Way of the Samurai

From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings

Way of the Samurai was a source book for kata and dojo in the Legend of the Five Rings roleplaying game, Oriental Adventures.

Contents 1 Credits 2 Contents 2.1 Introduction (page 4) 2.2 Dojo of the Crab Clan (page 15) 2.3 Dojo of the Crane Clan (page 23) 2.4 Dojo of the Dragon Clan (page 31) 2.5 Dojo of the Lion Clan (page 39) 2.6 Dojo of the Mantis Clan (page 47) 2.7 Dojo of the Phoenix Clan (page 54) 2.8 Dojo of the Scorpion Clan (page 61) 2.9 Dojo of the Unicorn Clan (page 67) 2.10 Other Dojo Throughout Rokugan (page 75) 2.11 Dojo of the Shadowlands (page 85) 2.12 Dojo of the Ronin (page 91)

[edit] Credits

• Writing: Shawn Carman, Rich Wulf, Seth Mason, Aaron Medwin, Scott Gearin.
• Editor: D.J. Trindle.
• Additional Editing: Kevin Millard, Jim Pinto.
• Creative Director: Mark Jelfo.
• Art Director: Jim Pinto
• Graphic Designer: David Agoston, Steve Hough.
• Cover Artist: Hugh Jamieson.
• Interior Artists: Tory Graham.
• Typesetter: David Agoston, Steve Hough.
• Chief of Operations: Maureen Yates.
• Brand Manager: Raymond Lau.

[edit] Contents

[edit] Introduction (page 4)

• Fiction with Akodo Ginawa
• Origins of the Samurai.
• The Two Swords.
  • Kaiu.
  • Togashi Nyoko.
  • Tsi Wenfu.
• Anatomy of the Blade.
  • Akodo Mayuko.
• Honor.
  • Tenets of Bushido.
  • How Honor Has Changed.
    • The Rise of Iuchiban.
    • The Battle of White Stag.
    • The Scorpion Coup.
    • The Clan War.
    • The Deaths of the Sun and Moon.
    • The War of Spirits.
• New Mechanics.
• New Moves for old Samurai.
• New Paths.
• Kata.
• Dojo.
• Sensei.
• Tsi family.

[edit] Dojo of the Crab Clan (page 15)

• Sunda Mizu Dojo.
  • Toritaka Tatsune. (sensei)
  • Hida Reiha. (student)
  • Hida Sakamoto. (student)
• Daishiki's Anvil Dojo.
  • Yasuki Otojiro. (sensei)
  • Hida Yasuhiro. (student)
• Dojo of the Razor's Edge.
  • Hida Inukai. (sensei)
  • Hida Tenshu. (student)
• Hida Elite Guard. (new path)
• Dead Eyes Berserker. (new path)
• Crab Clan Kata.
• Toritaka family.

[edit] Dojo of the Crane Clan (page 23)

• Kyuden Doji Dojo.
  • Doji Nakanu. (sensei)
  • Doji Tanitsu. (student)
  • Doji Yasuyo. (student)
• Kakita Dueling Academy.
  • Kakita Noritoshi. (sensei)
  • Doji Reju. (student)
  • Kakita Atoshi. (student)
• Kosaten Shiro Dojo.
  • Daidoji Enai. (sensei)
  • Daidoji Gudeta. (student)
• Doji Elite Guard. (new path)
• Hoturi's Blade Dojo. (new path)
• Daidoji Iron Warriors. (new path)
• Crane Clan Kata.
• New Feat;
  • Strength of the Reed.

[edit] Dojo of the Dragon Clan (page 31)

• Iron Mountain Dojo.
  • Mirumoto Rosanjin. (sensei)
  • Mirumoto Taiu. (student)
• Victory of the Living Blade Dojo.
  • Mirumoto Akohime. (sensei)
  • Mirumoto Tsuge. (student)
  • Mirumoto Hojatsu. (student)
• Mirumoto Elite Guard. (new path)
• Dragon Clan Kata.
• Ise Zumi Tattoos.

[edit] Dojo of the Lion Clan (page 39)

• Castle of the Swift Sword Dojo.
  • Akodo Hirotsu. (sensei)
  • Akodo Setai. (student)
  • Akodo Ijiasu. (student)
• Shiro Matsu Dojo.
  • Matsu Miwako. (sensei)
  • Kitsu Dejiko. (student)
  • Matsu Kenji. (student)
• Shiro no Yojin Dojo.
  • Ikoma Akiuji. (sensei)
  • Matsu Hyun. (student)
• Akodo Forward Sentries. (new path)
• Matsu Elite Guard. (new path)
• Ikoma Battle Crier. (new path)
• Lion Clan Kata.
• New Feat;
  • Triumphant.

