sharinga finite number of souls The Moto take tothe seas and sake contact with the distant kingdom of Merenae In #42 the Otaku, Juchi, and Ide receive a startling image of Shinjo being torn apart by darkened talons. They rush to reunite and discover what threatens their beloved lady, a lady. who most of her servants have never seen Gaijin ambassadors arrive at Otosan Uchi: year 440 After meeting with the Mantis Clan, ambassadors from Merenae arrive in Rokugan and are allowed admission w che Imperial Court largely because they possessan ancient banner fiom the Ki-Rin Clan. The Emperor opens limited trade and exchange of ideas with the foreign visitors. The gaijin are allowed two years to prove their honor and cher respect othe “Throne. Diplomatic relations eventually break down, leading to the Bare of White Sig. Shinjo and the Lying Darkness: year 442 Finally reaching Shinjo’ group, the other Ki-Rin families discover their brethren trepped in afoul swamp nearly identi- cal to the Shadowlands. The Moto and Otaku bate thei way to free the tapped Shinjo while the Tuchi hold the darkness at bay and the Ide tend to the wounded. Once her family is safe, Shinjo orders the Ki-Rin to flee and never look back. They grudgingly agree, and watch helpleslyas the Lying Darkness swallows Lady Shinjo. In the aftermath, Shinjos descendant ‘Yonaru declares that they are no longer the Ki-Rin, but the Unicorn Clan, Battered and weary, they continue westward, determined to fulfill Shinjo’ vow t fully explore the lands beyond. ‘The Unicorn Clan returns to Rokugan: year 615 Pursued by Shadowlands forces, the Unicorn arrive at che southern edge of Rokugan. The powerful Unicora cavalry cutmaneuvers the Kaiu defenses and enters the Empire with ‘unprecedented speed. A Scorpion army meets the Unicorn in bare and quickly falls before their strange blend of tadi- tional and gaijin tactics. Unicorn emissaries reach the Crane and return the fan given by Doji to Shinjo when the Ki-Rin first departed the Empire The Crane endorse the Unicom and they are soon accepted among the Great Clans “The Moto ride to the Shadowlands: year 825 Led by daimyo Moto Tsume,alarge portion ofthe Moto army ride othe Shadowlands, with plans toad dhe Crab in destroy- ing their enemies, They do not return, Battle of Chrysanthemum Petals: year 827 Moto Tsume and his corrupted brothers return from the Shadowlands at che head of a massive Shadowlands army, attacking the Crab and thei former Unicom kinsmen. The ‘wo Great Clans fight off the Shadowlands, but the living Moto are horrified ro see what has become of their lost kkinsmen. A group of Moto form the White Guard, a force of warriors sworn to destroy the Dark Moto at all costs, ‘The Battle of Beiden Pass: year 1127 A huge Cab army, supplemented with Shadowlands creatures reaches Beiden Pass in its march north. The army is met and stopped by forces under the command of disgraced general, Akodo Toturi, who defeats Crab general Hida Sukune after days of pitched battle. Following the Crabs retreat, Toturi leaves the pass under the control of Unicom forces. They regu- late traffic through the mountains during the entre Clan War ‘The Second Day of Thunder: year 1128 “The Great lans combine their vast armies to assault the massive Shadowlands horde at Otesan Uchi The Unicorn cavalry led by (Otaku Kamoko and luchi Karasu inflicts terrible losses on the inhuman beasts. Kamoko kill the fallen shugenja Yogo Junao and Karasu confiscate the Black Scroll found on Junzes corpse Kamoko, revealed as one ofthe Seven Thunders reborn, joins the other Thunders in the Imperial Palace. Together, they defeat the reincarnated Fu Leng and restore order tothe Eire Shinjo Morito leaves Unicom territory: year 1131 Ineenton discovering his destiny, Shinjo Morito gathers those loyal 1 him and departs the Unicom lands. Morito lays claim to the northernmost Dragon Heart Plain regions, formerly @ Phoenix holding. Since the Phoenix no longer defend the lang, Morito claims to be protecting it in the Emperor's name, and refuses to leave. As Morio seems content with his hold- {ngs and bears the Phoenix no ill will, che Phoenix overlook his presence forthe time being, Rescue of Toturi: year 1132 The missing Empero Totus discovered inthe rns of Mor Kage Tesh in the Phoenx ands. is savior, Oraku Kamoko, is forced to make a deal with the Bloodspeaker Jama Suru. She ives Sura sample of ber blood in rena for his aid in escap- ing the Lying Darkness The Empire, brought into chaos by the bying Darkness machinations, begins Co feel hopeful ‘Storms over Matsu Castle: year 1132 ‘Declaring the Unicorn to be his magistrates and enforcers, the returned Emperor Toturi orders them to attack the Lion Clan for their numerous crimes, including maho. The two armies meet on their shared border. The Otaku Battle Maidens suffer incredible casualties when Kitsu Okura summons the Oni Lord, Akuma to defeat their cavalry ‘War in the Hleavens: year 1132 Bayushi Kachiko and the Scorpion Clan, banished to the ‘Burning Sands, fulill an ancient prophecy of Awakening and release the Kami Shinjo from her prison. Shinjo leads the Scorpion and a huge army of Moto tribesmen back to the Empire. When she discovers what has happened inthe centuries since her imprisonment, Shinjo is outraged. She offers the throne to Yoritomo, champion ofthe only lan that did not participate in the destruction of her favorite brother, Fu Leng. Yoritomo refuses, much to Shinjos disappointment Soon thereafter Shinjo turns on her own line, revealing the ‘Shingo familys connection with the Kolat and leading a purge that destroys many prominent Shinjo families, including thar of Shinjo Yokatsu, Unicorn Clan Champion. Given the great changes and tuzmoil brought about by Shinj returs, some ‘wonder if the powerful goddess release in an Empire nothing like the one she remembered was not pat of the Lying Dark- ness’ plan all along‘The Moto War: year 1133, “The vast numbers of Mato nomads who followed Shinjo to Rokugan unite with their Rokugani brethren and ride to the Shadowlands to destroy the Dark Moto once and for all, ‘The Dark Moto are led by the Otaku Kamoko, who willingly allowed herself ro he Tainted so that she could lead the Dark ‘Moto to their destruction. The Dark Moro ate crushed utterly by the forces of Moto Gaheris and the Moto family is united for the fist rime in centuries. Shinjo departs: year 1133 Realizing that there is no longer a place for er in the mortal realm, the Kam Shinjo depart for Tengoku that she might be with her family. She leaves Moto Gahers in command ofthe clan, a5 she believes the family bearing her name is still, corrupted by the Kolat. Before she departs, Shinjo sets Ot Kamoko’s soul among the stars asa new constellation. The Otaku, shamed by the way in which ther clan has failed to live upto their goddess expectations, change their name 10 taku to symbolize their renewed dedication 0 the Kami. Ox Clan created: year 1145 Having proven his valor defending Shiro luch from the Steel Chrysanthemums armies, Morito is tecognized by Empetor Totur and his followers are granted Minor Clan status, Morito ‘chooses the Ox as his symbol, and begins strengthening his hold on the Dragon Heaet Plains. Creation of the Great Crater: year 1150 Following the destruction of Reiden Pass at the War of Spits’ conelusion, Lord Sun burls fire from the heavens and opens a new pass near the narrow and infrequently used Sefkitsu Pass “The Unicorn lay claim tothe pass They discover a network of tunnels leading to a dark and forgotten “City of Night" from the time before man, The Khan's nephew, Moto Chaga orders this kept secret from all outsiders and places Moro Vor in charge of exploring its mysteries. ‘The Khan joins the Shogun: year 1159 Moto Chagatai conspires with Akodo Kaneka to create the title of Shogun so that Kaneka can wield official power that rivals his brothers and sister. Chagatai is among the irs 0 pledge hisallegiance to the Shogun, inspiring others to follow sui. Kaneka rewards Chagaais ingenuity by making him one of his foremost advisors and generals. Death of Moto Vordu: year 1160 Led tothe City of Night by a tral of visions, Hantei Naseru and Shinjo Shono discover that Moto Vordu is being manipu- lated by a powerful Tsuno shugenja.Ifnot stopped, the Tsuno will use the City of Night to unleash desteuction upon the Empire. Naseru and Shono defeat the Tsuno and neutralize the danger posed by the ancient city. Vordu is killed in the final confrontation. For his part in defusing the potential cats strophe, Shinjo Shono is promoted to general ofthe Junghar army. Vordul apprentice, Horiuchi Sher-Zhe, continues his raster’ experimentsin the City of Night ata much safer pace. New MEcHANICS “The Legend of the Five Rings game setting has been officially presented in two separate game systems, the Legend of the Five ‘Rings RPG 2nd Editon System (presented in the Player’ Guide and Game Master’ Guide) and Wizards of the Coast's d20 System™ (presented in Rokugan™ che offcial supplement 10 COrienal Adventures). While ches 1wo systems are somewhat dissimilar, the setting presented in both versions ofthe game isthe same, and thus irs ou intent co presenta sourcebook that is useful no matter which ofthese systems You choose rouse when running your geme. Generally, when a new rule or mechanic is presented, whenever applicable we will present equivalent d20 System™ and LSR RPG 2E System versions in close proximity Rules and options for the d20 System™ look like this. Rules and options for the LSR RPG 2E System look like this Occasionally, extensive new information may be exchusive to a specific system (Such as New Path for the L5R RPG 2E System or new feats forthe d20 System™). In such «case, the information will follow the same convention as above. ‘The d2o System” material will appear in black andthe L5R [RPG 2E System material in ve Jn the case of characters, occasionally, a characters name willbe followed bya short explanation of is characte clssin lieu of fll statistical information. Such an example might look lke this: TORITAKA TATSUNS [Samurai 6/Berserker 4/Shadowlands Veteran 10; Hida Bushi /Hida Avenger 3] ‘The information presented before the semicolon is the character clas and level in the d20 System™ The information presented after the semicolon is the character's rank and school in the LSR RPG 2E System, ‘Sometimes material must be presented for one system or the other. In such cases, this text will be contained in 2 callout box with a gray background, such as the one below. ‘The headers for these boxes will cleary label which information 1s forthe d20 System™ and which information is for the 15R RPG 2nd Edition (LSR RPG 2", COMPLETS UNICORN TECHTUQUE FEAT LIST ‘The following table lists al feats available to samurai player characters as bonus technique feats, allowing those who wish to make a Unicorn character to use a single reference when doing so. This list supersedes the ones presented in Oriental ‘Aaiventuresand Rokugan. Feats that were prerequisites for other feats on this list were added, and some with excessive prereq- uisites that did not fit the Unicorn fighting style were removed. To balance this loss, other feats from the Player's Handbook have been added Abbreviations for the locations of these feats are as follows: PHB Players Handbook, MoR= Magic of Rokugan, SoU= Secrets of the Unicorn, RUN HIM DOWN runicozn T=cHTUQUEZ You are adept at toppling opponents on and off horseback: ‘Prerequisite: Str 134, Power Attack Benefit: You gain a +4 bonus on your opposed Strength checks when making tip attacks. mounted when making a trip attack, the defender may not attempt to trip you in return after a failed rip atack unless he is also mounted or isthe size of your mount or argesCOMPLETE UNICORN TECHMQUE FEAT LIST Feat Armot Focus ‘Armor Proficiency (heavy) cleave Daisho Specialization Dancing With the Fortunes Depths ofthe Void Different School Greater Daisho I ‘Greater Daisho TL Greater Daisho IIT Greater Daisho IV ‘Mounted Archery One Spirit Point Blank Shot Power Attack: Precise Shor Rapid Shot Ride-by Attack ‘Run Him Down Shinjo’ Swift Stride Shinjo' Technique Shinseib Smile Soul Forge Spirited Charge Strength of Putty Strike From On High ‘Taimple Utaku’s Void of War