Crab Clan
Yasuki Eirin (381-433)
3 Points
A prominent member of the Yasuki during the Gozoku Period, Yasuki Eirin helped
to establish much of the cutthroat methods (and poor reputation) of the Crab
merchants, many of which exist to this day. A wealthy and untrustworthy man,
it is believed that he manipulated both the Gozoku and the Imperialists for
the benefits of the beleaguered Crab Clan, and is considered a hero despite
the slander surrounding his death. Those with Eirin as an ancestor have a knack
for exploiting the weakness of others, and may spend a Void Point and lose two
points of Honor to discover one Disadvantage of a person they have dealt with
recently (which Disadvantage is revealed is at the GM's discretion).
Crane Clan
Doji Raigu (378-435)
5 Points
The Champion of the Crane Clan and one of the three Gozoku Masters, Doji Raigu
is the only member of the triad that Kitsu have determined to be in Yomi. A
devout follower of bushido, Raigu's texts are still studied by Lion scholars,
and his name has received little slander through the years (though this may
be due to the constant work of Doji courtiers and Kakita authors following his
death). Those with Raigu as an Ancestor are above reproach: any other character's
action or Technique that would cause them to lose honor automatically fails.
Should the character's honor ever fall below 3, Raigu leaves her, never to return.
Scorpion Clan
Shosuro Norihisa (384-???)
2 Points
Considered one of the most influential and inventive Shosuro daimyo, much of
Norihisa's life is still unknown. Considered to be one of the father's of spycraft
in Rokugan, many of Norihisa's secret journals are still kept by the Shosuro
as family secrets. His death is not celebrated on a specific day, though many
shinobi visit his grave near Kyuden Bayushi before their first mission. Anyone
with Norihisa as an ancestor may automatically succeed on a Stealth check, once
per day. No Raises may be made to this check.
Phoenix Clan
Shiba Honkai (380-433)
4 Points
Considered to be one of the greatest masters of yarijutsu in the Empire's history,
Honkai was a loyal samurai who served as hatamoto to Shiba Gaijushiko for many
years. Renown for his inventive style of combat, Honkai vanished after retiring
to a Shiba monastery, though sources place his death as being in the autumn
of 433. Those guided by Honkai gain two Free Raises each day, but these Raises
may be used only for attack or damage rolls using a polearm.
Other Ancestors
Gaman (377-446)
4 Points (Monk Ancestor)
Remembered as one of the first monks to enter the political arena (kicking and
screaming, by all accounts), Gaman was a respected member of the Brotherhood
of Shinsei and Master of the Four Temples. He was a shrewd observer of human
nature, and often applied those skills to aiding the beleaguered Hantei. Gaman
was buried with full samurai honor in Otosan Uchi; his death is remembered on
the twelfth of Bayushi. Gaman's descendants possess a portion of his keen senses,
and roll an additional die on all opposed social rolls (including Honor Tests).