Clans of Rokugan

Clans

The Mons (Crests) of the Seven Great Clans

• The Crab Clan are the defenders of the wall. They protect the empire from the monsters in the Shadowlands who would seek to destroy Rokugan. Some see them as brutish, but they do not have time for bickering and intrigue in the courts. In the game, they will be at their strongest on the defence wearing their opponents down as they crash against their wall. Their main color is dark blue. The Crab Daimyo is Hida Kisada.
• The Crane Clan are the masters of court. If the Crab Clan protect the Empire, then the Crane Clan make the Empire worth protecting. They are the poets and the artists but also the master duelists who have perfected the art of the duel. In the game, they will be masters of the political conflict and will concentrate on having honorable samurai. Their main color is light blue. The Crane Daimyo is Doji Hotaru.
• The Dragon Clan are the seekers of individual enlightenment. They are best known for their warrior monks who join with their samurai in battle. Dragon samurai are known for wielding two swords and dueling in battles, less artful than the Crane but no less deadly. In the game, they emphasize flexibility, able to switch between military and political conflicts. Their main color is green. The Dragon Daimyo is Togashi Yokuni.

• The Lion Clan are the military might of the Emperor. They are sometimes known as the Emperor’s Right Hand and have the largest army in Rokugan. They are an example of courage, honor, and duty for the rest of the Empire. In the game, they will focus on winning military conflicts and will benefit from having many characters in play. Their main color is yellow. The Lion Daimyo is Akodo Toturi.
• The Phoenix Clan are the masters of magic. Their Shugenja are the most powerful in the empire, and their mastery of the elements is unmatched. They are known for their belief in pacifism but also for their destructive power when roused. In the game, it looks like they will focus on neutralizing their opponents’ characters before conflicts even start. Their main color is orange. The Phoenix Daimyo is Shiba Ujimitsu.
• The Scorpion Clan are the Clan of secrets. They are the Emperor’s most loyal villains who do what the Empire needs without having to be asked and without thought to their own personal honor. In the game, they will be masters of the conflict having tricks and traps to reduce their opponents’ effectiveness by dishonoring them. Their main color is red. The Scorpion Daimyo is Bayushi Shoju.

• The Unicorn Clan are masters of the horse. They spent 800 years exploring beyond the borders of Rokugan returning 300 years ago. They are still distrusted for their foreign ways but have gained much wisdom from outside the Empire. In the game, they will use cavalry to outmaneuver their opponent moving characters in and out of conflicts. Their main color is purple. The Unicorn Damiyo is Shinjo Yokatsu.