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Chiroru (8 Points)[]

Those ronin who take Chiroru as an ancestor gain the ability to protect the people they claim loyalty. When one of his 'allies' is in danger, the character becomes aware of the danger. He does not know the location, distance or nature, only that he is in danger. This ability fades if he swears fealty to a clan. [1] They share his ability to forge powerful bonds of loyalty to their comrades. He will forsake anyone who ever forsake, abandon, or betray any of his “siblings”. [2]

Hamuko (3 Points)[]

Those who take Hamuko as an ancestor were periodically gifted with some aspect of her great talents, as Courtier, Lore, Seduction, or Sincerity. [3]

Mamoru (5 Points)[]

Those who take Mamoru as an ancestor are guided by his spirit, becoming a vigilant and unequaled guard upon a designated target against the foul play of ninja or others assailants. [4]

Miyuko (12 Points)[]

Those ronin shugenja who take Miyuko as an ancestor wield deep understand of the elements. [5] They share in her deep insights into the nature of magic and the Elements. She will forsake anyone who ever refuse to share magical knowledge with an honorable person. [2]

Rezan (4 Points)[]

Those ronin who take Rezan as an ancestor are a descendant of one of the many poets who work under the 'Rezan' pseudonym, and inherit his poetry skill. [6]

Hiro (3 Points)[]

Those ronin who take Hiro as an ancestor inherited their skills on intimidation or coercion, but they are seen as honorless samurai. [7]

Sun Tao (10 Points)[]

Those who take Sun Tao as an ancestor have no failures when they perform any task. [8] They share his ability to adapt to different environments and fight with equal skill in any sort of battle. He will forsake anyone who ever turn down a chance to work for or train with a military force where they have not served before. [2]

References

  1. Way of the Wolf, p. 69
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Secrets of the Empire, p. 246
  3. Way of the Thief, pp. 59-60
  4. Way of the Ninja, p. 24
  5. Way of the Wolf, p. 71
  6. Way of the Wolf, p. 73
  7. Way of the Wolf, p. 75
  8. Way of the Wolf, pp. 76-77
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