Way of the Samurai



Way of the Samurai was a source book for kata and dojo in the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game, [Oriental Adventures]].

Credits

 * Writing: Shawn Carman, Rich Wulf, Seth Mason, Aaron Medwin, Scott Gearin.
 * Editor: D.J. Trindle.
 * Additional Editing: Kevin Millard, Jim Pinto.
 * Creative Director: Mark Jelfo.
 * Art Director: Jim Pinto
 * Graphic Designer: David Agoston, Steve Hough.
 * Cover Artist: Hugh Jamieson.
 * Interior Artists: Tory Graham.
 * Typesetter: David Agoston, Steve Hough.
 * Chief of Operations: Maureen Yates.
 * Brand Manager: Raymond Lau.

Introduction (page 4)

 * Fiction with Akodo Ginawa
 * Origins of the Samurai.
 * The Two Swords.
 * Kaiu.
 * Togashi Nyoko.
 * Tsi Wenfu.
 * Anatomy of the Blade.
 * Akodo Mayuko.
 * Honor.
 * Tenets of Bushido.
 * How Honor Has Changed.
 * The Rise of Iuchiban.
 * The Battle of White Stag.
 * The Scorpion Coup.
 * The Clan War.
 * The Deaths of the Sun and Moon.
 * The War of Spirits.
 * New Mechanics.
 * New Moves for old Samurai.
 * New Paths.
 * Kata.
 * Dojo.
 * Sensei.
 * Tsi family.

Dojo of the Crab Clan (page 15)

 * Sunda Mizu Dojo.
 * Toritaka Tatsune. (sensei)
 * Hida Reiha. (student)
 * Hida Sakamoto. (student)
 * Daishiki's Anvil Dojo.
 * Yasuki Otojiro. (sensei)
 * Hida Yasuhiro. (student)
 * Dojo of the Razor's Edge.
 * Hida Inukai. (sensei)
 * Hida Tenshu. (student)
 * Hida Elite Guard. (new path)
 * Dead Eyes Berserker. (new path)
 * Crab Clan Kata.
 * Toritaka family.

Dojo of the Crane Clan (page 23)

 * Kyuden Doji Dojo.
 * Doji Nakanu. (sensei)
 * Doji Tanitsu. (student)
 * Doji Yasuyo. (student)
 * Kakita Dueling Academy.
 * Kakita Noritoshi. (sensei)
 * Doji Reju. (student)
 * Kakita Atoshi. (student)
 * Kosaten Shiro Dojo.
 * Daidoji Enai. (sensei)
 * Daidoji Gudeta. (student)
 * Doji Elite Guard. (new path)
 * Hoturi's Blade Dojo. (new path)
 * Daidoji Iron Warriors. (new path)
 * Crane Clan Kata.
 * New Feat;
 * Strength of the Reed.

Dojo of the Dragon Clan (page 31)

 * Iron Mountain Dojo.
 * Mirumoto Rosanjin. (sensei)
 * Mirumoto Taiu. (student)
 * Victory of the Living Blade Dojo.
 * Mirumoto Akohime. (sensei)
 * Mirumoto Tsuge. (student)
 * Mirumoto Hojatsu. (student)
 * Mirumoto Elite Guard. (new path)
 * Dragon Clan Kata.
 * Ise Zumi Tattoos.

Dojo of the Lion Clan (page 39)

 * Castle of the Swift Sword Dojo.
 * Akodo Hirotsu. (sensei)
 * Akodo Setai. (student)
 * Akodo Ijiasu. (student)
 * Shiro Matsu Dojo.
 * Matsu Miwako. (sensei)
 * Kitsu Dejiko. (student)
 * Matsu Kenji. (student)
 * Shiro no Yojin Dojo.
 * Ikoma Akiuji. (sensei)
 * Matsu Hyun. (student)
 * Akodo Forward Sentries. (new path)
 * Matsu Elite Guard. (new path)
 * Ikoma Battle Crier. (new path)
 * Lion Clan Kata.
 * New Feat;
 * Triumphant.

Dojo of the Mantis Clan (page 47)

 * Dojo Raiden.
 * Yoritomo Tsuki. (sensei)
 * Yoritomo Katoa. (student)
 * Yoritomo Kamoto. (student)
 * Kyuden Ashinagabachi Dojo.
 * Tsuruchi Hakobe. (sensei)
 * Yoritomo Elite Guard. (new path)
 * Tsuruchi's Legion. (new path)
 * Tsuruchi Archer. (new school)
 * Mantis Clan Kata.
 * New Feats;
 * Sting of the Wasp.
 * Claws of the Mantis.
 * Weaving, Dodging, Rolling.

