Martial Skill Group
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In theory, any samurai could be called to battle in service of their lord at any moment. In practice, only bushi, the martial members of the caste, are expected to march to war with any frequency, to defend their homes or claim lands in the name of their lord. After all, it would be foolish for a lord to waste a skilled courtier by sending them to the front—though it does happen occasionally, especially when said courtier has made one too many careless remarks in their lord’s presence. As a result, many samurai are less focused around the rough skills of warfare and might practice them only as a contemplative exercise, as a way to achieve self-mastery, or in times of dire need. Other samurai embrace the soldier’s lifestyle and find themselves restless when stuck at court.
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Core Rulebook · Chapter 3: Skills › Martial Skill Group · p. 160
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In theory, any samurai could be called to battle in service of their lord at any moment. In practice, only bushi, the martial members of the caste, are expected to march to war with any frequency, to defend their homes or claim lands in the name of their lord. After all, it would be foolish for a lord to waste a skilled courtier by sending them to the front—though it does happen occasionally, especially when said courtier has made one too many careless remarks in their lord’s presence. As a result, many samurai are less focused around the rough skills of warfare and might practice them only as a contemplative exercise, as a way to achieve self-mastery, or in times of dire need. Other samurai embrace the soldier’s lifestyle and find themselves restless when stuck at court.