Kuni Shugenja

Often misunderstood, the Kuni Shugenja School has frequently been paintes as a collection of obsessive madmen who delve too deeply into secrets no one should explore Most Kuni would object to the label of madman, but beyond that they would admit the stereotype fits fairly closely with reality. The Kuni understand they must sacrifice certain ihibitions and reservations in order to serve their Clan and Empire to the best of their ability, and they do so without protest.

The Kuni Shugenja School emphasizes the Crab Clan's specialization in fighting creatures of the Shadowlands. The Crab's alliance with the Nezumi tribes that dwell within the region also has granted them great insight into other non-human creatures, and their technique allows them to benefit or destroy such creatures as desired.

Kuni Shugenja School [Shugenja]
 * Benefit: +1 Willpower


 * Skills: Calligraphy (Cipher), Defense, Lore: Shadowlands 2, Lore: Theology, Spellcraft, any one Weapon Skill


 * Honor: 2.5


 * Outfit: Robes, Wakizashi, Knife, Scroll Satchel, Traveling Pack, 3 koku


 * Affinity/Deficiency: Earth/Air


 * Spells: Sense, Commune, Summon, 3 Earth, 2 Fire, and 1 Water

Technique: Gaze Into Shadow
The Kuni have carefully studied many of the most sinister opponents imaginable, and have learned how to combat them. You gain a bonus of +1k0 to the total of all Spell Casting Rolls when the target is any non-human creature, and any spell that inflicts damage inflicts an additional +1k1 damage when used against a target who possesses the Shadowlands Taint. You also gain a Free Raise on any spell with the Jade keyword.

Alternate Paths
Kuni Crystal Masters - Rank 4