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Mystic Art: bers of each organization. The bloodshed from that
day still resonates with the current members.
Master: “Seishin No Ken” The concentration and focus
of Ki Energy allows for the conjuring of a mystic sword Kushihara- Enemy
to aid in battle.
The Kushihara-Takashiro rivalry started off as a
Weapon Options: simple competitive rivalry that blossomed into an
outright hatred. The Takashiro were insulted when
• One-Handed Swords
the members of the Kushihara stated that the extrava-
• Staffs and Polearm gant lifestyle many of the Takashiro members lived

• Projectile was contradictory to the life of servitude a true samu-
rai must abide by. Therefore, the Kushihara believe
Relationships with Other Groups: that the Takashiro clan is not reflective of true samu-

Musuko No Sento No- Enemy Sanzo- Ally rai.
Katsunoka- Neutral Nakatashi- Enemy Yakama- Enemy

Kurai Hitokage-Neutral Tominogoshi- Ally The Yakama-Takashiro rivalry is more of a per-
sonal one that began when Ganryu Yakama defeated
Kushihara- Enemy Uchitori- Neutral Kensai Takata in a match in their youth. Now Master

Yakama- Enemy Takata holds a personal grudge and has taught many
Sanzo- Ally students that the Yakama are not to be trusted.

The Sanzo-Takashiro alliance is strained, yet re- Rank and Responsibility:
C mains intact due to the Sanzo assisting with the resto-
h Beginner
a rations efforts being done by Takashiro. Though fi-
p nancial assistance was sent, many of the Takashiro Beginner level students have no responsibility
t other than learning the way of the Enlightened path.
e members at the tuime believed the Sanzo were assist-
r Students who show promise may be asked to assist
ing for leverage. Though nothing negative has ever with matters, but that is a very likely scenario.
come of this generous action, many Takashiro mem-
bers believe the Sanzo are waiting to exploit the sam- Intermediate
urai clan. Level students have the responsibility of guarding
Tominogoshi- Ally the grounds, usually during the latter evening and
shifts into the early morning. Intermediate students
The Tominogoshi-Takashiro alliance formed
when GenreihiroTominogoshi assisted with the ef- may also be asked to join clan matters where large
forts the Takashiro were making to revitalized their forces are required.
district. Genreihiro Tominogoshi sent several sup- Advanced
plies to the area that enabled the Takashiro to expe- Advanced students are responsible for teaching
dite the building. For this, the Takashiro remain al- beginner, intermediate and advanced students when
lies.
Expert students are not available. They are also al-
Musuko No Sento No- Enemy lowed to guard during the early portions of the night.
Promising students of this rank may also be asked to
The feud between the Takashiro Samurai and the
Musuko No Sento No dojo stems from years of disre- teach classes and lead battalions in battle.
spect on all levels from leadership to low ranking Expert
members. A particular incident occurred that solidi- Expert level students are considered masters and
fied this feud. During yet another public heated de- are invited to give their input when clan decisions are
bate between the previous head elders of the groups, being made. Expert level students are also responsi-
the Musuko No Sento No leader made a comment ble for teaching all ranks of students.
about how desolate the Takashiro district is making
public many confidential information. This outburst
lead to a physical altercation between several mem-

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