Qaho Inu Clan

The Golden Crusaders are often the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the Inu Clan, the main force driving back the Starforged Alliance's outliering forces and monster that wander the land of the empire. common-folk of the clan can be as loyal and peaceful as the Golden Crusaders with common-folk often willing to take up arms in order to protect others.

> "Dicipline and unity are values that have followed our clan for generations, since the kami first graced us mortals with their presance and after that very moment Ikane Inu - may he walk in the blessed light - has steered our clan in the direction of service for the might of our couragous creator Gou-an. Gou-an's blessing to all and may his light shine upon you once more!" - Noritaka Inu, Ex-samurai and 28th leader of the Inu Clan
>
>

## Basic Information

### Common Symbol

An armored canine in armor wielding a golden glaive and shield

### Associated Color(s)

* Cobalt Blue
* Dark Blue
* Metallic Gold

## Relationships

### Allegiances

* Concordant Empire
* Gou-an: The Symbol of Peace

## Uniform

The uniform of the Inu clan wear dark blue robes with a golden under-robe, over-jacket, and sash. On the outside of the cuff of the outer-robe sewn in gold is careful incantations which protect the wearer from base level magical attacks (i.e. cantrips and negation to damage done). Additionally, each member wears a simple leather bracelet with the motto of the Inu clan stitched onto the outside.

## Practices

* Like the other main clans, the Inu clan teaches their own unique sword technique which uses a blend of strength, skill, and speed to cause the wielder victory.
* Members of the clan are taught through the use of a single training course.
* Punishment for breaking the rules of the clan are severe from beatings to death, some are forced to run the training course until they pass out. But most times members of the clan are given at least three chances to make grievous mistakes and learn from them.
* Eating the flesh of another kami-touched creature be they from another tribe or not is punished by the removale of ones teeth and tongue.
* Female and male clan members are encouraged to begin mating early and produce many children for the clan, women who have not had at least one litter are looked down upon.
* Members of the Inu clan take great pride in the maintenence of their claws and teeth, filing them to fine points and keeping them well pointed and clean.

## Magic Items and Techniques

### Weapons

* Blessad blade, golden longsword blessed by an eldar of Gou-an and used by all the core warriors of the clan.
* Warhammer of the Wolf

### Instruments

* Aynar (pipa +2)
* Sluu (yamatogoto)

### Items

* Den Talisman (talisman)
* Sheild of Protection

## **Society**

### **Politics**

The leader of the clan, Noritaka Inu, is respected by his citizens and officials as he dedicated many years of his life to becoming a samurai before having to leave his position in its ranks after the death of his elder brother, Tuumi Inu. Though he had to leave his position in the samurai he retained much of the skill and expertise, using it to lead his people into combat and have equal standing in comparison to the other clan leaders.

### **Jundui**

The Jundui are the specialized warriors of the Inu clan, they are hearty and strong with an empasis on both strength and speed through the use of the Inu clan's sword fighting style which is known as Yaunmi or "lapping wind" in which they use the wind as an example being strong and fierce at some points but gentle and precise at others.

### Clan Rules

* Do not bully the weak
* Do not fear the strong
* Do not steal from the poor
* Do not devote to the powerful
* Always question ones true meaning
* Always protect those whom cannot protect themselves
* Always give aid when it is needed
* Always forgive those who are truely remorseful
* Always punish those who show no guilt
* Always tell the truth but do not punish yourself for telling them halfly
* Learn from your mistakes
* Learn from your betters
* Respect the old, they are our past
* Respect the young, they are our future
* Respect the poor, they do the heavy work
* Respect the powerful, they have gained that authority for a reason

### **Laws**

As judged by the eyes of the local lawmaster [lawmasters are the judges of any particular area with each clan having 1 per 2000 citizens or so], any criminals convicted of crimes throughout the Alliance are subject to punishment befitting the crime. All punishments against a military member are doubled and crimes against nobles are tripled, crimes against the Emperor often result in execution.

* **Theft:** The removal of one finger, typically the index or thumb.
* **Worship of Hateful Kami:** Execution.
* **Trespassing:** 2 weeks of incarceration and manual labor.
* **Tax Evasion:** Execution.
* **Damage to Private Property:** 2 weeks incarceration and manual labor.
* **Damage to Noble Property:** 1 month incarceration and manual labor.
* **Kidnapping:** 1 week in the stocks and 2 weeks of manual labor.
* **Assault with Intent to Injure:** 1 month incarceration and manual labor.
* **Assault with Intent to Injure Nobility:** 2 weeks in the stocks, 30 lashes, 2 months incarceration, and manual labor.
* **Assault with intent to Kill:** 2 weeks in the stocks, 1 month of incarceration, and manual labor.
* **Assault with intent to Kill Nobility:** 2 weeks in the stocks, 50 lashes, 3 months incarceration, and manual labor.
* **Murder:** 1 week in the stocks, 2 months incarceration, and manual labor.
* **Murder of Nobility:** Execution.
* **Treason:** Execution.