The Day of Thunder

Scorpion Clan Families Bayushi Family: +1 Agility Ruthless and deceitful, the followers of Bayushi possess many talents, all of which have been put to sinister use for the benefit of their Clan and their Emperor. The Bayushi are dark, dangerous, and manipulative, and always evaluate any situation i...

Lion Clan Families Akodo Family: +1 Agility The Akodo are the masters of battle throughout the Empire, drawn to Akodo's discipline and strength. The man is a master tactician, acknowledged by the other Kami for his skill in tactics. Only Hida rivals him, and only in the realm of defense. Akodo's fo...

Ki-Rin Clan Families Chai Family: +1 Willpower The Chai family was formed by Chaihime, one of Shinjo's early followers. The Kami's kidnheartedness and practical gifts to humanity won her over, and her family now serves as magistrates within the Clan, enforcing the laws Shinjo hands down within the ...

Dragon Clan Families Saru Family: +1 Awareness The Saru was founded by Togashi's wife and the followers of the Dragon who sought her wisdom. While not possessing the divine insight of her husband, Togashi Saruko is considered to be a spiritual person with a greater understanding of the world. Once ...

Crane Clan Families Doji Family: +1 Awareness The followers of Doji are bound together by an interest in both art and politics, and are bound to have a strong influence on both in the Empire, held back only by the influence of the Imperial consort. Still, they are already influential in forming the...

Crab Clan Families Anjing Family: +1 Willpower Anjing was as stubborn as her husband, Hida, was powerful, a bulwark of personality that complimented her husband's focus on defense. Those who follow her respect her strength and emulate her approach to confrontations - direct and strong. Hida Family:...

Bat Clan Families Ryoshun Family: +1 Void By its very nature, the Ryoshun family is one of power and mystery. Formed by the union of a dead Kami and one so strong in the Void, the bloodline was destined to have strong mystical influence. Ryoshun Seido itself imbues many Ryoshun with a sense of dest...

Imperial Families Chiyo Family: +1 Reflexes Founded by a bushi and shugenja couple who became friends and confidants of Shiba, the members of the Chiyo family are united in purpose and philosophy despite their different styles of training. While the Jiyo protect the Emperor’s body and the Yuzuru co...

The Nezumi Empire is a reasonably large and urbanized nation located southwest of the southernmost tribes of the Protected Lands, now coming to be called Rokugan by the Kami. They border the Twilight Mountains and the southernmost human tribes to the northeast and the Ivory Kingdoms to the southwest...

Human characters will begin the game with 150 xp. Returning characters' total XP must equal 150, including advantage and skill gains from events. Status gained through marriage or other means does not count unless it was purchased through XP. Daimyo are permitted this game. Building characters using...