Sting of Warrior's Pride

Righteous Example was a Rank 2 fire shūji which taught that courage and shame sometimes existed as two sides of the same coin in Rokugani society. To face death with courage was the measure of a samurai, and one who cleaved sincerely to the Code of Bushidō was unlikely to break even in the face of death. Still, not all samurai could attain such lofty stoicism. When philosophy alone was not enough to bolster a samurai against fearful odds, the spur of shame could keep a sword arm firm and feet planted in rank. Fields of Victory, p. 101
Category:Fire Shūji