Rakugoka

Rakugoka are the professional storytellers of Rokugan. They use their vioce and facial expressions with expansive gestures. The storyteller will often act out the story with only a fan as their prop. Charades are also commonplace, such as pouring imaginary tea into an imaginary teacup. The excitement of watching a storyteller lies in the portrayal of characters and episodes, and the emotion the teller provokes. Storytellers are also often requested to teach the children of nobles of myths and legends of Rokugan, as well as the Tao of Shinsei. (Crane p. 68)