Master of Games

This Technique represents the skills taught to the diplomats of Nanashi Mura in the twelfth century, but can also be used to represent the training of any long-lived and powerful ronin group that has the resources to teach diplomats— the Kaeru family of the City of the Rich Frog are an obvious example.

Master of Games [Courtier]
 * Rank: 2


 * Requires: Courtier 3, Etiquette 3. Must be a resident of Nanashi Mura (in the twelfth century) or belong to a ronin group with similar resources (in other eras).

Technique: Forge Your Own Fate
The Master of Games is adept at turning his own lowly ronin status to his advantage, luring others into treating him with complacency. When making a Social Skill Roll against someone of higher Status, you gain a +2k1 bonus so long as you maintain a modest and subservient manner and tone.