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Table of Contents p. 3
Introduction p. 6
Welcome to Roleplaying in the Emerald Empire p. 6
What is a Roleplaying Game p. 6
What is Needed to Play? p. 6
The World of Rokugan p. 6
The Code of Bushido p. 7
The Samurai’s Struggle p. 7
The Way of the Five Rings p. 8
Samurai and Society p. 9
Government and Power p. 9
Crime and Punishment p. 9
Commerce and Currency p. 10
The Celestial Order p. 10
Those Who Serve p. 10
Those Who Work p. 11
Those Who Do Not Belong p. 11
A Samurai’s Life p. 12
Training p. 12
Marriage p. 12
Retirement p. 12
Funeral p. 12
A Life Without Purpose p. 12
The Code of Bushidō p. 13
Compassion (Jin) p. 13
Courage (Yū) p. 13
Courtesy (Rei) p. 13
Duty and Loyalty (Chūgi) p. 13
Honor (Meiyo) p. 13
Righteousness (Gi) p. 13
Sincerity (Makoto) p. 13
The Land of Ten Thousand Fortunes p. 14
Mortal Intermediaries p. 15
The Great Clans p. 16
The Crab Clan p. 16
The Crane Clan p. 16
The Dragon Clan p. 16
The Lion Clan p. 16
The Phoenix Clan p. 17
The Scorpion Clan p. 17
The Unicorn Clan p. 17
The Imperial Families p. 17
The Minor Clans p. 18
Minor Clans of Note p. 18
Chapter 1: Playing the Game p. 21
Goals of the Game p. 20
Players p. 21
The Game Master p. 21
Custom Dice p. 21
Roll and Keep p. 21
Ring Dice p. 21
Skill Dice p. 21
Dice Symbols p. 21
Making a Check p. 22
When to Make a Check p. 22
Steps of a Check p. 22
Narrating A Check’s Results p. 25
Additional Rules for Checks p. 26
Assistance p. 26
Bonus Successesand Shortfall p. 26
Checks to Resist Effects p. 26
Competitive Checks p. 26
Minimum TN p. 27
Modifying the Dice Pool p. 27
Targeting and Checks p. 27
Using Opportunity p. 28
as a Descriptor p. 28
as a Narrative Tool p. 28
Using Strife p. 29
Accumulating Strife p. 29
Comparing Strife to Composure p. 29
Removing Strife p. 29
Compromised p. 30
Becoming Compromised p. 30
Unmasking p. 30
The Character p. 32
The Five Rings p. 32
Skill Ranks p. 35
Advantages and Disadvantages p. 35
Derived Att ributes p. 36
Void Points p. 36
Honor, Glory, and Status p. 37
Ninjō (Desire) and Giri (Duty) p. 38
Complications p. 39
Chapter 2: Creating a Character p. 41
The Game of Twenty Questions p. 41
Limits on Skills and Rings p. 41
Part I: Core Identity (Clan and Family) p. 41
1. What clan does yourcharacter belong to? p. 41
The Crab Clan p. 42
The Crane Clan p. 43
The Dragon Clan p. 44
The Lion Clan p. 45
The Phoenix Clan p. 46
The Scorpion Clan p. 47
The Unicorn Clan p. 48
2. What family does your character belong to? p. 49
Crab Clan Families p. 49
Crane Clan Families p. 50
Dragon Clan Families p. 51
Lion Clan Families p. 52
Phoenix Clan Families p. 53
Scorpion Clan Families p. 54
Unicorn Clan Families p. 55
Part II: Role and School p. 56
3. What is your character’s school,and what roles doesthat school fall into? p. 56
Hida Defender School [Bushi] p. 57
Hiruma Scout School [Bushi, Shinobi] p. 58
Kaiu Engineer School [Artisan, Bushi] p. 59
Kuni Purifier School [Shugenja, Bushi] p. 60
Yasuki Merchant School [Courtier] p. 61
Asahina Artificer School[Shugenja, Artisan] p. 62
Daidoji Iron Warrior School [Bushi] p. 63
Doji Diplomat School [Courtier] p. 64
Kakita Duelist School [Bushi, Artisan] p. 65
Agasha Mystic School [Shugenja] p. 66
Kitsuki Investigator School[Courtier, Bushi] p. 67
Mirumoto Two-HeavensAdept School [Bushi] p. 68
Togashi Tattooed Order [Monk] p. 69
Akodo Commander School [Bushi] p. 70
Ikoma Bard School [Courtier] p. 71
Kitsu Medium School [Shugenja] p. 72
Matsu Berserker School [Bushi] p. 73
Asako Loremaster School [Courtier] p. 74
Isawa Elementalist School [Shugenja] p. 75
Shiba Guardian School [Bushi, Courtier] p. 76
Kaito Shrine Keeper School [Monk] p. 77
Bayushi Manipulator School [Courtier] p. 78
Shosuro Infiltrator School[Shinobi, Courtier] p. 79
Soshi Illusionist School[Shugenja, Courtier, Shinobi] p. 80
Yogo Wardmaster School [Shugenja] p. 81
Ide Trader School [Courtier] p. 82
Iuchi Meishōdō Master School[Shugenja, Artisan] p. 83
Moto Conqueror School [Bushi] p. 84
Shinjo Outrider School [Bushi, Courtier] p. 85
Utaku Battle Maiden School [Bushi] p. 86
Worldly Rōnin Path [Bushi, Courtier] p. 87
4. How does yourcharacter stand outwithin their school? p. 88
Part III: Honor and Glory p. 88
5. Who is your lord and what isyour character’sduty to them? p. 88
Selecting One’s Giri Properly p. 90
6. What does yourcharacter long for,and how might thisimpede their duty? p. 90
Selecting One’s Ninjō Properly p. 90
7. What is yourcharacter’srelationship withtheir clan? p. 91
8. What does yourcharacter thinkof Bushidō?All samurai are supposed to respect p. 91
Part IV: Strengths and Weaknesses p. 92
9. What is your character’s greatest accomplishment so far? p. 92
10. What holds your character back the most in life? p. 92