Void Use ‘Way ofthe Unicorn ‘Weapon Focus (yumi) ‘Weapon Focus (katana) ‘Weapon Focus lance) ‘Weapon Focus (spear) ‘Wild strike of the Mots Prerequisite ‘Armor Proficiency’ ‘Armor Proficiency (Light) ‘Armor Proficiency (Medium) Siri3e Power Attack 45 Base attack ‘Weapon Focus: Katana or Wakizashi cha 13+ Void Use Sarmurai ‘By DM permission only Samurai level 13chy Samurai level 15tht Samurailevel 17chs ‘Samurai level 19th+ Ride Skill ‘Mounted Combat “66 Bave Attack: sina Point Blank Shor Point Blank Shot Dex 13+ ide Skill ‘Mounted Combat Sir13s Power tack 42 Base Attack Ride Skill ‘Way of the Unicorn ide skill Dex 13+ Way of the Unicorn “8 Base Attack. Improved Critical ‘ron Will or ancestral daisho: Mastarwork weapon or armor. ‘Ride Skull Mounted Combat ‘Ride-By Attace Honorable “6 Base Attack Ride Skill Way of the Unicom Ride Sill “Mounted Combat 42 Base Attack Ride Sill Dex 3+ Martial Weapon Proictency (yum) fase Arar Martial Wespon Proficiency (kata) +1 Base Arack ‘Martial Weapon Proficiency (lance) +1 Base Aack ‘Martial Weapon Proficiency (yari) +1 Base Atack 48Base Attack “Weapon Focus (overhanded weapon) Location ‘oeugan PHE PHB, Rokugar Rokigon Rokugan Rokugant Mok MOR. Mok MOR PHB Rolain ny PHB PH PHB PHB sou 500 PHB Rokugan Rokgan Rokugar PHB sou1 nh ie z [e} eh i) S T i fe) n SHINSEI'S SMILE funicorn TEcHTIQUEI ‘Choose one type of slashing weapon, such as a katana or ono, ‘When using this weapon, you can deliver a devastating attack. Prerequisite: Improved Critical, Base Attack Bonus +8 or ghee ‘Benefit: When attacking an opponent with your selected slashing weapon in melee combat, you may impose a—4 penalty to your attack roll to extend your critical threat range by one. (A weapon with a critical range of 19-20/2 would become 18-20/? for example.) This bonus is applied before any other feats or abilities that double or triple che critical threat range. You may use this feat once per round. Note: You can gain this feat muliple times, Each time it applies toa different weapon for which you have already selected the Improved Critical feat. SHINTO'S SWIFT STRIDE qynicoan TecHTaus7 You ate extiemely swil, mounted or on fot Prerequisite: Base atack bonus +2 or higher, Ride Skil, Way ofthe Unicorn Benefit: Your speed is increased by 10 feet. Ifyou are mounted and make a Ride check (DC 15}, your steeds speed is increased by 10 fet so long as you remain mounted STRIKE FROM ON HIGH runicozn TECHTUIQUEZ You ate skilled a defending yourself from unmounted eppe- nests while on horseback. Prerequisite: Ride Skil, Base Attack Bonus +6 ot higher, Way ofthe Unicorn Benefit: Once per round, if you are mounted and an uunmotinted opponent smaller than your mount stacks you, you receive an attack of epportunity against that opponent before their atack. Ifyou use this attack as a tip attack and successfully trip your opponent, they receive a4 penalty on the attack that drew your atack of opportunity WILD STRIKE OF THE MOTO funicoRn TECHTUQUEZ Choose one two-handed weapon, with which you have alzeady taken the Weapon Focus Feat You can perform a wild, ‘one-handed swing with that weapon that sacrifices damage for extra each, Prerequisite: Base attack bonus +8 or higher, Weapon Focus in two-handed weapon ‘Benefit: You may wield your selected two-handed weapon in one hand if you are holding no shield or weapon in your ‘offhand. When you do so, you lose the additional damage bonus for wielding 2 weapon two-handed, but your reach becomes en fet (weapons that already have ten fot reach are not affected). Ifthe weapon is not one size larger than you are, you suffera~2 penalty toall attacks with extended reach, You «an switch your grip from one to ro hands asa free ation, and may do so between attacks. Note: Weapons that ate one size larger than you must be wielded two-handed. Weapons that are the same size as you may be wielded with one oF two hands. Note: You can gain this feat multiple times. Each time it applies to a different weapon for which you have already selected the Weapon Focus fat NEW COURTIER ABILITIES ‘At fourth level and every thied level thereafter members of the courtier character class gain courtier bilities chosen from a short list (ee page 38 of Rokugan™). The following new courtier abilities are available to any Unicorn Clan courtiers. Members of other clans who have taken the Different School feat and applied it o the Unicorn may also learn these abylities. The normal courrier abilities sre still available for Unicorn courtiers ‘When the Veils Move (Ex): The courtier may add his sma mode o all nitive checks, aswell a all other normally applicable modifies, and may always take 10 on Spot and Listen checks A Unicorn courtiers ability to read 2 situation cooly and ealmy allows him to react wo danger more soifily chan bis less perceptive comrades "Eyes of Ide (Ex): Unicorn couriers are extremely resistant toall forms of deception, magical and otherwise. Anytime the courtier is forced to make a Will save, ot saves against any enchantment or illusion effect, he may toll he save ewice and beep the beter result. de’ Blessing (Ex): Masters of Me's techniques are so pow erful in purpose that nothing can weaken their resolve. Even ‘magic and poisons fall o puta dentin their indomitable com: fidence. The courtier becomes immune to all Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma ability sore damage. Unicorn WEAPON PROFICIENCIES Reet eee ees the variant weapon proficiencies described in Kokgan’™ As Unicorn characters frequently have sinconventional eee ee eae ‘weapons, they may not have the same weapon p cies as normal. When creating a Unicorn character, pee et es eee es chosen for a particular character, these proficiencies cannot be changed except by learning the appropriate rors centre ara raised amid traditional Roku; ee ee eerie percent Tse ee eo es Tp Any gaijin weapons the character wishes to use must tan: SU Reena koerraeeea eset described in The Payer’ Handbook Dinca Pear ont nr te ruses the standard Rokugeni weapon groups but may trade out any weapon proficiency he has for one in The enh arte ees eet aes Gh ieee tere este nae te terrence hie pears eee ee ee ecto poopedOUTSIDERS PART TWO Maya Haton stopped fora moment before enteving te main ‘haber. I wos sift take « moment and prepa Rnslf leone meeting wii particularly important individual, bu ths as fret: Mito Chagatat was far more unpredictable thin ‘other damon. and on tog ofthat he ws the an responsible for rtectng: alors wife after her rsa from the Shadowid Tower He ue forse n the Shaw Ret and while his gratin ws ‘rit, Hato: understood al fe wel that aa uch a oa ‘Chagas woidd nt alow an operat ofthis magnate to be waste. Me woul without ds epet something ti or is generat and otal [No mater what the Bhan asked, Hator would be unable to refuse. Taking a deep breath, the historan pushed tee wile; ‘wooden deorsope aid stepped nto Chota’ dns hab Although he Td ben wth the chamber many time before ‘thir ed fo fake Fitri Bbreath away. Siange gaijin afc wer eerpwhere ur, olorfl tapestries adorthe wall Susrds with exotic siaight Blades hang upon magnificent Tncuered asks alomgsue ethers with isposibly carved Blades * Eaquistelyomate gas cuptues eh stl paced Pau the ism, as plc of ner world apart from: ny other court in Rokugan, In is center siood Moto Chagata ‘the Khan. Chat could not possibly be more da odds wah hi ure rounding: His rh, busbar appearance was sche canst a the afc delicate bay that it wns aren olor hee loo er ithe esr vtderoflgen| only dresed in Sine silks rather thay: crude leathers “Welcome, Hatori? he aid, lifting a lerge Gp «gesture of _ecing. He then put the cup to his lips and took log drink, ing his mouth with bis sleeve when he was fished “Crt your ip was wncventil”™ Hicay bowed deeply fo the Rha. *Ay ford Chagataisema, 5p the Fortunes etch and soery morning that ma jumeys ST Be uneven he have yo git my el” “The massive waror groted i antusenent We should ll be 19 fortunate a fad fr oo many uneven jure in my ifetime. They make ame sft" Be ook anther drink from his cup. btiya Xam 9 eshing conyortably>™ "Shes! Hoty oi *The quarters you have given lier en-guile lavish evn move so than our priate esate” He sighed. “Sill she 1 il. ea rom her ordeal he experince has shaken her bay ‘She eats mie and resto zover™ ova welcome to toy hte as lng 38 ke of curse’ Chagas fees. “Thai, Chagata-sama. You ate much fo generous? He poset fra moment, looking atthe ground wed strugling ta find wonds “1. do not Hae swords to express my grate to ou, Kin. Without you aid donot know if Hack-sana could have pote he "ousae a god min Har. Do not let. ematon cloud your sudgue* : “The historian frowned, "t da no underlie, Chapate-ama” ‘Choa set his empty cup dow we if ble el ‘He looked at Flori questonngly ut the Mis shook bis head. “He fad eve gure ata for the trege liqurs the Union Jove He had lend fon any wild ale of what won of thre TO he tal = i sta)WAG NwAavartn rt ate] contained t enjoy them. The Khan shrugged and veiled his cup. "Do not let emotion cloud your judgment” he repeated. *Hachi would never have allowed Rama tobe taker from lm, and the Shadowed “Tower would not rise attacking her publi. They only succeeded initially Because such an act was unexpected” You know about the Shadowed Tower” Hatori asked in surprise. The Khan looked at Hatori with mild annoyance. "C meant no Aiespet ator ut didnot allow Kamo to remain here ut of a sante of honor or obligation to the Imperial Faves” he said“ did s0 ou of thanks fo the Emerald Champion, who tld me everthing 1 eould have wished to know about this Shadowed Tower. find i ‘entertaining that my clans enemies inthe Scorpion, samurai who pride themselves on loyalty, have such disloyalty nested in their hearts" He tok anather draught ofthe odd-smllng liquid. "I must says having learned ofthe Tower st quite easy to despise thers, rnd now that we have a common enemy, i wll be all he ease to attend tothe matter ofthe debt you owe me? ‘Of cours” Hator said, wing his head. “Ase what you will, so long as 1 arm not forced to violate my ath to the Imperial Eames, and in ver for protecting Kam you shall have it” The Khan smiled. I find myself a postion of having more ‘enemies tham allies’ he aid after a moment of comemplation. "have no ear of my enemies, but only fol doesnot sek alliance when it benefits his cause” He gestured fo the mort wilh his cup." wis to ‘make overtures tothe Dragon Cle. They avin a position to rue ‘my aid, and 1 wish fo capitalize upon x, Say, discretion is also tmportant. The Scnpion have long been alles of the Dragon, and should they lea what T intend they will work against me. need sammeone fea trust speak forme it my absence, but wha will not appear to represent my clans inleress You are thal man” “Hatori shook his head in exasperation then chuckled, Chagatai frowned, but the historian waved him off."Do not ke alarmed, ‘Chagatat-sama, Of course 1 will do this favor for you, Its jus “What?” demanded the Khan. *My vassals ana I have been all across the Empire in the past months. The only clans whose lands we have ot vst were yours and the Dragon's And now..." he laughed again. just find i ino, that ial. “see the Khan said, clearly unconcerned. "Well perhaps when you are done you can write a series of books detailing your journeys “Perhaps Iwi’ Hon replied, "though no fo some time. Having onmpletd my travel, think more likely 11 be looking forward fva long rest” HIGHWAYS OF THE MOTO PROVINCES i eet enea eneaeey Re eae arma ner ea tt Lows the southern shore of White Shore Lake where it meets Sleeping River, then north on to the City between the Rivers, There is a fair amoune of trade along this road, and often a great deal of dried fish being transported between Mizu Mura and the ity between the Rivers, Ske THE MOTO PROVINCES “The Mowo have been a nomadic people for centuries. It was only afew decades ago that they finally acquired lands oftheir own, They have adapted to the situation wel, bt still enjoy riding across the vast plains and exploring the wilderness at alleedges of Unicorn teritory, returning to their homes only tare. Their lands are largely lat plein, allowing thei cavalry ample coom to practice their trademark maneuvers. RATER, BRED Rokugan’s ways, and