Minor clan

A Minor Clan is a clan recognized by the Emperor of Rokugan which is much smaller than the Great Clans which dominate the Empire. They are officially under the Emperor's protection, and the Great Clans are forbidden to begin an offensive war against a Minor Clan.

Minor Clans
As of the reign of Toturi III, the minor clans are:
 * The Badger Clan
 * The Bat Clan
 * The Dragonfly Clan
 * The Fox Clan
 * The Hare Clan
 * The Monkey Clan
 * The Ox Clan
 * The Sparrow Clan
 * The Tortoise Clan

There are also several clans that were once Minor Clans, but which have since been destroyed or absorbed by other clans:
 * The Boar Clan
 * The Centipede Clan
 * The Falcon Clan
 * The Mantis Clan (which became a Great Clan)
 * The Snake Clan
 * The Wasp Clan