11. What activity Most makes your character feel at peace? p. 92
12. What concern, fear,or foible troubles your character the most? p. 93
13. Who has your character learnedthe most from during their life? p. 93
Part V: Personality and Behavior p. 93
14. What do people notice first upon encountering your character? p. 93
15. How does your character react to stressful situations? p. 94
Using Strife and Unmasking for Roleplaying p. 94
16. What are your character’s preexisting relationships with other clans, families,organizations, and traditions? p. 94
Part VI: Ancestry and Family p. 95
17. How would your character’s parents describe them? p. 95
18. Who was your character named to honor? p. 95
19. What is your character’s personal name? p. 95
Part VII: Death p. 95
20. How should yourcharacter die? p. 95
Experience Points and Character Advancement p. 97
Awarding xp p. 97
Advancing in a School p. 97
Advantages and Disadvantages p. 99
Types of Advantages and Disadvantages p. 99
Categories of Advantages and Disadvantages p. 99
Gaining Advantages and Disadvantages p. 99
Using Advantages and Disadvantages in Play p. 100
Narrative Use p. 100
Turning Advantages and Disadvantages p. 100
Specific Advantages p. 101
Specific Distinctions p. 101
Ally [Name] (Water) p. 101
Ambidexterity (Air) p. 102
Benten’s Blessing (Air) p. 102
Bishamon’s Blessing (Water) p. 102
Blac kmail on [Name] (Fire) p. 102
Blessed Lineage (Void) p. 103
Blissful Betrothal (Water) p. 103
Daikoku’s Blessing (Water) p. 103
Dangerous Allure (Fire) p. 103
Ebisu’s Blessing (Earth) p. 104
Famously Honest (Air) p. 104
Famously Lucky (Void) p. 104
Famously Reliable (Earth) p. 104
Famously Successful (Fire) p. 105
Famously Wealthy (Water) p. 105
Flexibility (Water) p. 105
Fukurokujin’s Blessing (Fire) p. 105
Indomita ble Will (Earth) p. 106
Jurojin’s Blessing (Void) p. 106
Keen Balance (Earth) p. 106
Keen Hearing (Air) p. 107
Keen Sight (Water) p. 107
Keen Smell (Fire) p. 107
Karmic Tie (Void) p. 108
Kisshōten’s Blessing (Water) p. 108
Large Stat ure (Earth) p. 108
Paragon of a BushidōTenet (Various) p. 108
Precise Memory (Earth) p. 109
Quick Reflexes (Fire) p. 109
Seasoned (Void) p. 109
Sixth Sense (Void) p. 110
Small Stat ure (Air) p. 110
Subtle Observer (Air) p. 110
Support of [One Group] (Water) p. 110
Specific Passions p. 111
Animal Bond (Earth) p. 111
Armament (Earth) p. 111
Brushwork (Air) p. 111
Curiosity (Fire) p. 112
Daredevil (Fire) p. 112
Enlightenment (Void) p. 112
Fashion (Fire) p. 112
Fortune-Telling (Void) p. 112
Generosity (Wat er) p. 113
Gossip (Air) p. 113
History (Earth) p. 113
Ikebana (Water) p. 113
Playfulness (Air) p. 114
Provocat ion (Fire) p. 114
Sake (Water) p. 114
Secrets (Void) p. 115
Stories (Earth) p. 115
Tea (Void) p. 115
Travel (Water) p. 115
Specific Disadvantages p. 116
Specific Adversities p. 116
Benten’s Curse (Air) p. 116
Bishamon’s Curse (Water) p. 117
Bitter Betrothal (Wat er) p. 117
Black mailed by [Character’s Name] (Air) p. 117
Blindness (Water) p. 118
Bluntness (Air) p. 118
Clumsiness (Fire) p. 118
Cognitive Lapses (Void) p. 118
Daikoku’s Curse (Water) p. 119
Damaged Heart or Organ (Earth) p. 119
Deafness (Air) p. 119
Discomfiting Countenance (Air) p. 120
Disdain for a Bushidō Tenet (Various) p. 120
Ebisu’s Curse (Earth) p. 120
Fractured Spine (Earth) p. 120
Fukurokujin’s Curse (Fire) p. 121
Gaijin Name, Culture,or Appearance (Fire) p. 121
Haunting (Void) p. 122
Incurable Illness (Earth) p. 122
Jurōjin’s Curse (Void) p. 123
Kisshōten’s Curse (Water) p. 123
Lost Arm or Lost Hand (Fire) p. 123
Lost Eye (Water) p. 124
Lost Fingers (Fire) p. 124
Lost Leg (Water) p. 124
Lost Memories (Void) p. 124
Maimed Arm (Fire) p. 125
Maimed Visage (Air) p. 125
Momoku (Void) p. 126
Muteness (Air) p. 126
Nerve Damage (Air) p. 126
Scorn of [One Group] (Water) p. 127
Shadowlands Taint (Air) p. 127
Shadowlands Taint (Earth) p. 127
ShadowlandsTaint (Fire) p. 128
Shadowlands Taint (Void) p. 128
Shadowlands Taint (Water) p. 128
Sworn Enemy (Earth) p. 129
Whispers of Cruelty (Earth) p. 129
Whispers of Doom (Void) p. 129
Whispers of Failure (Fire) p. 130
Whispers of Poverty (Wat er) p. 130
Whispers of Treac hery (Air) p. 130
Specific Anxieties p. 130
Addiction (Earth) p. 131
Battle Trauma (Fire) p. 131
Cynicism (Fire) p. 131
Dark Secret (Void) p. 132
Delusions of Grandeur (Void) p. 132
Fear of Death (Earth) p. 132
Ferocity (Air) p. 132
Impatience (Earth) p. 133
Intolerance (Water) p. 133
Irrepressible Flirtation (Earth) p. 134
Jealousy (Air) p. 134
Materialism (Void) p. 134
Meekness (Fire) p. 134
Painful Honesty (Air) p. 135
Paranoia (Water) p. 135
Perfectionism (Water) p. 135
Phobia (Water) p. 136
Softheartedness (Fire) p. 136
Superstition (Void) p. 136
Creating Custom Advantages and Disadvantages p. 137
Custom Advantage and Disadvantage Concepts p. 137
Developing a Custom Advantage or Disadvantage p. 138
Chapter 3: Skills p. 140
Skills and Checks p. 141
Skill Groups p. 141
Breakdown of a Skill p. 141
Description p. 141
Approaches p. 141
Sample Tasks, Target Numbers (TNs), and Times p. 141
Choosing Skill Group, Skill, and Approach p. 142
Using Approaches from Other Skill Groups p. 142
Artisan Skill Group p. 145
Elemental Approaches for Artisan Skills p. 145
Restore Approach (Earth Ring) p. 145
Adapt Approach (Water Ring) p. 145
Invent Approach (Fire Ring) p. 145
Refine Approach (Air Ring) p. 145
Attune Approach (Void Ring) p. 146
Artisan Skills p. 146
Aesthetics p. 146
Composition p. 146
Design p. 147
Smithing p. 149
Social Skill Group p. 150
Elemental Approaches for Social Skills p. 150
Reason Approach (Earth Ring) p. 150
Charm Approach (Water Ring) p. 150
Incite Approach (Fire Ring) p. 151
Trick Approach (Air Ring) p. 151
Enlighten Approach (Void Ring) p. 151
Social Skills p. 151
Command p. 151
Courtesy p. 152
Games p. 153
Performance p. 154
Scholar Skill Group p. 154
Elemental Approaches for Scholar Skills p. 154
Recall Approach (Earth Ring) p. 154
Survey Approach (Water Ring) p. 154
Theorize Approach (Fire Ring) p. 155
Analyze Approach (Air Ring) p. 155
Sense Approach (Void Ring) p. 155
Scholar Skills p. 156
Culture p. 156
Government p. 156
Medicine p. 157
Sentiment p. 158
Theology p. 158
Martial Skill Group p. 160
Elemental Approaches for Martial Skills p. 160
Withstand Approach (Earth Ring) p. 160
Shift Approach (Water Ring) p. 160
Overwhelm Approach (Fire Ring) p. 160
Feint Approach (Air Ring) p. 161
Sacrifice Approach (Void Ring) p. 161
Martial Skills p. 162
Fitness p. 162
Martial Arts [Melee] p. 162
Martial Arts [Ranged] p. 163
Martial Arts [Unarmed] p. 164
Meditation p. 164
Tactics p. 165
Trade Skill Group p. 165
Elemental Approaches for Trade Skills p. 165
Produce Approach (Earth Ring) p. 165
Exchange Approach (Water Ring) p. 165
Innovate Approach (Fire Ring) p. 166
Con Approach (Air Ring) p. 166
Subsist Approach (Void Ring) p. 166
Trade Skills p. 167
Commerce p. 167
Labor p. 167
Seafaring p. 168
Skulduggery p. 168
Survival p. 169
Chapter 4: Techniques p. 171
What are Techniques? p. 172
Technique Structure p. 172
Kata p. 174
Kata Categories p. 174
General Kata p. 174
Battle in the Mind Rank 3 p. 174
Breath of Wind Style Rank 4 p. 175
Crashing Wave Style Rank 4 p. 175
Crescent Moon Style Rank 2 p. 175
Crimson Leaves Strike Rank 3 p. 175
Disappearing World Style Rank 4 p. 175
Flowing Water Strike Rank 3 p. 175
Heartpiercing Strike Rank 3 p. 176
Iron in the Mountains Style Rank 4 p. 176
Lord Hida’s Grip (Crab) Rank 2 p. 176
Lord Shiba’s Valor (Phoenix) Rank 2 p. 177
Soaring Slice Rank 1 p. 177
Soul Sunder Rank 5 p. 177
Striking as Air Rank 1 p. 177
Striking as Earth Rank 1 p. 178
Striking as Fire Rank 1 p. 178
Striking as Void Rank 5 p. 178
Striking as Water Rank 1 p. 178
Tactical Assessment Rank 2 p. 178
Warrior’s Resolve Rank 1 p. 178
Close Combat Kata p. 179
Coiling Serpent Style Rank 2 p. 179
Iaijutsu Cut: Crossing Blade Rank 2 p. 179
Iaijutsu Cut: Rising Blade Rank 2 p. 179
Iron Forest Style Rank 2 p. 180
Open-Hand Style Rank 2 p. 180
Rushing Avalanche Style Rank 2 p. 180
Spinning Blades Style Rank 2 p. 180
Thunderclap Strike Rank 3 p. 180
Veiled Menace Style Rank 2 p. 181
Ranged Combat Kata p. 181
Hawk’s Precision Rank 1 p. 181
Pelting Hail Style Rank 2 p. 181
Pin the Fan Rank 5 p. 181
Kihō p. 182
Earth Kihō p. 182
Cleansing Spirit Rank 1 p. 182
Earth Needs No Eyes Rank 1 p. 182
Earthen Fist Rank 1 p. 183
Grasp the Earth Dragon Rank 3 p. 183
Way of the Earthquake Rank 2 p. 183
Air Kihō p. 183
Air Fist Rank 1 p. 183
Riding the Clouds Rank 2 p. 184
The Great Silence Rank 1 p. 184
Way of the Willow Rank 3 p. 184
Breaking Blow Rank 1 p. 184
Channel the Fire Dragon Rank 2 p. 185
Flame Fist Rank 1 p. 185
The Body Is an Anvil Rank 1 p. 186
Way of the Falling Star Rank 3 p. 186
Water Kihō p. 186
Freezing the Lifeblood Rank 2 p. 186
Ki Protection Rank 1 p. 186
Ride the Water Dragon Rank 3 p. 187
Water Fist Rank 1 p. 187
Way of the Seafoam Rank 1 p. 187
Void Kihō p. 188
Death Touch Rank 4 p. 188
Still the Elements Rank 3 p. 188
Touch the Void Dragon Rank 5 p. 188
Way of the Edgeless Sword Rank 5 p. 188
Invocations p. 189
Spending Opportunity on Invocations p. 189
Proper Offerings p. 189
Channeling p. 189
Spiritual Backlash p. 190
Air Invocations p. 192
Blessed Wind Rank 1 p. 192
By the Light of the Lord Moon Rank 1 p. 192
Call Upon the Wind Rank 2 p. 192
Cloak of Night Rank 1 p. 192
False Realm of the Fox Spirits Rank 4 p. 193
Grasp of the Air Dragon Rank 3 p. 193
Mask of Wind Rank 2 p. 193
Nature’s Touch Rank 1 p. 194
Rise, Air Rank 4 p. 194
Secrets on the Wind Rank 2 p. 194
Summon Fog Rank 2 p. 195
Tempest of Air Rank 1 p. 195
