Rojin's Wanderers

Rojin's Wanderers is not a school per se, but more accurately a group of Shinjo samurai who wander the harsh unexplored areas of the Empire and beyond. They were founded by Shinjo Rojin who was believed dead during the Clan War. In truth he had merely disappeared during and exploration of the Plains Above Evil, and did not return for three years. When he returned he revealed the vast iron and lumber resources he had come across and was rewarded by Moto Gaheris with nearly unlimited funds to support his next expidition. Seventy bushi accompanied him, and thus Rojin's Wanderers were born.

Adventuring
Sometimes clever, daring young bushi are invited to join the wanderers in their adventures. The missions are often dangerous, but a young bushi can elarn much from more experienced travellers and first hand experience. Those who travel with the wanderers have become some of the finest scouts of the Unicorn Clan.

Traditions
Having barely existed for a generation the Wanderers have few traditions to speak of. Though capable bushi their focus lies in exploration, and those who know how to obey orders but cannot help wandering off and exploring also are the kind of people the Wanderers look for. Due to their focus on exploration a student who leaves the group may find it difficult to find their sensei to return for training. The growth of the group means that not all can go  on a mission at the same time, and any members not travelling can be found in the village of Kibukito, which is where Shinjo Juro maintains his estate.

Training
Young bushi accompaning the Wanderers are usually given menial duties and told to stay out of the way. This is the first test of the Wanderers, and those who still find time to wander off and do their duties are the sort the Wanderers are looking for. A few select are invited to join the group for further training. The Wanderers are expected to be experts in flora and fauna as well as know how to handle a horse in rough unpredictable terrains. Survival skills are highly emphasized.

Dojo Benefits
Few outside the Unicorn know the Wanderers, ang their skills as scouts and explorers are unequaled. Members of this group do nothing to distinguish to one another. The group is small enough that everyone recognizes eachother on sight.

Sensei
Although there is no-one with the title sensei among the Wanderers, the older scouts are generally the teachers of the group. The younger members know how to bow the wisdom of those who have survive the wilderness the longest. The son of Rojin, Juro is the leader of the group.

Notable Leaders

 * Shinjo Rojin
 * Shinjo Juro

Major References

 * Way of the Samurai Pages 71-72.