Dojo of the Razor's Edge
From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings
The Dojo of the Razor's Edge is relatively new, having been founded in the 12th century by the "Dead Eyes" Berserkers lead by Hiruma Yugure. The dojo was established after the fall of Hida Amoro, and the Berserkers, feeling shamed by Amoro's actions and his death, moved their dojo far from civilized -- even civilized by Crab standards -- lands. The students spend their time learning to master and channel their rage.
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[edit] History
After the death and corruption of Hida Amoro, the Berserkers felt their style had been shamed. Because of this, they decided to establish their dojo in the shadow of Razor of the Dawn Castle, far from the castles of the families of the Crab Clan but still close to the Shadowlands. The school is a rather small, somewhat ramshackle one-story building. Since the creation of the school, its students have killed an impressive number of the Shadowlands' denizens, but they still have not managed to redeem their image. Instead, the existnece of a school for Berserkers has actually caused Rokugani to be even more wary of the students.
[edit] Traditions
In its short existence, the dojo has created only one tradition: its zero-tolerance policy towards any Taint. Any past or present students that contract the Taint are hunted down ruthlessly.
[edit] Training
The training in the dojo is loosely organized, but mostly consists of tapping into the deepest parts of inner rage. Building stamina is also emphasised, usually by exposure to harsh conditions or repeated pain. The rage the students build up is harvested with a series of kiai shouts, and it is said that the combined shout of all the students would strike fear into the heart of Jigoku itself.
[edit] Sensei
The sensei at the dojo is simply its oldest living student. Sensei rarely hold the position for long, as they rarely hold the position more than three years before being killed. Because of the short life expectancy of the dojo's sensei, they have few formal duties.
[edit] Notable Sensei
[edit] Notable Students
[edit] Major References
- Way of the Samurai Pages 18-19