Token of Memory Rank 1 p. 195
Vapor of Nightmares Rank 3 p. 195
Wrath of Kaze-no-Kami Rank 5 p. 196
Yari of Air Rank 1 p. 196
Earth Invocations p. 197
Armor of Earth Rank 1 p. 197
Bind the Shadow Rank 2 p. 197
Caress of Earth Rank 1 p. 197
Courage of Seven Thunders Rank 1 p. 197
Earthquake Rank 4 p. 198
Earth Becomes Sky Rank 3 p. 198
Embrace of Kenro-Ji-Jin Rank 2 p. 198
Grasp of Earth Rank 1 p. 199
Jade Strike Rank 1 p. 199
Jurōjin’s Balm Rank 1 p. 199
Power of the Earth Dragon Rank 3 p. 200
Rise, Earth Rank 4 p. 200
Symbol of Earth Rank 2 p. 200
Tetsubō of Earth Rank 1 p. 200
Tomb of Jade Rank 5 p. 201
Wall of Earth Rank 1 p. 201
Fire Invocations p. 202
Armor of Radiance Rank 2 p. 202
Biting Steel Rank 1 p. 202
Breath of the Fire Dragon Rank 3 p. 202
Extinguish Rank 1 p. 202
Fukurokujin’s Wit Rank 1 p. 203
Fury of Osano-wo Rank 3 p. 203
Katana of Fire Rank 1 p. 203
Matsu's Battlecry Rank 1 p. 204
Ravenous Swarms Rank 3 p. 204
Rise, Flame Rank 4 p. 204
The Cleansing Fire Rank 1 p. 204
The Fires from Within Rank 1 p. 205
The Soul’s Blade Rank 5 p. 205
Wall of Fire Rank 2 p. 205
Wings of the Phoenix Rank 4 p. 206
Water Invocations p. 207
Bō of Water Rank 1 p. 207
Dance of Seasons Rank 2 p. 207
Dominion of Suijin Rank 1 p. 207
Ever-Changing Waves Rank 5 p. 208
Hands of the Tides Rank 3 p. 208
Heart of the Water Dragon Rank 2 p. 208
Inari’s Blessing Rank 1 p. 209
Path to Inner Peace Rank 1 p. 209
Reflections of P’an Ku Rank 1 p. 209
Rise, Water Rank 4 p. 210
Stride the Waves Rank 2 p. 211
Strike the Tsunami Rank 3 p. 211
Suijin’s Embrace Rank 4 p. 211
Sympathetic Energies Rank 2 p. 211
The Rushing Wave Rank 1 p. 211
Rituals p. 212
Cleansing Rite Rank 1 p. 212
Commune with the Spirits Rank 1 p. 212
Divination Rank 1 p. 212
Tea Ceremony Rank 2 p. 213
Threshold Barrier Rank 1 p. 213
Shūji p. 214
Air Shūji p. 214
Artisan’s Appraisal Rank 2 p. 214
Bend with the Storm Rank 5 p. 214
Cadence Rank 1 p. 214
Feigned Opening Rank 2 p. 214
Prey on the Weak Rank 2 p. 215
Rustling of Leaves Rank 1 p. 215
The Wind Blows Both Ways Rank 3 p. 215
Whispers of Court Rank 1 p. 215
Wolf’s Proposal Rank 4 p. 215
Earth Shūji p. 216
Ancestry Unearthed Rank 1 p. 216
Civility Foremost Rank 2 p. 216
Honest Assessment Rank 1 p. 216
Pillar of Calm Rank 4 p. 216
Stonewall Tactics Rank 1 p. 216
Touchstone of Courage Rank 3 p. 217
The Immovable Hand of Peace Rank 5 p. 217
Weight of Duty Rank 1 p. 217
Fire Shūji p. 218
Bravado Rank 4 p. 218
Dazzling Performance Rank 3 p. 218
Fanning the Flames Rank 2 p. 218
Lightning Raid Rank 2 p. 218
Rallying Cry Rank 3 p. 219
Sear the Wound Rank 5 p. 219
Sensational Distraction Rank 1 p. 219
Stirring the Embers Rank 1 p. 219
Truth Burns through Lies Rank 1 p. 219
Water Shūji p. 220
All in Jest Rank 1 p. 220
Buoyant Arrival Rank 5 p. 220
Ebb and Flow Rank 3 p. 220
Regal Bearing Rank 4 p. 220
Shallow Waters Rank 1 p. 220
Slippery Maneuvers Rank 2 p. 221
Tributaries of Trade Rank 2 p. 221
Well of Desire Rank 1 p. 221
Void Shūji p. 222
All Arts Are One Rank 3 p. 222
A Samurai’s Fate Rank 4 p. 222
Courtier’s Resolve Rank 1 p. 222
Lady Doji’s Decree (Crane) Rank 2 p. 222
Lady Shinjo’s Speed (Unicorn) Rank 2 p. 222
Lord Akodo’s Roar (Lion) Rank 2 p. 223
Lord Bayushi’s Whispers (Scorpion) Rank 2 p. 223
Lord Togashi’s Insight (Dragon) Rank 2 p. 223
Rouse the Soul Rank 5 p. 223
Mahō p. 224
Learning Mahō p. 224
Proper Sacrifices p. 224
Spiritual Backlash p. 224
Channeling Mahō p. 224
Incite Haunting Rank 1 p. 224
Grip of Anguish Rank 1 p. 224
Mark of Desecration Rank 1 p. 225
Sinful Whispers Rank 1 p. 225
Unholy Fervor Rank 1 p. 225
Ninjutsu p. 226
Skulk Rank 1 p. 226
Deadly Sting Rank 2 p. 226
Noxious Cloud Rank 3 p. 227
Silencing Stroke Rank 4 p. 227
Chapter 5: Equipment p. 228
Samurai and Money p. 229
Buying and Selling Items p. 229
Requisitioning Items p. 229
Weapons p. 230
Attributes of a Weapon p. 230
Readied Weapons p. 230
Sheathed Weapons p. 230
Swords p. 232
Blunt Weapons p. 234
Hand Weapons p. 234
Polearms p. 235
Bows p. 236
Crossbows p. 236
Specialist Weapons p. 237
Armor p. 238
Attributes of Armor p. 238
Wearing Armor p. 238
List of Armor p. 238
Item Qualities p. 240
Personal Effects p. 242
Chapter 6: Scenes and Conflicts p. 247
Game Sessions p. 246
Scenes p. 247
Types of Scenes p. 247
Beginning and Ending Scenes p. 247
Narrative Scenes p. 247
Downtime Scenes p. 248
Downtime Activities p. 248
Conflict Scenes p. 249
Structured Time p. 249
Conflict Overview p. 249
Detailed Conflict Breakdown p. 250
Actions p. 252
Complicated Tasks and Momentum p. 253
Intrigues p. 254
Social Objectives p. 254
Initiative p. 256
Taking Turns p. 256
Resolving an Intrigue p. 257
Duels p. 258
Setting the Terms p. 258
Concession p. 258
Common Forms of Duels p. 258
Special Rules of Duels p. 259