are protective of anything that reminds them of who they are and from where they came. DAIKORU SEIDO G@OCATION u16) ‘Among the Seven Fortunes, the Unicorn Clan reveres Daikoku the most. After centuries of wandering, the Unicom seutled into Rokugan with a surprising amount of wealth and affluence. While many did not respect them for their strange customs, still many wished to enjoy the fruit oftheir journeys spices, silks, and rare materials of al shapes and sizes. Within a generation of returning to the Empire, the Unicorn were enormously wealthy. This wealth allowed the clan to make great strides toward forging alliances where there was only hostility, Daikoku Seido was constructed on the order of Shinjo aura several decades aftr the clans return. Karuma was a particulatly shrewd and businesslike Champion who believed that the key to ensuring the clan place in the Empire was to purchase it, Karuma used lavish gifts and invited countess ‘guests to stay in complete luxury at her court, ensuring that there would be no shortage of others eager to visit the Unicorn lands. After the first major treaty brought about by this economic diplomacy", Karuma ordered the construction ‘ofa splendid temple to Daikoku, the Fortune of Wealth. Daikoku Seido was constructed with the Unicorn admit- tedly ostentatious perception of wealth, As such, the sheer volume of gold and jewels used to decorate it are enough 10 intimidate most coramon pilgrims. Afterall, if gem were ro ‘urn up missing, no one wants co risk being in the wrong place atthe wrong time when the Moto are in charge of finding the culprit, Despite the scarcity of visitors from other clans, the shrine is generally regarded as among the finest ofits type, ands famous throughout the Empire.MOTO KUBULAI, CHIEF SHUGEILTA OF DAIKOKY SzID0 {Shugenja 10; luchi Shugenja 3] Once talented and promising student of Moto Vordu, Kubu Ia ssid wo have had falling out with is former senst that resulted in his banishment to a post at Daikoku Seido His time here has given him the opportunity to study Meishodo, the strange talisman magie ofthe Tachi, to great extent. Kubulai had intended to confrone Vorduand challenge his former teachers mastery of magic, but such was not co he ‘With Vordu dead, Kubulai has lost much of is motivation He realizes now his obsession with wining his ivalry with his former sensei was misguided and dangerous. He now strives for inner peace, knowing that once he achieves it he can accomplish great things for his clan MIZV MURA CLAKSTOWN) G@OcATION u18) ‘The fishermen of Mizu Mura produce the most food of any holding in the Moto provinces. More than a half the city's Peasant population makes its living from the enormous White Shore Lake atthe northern edge ofthe city, and the remaining peasants typically operate services that cater to the fishermen, ‘Mizu Mura serves a8 a resource for the Unicorn Clans shugenja aswell Since the time the Fox Clan fist settled here, rumors persist concerning ningyo dwelling in the depth of the lake. These rumors have been widely distegarded as superstition, bur ever since the Unicorn Clan’ return there has been a small but persistent group studying the lake waters, attempting to contact the mysterious water creatures. These individuals received much attention following the discovery of Naga ruins in the Shinomen Mori by Lion and Unicorn scouts in the year 925. No longer able to dismiss the notion of ningyo in the lake, the Unicorn leadets quietly offered the shugenja studying there a sizeable sum of koku to further thei research, The shugenja used the funds to build a ibray, er the began collet all manner ofthe mos obscure ‘Thealllance with the Naga has dispelled the ningyo rumors surrounding White Shore Lake, Much to the disappointment of many shugenja, Akasha has assured them that the Naga have no knowledge of or reason to believe that any of their cousins dwell within the lake. Some overzealous shugenja - have not allowed ths to dampen their enthusiasm, convinced that the Naga simply denied the existence of the ningyo to conceal the truth ITHE GREAT CARAVAN HUB ‘Mizu Murals centralized location in the Unicorn lands has resulted in its designation as 2 clearinghouse for the vaunted Ide caravans, While the leaders of these caravans obviously live within the Ide provinces, and while their cargo is drawn from all across the Unicorn lands, the actual carts and horses are stored here during the offseason, As might be expected, the sheer volume of carts and steeds requiting housing has necessitated the construction of a vast warehouse and stable to contain chem all. “The Great Hub is quiet most of the year. During the spring, summer, and autumn months icisal bur deserted, with only 2 few functionaries coming and going to maintain correspon: dence with the caravan masters across the Empite. During the ‘winter months, hordes of stable hands and various craftsmen ccome and go each day, looking afer the horses and maintain {ng the caravan carts for the coming spring. The hub comes alive during the fall and spring, during the two-week periods dluring which the caravans are leaving and arriving These are both periods of great activity inthe city, forthe traffic through, {sa great economic boon during both periods IDE SADANOBY, CARAVAN MASTER [Courtier 14; Ide Emissary 4] ‘The Ide caravans are well known throughout the Empire as purveyors of high-quality merchandise thats dfficlt or even {possible to acquite elsewhere. Ifa local merchant does not hhave something they need, they can rest assured that at last fonce during the summer months, an Ide caravan will pass nearby. The most successful and profitable of those caravans, the one responsible for conducting trade with the Crane lands, isthe one overseen by Ide Sadanobu. Despite his prosperity and prestigious reputation, Sadanobu despises his duties. He has dreamed of being 4 painter bis entire fe, He does not desie riches or accolades, but rather a home in some serene, quiet patch of wilderness where he can be inspized by the beauty of his clans lands Unfortunatly, his gift with figures and finance were discov- cred at an early age, and he has become too important 1o his clan to ever hope for a different life. SHIRO MOTO (LOCATION v27) Depending upon who is asked, Shiro Moto has been described as the most magnificent, most hideous, and even ‘most foreboding palace inal the Empite, Many Unicorn feel itis beautiful and magnificent, as it is an exquisite blend of ‘jin and traditional Rokugani architecture. The fitst Khan, Moto Gaheris, ordered it builtin exactly that style so that it would serve as a symbol for the clan: a part of Rokugan, but forever unique. Others among the Great Clans feel the castle is euly hideous for exactly chat reason. Shiro Moto is the most recently constructed home of ‘clans ruling family. Its construction was ordered within days ‘of Moto Gaheris’ appointment by Lady Shinjo to lead the Unicorn, and was completed in a matter of months, Gaheris had acquired control ofthe Shinjo family's vast wealth, alter all, and saw no reason not to use it. THE DOTO OF THE CENTER Shiro Moto is home to the primary dojo for the Khol, the Army of the Center and the most dreaded fighting force the Unicorn Clan has at its disposal. Only the Utaku Battle “Maidens even come close to the Kholé terifying reputation, and che Khol only surpass them due to greater numbers and the fact thatthe Khol Arsay contains several units of Battle Maidens The sensei at the dojo accept students fom any bushi school within the clan, although they have a propensity for students from the Moto and Shinjo schools and often over: look other branches, including the scout and magistrate schools the clan is know for. Although anyone is welcome to apply to study at the dojo, itis rae that any students beyond those hand-selected by the sensei are admitted. The Khol is the Khan’ personal army, and he will nt tolerate anything Jess than the finest the clan has to offer. “eaining at the Dojo of the Center concentrates on offen- sive attacks. Cavalry training plays a significant role ofcourse, but study is not exclusively cavalry based. All manner ofnd oe aU = a) fe) us weapons are taught, including virtually every standard Rokugani weapon and a considerable array of gaijin ‘weaponry, particulary the sling, longsword, saber, and lance, MOTO QING, KHOL GUNSO [Berserker 9; Moto Bushi 3) “The Moto do not have a “house guard” as such. To the Moto mindset, creating such a permanent foree would imply that the Khan was incapable of defending himself, something no Unicorn would say aloud. To protect Shiro Moto, however, and to keep the Khan from dirtying his hands with common assassins and the like, the sensei at the Dojo of the Center select a handful oftheir finest former students to defend the Khan's home. These men and women ate officially assigned 10 the Khol, and do not consider their post permanent. Indeed, itis not uncommon for them to be deployed for perticular'y difficul assignments, leaving Shiro Moro under the dojo’ care, well protected by its sensei and hundreds of students, the current leader of these guards is Moro Qing. Qing isa formidable presence. Those who are eppointed to his command are terrified of his intense, brooding nature and curt manner of speaking. In time, however, they come 10 realize that his foul mood is nota result of disappointment in his troops, but eather frustration born of waiting. Qing is warrior, and lives for the thrill of batle. Defending Shiro Moto isn honorable task, but it does not compare to the thrill cof bloody but, THE HIRUMA DOTO ‘After the Hiruma lands fell tothe Shadowlands the Hirama family was left wich vietually no resources to call their own. “They endured, shanks tothe hospitality of other Crab families for some time, but forged a close bond with the morbid Moto following Moto Tsume's disastrous march tothe Shadowlands ‘The bond led to the creation of a dojo for the displaced Hiruma bushi in the Moto lands, While their original tech niques were lost, the Hiruma created a new fighting style loosely based on the Shinjo scouts. This school has endured the centuries well, and remains in use even now that the Hiruma have reclaimed their ancestral lands from the Horde. The Hiruma dojo predates the construction of Shiro Moto, and only stands near Shiro Moto because this area was once the heart of the nomadic Motos regular routes. The dojo sees considerably less use now that Shiro Hiruma is under Crab control once moze. The dojo does remain active, however, 262 sign of camaraderie between the two clans. Hida Kuroda attended this doo for a short time after graduating the Shinjo Doje,and a small shrine to his memory has been erected here since his death atthe bands of Kyofu, the Onis of Fear. Typically, the Moto students at the Dojo of the Center do ‘not enter the Hiruma dojo grounds without permission of the sensei. They consider an extension of Crab lands and give it the same respect they would if they were visting the Hama lands in person. There have been a few incidents of violence between students since Moto Chagatai declared his allegiance to the Shogun, due to the sensei outspoken opinions of the Shogun. The Crab sensei respect both Chagatat and Kaneka, but consider the Shogun’ seizure of Yasuki lands as tanta: ‘mount ton actof wat WHITE GUARD BARRACKS Even among the elite Khol, there is 2 group that stands above the rest Once, they were known for their tieless devotion to destroying the Dark Moto. Now, that devotion has been tumed to defending the Khan and crushing his enemies They ate alled the White Guard, and they are privileged to ride alongside the Khan in bale. Before the Moto were reunited, the White Guard were widely cegarded as guim, fatalist warriors, even by fellow Unicorn. Their brothers had fallen to the Shadowlands centuries before, and most assumed they would share the same fate. Despite the grim reality of their lives, however, the White Guard never faltered ot hesitated, and i was that quality that brought them to Moto Gaheris’ ettention. “The White Guard rode beside Gaheris when he crushed the atk Moto, and they have remained atthe side oftheit Khan The White Guards barracks have mote in common with temple than a traditional Barracks