Kshatriya

The Kshatriya were a holy warrior caste from the Ivory Kingdoms, roughly equivalent to Rokugan's samurai. They were divided in several Houses, each ruled by a Raja, who in turn served the Maharaja. The Complete Exotic Arms Guide, p. 34
== Duty ==
The Kshatriya had sworn they would protect the Kingdoms. Way of the Open Hand, p. 94 The Kshatriya would destroy a Rakshasa on sight, because they knew their wicked behaviour. Blood Dawn, Part XI: The Tale of the Khadi and the Emperor's Brother, by Rich Wulf
== Sainika martial art ==
The Kshatriya practiced sainika, a martial art they learned from the gurus, who had been almost wiped out by the Rhumalists. The cultist trained their assassins with this art and became killing machines, while the Kshatriya honed more defensive techniques. They favored the brigandine as armor, made of small plates of iron or steel quilted between layers of cloth. Complete Exotic Arms Guide, p. 35
== Aversion to Magic ==
kshatriya held a deep and fearful respect of magic, believing it to be the domain of gods and demons rather than mortal men. Instead, they embraced the sciences and mathematics. Religious matters were left to the brahmin caste. Second City - The City, p. 4
== Mantis Clan ==
In 1166 several Kshatriya arrived to the Islands of Spice and Silk and joined Rama Singh. News of Rokugan, Circa Lotus Edition (Imperial Herald v2#17), by Rich Wulf
== Known Kshatriya ==
* Rama Singh
* Arjuna Singh
== Known Techniques ==
* The Strength of Indra
* The Ward of Vishnu
* The Speed of the Mongoose
* The Virtue of the Gods
* The Courage of Shiva
== See also ==
* Kshatriya/Meta
== External Links ==
* Clay Kshatriya (Gates of Chaos)
Category:Ivory Kingdoms Schools