Dojo of the Phoenix Clan (page 54)

 * Eternal Phoenix Dojo.
 * Shiba Yusuke. (sensei)
 * Shiba Aikune. (student)
 * Dai-Chikai Dojo.
 * Shiba Saisune. (sensei)
 * Shiba Mirabu. (student)
 * Shiba Elite Guard. (new path)
 * Heaven's Wing Initiate. (adanced school)
 * Phoenix Clan Kata.

Dojo of the Scorpion Clan (page 61)

 * Honor's Lesson Dojo.
 * Soshi Tishi. (sensei)
 * Bayushi Kamnan. (student)
 * Bayushi Shixiang. (student)
 * Dojo of Lies.
 * Shosuro Taberu. (sensei)
 * Shosuro Yasuko. (student)
 * Ide Makano. (student)
 * Bayushi Elite Guard. (new path)
 * Scorpion Clan Kata.

Dojo of the Unicorn Clan (page 67)

 * Shinjo Dojo.
 * Shinjo Maku. (sensei)
 * Hida Kuroda. (student)
 * Shinjo Osema. (student)
 * Shiro Utaku Shojo Dojo.
 * Utaku Xieng Chi. (sensei)
 * Utaku Yu-Pan. (student)
 * Rojin's Wanderers.
 * Shinjo Juro. (sensei)
 * Shinjo Elite Guard. (new path)
 * Master Horse Archer. (new path)
 * Unicorn Clan Kata.

Other Dojo Throughout Rokugan (page 75)

 * Fallen Mountain Dojo.
 * Ichiro Tashimi. (sensei)
 * Ichiro family.
 * Ichiro Bushi. (new school)
 * Reichin's Refuge Dojo.
 * Usagi Takeshi. (sensei)
 * Usagi family.
 * Usagi Bushi. (new school)
 * Vigilant Keep Dojo.
 * Doppo. (sensei)
 * Monkey Bushi. (new school)
 * Shiro Morito Dojo.
 * Onegano. (sensei)
 * Ox Bushi. (new school)
 * Kyuden Suzume Dojo.
 * Suzume Mochiko. (sensei)
 * Suzume family.
 * Suzume Bushi. (new school)
 * Kyuden Miya Dojo.
 * Miya Yasoma. (sensei)
 * Satoshi's Legacy. (new path)
 * Kyuden Otomo Dojo.
 * Otomo Gosaiko. (sensei)
 * Otomo Infiltrators. (new path)
 * Seppun Guest Home.
 * Seppun Kogoshi. (sensei)
 * Seppun Miharu. (new path)

Dojo of the Shadowlands (page 85)

 * Temple of the Forsaken.
 * Mirumoto Taki. (sensei)
 * Goju. (student)
 * Daigotsu's Legion. (new school)
 * Daigotsu Elite Guard. (new path)
 * Nikushimi Shinden.
 * Tsuno Kizuato. (sensei)
 * Tsuno Kuruchimi. (student)
 * Tsuno.
 * Tsuno Ravager. (creature)
 * Tsuno Bushi. (new school)
 * Temple of Onnotangu.

Dojo of the Ronin (page 91)

 * Eyes of Nanashi.
 * Kyome. (sensei)
 * Weavers.
 * Naneko. (sensei)
 * Machi-Kanshisha.
 * Rensei. (sensei)
 * News of the Empire
 * Winter Court at Kyuden Miya attacked by Pekkle no-Oni.
 * Tamori Shaitung and the Elemental Masters held captive by Tamori, Dark Oracle of Fire.
 * Asahina Sekawa won Test of the Jade Champion. Hakai attacked the procedings.
 * Hida Kuroda is killed by Kyofu.
 * Hantei Naseru and Kitsuki Remata investigate Kaneka's claim to the Yasuki lands.
 * Shiba Tsukune ascened to become the Fortune of Rebirth.
 * Tsuno attack the Kitsu Tombs, kidnapping Matsu Domotai.
 * Shiba Aikune unleashed Isawa's Last Wish on the Dragon and Lion armies.