Maho Bujin

Maho Bujin, also known as Shadowlands Madmen, Game Master's Guide; 2nd Ed, p. 139 were bloodspeakers warriors Bloodspeakers, p. 12 of those consumed by the taint. After they were transformed in a creature of the Shadowlands they traveled toward the Festering Pit of Fu Leng, to become a living servant of Jigoku. Most Maho Bujin were Crab bushi. Bloodspeakers, p. 19 Those who passed a test made by akutsukai joined the Shadowlands ranks, and the failures were fed to oni. Bearers of Jade, p. 113 Their humanity was completely gone, reducing them to mindless, bloodthirsty animals. They commonly were used on the front-lines of Shadowlands armies. Creatures of Rokugan, p. 92
== First War ==
During the War Against Fu Leng countless commoner and samurai alike were consumed by the taint, and most of them became madmen. Enemies of the Empire, p. 53
== Clan Wars ==
In 1127 an army of madmen led by the False Hoturi fooled Kyuden Kakita's defenders into opening the gates, and the castle fallen shortly thereafter. The Battle of Beiden Pass (Imperial Herald #2)
== Known Maho Bujin Techniques ==
Any Lost who was sufficiently powerful and useful to Jigoku could gain its attention, becoming a maho-bujin. Enemies of the Empire, p. 63 They trained in the Shadowlands learning techniques as their bushi counterparts. Bearers of Jade, pp. 130-131
* Carve the Crimson Road
* Corruption Rewards
* Devourer of Purity
* Corruption Has No Bounds
* Even Steel Lies
== See also ==
* Maho Bujin/Meta
== External Links ==
* Maho Bujin (Broken Blades)
* Shadowlands Madmen (Shadowlands)
Category:Bloodspeakers
Category:Shadowlands Schools
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