Skirmishes p. 262
Special Rules for Skirmishes p. 262
Silhouette, Range Bands, and Terrain p. 265
Silhouette p. 265
Range Bands p. 265
Terrain p. 267
Harm and Healing p. 268
Damage p. 268
Critical Strikes p. 269
Falling p. 269
Suffocation p. 269
Death p. 269
Conditions p. 271
Afflicted p. 271
Bleeding p. 271
Burning p. 272
Compromised p. 272
Dazed p. 272
Disoriented p. 272
Dying [X Rounds] p. 272
Enraged p. 272
Exhausted p. 272
Immobilized p. 272
Incapacitated p. 272
Intoxicated p. 273
Prone p. 273
Silenced p. 273
Unconscious p. 273
Wounded p. 273
Leaders and Actions p. 276
Strategic Objectives p. 277
Chapter 7: The Game Master p. 281
The Role of the GM p. 282
Who’s in Charge Here? p. 282
How to start a campaign p. 282
How to run a session p. 282
Managing Players p. 283
Evoking the Legend of the Five Rings Setting p. 285
Offering Choices and Determining Consequences p. 288
Creating Scenarios p. 288
Using Lords and Duty p. 293
Running the Game p. 296
Rules Adjudication p. 296
Multiple elementalApproach Options p. 296
When to Revealor Conceal the TN p. 297
Using Bonus Successesfor Extra Effect p. 297
Applying Advantagesand Disadvantages p. 297
Using Opportunity in Play p. 298
Adding Complications p. 298
Awarding XP p. 299
Character Death and Retirement p. 299
Using Social Attributes p. 300
Honor in Play p. 300
The Tenets of Bushidō p. 301
Glory in Play p. 304
Status in Play p. 305
Alternative Campaign Styles p. 306
Rise from the Dust p. 306
Fate of the Realm p. 307
Chapter 8: Non-Player Characters p. 308
NPC Profile Breakdown p. 309
NPC Types p. 309
Demeanors p. 310
Constructing Conflicts p. 310
Adding NPC Templates p. 311
Sample NPCs p. 312
Subjects of Rokugan p. 312
Loyal Bushi p. 312
Humble Peasant p. 313
Seasoned Courtier p. 313
Scholarly Shugenja p. 314
Trained Ashigaru p. 314
Venerable Provincial Daimyō p. 315
Desperate Bandit p. 315
Experienced Bandit p. 316
Skillful Rōnin p. 316
Cultists p. 317
Deadly Bloodspeaker p. 317
Wicked Mahō-Tsukai p. 318
Bushi Skeleton p. 318
Bog Hag p. 319
Shadowlands Goblin p. 320
Sinister Oni p. 320
Zombie Peasant p. 321
Spirits and strange beings p. 321
Forest Troll p. 321
Ki-Rin p. 322
Manifest Air Kami p. 322
Manifest Earth Kami p. 323
Manifest Fire Kami p. 324
Manifest Water Kami p. 324
Animals p. 325
Bear p. 325
Boar p. 325
Cat p. 325
Dog p. 326
Hawk p. 326
Horse (Rokugani Pony) p. 326
Hunting Cat p. 327
Utaku Steed p. 327
Wolf p. 327
Educational and Inspirational works p. 332
Index p. 333
Battle in the Mind p. 174
Breath of Wind Style p. 175
Crashing Wave Style p. 175
Crescent Moon Style p. 175
Crimson Leaves Strike p. 175
Disappearing World Style p. 175
Flowing Water Strike p. 175
Heartpiercing Strike p. 176
Iron in the Mountains Style p. 176
Lord Hida’s Grip p. 176
Lord Shiba’s Valor p. 177
Soaring Slice p. 177
Soul Sunder p. 177
Striking as Air p. 177
Striking as Earth p. 178
Striking as Fire p. 178
Striking as Void p. 178
Striking as Water p. 178
Tactical Assessment p. 178
Warrior’s Resolve p. 178
Coiling Serpent Style p. 179
Iaijutsu Cut: Crossing Blade p. 179
Iaijutsu Cut: Rising Blade p. 179
Iron Forest Style p. 180
Open-Hand Style p. 180
Rushing Avalanche Style p. 180
Spinning Blades Style p. 180
Thunderclap Strike p. 180
Veiled Menace Style p. 181
Hawk’s Precision p. 181
Pelting Hail Style p. 181
Pin the Fan p. 181
Cleansing Spirit p. 182
Earth Needs No Eyes p. 182
Earthen Fist p. 183
Grasp the Earth Dragon p. 183
Way of the Earthquake p. 183
Air Fist p. 183
Riding the Clouds p. 184
The Great Silence p. 184
Way of the Willow p. 184
Breaking Blow p. 184
Channel the Fire Dragon p. 185
Flame Fist p. 185
The Body Is an Anvil p. 186
Way of the Falling Star p. 186
Freezing the Lifeblood p. 186
Ki Protection p. 186
Ride the Water Dragon p. 187
Water Fist p. 187
Way of the Seafoam p. 187
Death Touch p. 188
Still the Elements p. 188
Touch the Void Dragon p. 188
Way of the Edgeless Sword p. 188
Blessed Wind p. 192
By the Light of the Lord Moon p. 192
Call Upon the Wind p. 192
Cloak of Night p. 192
False Realm of the Fox Spirits p. 193
Grasp of the Air Dragon p. 193
Mask of Wind p. 193
Nature’s Touch p. 194
Rise, Air p. 194
Secrets on the Wind p. 194
Summon Fog p. 195
Tempest of Air p. 195
Token of Memory p. 195
Vapor of Nightmares p. 195
Wrath of Kaze-no-Kami p. 196
Yari of Air p. 196
Armor of Earth p. 197
Bind the Shadow p. 197
Caress of Earth p. 197
Courage of Seven Thunders p. 197
Earthquake p. 198
Earth Becomes Sky p. 198
Embrace of Kenro-Ji-Jin p. 198
Grasp of Earth p. 199
Jade Strike p. 199
Jurōjin’s Balm p. 199
Power of the Earth Dragon p. 200
Rise, Earth p. 200
Symbol of Earth p. 200
Tetsubō of Earth p. 200
Tomb of Jade p. 201
Wall of Earth p. 201
Armor of Radiance p. 202
Biting Steel p. 202
Breath of the Fire Dragon p. 202
Extinguish p. 202
