The Wolf Minor Clan

Ring Increase: +1 Fire

Skill Increase: +1 Survival

Status: 25

The wolf clan was founded by the headmaster of the Void Blade ronin warrior order after they had rescued the crown prince from a Yokai taking on the form of a great white stag. The Void blades made use of their esoteric combat techniques and dispatched the Yokai. They then hosted the crown prince in their mountain stronghold near a hidden lake. After the prince was successfully returned to the Imperial Legions the headmaster, Orida, was granted a minor clan with all members of the Void Blade school being made into members of it. They were to hunt down Yokai, especially those in the wilds who could prey on travelers, hunters, and the desperate.

Since their founding this has become their focus, they have also had to learn to rule over a small region of land, specifically their small mountain valley at the edge of Crane, Scorpion, and Lion lands. They tend to keep out of the affairs of the other clans and instead focus primarily on the hunting down of Yokai and protecting the common people from would-be bandits. While this is not part of their official duties, they see it as a preventative measure against the angry dead causing troubles. The Wolf Clan has two major schools, the Orida Shrine Blade school which has existed since before the clan’s formation as the Void Blade school, and the Wolf Priest school who are dedicated to Taiku-no-Makami, the wolf kami who guided the Void Blades to the prince before the Yokai could kill him.

The current clan champion, Orida Kenji, is seeking to expand the prestige of the Wolf Clan by working with other Minor Clans against the elemental instability that seems to be plaguing Rokugan. Orida Kenji has also recently been bringing in new ronin into the clan, expanding the number of samurai serving the clan substantially.

Art by Akane Kanzake and XDantallion

The Orida Family

Art by GUWEIZ

Ring Increase: +1 Void or +1 Earth

Skill Increases: +1 Smithing, +1 Meditation

Glory: 35                    Starting Wealth: 3 Koku

The Orida Family, while forged from various ronin and former Great Clan Samurai who joined the Void Blade’s before their ascent to minor clan status, is now truly unified. They took on the name of the Headmaster of the Void Blade school at the ascent to minor clan status, both to honor her as a great leader, but also because she is the one who spotted Taiku-no-Makami that led to the safe return of the crown prince. One of the defining features of the Orida family are their red irises, some say that this is a blessing from Taiku-no-Makami for their dedication, and a sign of their favor.

Their dedication to the hunting of yokai, and perfecting their ability to commune with the kami of their blades has made them skilled both in crafting weapons in general and in surviving the harsh wilderness of Rokugan. When hunting Yokai the Orida Family typically travels in ‘packs’, small groups of samurai typically consisting of several Shrine Blades and at least one Wolf Priest. It is not uncommon though for members of the Orida family to work beside ronin and the various minor and great clans in conducting their duty.

What Does Your Character Know?

All Wolf Clan characters have a greater awareness of the following topics: