Unicorn Clan
For 800 years, the Ki-Rin Clan journeyed beyond Rokugan's borders, in search of external threats to the Emerald Empire. In these foreign lands, the clan learned to adapt, to do whatever it took to survive. The clan eventually returned to Rokugan, rechristened as the Unicorn Clan, its members speaking foreign tongues, wielding strange weapons, and drawing upon the kami using sorcery known as meishōdō.
The Unicorn's return was greeted as a barbarian invasion, carving a place in Rokugani society by breaking through the defences mounted by the Crab Clan and Lion Clan . Reintegration has not been without difficulty, but there are lights in the darkness. An ancient treaty with the Crane Clan was honoured, providing the Unicorn a strong ally within the Empire. The Phoenix Clan watch Unicorn magic with equal parts interest and concern. The Dragon Clan perceive the wisdom of Shinjo's children, the Scorpion Clan see the advantage in a pliable ally, and all Rokugan marvels at the speed and might of their magnificent steeds. Perhaps they are, finally, where they belong.
The Unicorn are an aggressive, practical, and nomadic clan that has mastered the arts of mobility and warfare. The Unicorn are strongest when they are first to act, and much more comfortable attacking than defending. The clan is known for their horsemanship, and Unicorn Samurai are the finest riders in the Empire. They are nearly outsiders within the Empire, seen as strange and brutish. They often feel a disconnect from other samurai, who the unicorn view as arrogant, picky, and squeamish.
The Unicorn was mostly identified with purple, white, and gold colours.
The Unicorn had different customs than the other rokugani clans as a result of the time they passed outside the bounds of the Empire. They used gaijin weapons like scimitars, wore fur clothes, had mobile tents called yurts, and even shook hands as a greeting instead of the traditional Rokugani bowing salute
The Unicorn's return was greeted as a barbarian invasion, carving a place in Rokugani society by breaking through the defences mounted by the Crab Clan and Lion Clan . Reintegration has not been without difficulty, but there are lights in the darkness. An ancient treaty with the Crane Clan was honoured, providing the Unicorn a strong ally within the Empire. The Phoenix Clan watch Unicorn magic with equal parts interest and concern. The Dragon Clan perceive the wisdom of Shinjo's children, the Scorpion Clan see the advantage in a pliable ally, and all Rokugan marvels at the speed and might of their magnificent steeds. Perhaps they are, finally, where they belong.
The Unicorn are an aggressive, practical, and nomadic clan that has mastered the arts of mobility and warfare. The Unicorn are strongest when they are first to act, and much more comfortable attacking than defending. The clan is known for their horsemanship, and Unicorn Samurai are the finest riders in the Empire. They are nearly outsiders within the Empire, seen as strange and brutish. They often feel a disconnect from other samurai, who the unicorn view as arrogant, picky, and squeamish.
Families:
- Ide Family
- Iuchi Family
- Shinjo Family
- Moto Family
- Utaku Family
Colours
The Unicorn was mostly identified with purple, white, and gold colours.
The Unicorn had different customs than the other rokugani clans as a result of the time they passed outside the bounds of the Empire. They used gaijin weapons like scimitars, wore fur clothes, had mobile tents called yurts, and even shook hands as a greeting instead of the traditional Rokugani bowing salute
Type
Geopolitical, Clan
Controlled Territories
Notable Members
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