Shika Yuki, Deer Clan Matchmaker

ADVERSARY | CONFLICT RANK: 3 7

An origami master and matchmaker of the Deer Clan, Yuki has unparalleled knowledge of samurai lineages. She gained insight many months ago that a great imbalance lay on the horizon; her only hint was that she must be at the Winter Court. What took her by surprise was when her lifelong friend Miya Bunji approached her with his current dilemma. She assured Bunji that she would help him, but did not reveal the strong connection she sensed between Bunji and Masayo.

Yuki is kind but measured, using words carefully to convey as few of her secrets as possible. She is fully aware of the ramifications should the Dragon or Phoenix adopt Masayo, and may seek assistance from her speardancers should the situation deteriorate. Not wanting to interfere, however, she monitors the situation until she feels the time is right to reveal her vision. She is an ally and close friend to Kakita Ryoku, to whom she owes a debt of gratitude since she was instrumental in raising her standing in the Imperial Court.

Yuki accepts any decision the PCs make, but expresses her concerns nonetheless. If the final decision is to give the child to anyone but Bunji, she may contact her speardancer colleagues to discreetly monitor Masayo’s movements. This may present further roleplaying opportunities involving the Deer Clan as they attempt to rectify the situation the PCs have created.

40 | 10 35 | 16 45 | 6

+2, –2

DEMEANOR - SHREWD

4

HONOR | ENDURANCE

GLORY | COMPOSURE

STATUS | FOCUS

VIGILANCE

SOCIETAL | PERSONAL

3 4 3 | 2 4

ARTISAN 4 MARTIAL 0 SCHOLAR 3 SOCIAL 4 | TRADE 1

ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES

Origami Master: Artisan; Physical

Traces of Ancestry: Scholar; Mental, Spiritual

Obligated (Kakita Ryoku): Social; Mental

Overly Cautious: Social; Mental

FAVORED WEAPONS

Wakizashi: Range 0–1, Damage 4, Deadliness 5/7, Ceremonial, Concealable, Razor-Edged

Gear (equipped): Sanctified robes (Physical 1, Supernatural 3, Ceremonial), scroll satchel

ABILITIES

SECRETS ON THE WIND As a Scheme action, Yuki may make a TN 3 Theology (Air) check targeting one position at range 0. If she succeeds, she can eavesdrop on the chosen position within 4 range bands. This effect persists for twenty-four hours or until she designates a new area for eavesdropping. While in effect, Yuki may spend an action to hear anything said at that moment in the designated area.

THE TIES THAT BIND As an action, Yuki may make a TN 3 Sentiment (Void) check targeting one character. If she succeeds, she learns of another character whom would be a particularly inauspicious match for her target, and one likely future consequence of their relationship. Yuki may spend to learn of one more likely future consequence of that relationship.