Tsuno

The Tsuno
A Tsuno is a type of shadowlands creature similar to an ogre. Originally from the Spirit Realms, they are savage creatures who are consumed by bloodlust. Like ogres, tsuno work together in groups and have a strange code of honor. Tsuno use weapons and armor and follow a veteran tsuno who is refered to as a ravager. The shugenja of the tsuno are called soultwisters. Their magic calls upon the different spiritual realms and is not considered maho. Soultwisters can learn blood magic if they wish.

The Lion Clan
Consumed by envy, the Shimizu family raised these creatures to help them take more of their clan's land for themselves. This was soon discovered by the Lion Clan who destroyed the family. All records of the family were destroyed. The Lion keep all of this a secret.