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Mystic Art: bers of each organization. The bloodshed from that

Master: “Seishin No Ken” The concentration and focus day still resonates with the current members.
of Ki Energy allows for the conjuring of a mystic sword
to aid in battle. Kushihara- Enemy
Weapon Options: The Kushihara-Takashiro rivalry started off as a
• One-Handed Swords simple competitive rivalry that blossomed into an
outright hatred. The Takashiro were insulted when
• Staffs and Polearm
the members of the Kushihara stated that the extrava-
• Projectile gant lifestyle many of the Takashiro members lived
Relationships with Other Groups: was contradictory to the life of servitude a true samu-
Musuko No Sento No- Enemy Sanzo- Ally rai must abide by. Therefore, the Kushihara believe

Katsunoka- Neutral Nakatashi- Enemy that the Takashiro clan is not reflective of true samu-
rai.
Kurai Hitokage-Neutral Tominogoshi- Ally
Kushihara- Enemy Uchitori- Neutral Yakama- Enemy
Yakama- Enemy The Yakama-Takashiro rivalry is more of a per-

Sanzo- Ally sonal one that began when Ganryu Yakama defeated
Kensai Takata in a match in their youth. Now Master
The Sanzo-Takashiro alliance is strained, yet re- Takata holds a personal grudge and has taught many
mains intact due to the Sanzo assisting with the resto- students that the Yakama are not to be trusted.
rations efforts being done by Takashiro. Though fi-
nancial assistance was sent, many of the Takashiro Rank and Responsibility:
members at the tuime believed the Sanzo were assist- Beginner
ing for leverage. Though nothing negative has ever Beginner level students have no responsibility
come of this generous action, many Takashiro mem- other than learning the way of the Enlightened path.
bers believe the Sanzo are waiting to exploit the sam- Students who show promise may be asked to assist
urai clan.
with matters, but that is a very likely scenario.
Tominogoshi- Ally
Intermediate
The Tominogoshi-Takashiro alliance formed Level students have the responsibility of guarding
when GenreihiroTominogoshi assisted with the ef- the grounds, usually during the latter evening and
forts the Takashiro were making to revitalized their shifts into the early morning. Intermediate students
district. Genreihiro Tominogoshi sent several sup- may also be asked to join clan matters where large
plies to the area that enabled the Takashiro to expe- forces are required.
dite the building. For this, the Takashiro remain al-
lies. Advanced

Musuko No Sento No- Enemy Advanced students are responsible for teaching
beginner, intermediate and advanced students when
The feud between the Takashiro Samurai and the Expert students are not available. They are also al-
Musuko No Sento No dojo stems from years of disre- lowed to guard during the early portions of the night.
spect on all levels from leadership to low ranking Promising students of this rank may also be asked to
members. A particular incident occurred that solidi- teach classes and lead battalions in battle.
fied this feud. During yet another public heated de-
bate between the previous head elders of the groups, Expert
the Musuko No Sento No leader made a comment Expert level students are considered masters and
about how desolate the Takashiro district is making are invited to give their input when clan decisions are
public many confidential information. This outburst being made. Expert level students are also responsi-
lead to a physical altercation between several mem- ble for teaching all ranks of students.

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