The membership chooses replacements for fallen members from within the Khol, and in addition to theie strict martial requirements, they only select the most pious semura 1 join them. There area hand: fal of monks who dwell within and help maintain the barracks, allowing the Guards to devote themselves fully to training and meditation, two activities that dominate the ajorty oftheir time. Other Khol soldiers give the White Guards barracks a wide berth; not out of fear or distaste, but out of respect. MOTO HIDEYO, WHITE GUARD COMMANDER [Berserker 12/Samurai $; Moto Bushi ¢/Khol t] ‘A seasoned vetcran from the War of Spitts, Moto Hideyo is ‘easily among the most respected warriors in the Khan’ army. He tempers his Moto batle rage with a devout respect forthe “Tao and the Fortunes, Most men regard him as a priest of| battle, an unwavering instrument of heaven's vengeance upon the unworthy, shielded by his fith from all whe would do him harm. Hiideyo ts exactly what he appears to be, He makes no pretense, and he tells no lies. He earnestly believes that his family has been redeered through the divine grace of Lady Shinjo and the will of Tengoku, and has devoted his life 10 thanking che gods for it each and every day. His life is consumed with prayer, study, and training, There is nothing cle for the man who leads the White Guard, and his example hhas honed that select group into a blade thatthe Khan can use against virtually any enemy with fll expectations of success TOSHI NO AIDA Tl KAWA (CITY BETWEEN THE RIVERS) QOcaTION u17) “The City between the Rivers key element inthe Unicorn trading routes, Its location makes it the perfect gathering point for trade resources from both the northern and western reaches of Unicorn lands. Carts and small boats arrive nearly ‘year-round, pausing only during the bleakest winter months, all disgorging their cargo to the vast warchouses the Moto Family's merchants maintain along the citys shores. Once the resources are assembled and inventoried, the merchants begin distribusing them to meet the requtements of various deals they have brokered with other clans. The fertile plains that dominate the Unicorn provinces ensue that there is aways brisk activity. Until recently, the Unicom merchants did a great deal of their trading in the City of the Rich Frog. a shor distance to the south, Once a deal was finished, she materials could be delivered from one city tothe next within a day thanks to thesunft moving river. Now that the City of che Rich Frog and its Kaeru masters have come under the Lion banner, however, the Moto merchants ae less inclined to conduct so much of their business there. The Kaeru were shady businessmen under the best of conditions; a Kaeru interested in a rival clan agenda is even more dangerous. The people of City between the Rivers are hardy, ‘good-natured folk. They work hard during the trading season, and enjoy themselves to the fllest during the winter. The city isa popular winter retreat for affluent ronin or mezchants, for there isa celebration of some sotto attend virtually every night. The sake flows freely and the hardworking people of City between the Rivers show the same lust for life that their Moto masters display In fac, tis net at all uncommon to find 2 few Moto samurai traveling incognito to enjoy the down- to-earth celebrations the peasants carry on during their brief MUNOZ MOTO SLES ‘The term minor applies to any holding the Moto possess that does not directly contribute to either their military might or resource production. Despite their relative expendability, hhowever, the Moto defend them tenaciously, as they consider every inch oftheir territory sacred, MURA NSA KAWA Remui WILLAGE BY THE SLEEPING RWER) (LOCATION u14) ‘This small, quiet village features many fine inns and eating teablohments eaty fas sth a eemers of pile Seat is reloads ts art no tnd Utes pila A tavabec ppticnntiterorlag Mirella Kew ‘Nemui are to either forge ahead toward the Utaku lands, or to turn and make for the Dragon Mountains. In either event, the trip is at least a week without the amenities of a real inn br ating edublubment. Tha Unicorns 4604 min puch apparent inconveniences, of course, but guests, merchants, ‘magistrates and the like tend to avoid it whenever possible. SHIRO RISH) MURA (WHITE SHORE VILLAG=) GOcATION U1) Small, quiet, and lacking resources of any consequence, White Shore Village would likely go unnoticed except for its loca- tion between the Moto provinces with the Shinjo and taka lands to the north, It isa place of otherworldly beauty. The crystal waters of White Shore Lake lap gently onto the pristine white sands of Shiso Kishi Mura, creating a spectacle that has captured the heart of a thousand poets and painters cover the centuries Shiro Kishi Mura as always been a gathering place for artisans, and itis home to the most prominent artisan community in all the Unicorn lands despite its small size During the Shinjo familys reigr, they were respected and sup- ported in their endeavors. The gift ofa White Shore Village artisans work was considered a tremendous honor for guests in the Unicorn lands. When the Moto assured control, many feared that Moto Gaheris' infamous intolerance for endeavors that did not produce tangible, practical remus would doom the village. During Gahers frst visi othe village, he wandered the streets for several hours, speaking to no one. Finally, he rejoined his personal guard on the village’ outski, saying only “This village’ value has been duly proven, and let no man or woman suggest otherwise lest they would challenge the Khan! Needless to say, noone argued. In addition to serving asa center of artisan activity, White Shore Village is has a small number of simple homes for wealthy members of various Unicorn families The governor ofthis province tightly controls the numberof homes slowed tobebuilt in the village for she knows that should it grow too large it wl ose its appeal and become a mirror image of Miz ‘Mura actoss the waters For the ime being, the art produced by the village artisans is far to0 valuable for her allow such a thing to happen. Only the most influential or wealthy individuals ate given leave to commission a home in White Shore Village, which of course only makes them that mich rote desirable. THE HOUSE OF BEAUTY AND GRACE This rather questionably named building is ostensibly a teahouse, but itis rare for anyone save artisans and their [patrons to enter. It is busiest in the morning, when there is noticeable din as artisans gather to enjoy tea and excitedly discuss their latest project or inspiration. There are no stereo ‘typical artisans with tortured souls as so often appear in plays, bbut rather an enthusiastic and productive group who genuinely feel that they have been given 4 means of contributing to ther clans prosperity. Patrons looking to sponsor an artisan are welcome at the House of Beauty and Grace, and itis not anusual to find at least one or wo within during any ime of year Jn che months immediately prior to Winter Court, of course, that number increases dramatically as many courtiers try to acquire « suitable gift for their host or guests. Demand outstrips supply dduting this hectic time, and the arisans can usually take their pick of commissions fora few months. UTAKY TSIMARY, ARTISAN {(Courtier 7; Kakita Artisan 2] Despite the scorn many Utaku women level at their male kkinsmen, Utaku Tsimant has maintained a bright and cheerful attitude throughout hs lifetime. Indeed, some believe that it was his boundless optimism that gurnered his invitation to the Kakita Academy, asthe dour Utaku were eager tobe rid of him. Those bold enough to ask if such a plan was intentional receive only micthful smile in reply. ‘ima passion is poetry. He isan avid student ofboth the traditional Rokugani poetry styles as wells a number of moze obscure styles encountered by the Unicorn during thet tav- els. His traditional work has been mildly popular in the Empire a large, but his more unorthodox work has been well received in Unicom courts, thus he has been deluged with requests of ate and has suddenly found himself quite wealthy.WATCHTOWER (LOCATION v24) ‘Separated from the other Moto holdings, the Watchtower is the only significant holding in a small Moto province beyond the Ide lands. This province wes annexed from rarely used 1de lands when the Moto family assumed contro, ostensibly to provide the Ide more security. The truth, which everyone knows but does not discus, is that Moto Gaheris was unvill ing wo leave any opening inthe clan's defenses tobe defended by the de, whom he respected as diplomats but found lagh- able warriors at bes. As the area the Watchtower protects is vulnerable to possible atack from the Shadowlands, Gaheris {immediately moved an entire legion 10 defend it Because the Watchtower isso distant from all other Moto holdings and that it has never been attacked tis not consid cred a crucial element in the clans defense. Nevertheless the Khan stations a sizeable number of troops here, The troops train constantly, and over the years the plains around the tower have been flatened and rendeced uterly baren by the constant maneuvers the tower commander demands. MOTO 25ITIRO, SHMOMEN SENTRY [Samurai 10; Shinjo Bushi 3) ‘Trained in both the Khol and Junghar styles, Moto Reijro is the youngest of «large family and extremely devoted to the defense of his home. As his older brothers and sisters left home to serve inthe Khan’ armies, Reijro grew increasingly protective of his aging parents and their home, They have since passed on, and his protective feelings have expanded to encompass al the Unicorn lands, particularly since his family is scattered throughout the provinces ‘Reijiro is frequently sent with patrols into the Shinomen Forests outer regions. Over the eight months that he has been stationed atthe Watchtower, he has come tobe quite familiar with the forests outer reaches, and fought the Isuno there shortly before Shinjo Shono ordered a division of Junghar troops into the area. Since that time, Reijro has frequently acted asa courier between his commander and Shono, fery- ing messages and intelligence back and forth and generally ‘assisting with the troop coordination between these owo large military outposts MOTO FENG, SOUTHERN OUTRIDER [Berserker 3/Rogue 4; Moto Bushi 2} ‘sk the opinion of any who serve alongside him, and they will describe Moto Feng asa quiet, reserved scout with a great respect for nature, Ask the junghar commander’ opinion and Moto Feng isa necessary evil Feng isa saboteur, one of exceptional skill He parols huge ‘expanses of land, keeping countless traps and snares prepared in the event that any enemy force marches on the Unicorns southern border. These traps are not active due to the infce- quent Unicom patrols and travelers inthe area, but they can be readied in moments ifsuch becomes necessary EXTRA- TERRITORIAL HOLDINGS “The Moto have numerous extra-teritorial holdings, although ‘most sil fll within the Unicorn provinces. Few of these are particularly important, but the Moto refuse to relinquish any hholding unless itis clear chat another family can better serve the clan by administrating it THE DOJO OF THE LEFT Located within Duzaki Toshi, an Ide holding, the Dojo ofthe Left also known asthe Dojo of the East) is the primary tain- {ng camp for the Junghar, the Army ofthe West. Moto Gaheris selected the city to house the dojo because it was deep within the Unicorn provinces, well insulated from potential inva- sions from the other Great Clans or the Shadowlands, Admit tedly, the city is potentially among the fist argets that would be atecked were a gaijin army ever to invade, bat the Moto consider that possibility too remote tobe of serious concern. “The dojo is parscularly open in its acceptance of students, and almost anyone will be accepted provided they meet the requirements the senst place upon potential students, Sensei from each major bushi school within the clan are present at the dojo, and ean teach a wide range of students. All tradi- tional syles may be learned atthe dojo, in adition o several tunique defensive techniques that are unique to the Junghar fighting syle, IMPORTANT MOTO Nrcs MOTO _CHAGATAI, unicorn KHAN “The Tao of