Category: World

The wandering, masterless ronin are soldiers of fortune and mercenaries for hire that were once samurai of one of the seven great clans. While some still fight for honor, others are no better than brigands.

The ancient position of Daimyo predates even the legendary Shin’rei. Over such a long time, the term has taken on many meanings.

A beat that comes at night, driving away the wolves at the door. A sweet rhythm that voids the soul. To those in despair comes the Rhythm.

Spirit Keepers are reliquaries of heroes, binding their spirits within a pseudo-body of their personal effects. Spirits do not survive this process unchanged.

Each member of the Order of Cranes is an advisor, priest, historian, and warrior. Powerful alone, their strength is greater in numbers.

The Honor Guard are especially selected Samurai who serve at the emperor’s leisure. Their legend is great, but today their loyalty is conflicted.