Way of the Samurai

Way of the Samurai Cover

Way of the Samurai was a source book for kata and dojo in the Legend of the Five Rings roleplaying game, Oriental Adventures, published in May 2002.

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: Troy Graham
• Typesetter: David Agoston, Steve Hough
• Chief of Operations: Maureen Yates
• Brand Manager: Raymond Lau

Contents

Introduction (page 4)

Bayushi Elite Guard

• 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)

Matsu Miwako

• 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)

Yoritomo Elite Guard

• 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)

Heaven's Wing Initiate

• 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)

Soshi Tishi

• 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 Kurushimi. (student)
  • Tsuno.
  • Tsuno Ravager. (creature)
  • Tsuno Bushi. (new school)
• Temple of Onnotangu.

Dojo of the Ronin (page 91)

Kyome

• 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.