Shinobi Clan

Shinobi are grouped into tight organizations known as Clans. These are less hereditary than Samurai clans, but joining must be done at a young age. Shinobi are fading in importance as the Shogun has started his own intelligence agency and no longer requires mercenaries.

The Three Clans are:

#### Iga Clan

The oldest Shinobi Clan, the Iga are the prototypical Shinobi. Relying on Ninjutsu weapons and Jutsu techniques to fight against stronger opponents, the Iga school of Ninjutsu is the most refined of them all. Primary Weapons are the Ninjato , Shuko, and Daggers.

**Tier 1:**

**Shukojutsu - Bleeding Kata:** Can use when using Shuko.

**Shukojutsu - Grabbing Kata:** Can use when using Shuko.

**Shogeijutsu - Get Over Here!:** Can use offhanded on opponent no more than 100 Ft away.

**Bakudanjutsu - Crafting:** Can make Ninja Bombs.

**Higetsujutsu - Filth:** Unlock Filth Element.

**Tantojutsu - Assassination:** Can use when sneaking using Daggers.

**Tantojutsu - Quickdraw:** Can use when using a Dagger.

**Igajutsu - Smokescreen:** Can disappear and reappear up to 500 feet away once per short rest.

**Judo:** Can throw armored enemies.

**Hashirijutsu - Rooftop Running:** Has the acrobatics skill. +10 to speed on rooftops.

**Tier 2:**

**Iga-Ryu - Quickdraw:** Can use when using a Ninjato.

**Iga-Ryu - True Counter:** Can use when using a Ninjato.

**Iga-Ryu - Mounting Stab:** Can use when using a Ninjato.

**Iga-Ryu - Anti-Gun Kata:** Can use against opponent using a firearm.

**Joyakudo:** Can jump up to 25 feet.

**Higetsujutsu - Ice:** Unlock Ice Element

**Karadajutsu - Legs:** +2 DEX +2 STR

**Karadajutsu - Arms:** +2 STR, +2 CON

**Tier 3:**

**Iga-Ryu - Anti-Samurai Kata:** Can use when using a Ninjato against characters of the Samurai Class.

**Majima no Ryu - Mad Dog Kata:** Can use when using a Dagger.

**Majima no Ryu - Eye Ripper Kata:** Can use when using a Dagger.

**Karadajutsu - Core:** +3 CON, +2 DEX

**Karadajutsu - Mind:** +3 INT, +2 CHA

**Higetsujutsu - Steam:** Unlock Steam Element.

**Tier 4:**

**Iga-Ryu - Iga Kata:** Can use when using a Ninjato.

**Shukojutsu - Spineripper Kata:** Can use when using Shuko.

**Kawado:** 2x chance to dodge against One-Handed.

**Yorudo:** Never get discovered when sneaking out of sight at night.

**Tier 5:**

**Essence of the Iga:** Double damage to all Iga Clan moves.

**Igajutsu - The Hidden Way:** Create mirror images of yourself that can fight.

**Tier 6:**

**Igajutsu - Kanzen Shihai:** Manifest the Kami of the Fox, **Inari**.

#### Koga Clan

The Koga Clan are the second oldest Shinobi Clan, developing their Ninjutsu school to be specialized in trickery and unconventional techniques. Primary weapons are the Ninjato, Kusarigama, Kunai, Shuriken, Firearms, and Traps.

**Tier 1:**

**Wannajutsu - Caltrops:** Can use Caltrops as a trap.

**Wannajutsu - Bomb:** Can use a hidden bomb as a trap.

**Wannajutsu - Fire Pot:** Can use a fire pot as a trap.

**Kusarijutsu - Tornado Kata:** Can use when using a Kusarigama.

**Kusarijutsu - Choke Kata:** Can use when using a Kusarigama.

**Kunaijutsu - Custom Kunai:** Able to attach items to Kunai.

**Higetsujutsu - Earth:** Unlocks Earth Element.

**Higetsujutsu - Metal:** Unlocks Metal Element.

**Kogajutsu - Anti-Ninja Tactics:** 2x Damage against characters wearing Light Armor.

**Kogajutsu - Elite Shuriken Throwing:** Can throw 3 Shuriken every round. (Stacks)

**Tier 2:**

**Koga-Ryu - Unbalance Kata:** Can use when using Ninjato.

**Koga-Ryu - Backspin Kata:** Can use when using Ninjato.

**Koga-Ryu - Flying Bird Kata:** Can use when using Ninjato.

**Kunaijutsu - Elemental Kunai:** Can charge Kunai with elements for extra elemental damage.

**Kusarijutsu - Ball and Chain Technique:** Can use when using a Kusarigama.

**Tenpojutsu - Marksmanship:** Your character has learned to use Firearms very well.

**Higetsujutsu - Psychic**: Unlocks Psychic Element.

**Kogajutsu - Offhand Throw:** Your character can throw characters with their off hand.

**Tier 3:**

**Koga-Ryu - Arm Amputation Kata:** Can use when using Ninjato.

**Kusarijutsu - Midsection Kata:** Can use when using Kusarigama.

**Tenpojutsu - Reloading Technique:** Reload larger Firearms in one round.

**Tenpojutsu - Sure Shot:** 1.5x chance to critically hit with larger firearms. Suffer no long range penalty from firearms for an extra 50% range.