Shinsei teaches that some are born with a great destiny to fulfil, while others seize destiny and carve one for themselves with their force of will alone, Moto Chagatai believes he is both His is the blood of Khans, and while it has alovays ben his destiny to rule the Unicom Clan, he hes never ‘been sutsfied, His lst for power can never be sated, and he will not stop his ticess efforts until his clan isthe greatest in all the Empire, All who know him hold his name in respect, ave, and even fear CChagatais earliest memories are of his father. Moto Gaheris shated not just a name with Chagatai’s grandfather, but a ‘ruthless demeanor and lust for bate as wel. I was perhaps because Gaberis was home so infrequently that Chagatat remembers his few visits with his fuer so vividly. When the young Chagatai heard that his father had fallen in battle against Hida Tsuneo, he didnot feel sorrow or rage. All he felt was acold resolve any man must kil his father, le that man also bea legend, as Tsuneo was. Chagatai resolved his own life and death would mean no less‘Chagatai trained tirelessly for yeers, honing his body and mind to be the perfect wexpon to lead the Unicorn armies He studied numerous fighting styles, including both the traditional Moto techniques as well asthe Uilcai fighting styles. By the time his gempukkii took place, Chagatai already commanded respect from all who knew him. He was soon seconded to a seasoned veteran commander and began heavily patrolling the Unicorn borders forthe Steel Chrysan- themum spirit armies, ‘The years since the War of Spirits saw Chagatai become «peerless warrior and commander. As his grandfather's health ‘continued to fil he became Khan in all but name, command- ing the Khol with ruthless precision and dedication. He wan deved the lands beyond Rokugan and studied extensively the lands of other clans, although he never traveled there. Chagatai secretly encouraged his reputation as a guileless barbarian, knowing that one day he would exploit his foes’ underestima tion of his abies to brua effect. CChagatai has made many decisions in his life that others have questioned. His pact with the Shi-Tien Yen-Wang, his alliance with Kancka, and even his appointinent of reviled daimyo Shinjo Shono to the position of Junghar commander have caused some of his advisors to raise their eyebrows in question. Chagatai, however, has no room for doubs, and no tolerance for felure. Those who question him will learn in time that his will cannot be thwarted, The Empire will ‘eemble atthe sound of his name, Heisthe Khan, MOTO _CHAGATAL vurucorn KHAN ‘Male human Unicorn Ber8/Ftr/Khol Raider 5: CR 17; Mediumsize humanoid (human); HD 8d12 + 410+ 5410+ 68; bp t64; Init +2; Spd 40 ft; AC 19 touch 12, flat-footed 17), Atk $24/+19/+14/+9 melee (2d6+1t, +3 bloodthirsty eon srectswond) or +19/414/+9/+4 ranged (18, yumi); SQ Class shill - Knowledge (Shadowlands) (amily bonus), Rage 3/da ‘Uncanny Dodge (Dex bonus to AC, eant be flanked), Wrath of the Ujik-Hai, Overwhelming Attack, Blade of the Khan Honor 1; AL NE; SV Fort 414, Ref +5, Will +5: Str 18 (20), Dex 14, Con 18, Int 16, Wis 14, Cha 14; Maximum Void 2; Height'5ft.8in ‘Skllsand Feats: Speak Language (Rokugani, High Rokugani, Mekhem, Naga), Battle +22, Climb +16, Handle Animal +4, Intimidate +22, Intuit Direction +40, Jump +16, Knowledge (Shadowlands) +8, Listen +12, Ride +22, Wilderness Lore +20; Cleave, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (greatsword), Power ‘Attack, Ride-By Attack, Spirited Charge, Sunder, Trample, Void Use, Way of the Unicorn, Weapon Focus (greatsword), ‘Weapon Specilization (greatsword), Wild Strike of the Moto ajo: Doo ofthe Center. Kata: None sessions +3 blodthirsty Keen greasword, +2 lamellar armor, oh of ant strength ROTO _CHAGATAU, Unicorn KHAN Earth: 5 Stamina: 6 Water: 5 Strength: 7 ire: 4 Air: 3 Void: 4 School/Rank: Moto Bushi 5, Khol Raider 1 Honor: 22 Glory: 83 Advantages: Social Position (Unicorn Khan), Way of the ‘and (Unicorn) Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Barbarian) Skills: Athlvcs 3, Bale 5, Courter 2, Defense 4, Eiqutte 3 Horsemanship 7, Intimidation 6, iujutsu 4, Kenjutsu 5, Lore (Burning Sands) 5, Lote (Shi-Tien Yen-Wang) 3, Scimitar 6, Shinae 4, Yomans 5. Dojo: Dojo ofthe Center MOTO CHAOZHU, JUNGHAR TAISA Tthas taken decades, but Moto Chaoabu finally has all that should rightfully have been his from the beginning. His destiny has been thwarted since childhood, and by one who should have been his chief ally and defender — bis brother. Now that is behind his, and his treacherous brothers careet is in ruins thanks to Chaozhuis brilliance. Everything he has always wanted is his, yet he finds that until Moto Chen is dead, he will never truly be a peace. Chaozhu has been a prodigy since early childhood. He was stronger, faster, and more intelligent than all his fellow children, and caught the eye of sensei in his family's dojo early on. His parents were overjoyed at the notion that their eldest son was so martally talented. His family, though closely related tothe Khan line, was generally nots family of warriors, Chaozhu’s parents were gifted administrators and responsible for an extremely productive province. The nation of expanding their influence through a prominent military position was eagerly anticipated, and so they spared no expense in his training, Within a few years of his ‘gempuku, Chaozhu had risen to the position of gunso inthe ‘Moto armies, nd commanded the division responsible for patrolling his family’s province. Chaozhu was pleased, and eagerly anticipated climbing even farther inthe ranks. ‘Then tragedy intervened. While Chaozhu was away from home hunting fora particularly evasive pack of bandits, an carthquake of unusual strength ravaged his family's home, killing both of his parents. He returned to find his home in ruins. All to aware that others would eagerly take advantage of their disadvantage, Chaozhu valiantly patrolled their borders in an attempt to present a show of strength. His brother Chen remained at home and rebuilt. In time, things returned to how they had been before the earthquake, only ‘with Chaczhu asthe familys head Knowing that his parents had dreamed of his appointment to the military, and wanting to secure his family’s future, ‘Chaozhu spared no expense in attempting to grin the Khans {favor He nearly emptied the family coffers and called in every favor he could to have the Khanis court take place at his family’s esta over the winter. Ie was a major coup forthe family when he succeeded, ‘The Khan could not attend in person, of course, but his grandson Chagatai did. Chaozhu spent the entire winter ‘impressing Chagatai with his bravery and prowess, and felt certain that when spring came, he would be asked t join Cha- gata! in leading the Khol. When the court came to an end, hhowever, it was his brother Chen that Chagatai asked to join him, ‘Chaozhu was outraged. His brother feigned surprise, but when Chagetai spoke of Chen’ ability in reorganizing the province so that their taxes were not in arrears, but even Seen ray rs oor aS Ul oe ele Tay WAGsuspatsed what his parents had pid, Chacchu saw the truth Chen had betrayed him, undermining his standing with CChagutal and usurped his poston for himself Chen became 2 prominent officer at Chagas side and Chace was lf ihind to govein thes amily province. Foryeas, Chaorhusresentnent grew unit evolved nto batted. Hated ois brother, hatred ofhis il haredof owe destiny had been stolen from him He managed his ails provinces honorably, a war his duty but could not recover from the bitterness that crippled his sir I festered wat he thought he would go mad. Then he met someone who understood. His fiend understood how Chen had cheated him. He understood how Chaozhi had been left o fo in some unapprelted role that was unworthy of «man such as he. ‘And eventually, he offered to help Chaczhu, There were ‘thers who could help him get revenge... fora price No price was too great for Chaothu, and he f accepted with- out thinking y itthrough “The Kolat aided Chaozhu in disgracing his brother With ‘Chen gone, Chaozhu was soon called upon to serve as lew tenant to Shinjo Shono, Chen's replacement asthe Junghar general, Though he did not command the armies, it was enough that his brother did not either. Everything that should have been Chaozhus was now his. ‘Now and forever, he is his own man, and when the Kolat ask him to return the favor he will gladly do so. MOTO CHAOZHU, TUNGHAR TRISA ‘Male human Unicorn Ftrt/SamS/Kolat Agent 4: CR17; Medium-size humanoid (human); HD 9di0 + 4d6 + 39; bhp 102; Inie +45 Spd 30 ft; AC 21 (12 touch, 20 fat-footed), Atk -+19/114/+9 melee (1410+8, +2 wounding katana) or “13/28/43 ranged (1d8 daikyu)s SQ Class skill ~ Knowledge (Shadowlands) (family bonus), Ancestral Daisho, Secret Brotherhood, Sneak Attack +1d6, Tell No Secrets, Kolatabil- ities (Perceived Honor, Poison Use); Honor 0 (2); AL NE: SV Fort +12, Ref +7, Will +9; Str 18, Dex 13, Con 16, Int 13, ‘Wis 14, Cha 12; Maximum Void 2; Height 5 f. 4 in. ils and Feats Bare 4, Bluff 9, Climb +9, Decipher Seipt Diplomacy +5, Gather Information +9, Handle Animal +9, ‘Innuendo +4, intimidate +10, Move Silently +5, Ride +9, Sense Motive +10; Mounted Combat, Perceived Honor (2), Point Blank Shor, Power Attack, Rapid Shot, Kun Him Down, Trample, Versatile (Bluff, Gather Information), Void Use, ‘Weapon Focus (katana), Weapon Specialization (katana) Deja: Dojo ofthe Left; Kata Striking as Earth, Striking os Bre Fossesions +2 wounding alana, +2 great armor sme of nat tral armor +, +2 haot of resistance, rsh bag of tks (st. MOTO CHAOZHY, TUNGHAR TAISA Earth: 4 Water:3 Fires3 Agility s airs Reflexes + Void 3 School/Rank: Moto Bush 3, Tiger Claw 4 (se Way ofthe Nin) Honor 06 Glory: 5.7 Advantages: Allies (Tiger Sect), Social Position (Taisa) Disadvantages: Dark Secret, Obligation (Kolat), Sworn Enemy (Moto Chen) ‘Skills: Athletics 3, Bate #, Defense 4, Horsemanship $, Hunting 5, Intimida- tion 6, Jijuts 5, Kenjutsa 5, Kuenal Mountuineering 3 Yomand 4 ojo: Dojo ofthe Le MOTO CHEN, KOLAT HUNTER to her ened ean i ot let i enpet sons ude his dente for ie sly verde expected young a,b expected follow tb aia brother's footsteps. His brother Chaozhu was a ‘gifted warrior and tactician, and Chen longed to follow in his fotsepe Arie peal Chen corer tha xed in the martial pursuits as well, though he rarely received the accolades from his family that Chaozhu did. These things tater ite to Chen hove fore led i bee Noone war happier han Chen when Chur che dppotnnen othe mir nt defending ses omy ‘provinces. Chen's only hope was that he too could defend their Fomeonce he meine nian Chen meer got the cance to sre ong silehis rer efor tute aed sige ere Src ter nome Eres wee ince panoces the bln there we nov nied owed then hes trie nds rth wa wy ting he nt chat, bt et prent wee fh illad when te bing Chlapedon thom Chen ns devalues only Semel enraged He decaredthatChon mst ald we te defended their borer agains todenifedenemier nfs chen fulfil i yt the ow of hi ei throwing hnslf ino ht work to overcome egal Somehow; within fw month etened tet hoe fo orks When Chorkwrermed Che hoped he woul ve Overcome hs gi nd ser and tebe able ol hi‘Again, Cheng expectations went unfulfilled. Chaozhu was stil acting strangely upon his return, and he soon launched a campaign to ingratate himself with the Khan, spending the family’s remaining resources in a foolishly extravagant rmannet. Chaozhu nearly drained every one of thei resources to bring the Khan to their home for a Winter Court, making many enemies inthe process: Once the Khan grandson came to their home, Chaozhu repeatedly embarrassed their entire family with his sel-congratulatory antics. Chen curned ablind eye ro his brother and continued to rmanage the howse- hold as best he could, given his now limited resources. When the court ended and Chagatai chose him asa new officer, Chen was shocked. His joy ended the moment he saw his brother’ face. Chaozhu would never forgive hits. Chen’ service to the Khan was exemplary, and within a few years he found himself the general ofthe Junghar, Army of the Left He had lost the love of his brother, ut found hap- pines in service to his Khan and in the company of Akasha, the