Blood of the Jinn

The Blood of the Jinn is a phenomenon unique to members of the Iuchi family. Despite its name, it has not been said whether Iuchi with this blood are descendants of jinn or if that is simply a nickname. Whatever the exact nature of this condition, its bearer is born with a great connection to meishodo, magic from the Burning Sands.

Normally, meishodo abilities cannot be memorized. Rather, one must be holding the meishodo trinket and briefly meditate on it to create its effect. Also, unlike calling upon the kami, meishodo effects cannot be altered and are cast at their most basic level.

Those with the Blood of the Jinn, however, are able to actually cast any meishodo spell without holding its associated trinket. When these shugenja do cast the spell while holding its trinket they are actually able to manipulate the spell as a normal shugenja can.

This blood is abominable to the rest of Rokugan. Its users do not follow the way of the kami at all, and are thus considered wizards to the rest of their countrymen. Any such users of meishodo must take care to conceal their abilities and make it seem as if they are calling upon the kami when using their arts in front of non-Unicorn, lest they be executed.