Great Clans

The Seven Great Clans of Rokugan are the major ruling bodies in the Empire.  Each great clan was founded by a Kami, one of the siblings of the first Emporer, who fell to earth.  The Clans are made up of a collection of families, each of which was founded by either a follower of the founding Kami, or in some cases a great hero who changed the course of the Clan and was rewarded with the right to make a family afterwards.

Clans

Crane Clan 
Philosophy: Excellence in artistry, diplomacy, and etiquette.
Role: Keepers of culture, renowned for their artisans, courtiers, and duelists
Lands: Situated in fertile plains and coastal areas, near the capital city.

Crab Clan 
Philosophy: Defenders against the Shadowlands, willing to sacrifice honor for duty.
Role: Guardians of the southern border, stalwart warriors and builders of the Kaiu Wall.
Lands: Harsh southern territories, guarding the realm from supernatural threats.

Dragon Clan 
Philosophy: Mystical wisdom, embracing the enigmatic path of enlightenment.
Role: Keepers of prophecies and secrets, protectors of hidden knowledge.
Lands: Remote mountainous regions, home to monasteries and ancient libraries.

Lion Clan 
Philosophy: Duty and honor above all, unwavering loyalty to the Emperor.
Role: Soldiers and generals, enforcing imperial law and maintaining order.
Lands: Central heartlands, vast plains where martial prowess is honed.

Phoenix Clan 
Philosophy: Mastery of elemental magic and spiritual harmony.
Role: Arcane scholars and mystics, caretakers of the Empire’s spiritual well-being.
Lands: Lush valleys and mystical forests, home to ancient shrines and magical academies.

Scorpion Clan 
Philosophy: Shadowy manipulation and espionage for the greater good.
Role: Spies, courtiers, and assassins, maintaining the Emperor’s peace through deception.
Lands: Rocky mountains and shadowed valleys, centers of intrigue and deception.

Unicorn Clan 
Philosophy: Exploration, diplomacy, and embracing foreign cultures. Role: Envoys and explorers, expanding Rokugan’s influence beyond its borders.
Lands: Vast plains and steppes, connecting Rokugan with distant lands.