strange woman connected to the soul of the Naga race. Tt was his love for Akasha that gave Chaoahu the tools he needed to destroy Chen. Together with his Kolat allies, ‘Chaozhu drew Chen aay frors Ryoko Owari and had a Kolat agent impersonate him in court to humiliate and disgrace Chen beyond redemption. Chen knew what had happened. He asserted his innocence to Chagatal. The Khan relieved Chen of his duties and subuly relieved him of all responsibilities, allowing him to act inde- pendendy to purge the Kolat among the Unicorn ranks, Chen did this eagerly with the assistance of Akasha and the Mantis Daughter of Storms, Yoritomo Kumiko, When Chen discov- ered a link between the Kolat and the Naga jakla Ghedai, he aided Akasha and her sensei Shasyahkar in destroying the abomination, The battle between the two great Naga awake ened a small army of Asp warriors, which Chen and Akasha assumed command of to safeguard the Shinomen Mod MOTO CHEN, KOLAT HUNTER Male human Unicorn Ftrs/Sam5/Junghar Defender 2 ‘€R17; Medium-size humanoid (human), HD s0d10 + 2412 + 24; hp 96; Init +2; Spd 30 ft; AC 19 (12 touch, 17 lafooted), [Atk +19/414/+9 melee (24408, 42 heen falcon) of «14/49/44 ranged (146 yumi); SQ Class skill ~ Knowledge (Shadov- lands) (family bonus); Honor 2; AL NG, SV Fort 43, Ref +4, Will +7; Str 16, Dex 14, Con 15, Int 12, Wis 14, Cha 14 Maximum Void 2; Height ft, in. Sallsand Feats: Batle +12, Climb +16, Handle Animal +17, Ride +17, Sense Motive +12, Spot +4, Tumble +6; Dodge, Expertise, Gain Swordsman (Ancestor: Moto Minghan Mobility, Mounted Archery, Mounted Combat, Ride-By Attack, Spirited Charge, Void Use, Wespon Focus (falchion), ‘Weapon Specialization (flchion) jo: Dojo ofthe Left. Kata Striking as Fre Possessions: +2 keen falchion, +2 lamellar armor, ring of counterspells ROTO CHEN, KOLAT HUNTER Earth: 3 Water: ¢ Fire:4 ‘ir: 3 ‘Avvareness: 5 Void: 4 School/Ranle Moto Bush 2 Junghar Defender Shinomen Guard 1 Honor: 29 Glory 4.2 Advantages: Allies (Moto Chagarai, Naga), Heart of Vengeance (Kolat), Way of the Land (Shinomen, Unicorn) Disadvantages: Bad Reputation, Driven (Destroy the Kolst), ‘Sworn Enemy (Moto Chaozhu} True Love (Akasha) Skills: Athletics 4, Battle 5, Defense 5, Horsemanship 5, ‘Hunting 4, Intimidation 4, Kenjutsu 5, Lore (Naga) 3, Lore (Shinomen) 4, Stealth 3, Yomanri 4. Dojo: Dojo ofthe Left VASSALS OF THE MOTO THE ONSHIGAWA In the year 593, Moto Chai was born. Chai was an exceprional horseman and served as scout and skirmisher for his clan in the most dangerous of missions. Chat relished lifeand showed itwith his every aeion. His fears of athleticism are the stuff of legend and are told to every Unicorn child. He is once believed ro have ridden under his hors at a gallop so that tall ‘ass would conceal him from his enemy, It was said that no ‘enemy could ever defeat this bold and audacious warrior Chats death came not athe hands of an enemy army, but at the words of his commanding officer: When Chai refused for the third time a position of authority his general was 30 insulted he ordered the man to perform the three cuts. All who heard of Chat’ ignoble death were saddened, but ‘none more so than his daimyo. The daimyo was so outtazed, hae ordered the death of Chai’ general and struck ll record of his existence from Unicorn histories The hero was avenged, bral would forever mourn his loss. (Or so they believed. Chais legacy would noe die with him. Only a generation later the Unicorn were blessed with yet another hero. Chai’ daughter was raised amid che stories of her father and trained long and hard to prove that she was every uch 2 hero as he. When Moto Khatalan passed her gem- pukk ceremony it was believed that the only thing that could rival her athletic ability washer beauty. Chats daughter quickly gained glory within the army of her father’s former daimyo, She challenged and defeated each of her peers in contests of athleticism, leaving a trail of broken bones and broken hearts. By the time Khatalan reached the age of 23 she had surpassed the exploits of her father and bad attained the same position within the armies ofthe Moto he once held, Thistime, however, no commander attempted to force her into leader ship. Knowing the strengeh that such a beautiful and confident ‘woman would bring the Unicorn if she were married to a powerful ally, her daimyo asked her to seek the hand of a suitable husband, Khatalan laughed in her daimyo’ face and refused to be shackled to any man who could not best her She told her lord that she would marry the first eligible suitor that could defeat herin a race. She also demanded that vo prove his determination; any man that wished to have ber must ‘wager ten of his finest horses or she would immediately euro him down. ‘Three years went by and dozens of suitors both within the clan and out had lost thei ten tothe beautiful young warrior. ach time Khatalan bested a man she took his steels with 3 smile and 2 hearty bellow of laughter. Finally, the Moto rome) rf Ue inl = ta} WAGfa v1 A Ff a R ° us mz femter] daimyo called out to every prince and hero within ten days ride to accept Khatalans challenge or it would forever go unanswered. Only one rode forth to accept. A tarkhan — Warlord ofthe plains — named Onshigawa rode forth with rotten, but a hundred of his prize steds, ‘hata’ final ace lasted for an entice day as both she and the tarkhan ren for miles through Moto land. After five hours of chasing one another they had outdistanced the mounted judges following bebind. After ten hours, they were so exhausted that they could barely manage to keep up a slow pace, Itseemed that neither the beautiful Moto northe gallant tarkhan could accept defeat. The race may have continued for hhours if not for a ravine that appeared in theie path, With barely a glance at her suitor, Khatalan took a deep breath and ran with a final burst of speed to leap across the impossible ‘gorge. The tarkhan followed each of them leapt forall hey ‘were worth, Only Khatalan landed on the other side. She returned limping and numb 1o her daimyo’ camp to relate the story ofthe sutor’s demise. She apologized to the tarkhan’ family, bu stood proud before her lord and declared ‘oa that she would forever be free. She bowed deeply tothe ‘Moto lord and asked that in return for the loss of alliance her macriage would bring, she hoped he would accept the hhundzeds of fine steeds her challenges had won her. Only then did the daimyo realize this had been her plan all along. ‘He was impressed and declared her not only forever free, but also lord of her own family. When asked what name she would take, Khatalan declared that she would use the name of her final suitor to honor the wealth his defeat had brought herclan. CHAI Sz100 ‘lange shrine to Moro Chat is located inthe northern regions of Moto terscory. Ii the closes thing the Onshigawa have toa castle. They also ovin many fine stables scattered across Unicorn territory. An Onshigawa oversees each ofthese stables, but the position is normally piven only to the lowest ranking members ofthe family Older Onshigawa serve in the same scouting and skirmishing roles that their founders performed. A member of this family can be found in the Command staff of nearly every major army the Moto Rld THE ONSHIGAWA FAMILY Favored Class: Ranger Starting Honor: 2.0 Class Skill: Tumbling Starting Outfit: 1. Light hide armor, horse (light war), 80 kok THE ONSHIGAWA FAMILY ‘Benefit: +1 Stamina Glory: 05 ‘Special: Members of the Onshigawa family may exchange any of their starting sills with one additional rank of Athletics. MOTO MECHANICS ANCESTORS “The More have 2 long tradition of reverence and homage to those who have gone before, so worship of one’ ancestors was a tradition that was easily adopted by the original Ujikchai ‘Now that their family finally has 2 home to eall their own, they have erected many shrines and temples to remember their past heroes, MOTO CHANG Moto Chang was a shugenja and a magistrate during the Clan War era, He was born to parents who lived a rugged life protecting the Unicorn Clan’ western border, and by the time itwas diseovered that he was gifted with the kami, he had already begun training in several different weapons. Chang’ ‘martial prowess was sch that he was among the few shugenja allowed wo trainin the Emerald Champions dojo. ‘Chang survived the Clan Warand the War against the Lying Darkness, but perished at the Battle of Oblivion's Gate Mortally wounded and surrounded by enemies on all sides, ‘Chang shouted an ancient Moto prayer, buried his gaijin Jongsword in the earth, and unleashed al his energy into one massive spell. He died, as did the dozens of Shadowlands beasts engulfed by the flames of his final spell ‘Moto Chang never married, but adopted a daughter, Genki, during histenure asa magistrate in Ryoko Owar. Heisfondly remembered among many in the Unicorn Clan, particularly among the Shinjo magistrates. SOUL OF SACRIFICE IANCESTOR: MOTO CHANGT You may channel your own life force into your spells, ‘increasing the amount of damage they inflict Prerequisite: Void Use Benefit: When casting any spell that inflicts damage on tne oF mote creatures or objects, you may spend a Void point to sacrifice any number of hit points before the spel takes effect in order to increase the amount of damage the spell inflicts by an identical amount. These hit points must be sacri- ficed when the spel is cas, bue before any saving throws are sade, Failed Concentration checks that result in the spells disruption mean thatthe hit points are not lost. Damage may bbehealed normally but ifyou prevent the damage you take in any way, this feat does nothing and cannot be used again for twenty-four hours. MOTO CHANG «8 7OINTS) After successfully casting any damage-dealing spell, but before damage is rolled, you may choose to suffer any amount ‘of damage up to the maximum number of wounds you have remaining in order to add an identical amount to the spell’ damage. If this demage kills you, add an additional 15 points to the damage total,MOTO MINGHAT ‘A direct descendant of Moto, Minghan served the Unicom darmies during their travels a feor centuries prior to their return to Roktigan. Among clan of batele-hardened warrior Minghan stood apart due to his peerless swordsmans! Legends of his prowess tell that he could single handedly turn the tide of battles with his whirling, blindingly fast combat syle. “Minghan’s demise is not recorded in the Unicorn histories. ‘The secrets of his fighting style are recorded in the records of both the Shinjo and Moto bushi schools, but few can master his techniques, Those few who do are said to be guided by his spit, and invariably go om to achieve greatness GAIJIN. SWORDSMAN ANCESTOR: MOTO MINGHANT You are familiar with a gaijin fighting style virtually unknown in Rokugen, Brerequisite: +4 base attack bonus. Benefit: You gain proficiency with the falchion in addition toyour normal class proficiencies. You also gain a +1 bonus to all attack and damage rolls using the falchion. MOTO MINGHAN (6 romnTs) “You automatically gan che advantage Gaijin Gear: Filehion, and roll one additional die on all atack rolls using the falchion. A falchion i a gaijin blade with DR 12. The blade may guin you disdain in the courts of some clans, but the strange fighting style of your ancestor makes ic diffcule for others to anticipate your maneuvers, preventing them from ‘using Know the School against you. MOTO ‘The first Moto was an Ujik-hai nomad who later joined Shinjo, Moto was a peerless warrior and a zealous servant of Lady Shinjo, and was rewarded upon his death with a family ‘created in his name, Unfortunately, the Shi-Tien Yen-Wang, ‘vengeful Moto gods, captured Motos soul upon his death. Although they could not find their wayward followers, the ShicTien Yen-Wang used Moto's soul to maintain 4 kharmie connection with the Moto family, resulting in the so-called "Moto Curse” that afflicted the family after their return to Rokugan. ‘Now that the Lords of Death have been appeased, Moto’ spirit has been released and ascended to Yomi. While he was not a Rokugani, Moto believed fervently inthe concept the religious beliefs he learned from the Rokaagani, and now that the has achieved his tue destiny, he guides his descendants