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About This Book highly recommended, however these NPCs can be
challenged in sport.
Welcome to the Yakama Family Dojo, the tenth Martial Arts Discipline of Origin
book in the Ninja vs. Samurai RPG series. This book
is dedicated to helping players understand the Yaka- This information tells the origin of the fighting
ma family hierarchy, as well as the curriculum used style of any group. All of the art forms originated
to attain a black belt ranking and higher. If players from a particular form of arts in one way shape of
read, understand, and follow the information in this form and diverged to become what they are today.
chapter, while playing all the parameters of their Current Martial Art
character, they will be able to select a suitable path
for their character. Therefore, players, please make This information discusses what the art is in the
note of the behavior of this organization to assist house. It often tells about the focus of the art, and
your Ninja vs. Samurai RPG gaming experience. mentions names that were key figures in its develop-
ment.
Background
Artform Breakdown Graph
The information in this section gives a brief intro-
duction into the group’s history. It may talk about This pie graph breaks down the martial artform to
objectives or other affiliations they have with other illustrate what technique set the artform provides.
groups. A player wishing to become affiliated with a Each type of techniques (whether it is Striking, Spe-
particular group may want to read and memorize the cial, Grappling, etc.) is presented as a percentage to
information. It may become helpful later in a quest, show what is emphasized by the artform.
campaign or scenario. Artform Renzokuken
Mondokoro Gives information about the techniques used to
This is a description of the emblem used to decorate create the standard combinations of the group.
and identify the organization. Mystic Art
Head Elder This is the mystic art form developed by the
This is the person who is in control of the house. household and is the trademark technique used by the
All members of the group respect and follow the higher ranks. These techniques use a Ki Energy fo-
leadership of this person. As with respect, this per- cused concentration to attain a higher level of marital
son is the most respected of the group, no matter their arts ability, understanding and use. This information
age. also details the action about the mystic techniques
found in the group. Included maybe the history and
Elder Members
philosophy behind how and why the technique is
A list of Masters in the group. Any of the names used.
listed in this section can be instructors. All of the Weapon Options
names listed are older NPCs That are highly respect-
ed and command the utmost respect and humbleness This information lists the types of weapons that a
from lower ranking disciples. If these characters are character studying this discipline will learn to use.
disrespected by anyone, the violators will be dealt Relationships With Other Groups
with accordingly. Some times students who disre-
spect them are expelled without question. This section is dedicated to showing how this
family, clan, dojo or group views members of the
Number of Students other well known organizations. In the event that the
Gives information to verify the size of a group. Playable Characters cross paths with a member of
At any given time this amount of NPCs can be found any of the houses, they can expect a specified type of
at the dojo training or within the walls of the prov- interaction.
ince performing their other duties. Rank and Responsibility
Key Students Gives information about what the student must do
This information gives the list of names of the at each of the various stages of development.
most respected students, who are studying the martial
way at the group’s dojo. These students are the third
tier behind the Head Elder and Elder Members. Fol-
lowing their instruction and giving them respect is
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