Fukurokujin’s Wit p. 203
Fury of Osano-wo p. 203
Katana of Fire p. 203
Matsu's Battlecry p. 204
Ravenous Swarms p. 204
Rise, Flame p. 204
The Cleansing Fire p. 204
The Fires from Within p. 205
The Soul’s Blade p. 205
Wall of Fire p. 205
Wings of the Phoenix p. 206
Bō of Water p. 207
Dance of Seasons p. 207
Dominion of Suijin p. 207
Ever-Changing Waves p. 208
Hands of the Tides p. 208
Heart of the Water Dragon p. 208
Inari’s Blessing p. 209
Path to Inner Peace p. 209
Reflections of P’an Ku p. 209
Rise, Water p. 210
Stride the Waves p. 211
Strike the Tsunami p. 211
Suijin’s Embrace p. 211
Sympathetic Energies p. 211
The Rushing Wave p. 211
Cleansing Rite p. 212
Commune with the Spirits p. 212
Divination p. 212
Tea Ceremony p. 213
Threshold Barrier p. 213
Artisan’s Appraisal p. 214
Bend with the Storm p. 214
Cadence p. 214
Feigned Opening p. 214
Prey on the Weak p. 215
Rustling of Leaves p. 215
The Wind Blows Both Ways p. 215
Whispers of Court p. 215
Wolf’s Proposal p. 215
Ancestry Unearthed p. 216
Civility Foremost p. 216
Honest Assessment p. 216
Pillar of Calm p. 216
Stonewall Tactics p. 216
Touchstone of Courage p. 217
The Immovable Hand of Peace p. 217
Weight of Duty p. 217
Bravado p. 218
Dazzling Performance p. 218
Fanning the Flames p. 218
Lightning Raid p. 218
Rallying Cry p. 219
Sear the Wound p. 219
Sensational Distraction p. 219
Stirring the Embers p. 219
Truth Burns through Lies p. 219
All in Jest p. 220
Buoyant Arrival p. 220
Ebb and Flow p. 220
Regal Bearing p. 220
Shallow Waters p. 220
Slippery Maneuvers p. 221
Tributaries of Trade p. 221
Well of Desire p. 221
All Arts Are One p. 222
A Samurai’s Fate p. 222
Courtier’s Resolve p. 222
Lady Doji’s Decree p. 222
Lady Shinjo’s Speed p. 222
Lord Akodo’s Roar p. 223
Lord Bayushi’s Whispers p. 223
Lord Togashi’s Insight p. 223
Rouse the Soul p. 223
Incite Haunting p. 224
Grip of Anguish p. 224
Mark of Desecration p. 225
Sinful Whispers p. 225
Unholy Fervor p. 225
Skulk p. 226
Deadly Sting p. 226
Noxious Cloud p. 227
Silencing Stroke p. 227
Hida Defender School [Bushi] p. 57
Hiruma Scout School [Bushi, Shinobi] p. 58
Kaiu Engineer School [Artisan, Bushi] p. 59
Kuni Purifier School [Shugenja, Bushi] p. 60
Yasuki Merchant School [Courtier] p. 61
Asahina Artificer School [Shugenja, Artisan] p. 62
Daidoji Iron Warrior School [Bushi] p. 63
Doji Diplomat School [Courtier] p. 64
Kakita Duelist School [Bushi, Artisan] p. 65
Agasha Mystic School [Shugenja] p. 66
Kitsuki Investigator School [Courtier, Bushi] p. 67
Mirumoto Two-Heavens Adept School [Bushi] p. 68
Togashi Tattooed Order [Monk] p. 69
Akodo Commander School [Bushi] p. 70
Ikoma Bard School [Courtier] p. 71
Kitsu Medium School [Shugenja] p. 72
Matsu Berserker School [Bushi] p. 73
Asako Loremaster School [Courtier] p. 74
Isawa Elementalist School [Shugenja] p. 75
Shiba Guardian School [Bushi, Courtier] p. 76
Kaito Shrine Keeper School [Monk] p. 77
Bayushi Manipulator School [Courtier] p. 78
Shosuro Infiltrator School [Shinobi, Courtier] p. 79
Soshi Illusionist School [Shugenja, Courtier, Shinobi] p. 80
Yogo Wardmaster School [Shugenja] p. 81
Ide Trader School [Courtier] p. 82
Iuchi Meishōdō Master School [Shugenja, Artisan] p. 83
Moto Conqueror School [Bushi] p. 84
Shinjo Outrider School [Bushi, Courtier] p. 85
Utaku Battle Maiden School [Bushi] p. 86
Worldly Rōnin Path [Bushi, Courtier] p. 87
Emerald Magistrate p. 305
Ally [Name] p. 101
Ambidexterity p. 102
Benten’s Blessing p. 102
Bishamon’s Blessing p. 102
Blackmail on [Name] p. 102
Blessed Lineage p. 103
Blissful Betrothal p. 103
Daikoku’s Blessing p. 103
Dangerous Allure p. 103
Ebisu’s Blessing p. 104
Famously Honest p. 104
Famously Lucky p. 104
Famously Reliable p. 104
Famously Successful p. 105
Famously Wealthy p. 105
Flexibility p. 105
Fukurokujin’s Blessing p. 105
Indomitable Will p. 106
Jurojin’s Blessing p. 106
Keen Balance p. 106
Keen Hearing p. 107
Keen Sight p. 107
Keen Smell p. 107
Karmic Tie p. 108
Kisshōten’s Blessing p. 108
Large Stature p. 108
Paragon of a Bushidō Tenet p. 108
Precise Memory p. 109
Quick Reflexes p. 109
Seasoned p. 109
Sixth Sense p. 110
Small Stature p. 110
Subtle Observer p. 110
Support of [One Group] p. 110
Animal Bond p. 111
Armament p. 111
Brushwork p. 111
Curiosity p. 112
Daredevil p. 112
Enlightenment p. 112
Fashion p. 112
Fortune-Telling p. 112
Generosity p. 113
Gossip p. 113
History p. 113
Ikebana p. 113
Playfulness p. 114
Provocation p. 114
Sake p. 114
Secrets p. 115
Stories p. 115
Tea p. 115
Travel p. 115
Wordplay p. 116
Benten’s Curse p. 116
Bishamon’s Curse p. 117
Bitter Betrothal p. 117
Blackmailed by [Character’s Name] p. 117
Blindness p. 118
Bluntness p. 118
Clumsiness p. 118
Cognitive Lapses p. 118
Daikoku’s Curse p. 119
Damaged Heart or Organ p. 119
Deafness p. 119
Discomfiting Countenance p. 120