**Kogajutsu - Inconspicuousness Training:** Your character will never be Suspicious to authorities.

**Higetsujutsu - Wind:** Unlock Wind Element.

**Tier 4:**

**Koga-Ryu - Koga Kata:** Can use when using Ninjato.

**Kunaijutsu - Exploding Kunai:** Can craft exploding Kunai with bombs and Kunai while resting.

**Kogajutsu - Shuriken Master:** Can throw 5 Shuriken per round. (Stacks)

**Kaihido:** 2x chance to dodge against Two-Handed.

**Tier 5:**

**Kogajutsu - The Synchronized Way:** Your character can duel wield Kusarigama and Ninjato, as well as now being able to throw projectiles with the off hand. On/Off.

**Essence of the Koga:** Double damage to all Koga clan moves.

**Tier 6***:*

**Kogajutsu - Kanzen Shihai:** Manifest the Kami of the Snake, **Benzaiten**.

### Hattori Clan

The Hattori Clan are technically a Samurai Clan, but they have served as the Shogun's Shinobi for two hundred years now. The Hattori have made themselves less suspicious in Edo by mixing their Ninjutsu with Samurai schools. The primary weapons of the Hattori are Tachi, Bows, One-Handed, and Polearms.

**Tier 1:**

**Hattori-Ryu - Knockback Kata:** Can use when using a Tachi sword.

**Hattori-Ryu - Guardbreaker Kata:** Can use when using a Tachi sword.

**Hattori-Ryu - Three Slash Kata:** Can use when using a Tachi sword.

**Hattori-Ryu - Second Sword Kata:** Can use when a secondary One-Handed sword is equipped.

**Yumijutsu - Marksmanship**: Your character has learned to use Bows very well.

**Yumijutsu - Smart Shot:** Can use when using a Bow.

**Majutsu - Horsemanship:** Your character can ride a horse quite skillfully.

**Kamayarijutsu - Polearm Training:** Your character has learned to use Polearms.

**Higetsujutsu - Fire:** Unlock Fire Element.

**Hattorijutsu - Samurai Shinobi:** Can use Medium armor.

**Tier 2:**

**Hattori-Ryu - Stealthy Draw Kata:** Can use when unnoticed and using a Tachi sword.

**Hattori-Ryu - Blinding Kata:** Can use when using a Tachi sword.

**Hattori-Ryu - Tempest Kata:** Can use when using a bladed Polearm.

**Yumijutsu - Quick Shot:** Can take two shots with a Bow every round.

**Yumijutsu - Flame Arrow:** Can use when using a Bow.

**Higetsujutsu - Moon:** Unlock Lunar Element.

**Higetsujutsu - Yokai:** Unlock Monstrous Element.

**Hattorijutsu - School Incorporation:** Your character can learn Samurai schools in place of Tier 2 (1-3), Tier 3 (4), Tier 4 (5), or Tier 5(6) Clan arts.

**Tier 3:**

**Hattori-Ryu - Already Dead Kata:** Can use against characters of a significantly lower level than you.

**Hattori-Ryu - Guan Yu Kata:** Can use when using a bladed Polearm.

**Yumijutsu - Pinpoint Shot:** Can use when using a Bow.

**Higetsujutsu - Death:** Unlock Death Element.

**Higetsujutsu - Blood:** Unlock Blood Element.

**Hattorijutsu - Bushido:** Can use Two-Handed swords as Bastard Swords (One-Handed).

**Tier 4:**

**Hattori-Ryu - Hattori Kata:** Can use when using a Tachi sword.

**Yojinbukaido:** Resistant to Sneak attacks. 2x Chance to dodge Daggers.

**Shogunal Authority:** Large bonus to CHA checks against characters who value **Lord**.

**Hattorijutsu - Lightweight Armor:** Can use Heavy armor like Medium armor.

**Tier 5:**

**Hattorijutsu - The Fiery Way:** Your character can perform an extra two actions after killing a character, once per round. Additionally, do +50% damage for every character killed.

**Essence of the Hattori:** Double damage to all Hattori clan moves.

**Tier 6:**

**Hattorijutsu - Kanzen Shihai:** Manifest the Kami of the Tiger, **Haki no Tora.**