as best he is able SOUL OF THE PLAINS ANCESTOR: MOTOI Your wild spirit resists being bound ‘Benefit; You gain a +2 morale bonus on all saves versus spells chat have che death, evil, of law qualifiers. You also gain 442 bonus on all rolls to escape grapples. MOTO ca 7OINTS) ‘Motos wild and unfettered soul resonates within your every breath filling you with his essence. Spells that would bind yyot or limit your movement have their TN to be cast increased by 5+ your Insight Rank. In addition, you may roll ro addi- tional dice for any roll that would prevent you from being bound or restricted (wrestling rols, rolls to free yourself from chains, ete) n=w DoTo See the Moto Province Guide for more information on the following dojo. DOTO OF THE CENTER Classes: Barbarian, Fighter, Khol Raider (prestige), ‘Semurai,Shinjo Ele Guard (prestige) ‘Schools: Khol Raider (new path), Moto Bushi, Shinjo ‘Bushi, Shinjo Elite Guard (new path. SOCIAL BENSFIT “The Khol are widely feared by many among other clans, and as such they gain no particular social benefit. Social Benefit: None. Social Benefit: None. TRAMING BENEFIT “Training atthe Khol dojo is brutal and efficient, granting the students additional prowess in battle ‘Training Benefit: The damage for any medium-size or larger weapon you wield is determined as if tis a two- ‘handed weapon, Training Benefit; When wielding 2 katana or any weapon of equal or larger size, you may add your Insight Rank tothe damage total. DOTO OF THE LEFT Classes: Barbarian, Fighter, Junghar Defender (prestige) ‘Master Horse Archer (prestige), Samurai, Shinjo Elite Guard (prestige) ‘Schools: Junghar Defender (new path), Master Horse. Archer (new path), Moto Bushi, Shinjo Bushi, Shino lite Guard (new path), Shinjo Scout SOCIAL BERSFIT “The Junghar are regarded as the protectors ofall Unicorn provinces, and are well-regarded by their fellows Social Benefit: You gain a +2 bonus to all Charisma- based rolls with other Unicorn Clan members ‘Social Benefit: You gain a free Raise in any social inter action with another Unicorn Clan member.TRANG BENEFIT ‘The Junghar benefit from extensive defensive training, ‘Training Benefit: All feats chat grant bonuses to AC, such as Dodge and Mobility are considered technique feats for you ‘raining Benefit: You gain one rank of Defense in add tion to your normal searing schoo! sll. Ifyou alceasy gain Defense asa school skill, you gain an additional rank THE MOTO BUSH] SCHOOL ‘The Moto fighting style has undergone many radical changes since the first Moto warviors fought alongside the Unicom (Clan centuries ago. The original Moco style emphasized heavy cavalry tactics and their warriors were often held in reserve to sitike the final blow against the Unicora's enemies. After ‘Moto Tsume led the family’s army into the Shadowlands, however, the school’ focus gradually shifted to emphasize techniques targeting Tainted opponents. With the family’s ‘unification decades ago, the school has changed once again, and now represents the original fighting style used by the Uhl. (enter Me o) THE MOTO BUSHI SCHOOL ‘The training offered by the Moto bushi school can best be rep- resented using the technique feats found in the Introduction chapter ofthis book. THE MOTO BUSHI SCHOOL Benefit: +1 Willpower Skills: Athletics, Defense, Horsemanship, Intimidation, ‘Kenjutsu, Yomanri any one High or Bugei skill, ‘Beginning Honor: 2 Outfit: (All are of Average Quality, 3 items of Fine Quality) Kimono, katana, wakizashi, yumi, 20 arrows of any type, light or heavy armor, traveling pack, gaijin riding horse, any 2 ‘weapons, 10 koku. TEcHTQUES Rank One: Wild Strike of the Moto ‘True to his barbarian heritage, the Moto warrior has «wild, uunfectered combat style chat can intimidate many opponents The samurai may use any two-handed weapon or any polearin ina single hand, and may roll one addtional die forall artack rolls when doing so, Additionally, Full Attacks made when wielding such weapons reduce the samurai’ TN to be hit by 0 rather than the normal 15 Rank‘TWwo: Fist of the Khan A Moto is determined, and nothing may stay them from their course. The samurai may subtract theit Willpower from the Wounds caused by an attack, to minimum of one Wound. Rank Three: The Ujik-bat Charge All Moto are skilled horsemen and excel at cavalry tactics, When attacking while mounted, the Moto gains numberof eee Raises equal tohalfthels Horsemanship sil, rounded down. A Moto may gain more fee Raises conferred by this technique than they have Void Points remaining. Rank Four: Desert Wind Strike Power and precision ate equally emphasized by the Moto sensei, The samurai may now attack twice per round. They ‘may choose to sacrifice their second attack to guin two Free Raises and one additional kept damage die on their first attack. This must be declated ducing the initiative phase, Rank Five: Moto Cannot Yield ‘A Moto bushi may stay alive through sheer force of will, ‘even when their body has withstood incredible punishment On their wounds chat replace the Down and Out levels with additonal +20 levels, then replace Dead with 3425 level Once the bushi exceeds the +25 level, he may continue to fight fora number of rounds equal to his Void ring, but then dies instantly. THE PRIESTS OF DEATH ‘The Moto family has never hada strong shugenja line There have been occasional members who have demonstrated an affinity for the kama, bur they have become the exception aver the years. Following the death of Moto Gaheris and his gand- son Chagatais treaty with the Shi-Tien Yen-Wang, however, the handful of Moro shugenja in existence have gathered together to create a new school in the name of their Khan, These shugenja, also known asthe Press of Death, combine their knowledge of elemental magic with the unique abilities conferred upon them by the Shi-Tien Yen-Wang. For more information on the history of the Fonds of Death, see Chapter Seven: the Veil. THE MOTO SHUGENTA SCHOOL R SHUGERIA VARIANT ‘Worship of the Shi-Tien Yen-Wang is sill new to the Moto, and there are few who have taken up their precepts. Those who do, however, vary somewhat from other shugenja in a few ways: spells Unlike other shugenia, the Moto do not focus ‘on elemental magic. Instead, they have a gift for sum- ‘moning the blessings and curses ofthe Lords of Death Rather than having list of elemental spells as school spells, Shé'Tien Yen-Wang priest may choose one of the following cleric domains from which to draw his or her school spells: Death, Evil, Law, or Travel. Elemental Focus: A Moto shugenja spell selection is not dependent upon elemental magic. They gen the ben- efits of Spell Focus when using spells selected from their chosen domains as above although this does not stack. ‘with Spell Focus if they possess that featTHE MOTO SHUGERTA SCHOOL Benefit +1 Perception Skills: Calligraphy, Horsemanship, Intimidation, Medita ‘ion, hina, Theology, any one High or Bug skill. Beginning Honor: ? Outfit: (All of Average Quality, 3 items of Fine Quality) Kimono, wakizashi, scroll satchel, caveling pack, Shinjo steed, tanto, 10 kok ‘Beginning Spells: Sense, Commune, Summon, 2 Water and 1 Air spells. In addition to their elemental sels, Moto shhugeafa gain the ability to call on the blessings from the Lorde of Death as lated below. A Moto shugenja may invoke the Lords blessings a total numberof times per day equal their Void ring ‘Moto shugenja do not possess an Affinity or Deficiency soward any element DEATH LORDS' TOUCH ‘A Moto shugenja can call down the Shi-Tien Yen-Wang's blessing upon another, chilling their soul with an evil energy that defies explanation. The target must succeed at a Willpower roll versus a TN equal to 10 + the casters Insight Rank x5 Failure means that the target automatically loses number of Void points equal to the caster’s Insight Rank. These Void points ean be regained normaly DEATH'S SIGHT ‘A Moto shugenja ean peer into another's soul and perceive the proximity ofthat soul the realms ofthe dead By rolling School Rank + Perception, keeping School Rank, versus a TN of 5, the shugenja can instantly determine whether any the following are present in another poison, disease, the Shadowlands Taint, or any permanent magical effets (such asa blessing or curse) STEAL THE S?IRiT By summoning the Shi-Tien Yen-Wang's blessing, the shugenja may create an aura that can terrify even a hardened soul of a warvior The shugenja gains a Fear r gua cols onght Bank +2 Thieves ri fos wtb ‘minutes equal tothe casters Insight Rank x2 THE THREE ARMIES ‘Three mighty armies protect the Unicorn Clan. These armies are born of Moto tradition. Soon after the elevation of Moto Gaheris to the position of Khan, he expanded the Moto mili ‘ary organizational techniques to encompass the Unicorns armies asa whole. Each army fulfills «specific role within the clan: the Baraunghar is a rapid strike arm, depending upon speed and magic to achieve their objectives; the Junghar TABLE 1-1; THE JUNGHAR DEFENDER Class Base Fot Ref Level Attack Bonus Save Save 1st + 42 a 2nd 2 cel 3 3rd 8 3 +4 ath 4 “4 4 Sth +5 4 “4 defends the Unicorn provinces from any who would date threaten thelr prosperity; and the Khol serves to brutally crush all who oppose the Khan’ might. ‘The vast majority ofbushi within the Unicorn Clan serve in one ofthese three armies at some point in their career The Junghar sees the largest numberof samurai cycled through its ranks, for the Unicorns leaders know that any man will fight ten times as hard when defending his home. Membership in the Baraunghar and Khol is more difficult to achieve, for few can meet the Baraunghar’s strict requirements, and the Khan commands the later, admitting only the strongest and finest ‘oops to what is essentially his personal army, SUNGHAR DEFENDER (PRESTIGS CLASS) ‘The Junghar Defenders keep watch over the Unicorn f provinces, and have vowred to protect them with thet lives. ‘Most Junghar are Moto or Shinjo, hough members of any Unicorn family may join thee ranks ‘Note that one need nore a member ofthis prestige class 10 join the Junghar Army, i simply denotes a character sha is particularly dedicated othe Junghar ighting style Hie Die: 1d12 REQUIREMENTS “To qualify to become a Junghar Defender, a character mast {ull the following criteria. Base Attack Bonus: +6. Battle: 8 ranks, Ride: 6 ranks. Tumble: 4 ranks, Feats: Dodge, Expertise, CLASS SKILLS ‘The Junghar Defender’ class skills (and key ability for each skill) are Battle (Wis), Climb (Str), Handle Animal (Cha), Taljucsu Focus (Cha), Intimidate (Ch), Jump (St), Ride (Dex), Search (Wis), Sense Motive (Cha), and Spot (Wis). ‘Skill Points per Level: 4+ Int modifier CLASS FEATURES ‘Allo the following are class features of the Junghar Defender prestige clase ‘Weapon and Armor Proficiency: The defender tetains all previous proficencies, and gains proficiency inal simple ‘and martial weapons if they did not already possess these proficiencies The defender isalso proficient in light, medium, and heavy armor wil Save Special 40. Improved Expertise +0 Impenetrable Defense +1 a ‘One Man Is A Fortress, Damage Bonus +1 Impenetrable Defense +2 4 Shield ofthe KhanImproved Expertise: When using the Expertise feat to alter his AC, the defender is no longer limited to +5 when choosing by how much to increase his AC, though he cannot sain a greater bonus than his base attack bonus Impenetrable Defense: Beginning at 2nd level, the defender gains a+4 dodge bonus to AC when fighting defen: sively Ths is cumulative withthe normal +2 bonus, increas- ing the total bonus to 43. At 4th level, this bonus increases again 0 total of +410 AC. ‘Damage Bonus: The Junghar are taught ro fight defen- sively but they do not spare weapons training. When fighting defensively, the defender may double their base Strength ‘modifier for the purposes of determining damage. Enhance- ‘ment modifiers o Steength are added in normally, but are not doubled. One Man Is A Fortress: Beginning at 3rd level, the defender only suffers a~2 penalty ro attacks when using the Fighting Defensively maneuver in combat, 2s opposed tothe standard 4 penalty. Shield of the Khan: The Junghar defender may, as» fall action, automatically intercept any and all attacks made by ‘one enemy within reach during a combat urn. The