Disdain for a Bushidō Tenet p. 120
Ebisu’s Curse p. 120
Fractured Spine p. 120
Fukurokujin’s Curse p. 121
Gaijin Name, Culture, or Appearance p. 121
Haunting p. 122
Incurable Illness p. 122
Jurōjin’s Curse p. 123
Kisshōten’s Curse p. 123
Lost Arm or Lost Hand p. 123
Lost Eye p. 124
Lost Fingers p. 124
Lost Leg p. 124
Lost Memories p. 124
Maimed Arm p. 125
Maimed Visage p. 125
Momoku p. 126
Muteness p. 126
Nerve Damage p. 126
Scorn of [One Group] p. 127
Shadowlands Taint (Air) p. 127
Shadowlands Taint (Earth) p. 127
Shadowlands Taint (Fire) p. 128
Shadowlands Taint (Void) p. 128
Shadowlands Taint (Water) p. 128
Sworn Enemy p. 129
Whispers of Cruelty p. 129
Whispers of Doom p. 129
Whispers of Failure p. 130
Whispers of Poverty p. 130
Whispers of Treachery p. 130
Addiction p. 131
Battle Trauma p. 131
Cynicism p. 131
Dark Secret p. 132
Delusions of Grandeur p. 132
Fear of Death p. 132
Ferocity p. 132
Impatience p. 133
Intolerance p. 133
Irrepressible Flirtation p. 134
Jealousy p. 134
Materialism p. 134
Meekness p. 134
Painful Honesty p. 135
Paranoia p. 135
Perfectionism p. 135
Phobia p. 136
Softheartedness p. 136
Superstition p. 136
Ceremonial p. 240
Concealable p. 240
Cumbersome p. 240
Damaged p. 240
Destroyed p. 240
Durable p. 240
Forbidden p. 240
Mundane p. 240
Prepare p. 240
Razor-Edged p. 241
Resplendent p. 241
Sacred p. 241
Snaring p. 241
Subtle p. 241
Unholy p. 241
Wargear p. 241
Bottle of Sake p. 242
Bowyer’s Kit p. 242
Calligraphy Set p. 242
Chopsticks p. 242
Daishō Stand p. 242
Dice and Cup p. 242
Divination Kit p. 242
Finger of Jade p. 242
Games p. 242
Kubi Bukuro p. 242
Lucky Cricket p. 242
Medicine Kit p. 243
Musical Instrument p. 243
Omamori p. 243
Personal Seal or Chop p. 243
Pillow Book p. 243
Poison (One Vial) p. 244
Quiver of Arrows p. 244
Rope (By the Foot) p. 244
Sake Cup p. 245
Spices p. 245
Sweets (Four Servings) p. 245
Tattoo Needles p. 245
Tea Set (Portable) p. 245
Tent (Chomchong) p. 245
Tent (Small) p. 245
Tent (Yurt) p. 245
Traveling Rations p. 245
Umbrella p. 245
Whetstone p. 245
Bokken p. 231
Chokutō p. 231
Dao p. 231
Gao p. 231
Jian p. 231
Katana p. 231
Nodachi p. 231
Scimitar p. 231
Wakizashi p. 231
Zanbatō p. 231
Masakari p. 231
Ono p. 231
Club p. 231
Hammer p. 231
Kiseru p. 231
Ōtsuchi p. 231
Tetsubō p. 231
Jitte p. 231
Knife p. 231
Nunchaku p. 231
Tessen p. 231
Bisentō p. 231
Bō p. 231
Ji p. 231
Naginata p. 231
Trident p. 231
Yari p. 231
Daikyū p. 237
Horsebow p. 237
Yumi p. 237
Oyumi p. 237
Blowgun p. 237
Kama p. 237
Kusari-Gama p. 237
Shuriken p. 237
Punch (hand) p. 237
Kick (leg) p. 237
Bite (mouth) p. 237
Sleeping Garb p. 239
Common Clothes p. 239
Ceremonial Clothes p. 239
Sanctified Robes p. 239
Traveling Clothes p. 239
Concealed Armor p. 239
Ashigaru Armor p. 239
Lacquered Armor p. 239
Plated Armor p. 239
Afflicted p. 271
Bleeding p. 271
Burning p. 272
Compromised p. 272
Dazed p. 272
Disoriented p. 272
Dying p. 272
Enraged p. 272
Exhausted p. 272
Immobilized p. 272
Incapacitated p. 272
Intoxicated p. 273
Prone p. 273
Silenced p. 273
Unconscious p. 273
Wounded p. 273
Lightly Wounded p. 273
Severely Wounded p. 273
Crab Clan p. 42
Crane Clan p. 43
Dragon Clan p. 44
Lion Clan p. 45
Phoenix Clan p. 46
Scorpion Clan p. 47
Unicorn Clan p. 48
Hida Family p. 49
Hiruma Family p. 49
Kaiu Family p. 49
Kuni Family p. 49
Yasuki Family p. 49
Asahina Family p. 50
Daidoji Family p. 50
Doji Family p. 50
Kakita Family p. 50
Agasha Family p. 51
Kitsuki Family p. 51
Mirumoto Family p. 51
Togashi Order p. 51
Akodo Family p. 52
Ikoma Family p. 52
Kitsu Family p. 52
Matsu Family p. 52
Asako Family p. 53
Isawa Family p. 53
Kaito Family p. 53
Shiba Family p. 53
Bayushi Family p. 54
Shosuro Family p. 54
Soshi Family p. 54
Yogo Family p. 54
Ide Family p. 55
Iuchi Family p. 55
Moto Family p. 55
Shinjo Family p. 55
Utaku Family p. 55
Peasant Family p. 306
Famous Deed p. 96
Glorious Sacrifice p. 96
Wondrous Work p. 96
Dynasty Builder p. 96
Discovery p. 96
Ruthless Victor p. 96
Elevated for Service p. 96
Stolen Knowledge p. 96
Imperial Heritage p. 96
Unusual Name Origin p. 96
Ambitious p. 310
Assertive p. 310
Detached p. 310
Gruff p. 310
Shrewd p. 310
Artist p. 311
Investigator p. 311
Sage p. 311
Socialite p. 311
Spiritualist p. 311
Trickster p. 311
Warrior p. 311
Loyal Bushi p. 312
Humble Peasant p. 313
Seasoned Courtier p. 313
Scholarly Shugenja p. 314
Trained Ashigaru p. 314
Venerable Provincial Daimyō p. 315
Desperate Bandit p. 315
Experienced Bandit p. 316
Skillful Rōnin p. 316
Deadly Bloodspeaker p. 317
Wicked Mahō-Tsukai p. 318
Bushi Skeleton p. 318
Bog Hag p. 319
Shadowlands Goblin p. 320
Sinister Oni p. 320
Zombie Peasant p. 321
Forest Troll p. 321
Ki-Rin p. 322
Manifest Air Kami p. 322
Manifest Earth Kami p. 323
Manifest Fire Kami p. 324
Manifest Water Kami p. 324
