Bayushi family
From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings
| Bayushi family
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| Clan: | Scorpion Clan |
| Founded: | Pre-calendar |
| Daimyo: | Bayushi Paneki |
| I Can Swim ([citation needed]) | |
The Bayushi family was founded by the Kami Bayushi. The daimyo of this family are also the Scorpion Clan Champions. The Bayushi are probably the most well-rounded of the Scorpion, often possessing great wit as well as talent with fencing. It is for this reason that the Bayushi are often the public face and leaders of the Scorpion clan.
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[edit] Mon and Motto
The Bayushi mon is a scorpion set before a field of water. This mon honors an old parable told to Bayushi by Shinsei himself. In the story, a scorpion wishes to cross a river, and asks a frog for a ride across. The Frog refuses since the Scorpion may sting him. The Scorpion counters that if he does, they will both drown. The traditional story ends with the Scorpion stinging the Frog, explaining that it was his nature, even if they both drown. The story related by Shinsei reveals the the Scorpion always knew how to swim. Since then, the Bayushi family motto has been, 'I can swim.' [citation needed]
[edit] Bayushi Customs
[edit] The Bath
It is tradition among the Bayushi for their guests to bathe upon their arrival, as a courtesy to their hosts. Guests are provided with a bath and a servant to bathe them. More than one guest of the Bayushi has commented on feeling vulnerable or nervous at this custom, as being naked in the home of the Scorpion and in the hands of their servants makes a samurai realize how easily he could be dispatched at that moment. (Crab pp. 12-14)
[edit] Daimyo
Since the founding of the Scorpion Clan, the Scorpion Clan Champions have also been the daimyo of the Bayushi family.
[edit] Vassal families
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