L5R Factions

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In the original RPG, there was a large focus on 'World Balance'. This is mostly touched on in the House Rules section, but there are also a few minor differences in here. Also, the presence of the Sesai family is slightly played up, so the Phoenix can have a fourth family, if a secret one, for variety's sake.

In some cases I have reverted to an older family bonus. The Shiba, for example, are not the physically hardened soldiers they been forced to become after over four decades of conflict, and have been introspective scholars for centuries. Thus their bonus remains +1 Intelligence.

Samurai

Bushi

Includes: Hida Bushi, Hiruma Scout, Daidoji Harrier, Daidoji Yojimbo, Kakita Duelist (Bushi), Mirumoto Bushi, Mirumoto Swordmaster, Akodo Bushi, Akodo War College, Ikoma Tactician, Matsu Berserker, Mantis (Yoritomo) Bushi, Shiba Bushi, Shiba Yojimbo, Shinjo Bushi, Shinjo Scout, Moto Bushi (pre-HE, remember), Otaku Battle Maiden, Otaku Infantry, Seppun Guardsman

  • Skills: Kenjutsu

Courtiers

Magistrates

Includes: Yasuki Taskmaster, Doji Magistrate, Kitsuki Investigator, Ikoma Spymaster, Shinjo Magistrate, Miya Herald,

Monks

  • Includes: Order of the Seven Thunders, Order of the Seven Fortunes, Order of the Four Temples, Order of Osano-Wo (Order of Thunder), Order of Kametsu-uo
  • Partially Includes: Asako Henshin, Kitsu Sodan-Senzo, Kuni Witch Hunters, Togashi Ise Zumi
  • Skills: Jiujutsu, Meditation, Theology
  • Equipment: Bo or walking stick, Samue, Scroll Satchel, 1 bu

Partially includes means that those groups are considered amenable to Kiho, and may learn them as Shugenja do. They do gain the equipment and skill bonuses, but are not full Monks.

Ninja

Includes: Bayushi Saboteur, Shosuro Actor, Shosuro Shinobi

Shugenja

Other Samurai

Major Clans

  • The Bat, Monkey, and Ox clans have not been founded.

Other Imperial Factions

Other Factions

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