Bear p. 325
Boar p. 325
Cat p. 325
Dog p. 326
Hawk p. 326
Horse (Rokugani Pony) p. 326
Hunting Cat p. 327
Utaku Steed p. 327
Wolf p. 327
The Game of Twenty Questions p. 41
Limits on Skills and Rings p. 41
Part I: Core Identity (Clan and Family) p. 41
1. What clan does your character belong to? p. 41
Starting Values p. 41
What does your character know? p. 42
What does your character know? p. 43
What does your character know? p. 44
What does your character know? p. 45
What Does your character know? p. 46
What does your character know? p. 47
What does your character know? p. 48
2. What family does your character belong to? p. 49
Part II: Role and School p. 56
3. What is your character’s school, and what roles does that school fall into? p. 56
Elements of your school p. 56
4. How does your character stand out within their school? p. 88
Part III: Honor and Glory p. 88
5. Who is your lord and what is your character’s duty to them? p. 88
6. What does your character long for, and how might this impede their duty? p. 90
7. What is your character’s relationship with their clan? p. 91
8. What does your character think of Bushidō? p. 91
Part IV: Strengths and Weaknesses p. 92
9. What is your character’s greatest accomplishment so far? p. 92
10. What holds your character back the most in life? p. 92
11. What activity Most makes your character feel at peace? p. 92
12. What concern, fear, or foible troubles your character the most? p. 93
13. Who has your character learned the most from during their life? p. 93
Part V: Personality and Behavior p. 93
14. What do people notice first upon encountering your character? p. 93
15. How does your character react to stressful situations? p. 94
16. What are your character’s preexisting relationships with other clans, families, organizations, and traditions? p. 94
Part VI: Ancestry and Family p. 95
17. How would your character’s parents describe them? p. 95
18. Who was your character named to honor? p. 95
19. What is your character’s personal name? p. 95
20. How should your character die? p. 95
Experience Points and Character Advancement p. 97
Awarding xp p. 97
Advancing in a School p. 97
Real-World Experience versus School Secrets p. 98
Advantages and Disadvantages p. 99
Types of Advantages and Disadvantages p. 99
Categories of Advantages and Disadvantages p. 99
Gaining Advantages and Disadvantages p. 99
Using Advantages and Disadvantages in Play p. 100
Narrative Use p. 100
Turning Advantages and Disadvantages p. 100
Conflict Scenes p. 249
Structured Time p. 249
Conflict Overview p. 249
Detailed Conflict Breakdown p. 250
Late Arrivals p. 250
Actions p. 252
Action Example p. 252
Choosing Targets out of Range p. 253
Complicated Tasks and Momentum p. 253
Intrigues p. 254
Social Objectives p. 254
Initiative p. 256
Taking Turns p. 256
Resolving an Intrigue p. 257
Duels p. 258
Setting the Terms p. 258
Concession p. 258
Common Forms of Duels p. 258
Special Rules of Duels p. 259
One-Roll Duels (Optional Rule) p. 261
Skirmishes p. 262
Special Rules for Skirmishes p. 262
Clashes p. 263
Silhouette, Range Bands, and Terrain p. 265
Silhouette p. 265
Range Bands p. 265
Terrain p. 267
Harm and Healing p. 268
Damage p. 268
Critical Strikes p. 269
Falling p. 269
Suffocation p. 269
Death p. 269
Commanders p. 275
Leaders and Actions p. 276
Fortifications p. 276
Strategic Objectives p. 277
CREATING NPCS p. 41
CRAB CLAN CULTURE p. 42
CRANE CLAN CULTURE p. 43
DRAGON CLAN CULTURE p. 44
LION CLAN CULTURE p. 45
PHOENIX CLAN CULTURE p. 46
SCORPION CLAN CULTURE p. 47
UNICORN CLAN CULTURE p. 48
SHINOBI p. 54
TECHNIQUES IN CURRICULUM TABLES p. 56
CURRICULUMS AND DIVERGENCES IN ROKUGAN p. 97
WHEN TO SKIP A CONFLICT SCENE p. 249
INITIATIVE ORDER p. 249
CHANGING INITIATIVE VALUES p. 250
ORDER FOR MAKING INITIATIVE CHECKS p. 250
SPENDING ON INITIATIVE CHECKS p. 250
SPEAKING DURING ACTIONS p. 251
CHECKS FOR ACTIONS IN TEXT p. 252
NEW OPPORTUNITIES p. 252
WHEN TO USE AN INTRIGUE p. 255
SECRET SOCIAL OBJECTIVES p. 255
SUMMARY OF AN INTRIGUE TURN p. 256
WHAT DO I ACTUALLY SAY? p. 257
BONUSES FOR ROLEPLAYING p. 257
WHEN TO USE A DUEL p. 258
THE ETIQUETTE OF KILLING IN DUELS p. 258
SUMMARY OF A DUEL TURN p. 259
PROS AND CONS OF ONE-ROLL DUELS p. 261
WHEN TO USE A SKIRMISH p. 262
LEAVING A CLASH p. 263
SUMMARY OF A SKIRMISH TURN p. 264
ENCUMBRANCE p. 265
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM RANGE p. 265
TRACKING RANGE p. 266
MULTIPLE TERRAIN TYPES p. 267
DRAMATIC TERRAIN p. 267
FATIGUE EXCEEDING ENDURANCE p. 268
DEFENDING ONESELF WITH A SWORD p. 269
SHATTERING PARRY p. 270
REPEATED INJURY p. 270
SUMMARY OF A MASS BATTLE TURN p. 275
BATTLES IN ROKUGAN p. 276
SETTING THE FIELD p. 276
READIED WEAPONS IN MASS BATTLES p. 277
ANNIHILATING A COHORT p. 277
RETREATING p. 278
BATTLE FATIGUE p. 280