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==Kani Clan== | ==Kani Clan== | ||
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The defenders | The defenders | ||
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===Combat=== | ===Combat=== | ||
− | The Kani prefer strong blows, heavy weapons, and merciless tenacity. The finer combat arts, the crab know, aren't always most effective against the monstrosities beyond the wall. A tetsubo, (a heavy wooden bat covered in iron studs) however, says more to monsters than an elegant blade routine. | + | The Kani prefer strong blows, heavy weapons, and merciless tenacity. The finer combat arts, the crab know, aren't always most effective against the monstrosities beyond the wall. A tetsubo, (a heavy wooden bat covered in iron studs) however, says more to monsters than an elegant blade routine. |
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==Shiroihato clan== | ==Shiroihato clan== | ||
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The artisans | The artisans | ||
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===Combat=== | ===Combat=== | ||
− | The Shiroihato are masters of the refined dueling styles of iaijutsu, a most elegant and minimalistic combat art. Iaijutsu focuses on needing as few strikes as possible to dispatch one's opponent. A single strike is rigorously practiced to such perfection that a second is rarely necessary. | + | The Shiroihato are masters of the refined dueling styles of iaijutsu, a most elegant and minimalistic combat art. Iaijutsu focuses on needing as few strikes as possible to dispatch one's opponent. A single strike is rigorously practiced to such perfection that a second is rarely necessary. |
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==The Hebi Clan== | ==The Hebi Clan== | ||
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The Mystics | The Mystics | ||
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==The Tora Clan== | ==The Tora Clan== | ||
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The Warriors | The Warriors | ||
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===Combat=== | ===Combat=== | ||
− | As paragons of samurai warriors themselves, the Tora emphasize strategy, shrewdness, force of will, and conventional combat skill. Where a lesser samurai might excel through a specialized technique, or brute force, a Tora is expected to succeed in all circumstances through the wisdom and grit of one whose profession for hundreds of years has been war in its highest forms. | + | As paragons of samurai warriors themselves, the Tora emphasize strategy, shrewdness, force of will, and conventional combat skill. Where a lesser samurai might excel through a specialized technique, or brute force, a Tora is expected to succeed in all circumstances through the wisdom and grit of one whose profession for hundreds of years has been war in its highest forms. |
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==The Shineinawashi Clan== | ==The Shineinawashi Clan== | ||
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The priests | The priests | ||
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===Combat=== | ===Combat=== | ||
− | The Shineinawashi emphasize mental and spiritual strength above all else. Training their minds and spirits to combat the forces of magic and martial skill, the Warriors of this clan are often seen as warrior-priests, tempered to resist the elements. A Shineinawashi warrior is just as likely to be seen praying or meditating as he is to be seen practicing his Budo. | + | The Shineinawashi emphasize mental and spiritual strength above all else. Training their minds and spirits to combat the forces of magic and martial skill, the Warriors of this clan are often seen as warrior-priests, tempered to resist the elements. A Shineinawashi warrior is just as likely to be seen praying or meditating as he is to be seen practicing his Budo. |
− | ==The Sasori Clan== | + | ==The Sasori Clan== 蠍 |
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The underhand | The underhand | ||
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===Combat=== | ===Combat=== | ||
− | A Sasori is skilled in the ways of misdirection and subterfuge. Unlike other samurai, a Sasori may feel no obligation to fight fairly. Why handicap one's own ingenuity? For this reason alone, few would dare to battle a Sasori warrior. | + | A Sasori is skilled in the ways of misdirection and subterfuge. Unlike other samurai, a Sasori may feel no obligation to fight fairly. Why handicap one's own ingenuity? For this reason alone, few would dare to battle a Sasori warrior. |
==The Kirin Clan== | ==The Kirin Clan== | ||
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The explorers | The explorers | ||
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The Kirin clan is most often associated with colors of purple, white, and gold. Their emblem is the symbol of the Kirin beast. | The Kirin clan is most often associated with colors of purple, white, and gold. Their emblem is the symbol of the Kirin beast. | ||
− | Due to their interactions with the barbarian people from which they drew their horses and livestock, the Kirin tend to look very different in garb and even in physical features, which are a mixture of common clothing and features found in Asashiro, and those of the old | + | Due to their interactions with the barbarian people from which they drew their horses and livestock, the Kirin tend to look very different in garb and even in physical features, which are a mixture of common clothing and features found in Asashiro, and those of the old zhongese traditions. |
===Combat=== | ===Combat=== | ||
− | As one might imagine, Kirin warriors emphasize mounted combat. Their horses are swiftest, and their horsemen are the best trained in the land. | + | As one might imagine, Kirin warriors emphasize mounted combat. Their horses are swiftest, and their horsemen are the best trained in the land. |
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==Minor clans== | ==Minor clans== | ||
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− | + | One, for instance, is the Kamakiri clan, who have established themselves an head-and-shoulders above most minor clans due to their keen sailing abilities and naval expertise. Their colors are teal-green and gold, and their emblem is the mantis. |