Mantis Clan
The Mantis Clan is a minor clan that consists of rugged sailors that have developed from a loose knit alliance of merchants, ronin, and members of the Great Clans that were cast-out for various reasons. They operate primarily off the coastline of mainland Rokugan, while maintaining their own holdings in the Islands of Silk and Spice, which are located to the South-East of the mainland. Great Clans have historically hired the Mantis Clan as mercenaries and pirates, with the Crane Clan having been a major client. With the tsunami having ravages the Crane Clan, and the turmoil caused by it the Mantis Clan as of late have been looking elsewhere for new allies. The Mantis clan, along with the Unicorn Clan, are one of the few clans that have had a large amount of interaction with foreign cultures. As a minor clan that has risen up from the dregs of society they are not quick to look down upon those of a lower station in Rokugani society.
Only a fool stands in the path of a storm
Founding Date
80
Alternative Names
The Pirates
Demonym
Mantis
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