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Mystic Art: Takashiro=Enemy
Master: “Sensen” Based on the Sensen no sen phi- The ongoing rift between the Takashiro and
losophy, is an initiative launched in anticipation of an Yakama comes from the groups leaders. Ganryu
attack where the opponent is fully committed to their Yakama defeated Kensai Takata is a small tourna-
attack and thus psychologically beyond the point of ment, However, Master Takata, being samurai has a
no return. difficult time accepting the loss. Though Ganryu
Yakama has long since moved on from the conflict,
Weapon Options: he understands the Takashiro are taught a version of
• Two-Handed Swords the story that sheds a less than favorable light.
Therefore, Yakama are not friendly with the Samurai
• Staffs and Polearms group in return.
Relationships Rank and Responsibility

Musuko No Sento No- Enemy Sanzo- Neutral Beginner

Katsunoka- Neutral Takashiro- Enemy
Beginner level students have rare responsibilities
Kurai Hitokage-Ally Tominogoshi- Ally
outside of duties of maintenance at the compound.
Kushihara- Neutral Uchitori- Neutral Rarely, beginner students are requested to join on

Nakatashi- Neutral missions.
Kurai Hitokage= Ally Intermediate

As Ganryu Yakama was gaining prestige C
throughout Japan, he understood that her needed pro- The second level of student is the seasoned stu- h a
tection from those who may try to usurp his efforts. dent and is regularly asked to accompany higher p
In a calculated move, Ganryu positioned himself to ranking Yakama or Head Elders on their personal t e
be present to assist the leader of the Kurai Hitokage conquests. r
during the Hogen rebellion. This assistance formed
the alliance allowing Ganryu Yakama the assistance Advanced
of a ninja force that he could call on in times of need.
Achieving the advanced rank is the true sign of
Tominogoshi= Ally endurance in the Yakama dojo. Advanced jujutsu

Ganryu Yakama holds people of accomplishment students of the Yakama dojo may plan their own mis-
in high regard, therefore, the long standing relation- sions and lead their own forces. However, keeping
ship with the Tominogoshi is one that reflects that. the secrecy of the dojo is paramount as they fulfill
Ganryu Yakama has observed the Tominogoshi to be these missions.
a just family, strong in their values, and well respect-
ed. Expert

Musuko No Sento No= Enemy
An Expert level student of the Yakama dojo is
The turbulence between the two groups began something that has never come to pass. Ganryu
during a chance encounter during a mission Ganryu Yakama has yet to train a student to this level. Gan-
Yakama was undertaking with the assistance of ryu Yakama will ask that a student leave his school
Asami Yakama. As the Yamaka found rest at an inn, (especially males) declaring that the journey between
they were accosted by members of the Musuko No he and the student has met its end. Ganryu Yakama’s
Sento No martial arts group. These members found efforts to remain the strongest member in the Yaka-
Yakama Asami’s beauty irresistible, and in their cap- ma family through his pursuit of eternal life. Stu-
tivation of her, forgot their manners while trying to dents that persist, are met by the wrath of Ganryu
talk to her. These members met the wrath of the over Yakama and in the past, have been killed for their
protective Ganryu Yakama who allowed them to live, impertinence.
but made them deliver a message to their master in-
forming them that the behavior displayed by his stu-
dents would cement a feud between the two for ever.
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