Gaijin
From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings
Gaijin is the Rokugani word for an outsider or foreigner. This essentially means anyone who is not Rokugani. The term is derrogatory in nature, and is also often applied to members of the Unicorn Clan, particularly those of the Moto family. Gaijin are almost universally not trusted in Rokugan, although there are the select few who have found a niche that some of the Great Clans would be interested in. (3E p. 312)
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[edit] Merenae
Merenae, together with Thrane represent a group of nations that exist across the sea from Rokugan. After a failed attempt at establishing trade with the Empire, Merenae was able to form a loose trade relationship with the samurai of the Mantis Isles. The Merenae are most known for the Cornejo family, a prominent family not only known for the invention of flintlock firearms, but also for making first contact with Rokugan through the roaming Ki-Rin explorers.
[edit] Senpet Empire
The Senpet Empire is an ancient civilization northwest of Rokugan, across the Burning Sands. Gripped in the ravages of famine, their society is on the verge of collapse within the next three generations. They believe themselves to be the first humans to have ever built buildings. They are lead by a pharoah and worship a pantheon of 10,000 gods.
[edit] Thrane
The nation of Thrane is the neighbor and rival of Merenae, far across the sea from Rokugan. Most known for an diplomat named Garen Hawthorne who tried to establish diplomatic ties with Rokugan, but was refused after the Mantis and Merenae delegate revealed his plan to assassinate the delegate from Merenae on the return trip and secure exclusive trading rights for his nation.
[edit] Ujik-hai
The Ujik-hai are nomadic tribes of horsemen from the Burning Sands, many of whom joined the Unicorn Clan (then the Ki-Rin) after a catastrophic raid attempt that taught them the might of their kami leader, Shinjo.
[edit] Yobanjin
The Yobanjin are a group of barbarians who live in the far northern mountains beyond trading with the Phoenix Clan.
[edit] Yodotai
The Yodotai are a militant civilization from the West of the Burning Sands. Very much like the Lion Clan, they have a strong army and tactical knowledge, perhaps given to them by Sun Tao, and greatly revere their ancestors.
[edit] Notable Gaijin
See Notable gaijin for a list of noteworthy gaijin.
