Khar Ushi Clan

The Ushi clan are highly militaristic, putting their military presence before anything else, they are extremely faithful to their creator kami, Niu, who provides the clan with a Demi-god to lead them into battle. Besides their military presence and dedication to The First Warlord, the Ushi are also famously extremely lusty and comfortable with their sexuality with the Night of Desire that occurs annually.

> "Everyone must know how to wield a weapon in order to defend themselves and their clan; an Ushian with no knowledge of how to wield even a single blade is worthless to not just himself but the clan as a whole." - Bada Buing Ushi, Weapons Master of Mudmarsh
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## Basic Information

### Common Symbol

A fist grasping a battleaxe, longsword, and javelin

## Relationships

### Allegiances

* Concordant Alliance
* Niu: The First Warlord

## Uniform

The uniform of the clan is often composed of extremely light garments that can be worn under heavier armor especially for those in the upper crust of the clan. The uniform consists of simple and light brown under and over robes with a preference for no over jacket but with the addition of a darker brown belt. Members of the upper crust often wear decorated armor of the clan made by the craftsmen of the clan in dark browns or varnished steel.

Disciples of the clan often wear very light reddish-brown robes with somewhat heavy weights around their wrists and ankles to increase strength, and, unlike most other clans, are permitted to carry around a weapon at all times.

## Practices

* Infractions of the clan rules are often punished more severely than the other clans with even the most minor infractions resulting in the perpetuator being whipped.
* The Ushi clan teaches a unique sword technique focused on one standing their ground and hitting hard.
* Ushi clan members work hard, constantly training themselves and attempting to better themselves; because of this they eat a lot.
* Children who cannot become soldiers are still valued but are somewhat looked down on as not "true" Ushi.
* Almost every member of the clan, even the artisans, know some way of fighting be it martial arts or what have you.
* The Ushi clan sees themselves as superior to most other clans because of their strength and size.
* The Ushi clan is one of the few which has conscription where men aged 14-26 are required to join in the army during times of war; women are also encouraged at this time.

## Magical Items and Techniques

### Weapons

* Battleaxe of Mastery
* Warlords Gauntlets
* Kur Knuckles
* Mutang Axe

### Items

* Belt of Giants Strength
* Ring of the Rooster

## **Politics**

Ozaku Ushi is the leader of the Ushi clan as the eldest descendant of the main Ushi bloodline and as a woman, her brothers have shown extreme interest in the procuring power over the clan, though, and while Ozaku remains non the wiser and fulling trusting of her brothers the rest of her council of advisors remain perched on the defense on behalf of their great leader. There is conspiracy that some of the councilmembers are working in tandem with a few of the brothers and there may soon be a change in leadership.

#### **Advisory Council Positions**

* Development: Oversees all major construction and renovation within the cities of the kingdom.
* Religion: Oversees all religious affairs and punishes those that worship the hateful Kami.
* Law: Enforces the law from within the Eternal Hall, serving as High Judge on grand matters of the court, approving any exalted amendments, and managing the smaller courts across the land.
* Commerce: Maintains the economy, good trade relations, and watches over the treasury.
* Defense: Head of the Kingdom guard and military, maintains peace and order within the kingdom and sometimes beyond. Leadership of the military is assigned to the master of Defense in times of peace.
* Disciple Training: Oversees the training of the clans disciples as well as punishment of disciples.
* Concordant Emissary: Representative of the Concordant Alliance.

## **Laws**

As judged by the eyes of the local Hanji or Shujin Hanji [Hanji are the law masters of any particular area with each kingdom having 1 per 2000 citizens or so], any criminals convicted of crimes throughout the empire are subject to punishment befitting the crime. All punishments against a military member or noble are tripled, crimes against the Emperor often result in execution.

* **Theft:** The removal of one finger, typically the index or thumb.
* **Worship of Oni:** 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.

### Clan Rules

* All children of the clan must partake in basic training, if they are unable, they must pursue a career in artistry or production.
* Disciples of the clan who infringe upon the rules should be punished accordingly with no exception.
* Respect your Elders.
* Respect your Superiors.
* Never doubt an opponents power.
* Never back down from a fight.
* Defend your and your families honor.
* Always fight for your clan.
* Do not carry a blade unless you are prepared to use it.