
Way of the Scorpion Cover
Way of the Scorpion was the first source book for the Scorpion Clan in the Legend of the Five Rings roleplaying game and the fifth in the Way of the Clan series.
Contents
- 1 Credits
- 2 Table of Contents
- 2.1 The Honest Scorpion (page 4)
- 2.2 Chapter One: The Subtle Scorpion (page 10)
- 2.3 Chapter Two: Families of the Scorpion (page 20)
- 2.4 Chapter Three: Character (page 38)
- 2.5 Chapter Four: Who's Who (page 50)
- 2.6 Chapter Five: Character Templates (page 66)
- 2.7 Appendix I: Treachery 101 (page 78)
- 2.8 Appendix II: Ninjutsu (page 89)
- 2.9 Appendix III: Magic and Poison (page 94)
- 2.10 Appendix IV: Miscellany (page 103)
- 2.11 Appendix V: Two Scorpion Clan Decks (page 111)
- 2.12 Scorpion Clan Character Sheets (page 117)
Credits[edit | edit source]
- Written by: John Wick
- Additional Material by: Ree Soesbee, D.J. Trindle. Patrick Kapera, David Williams and Jennifer Mahr
- Game System by: David Williams and John Wick
- Art Director: KC Lancaster
- Cover Artwork: Dave Leri
- Interior Artwork: Mary Lee Bryning, Audrey Corman, Jim Crabtree, Cris Dornaus, Scott James, KC Lancaster, Jennifer Mahr, Ramon Perez
- Maps: Jeff Lahren
- Artwork Prepress: Cris Dornaus, Steve Hough
- Line Editor: D.J. Trindle
- Editing: D.J. Trindle, Patrick Kapera
- Interior Layout: Steve Hough, Sean Thompson
Table of Contents[edit | edit source]
The Honest Scorpion (page 4)[edit | edit source]
- Fictions with Matsu Ino, Bayushi Yojiro and Bayushi Kachiko.
Chapter One: The Subtle Scorpion (page 10)[edit | edit source]
- From the journal of Matsu Sanuro.
- Letters from Daidoji Kukojin to Doji Yabu.
- From Kakita Ryoku's famous novel, Winter.
- From Bayushi Namaru's book, Bayushi's Promise.
- The Children of Bayushi.
- The Ninja.
- The Frog and the Scorpion - A story told by Bayushi Guwahime.
Chapter Two: Families of the Scorpion (page 20)[edit | edit source]
- Shosuro
- The Betrayer
- Bayushi's Thunder
- The Hidden Shadow
- The Twelve Scrolls
- The Shosuro Acting Troupe
Events[edit | edit source]
Battles[edit | edit source]
- Battle of the Bloody Retreat (750)
- Battle at Fortune's Plain (554)
- Battle of White Shore Plain (815)
The Other Clans[edit | edit source]
"Lies"[edit | edit source]
Chapter Three: Character (page 38)[edit | edit source]
- New Skills
- New Advantages
- New Disadvantages
- The Yogo Family
- The Yogo Shugenja School
- The Shosuro Butei (Acting) School
- The Bayushi Courtier School
- Heritage Tables
- Scorpion Fortune Tables
Chapter Four: Who's Who (page 50)[edit | edit source]
- The Bayushi
- The Shosuro
- The Soshi
- The Yogo
Chapter Five: Character Templates (page 66)[edit | edit source]
- Shosuro Actor
- Bayushi Honorable Bushi
- Shosuro Courtier
- Bayushi Ninja Infiltrator
- Soshi Shugenja Interrogator
Appendix I: Treachery 101 (page 78)[edit | edit source]
or "How to be a sneaky git and not get killed by the other characters.
- Part One: Some Basics
- A Little Bit About Ethics.
- The Laws of Warfare
- Loyalty
- Scorpion Honor
- Part Two: Advanced Treachery
- Win or Die
- Choosing Two Evils
- Lying
- Patience is it's Own Reward
- Aid a Doomed Conspiracy
- Part Three: "I'd Have More Fun..."
- What Have You Done For Me Lately?
- Scorpion Loyalty
- Putting On The Pain
- Secrets And Porcelain
- Part Four: Tragic Misconceptions
- Conclusion
Appendix II: Ninjutsu (page 89)[edit | edit source]
- Part One: All About Ninja
- The Gauntlet
- The Art of Not Being Seen
- Ninja Tools
- Kimono (Ninja Style)
- Ninja-to (Ninja Sword)
- Shuriken (Throwing Stars)
- Lock Picks
- Blowgun (Fukiya)
- Climbing Tools
- Nageteppo (Egg Grenades)
- Tetsubishi (Caltrops)
- Han-kyu (Half Bow)
- Part Two: The Ninja Campaign
- The Problems
- The Solutions
- Ninja In Training
- Traits
- Skills
- Character Points
- Honor & Glory
- The Shosuro Shinobi (Assassin) School
Appendix III: Magic and Poison (page 94)[edit | edit source]
- Part One: Magic and Nemuranai of the Scorpion Clan
- Itsuwari: The Ancestral Sword of the Scorpion Clan
- Bayushi's Mask
- Shosuro's Cloak
- Yashin (Ambition) - The Third Iuchiban Blade
- Meiwaku Fans
- Shosuro's Hand & Mirror
- Tejina: The Magic of the Soshi Family
- Shadow Brands
- New Spells
- Kuwasu: Ward Magic
- Part Two: Poison
- How Much Does It Cost?
- Administering Poison
- Poison & Herbalism
- Poison Types
- Bee & Wasp Venom
- Kirei-Ko
- Ketsu
- Warui Paseri
- Jellyfish
- Jeruku Ropu
- Pufferfish (Fugu)
- Scorpion Venom
- Snake Venom
- Spider Venom
- Fuantei Shi
- Conclusion
Appendix IV: Miscellany (page 103)[edit | edit source]
- Bayushi Castle
- Castle of the Two Faces
- Traitor's Grove
- The Sleeping Lake
- Shosuro Castle
- Herb Gardens
- Itaru, Temare and The Kempi Flower
- City of the Open Hand
- Geisha
- Fortunes and Winds: Dicing in Rokugan
- The Dice
- Rules
- Samurai and Gambling
Appendix V: Two Scorpion Clan Decks (page 111)[edit | edit source]
- "Bowed, Controlled, Dead or Discarded"
- "The Dark Sword of Bitter Lies!"
Scorpion Clan Character Sheets (page 117)[edit | edit source]
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