enemys fosiginal target is not disturbed in any way, and she Junghar defender becomes the new target. JUNGHAR DEFENDER (ew PATH) Technique Rank: 3 Path of Entry: Any Unicorn bushi school (except Batle Maidens) 2 Path of Egress: Reenter same school at Rank 3 Shield of the Khan: When on Full Defense, the samurai ‘may immediately make one attack against any foe that attacks ‘them and misses their TN by 10 or more, This attack is treated asa Standard Attack, and the samurai may make a number of these attacks equal to their maximum number of normal attacks per round. KRHOL RAIDER (PRESTIGE CLASS) “The Khol Raiders ae the most devastating heavy attack force the Unicorn Clan can field. The Khol include Moto White Guard, Uraku Battle Maidens, Shinjo Elite Guard, and a ‘number of other highly trained elite units. Note thar one need not bea member of this prestige class ro join the Junghar Army, it simply denotes a character that is, particularly dedicated o the junghar fighting style, Hit Die: 110, Oras NwAvatn eRe | TaBLe 1-2: THE KHOL RAIDER Class Base Fot Ref Level Attack Bonus Save Save Ist " 42 +0 Ind 2 43 +0 5rd ae a “ ath 4 4 4 5th, 5 “ 4 REQUIREMENTS ‘To qualify to becomea Khol Raider, 2 character must falfill the following criteria Base Attack Bonus: +8 Battle: 10 ranks Ride: § ranks, Feats: Cleave, Power Attack, Sunder, Wild Strike of the Moto, CLASS SKILLS ‘The Khol Raider’ class skills (and key ability for each skill) are Bactle (Wis), Climb (Str), Handle Animal (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Jump (Str), Ride (Dex), Spor (Wis), and Wilderness Lore (Wis). Skill Points per Level: 2 Int modifier. CLASS FEATURES Allof the following ate class features ofthe Junghat Defender prestige class. ‘Weapon and Armor Proficiency: The tuidet retains all previous proficencies, and gains proficiency inall simple and ‘martial weapons if they did not already possess these pro ciencies, The raider is also proficient i light, medium, and heavy armor ‘Wrath of the Ujik-hai: The Ujik-hat are mobile and deadly. The raider may, when taking the full attack action, move up to 10 feet rather than the normal 5 fee. Bonus Feat: At 2nd level, the raider gains « bonus fest, ‘which may be taken from thelist of feats normally available ro fighters (ee the Players Handbook page 37). The raider gains another bonus feat at 4th level, Overwhelming Attack: Beginning at rd level, the raider may make more efficient use of his Bower Attack Feat. For every -2 penalty the raider takes on his attack role may add ‘81 his damage rol, Blade of the Khan: Beginning a sth level, the raider gains +t competence bonus to all attacks made during « combat around s0 long as there is at least one other allied Unicorn Samurai within 30 feet of theit current location. This bonis is lost if the ally moves our of the affected area between the beginning of the ound and the raider’ atack. KHOL RAIDER (MEW PATH) ‘Technique Rank: 4 Path of Entry: Any Unicorn bushi school (except Battle Maidens) 3 Path of Egress: Reenter same school at Rank 4 Blade of the Khan: Ar the beginning of a combat round, a Khol raider gains number of unkept bonus dice equal to the snumber of allied Unicorn samurai within thirty feet. These dice may be rolled on any attack or damage roll, or any other action the raider wishes to take during that round. Any dice not used before by the rouncls end are lost. The Khol Raide never gains a greater number of dice than his Insight Ranke wat Save___Specal 40°07 Wrath tie Ujena 40 onus Feat +1 Overwhelming Atak 4 Borus Fest a Blade of the KhanOUTSIDERS PART THREE Ste old de sod, ging Mya ators wife a spc lk, “thtvier’ agents didnot abe yeu Ait fashion, no did they tert to eer sou i do sonething against you wil” Tad motioned fora eran tril histes witha wave ofhis hand and awaited Kama response "Miya Kani sled folly and smoothed an unseen rile con the cv of her kimono ° Nothing worth noting se sph ‘spcting he lathes further or some other perfec. Though she had nothing ta lide fg fhe Unicoi, tadait’s intense, perceptive gaze cons unerving. The Unicorn wer her Tabane, and the woo thé ad often worked str swith the wise Ie deomyo, but alr al ke had ben through te last thang she eso was nate énierroation. "Tam glad, Kantho-chan Tada sid paling her hand across the table afectionstely though Hato and Kako were nok a ‘mc youre har te ol courtier, he haa cit of ing to ‘everyone as they were bis grandhiltren.Sator he fong kgs ace Today's ttentons or wht ep were ens fend ship vas ‘iy: Halo fied Mis tea at placa st dow git on the table between hiself and Tada. "suspect ts ditto ay wifes here” He load at his wf aswel sling igh,“ ees the Shadowed Tower atleast makes an atemp to remeber their Seonpion Bod Thay fil, X think? Kiko said angrily. “One corm fen nity end loyally ven a one pls agaenst ove onde acme” She quickly recoered hee comipocure.and snapped he fan open. She smiled polity a Tada’ erin. The young man obi ingly ted foreard refi ec “deed Tada wid his quiet oes Bn anycse its god to see this ended eth both of you lle ad hearty” The couriers ‘erinkled brow esol Ks itd eps. "Howe anf oma ‘ne the mpevial Cont without te tuo of you. Yeh would tbe ble to shore my offensive gin bumcor with, Hn” “rie smiled warmly and toh anther dink, lit Hato laghigr was omewha subaied, € “taai-samin’ Hatori sid, is ime groping more serious “1 must ask you something befor we leave” The Miya noble Iaslte planing bck ot his wife agin. Karnik sed nothing, but gave am the silent look that he had sen a thousand times before. Whatever Halon was about to d, he Ieee woul be _ble oly on Kaamiho fo support i, “Thee fie been remors ‘ta you wil be taking your lave of court Fata you ae ‘onsdenngrtement s "Ah Tadaj sau; ering fovoand slouey 6 his ishions. the kuviliat” Fon a moment, she ngel courtier said olbing, dat let hsp ander tou nearby window, anos the un inert Jan oie herd, "No Tad spoke oi fier the lg silo. dasa oh to make We fal mde of ry ancsons” The ‘ld Unichn erent uncomfortably ashe shifted his weight ‘around nhs eps, "Though Ido nat sank could even if desired ‘to, The monastery ts not for me. There as still mech. work, to-do for ple ike uct *hil work to be dane, ol fri Hatot asked. “The Thane ic secilfe the: greater conflicts afe:ending, and the Imperial Line is once aggtis clear. Sucsely this is 2 time of joy and vest for the Miya and Heaovedfaiter’ oe OEA NwaAvartn“The te sighed heey his face growing dark. “No, Hato he said ‘low fones. “You must never think that. Never" Tadaj’s voce sounded somewhat agiated, and Hator: wondered ifhe had ofeied hisfriend im someway." What do you member ofthe Ie philosphy of peace? “remember much, Tadaji-sama,’ Hatori replied almost reflex ively Although the Miya had never undergone any formal tutelage at the ie’ fet, Hatort had learned mau fom Tada aer the years Though te wo were never uly master an student, Hatar fen lt like a fumbling novice nthe older courtier’ presences. "The Ide path teaches that the peace of warriors isan illusion utilized to prepare for further conflict” “ada: sled sadly “Precisely The great Sun Tao once wroe, "The ‘Art of War isthe way of preserving peace’ While Mase Sure wa an enlighioned man, those with a mind for killing have taken his words from: their meaning and used them to justify dishonorable wars for senerations. Sun Teu taught that by understanding the fragility fife the mind leaned the value off and thus wished to avoid violence” "But those great generals who use the Masters won only se the threat of violence as a fol to enforce theiy will, calling it peace? “Hator fished, nodding in understanding, “You shame me nt mty ignorance Tadajesama, 1am glad the rumors of our retirement are premature” “Him? Tada grunted losing his ees and rubbing the side of his head with hs fingers "Like you, 1 think, T would gladly retire to enjoy the ws 10 crrganty believe Ihave eared” Te old Unicorn opened his yes which were consderebly les oyfl than they had tema moment og. “The bushi may ear olay ther swond down in time of peace, bu those who understand true peace can never rest. In time of war, we must act to mend the broken peace. In tme of ance, we struggle to ensue serenity 5 not broken by opportu” “cand in ths way the true man of peace...” Hatori began, remembering the old words Tada had taught him yeas ago wll eve know peace fr himself" Tad) conclude, looking ‘once again to the felds tothe north, to the wide lands and final est the would never allow himself slog ashe drew breath. THE IWE PROVINCES “Hawks are more than talons Life move than war Ad there ‘orto war than ling” “Ide Tadaji ‘The Ide have long been their clan's public face, The [de currently hold the soathemmost Unicorn lands. Ths allows ther family easy access to the Imperial Mia family Icalso lets the Ide keep a close eye on the Shinomen Forest. The Kde's Position also allows them a cultural exchange with the ‘Scorpion Clans Soshi family, while keeping therm just out of reach of any military forces the Scorpion might bring to beat, “The opportunites thatthe lands provide make chem perfect forthe courier family’s needs. The Ide provinces are bordered on the north by the Seikitsu Mountains The road north from Duzaki Toshi allows the Ide to travel through the mountains and into the Horiuchi and Utaka lands on the other side. Kyuden Miya and the Plain of ‘Thunder can be found to the east, making for a comfortable ‘border between their lands and che Soshi ands To the south is the looming Shinomen Mori,an ever-presen testament tothe power of the Naga and the Unicorn Clans duty to protect the sleeping race. MAJOR WE HOLDINGS Relishing their ole asthe Unicom Clank diplomats the ide ‘work to further the postion oftheir clan through diplomacy and trade, The significant holdings within che Ide's provinces typically further this role within the clan. DUZAKI TOSHI (LOCATION Uz20 FROM ROKUGAT™ ‘This small city near the Ide provinces’ western border houses ‘many private estates of Utaku and Shinjo daimyos. The Dojo ‘of the West can also be found here. THE ESTATES OF SHINTO SHONO A grandiose estate belonging to the Shinjo daimyo has long been at the heart of Duzaki Toshi. Once a proud center of government for the city as well as a common place for celebrations, Shinjo Shono’s home in the Ide provinces has become a quietly avoided spectacle, Shono is rarely present and only afew retainers live on the grounds to keep the place clean for when the Shinjo daimyo returns. Occasionally, one may also find Moto Genki, Shono’ bride-to-be, in residence. MOTO Gen (Samurai 7/Shinjo Flite Guard 2; Moto Bushi 3] ‘Moto Genki has always been a loyal vassal of Moto Chagatai and a good friend to Shinjo Haruko, Shinjo Shono’ sister, Genki met Shono while guarding an Tuchi shugenja the Kolat dnad targeted for assassination. Shono had followed the assas sin and attempted to stop him, but did net act quickly enough. ‘When Genki selflessly took a poisoned arrow intended for the Ichi, Shono was impressed, Shono was injured during the mission as well and returned with Genki to one of his estates near Shiro Shinjo. While they recuperated, they came to know ‘one another and discovered they shared a number of common interests. Shono’s sister Haruko knew 2 good thing when she saw ‘one. Shono was in need ofa wife to provide an heir. Not only ‘would Shono respect Genkiasan equal, bt she was one of the few women Heruko knew who would stand up ro her brother’ brash, unpredictable nature without fear. Following her brother's promotion to Junghar commander, Haruko used her position as an Imperial Guardsman to gain an audience with the Khan. She convinced Chagatai that to have such @ high ranking general and daimyo without an heit wes unwise, and it would be best if he were to marty into the Moto line. CChagatai agreed, and immediately gave Haruko permission to arrange a marriage between Genki and Shono, ‘Though Shone and Genki were both surprised to learn Shono’s sister had manipulated theit fate in such a way, they soon realized that Haruko had given them nothing they did rot already desire. Both Genki and Shono were quite lonely, and had grown very fond of one another. Genki might be perfectly happy, were she noc terrified that her husband-to-be will learn her dark secret.