[edit] Dojo of the Mantis Clan (page 47)

• Dojo Raiden.
  • Yoritomo Tsuki. (sensei)
  • Yoritomo Katoa. (student)
  • Yoritomo Kamoto. (student)
• Kyuden Ashinagabachi Dojo.
  • Tsuruchi Hakobe. (sensei)
• Yoritomo Elite Guard. (new path)
• Tsuruchi's Legion. (new path)
• Tsuruchi Archer. (new school)
• Mantis Clan Kata.
• New Feats;
  • Sting of the Wasp.
  • Claws of the Mantis.
  • Weaving, Dodging, Rolling.

[edit] Dojo of the Phoenix Clan (page 54)

• Eternal Phoenix Dojo.
  • Shiba Yusuke. (sensei)
  • Shiba Aikune. (student)
• Dai-Chikai Dojo.
  • Shiba Saisune. (sensei)
  • Shiba Mirabu. (student)
• Shiba Elite Guard. (new path)
• Heaven's Wing Initiate. (adanced school)
• Phoenix Clan Kata.

[edit] Dojo of the Scorpion Clan (page 61)

• Honor's Lesson Dojo.
  • Soshi Tishi. (sensei)
  • Bayushi Kamnan. (student)
  • Bayushi Shixiang. (student)
• Dojo of Lies.
  • Shosuro Taberu. (sensei)
  • Shosuro Yasuko. (student)
  • Ide Makano. (student)
• Bayushi Elite Guard. (new path)
• Scorpion Clan Kata.

[edit] Dojo of the Unicorn Clan (page 67)

• Shinjo Dojo.
  • Shinjo Maku. (sensei)
  • Hida Kuroda. (student)
  • Shinjo Osema. (student)
• Shiro Utaku Shojo Dojo.
  • Utaku Xieng Chi. (sensei)
  • Utaku Yu-Pan. (student)
• Rojin's Wanderers.
  • Shinjo Juro. (sensei)
• Shinjo Elite Guard. (new path)
• Master Horse Archer. (new path)
• Unicorn Clan Kata.

[edit] Other Dojo Throughout Rokugan (page 75)

• Fallen Mountain Dojo.
  • Ichiro Tashimi. (sensei)
  • Ichiro family.
  • Ichiro Bushi. (new school)
• Reichin's Refuge Dojo.
  • Usagi Takeshi. (sensei)
  • Usagi family.
  • Usagi Bushi. (new school)
• Vigilant Keep Dojo.
  • Doppo. (sensei)
  • Monkey Bushi. (new school)
• Shiro Morito Dojo.
  • Onegano. (sensei)
  • Ox Bushi. (new school)
• Kyuden Suzume Dojo.
  • Suzume Mochiko. (sensei)
  • Suzume family.
  • Suzume Bushi. (new school)
• Kyuden Miya Dojo.
  • Miya Yasoma. (sensei)
  • Satoshi's Legacy. (new path)
• Kyuden Otomo Dojo.
  • Otomo Gosaiko. (sensei)
  • Otomo Infiltrators. (new path)
• Seppun Guest Home.
  • Seppun Kogoshi. (sensei)
  • Seppun Miharu. (new path)

[edit] Dojo of the Shadowlands (page 85)

• Temple of the Forsaken.
  • Mirumoto Taki. (sensei)
  • Goju. (student)
  • Daigotsu's Legion. (new school)
  • Daigotsu Elite Guard. (new path)
• Nikushimi Shinden.
  • Tsuno Kizuato. (sensei)
  • Tsuno Kurushimi. (student)
  • Tsuno.
  • Tsuno Ravager. (creature)
  • Tsuno Bushi. (new school)
• Temple of Onnotangu.

[edit] Dojo of the Ronin (page 91)

• Eyes of Nanashi.
  • Kyome. (sensei)
• Weavers.
  • Naneko. (sensei)
• Machi-Kanshisha.
  • Rensei. (sensei)
• News of the Empire
  • Winter court at Kyuden Miya attacked by Pekkle no Oni.
  • Tamori Shaitung and the Elemental Masters held captive by Tamori, Dark Oracle of Fire.
  • Asahina Sekawa won Test of the Jade Champion. Hakai attacked the procedings.
  • Hida Kuroda is killed by Kyofu.
  • Hantei Naseru and Kitsuki Remata investigate Kaneka's claim to the Yasuki lands.
  • Shiba Tsukune ascened to become the Fortune of Rebirth.
  • Tsuno attack the Kitsu Tombs, kidnapping Matsu Domotai.
  • Shiba Aikune unleashed Isawa's Last Wish on the Dragon and Lion armies.