Character creation

Player characters represent the samurai either already live on World of Dreams or have been sent to the world to represent their clans. Characters should be created using 4th Edition Core Rules, and the Great Clans supplement. You have 105 xp to create your character. Returning characters from Asakaze gain 33 xp. Characters returning from New Kalani gain 8 xp. Allowed schools can be found here. The changes to schools and new schools can be found in the pdf document (rules 1.51) that is available on the Banner discord channel. The discord also hosts a fluff document that details the Rokugan of 32nd century, its society, technology and clans.

To simplify matters, returning characters do not lose Glory.

Ronin characters generated for this game gain 20 additional xp, though cannot take part to several events, instead being allowed to perform heists in service of their patrons as explained here.

Characters belonging to the Brotherhood are created using 105 xp, but are not allowed to take part to the Information metagame or Information events. Brotherhood characters are only recommended for those who wish to remain outside of the stressful courtly games.

Also please check the rulings and rules found here before submitting your character. Also, when you should read through here when considering your background and the motivations your character might have.

Some of the Schools presented in the pdf are from book not otherwise officially included, and have been added for the sake of completeness. If a school is missing from the here, it is not allowed for this game. Many schools have been edited to reflect the changes of many centuries. Please take this into account when creating your character as many families and Minor clans no longer exist, or exist in altered forms and their schools have shifted or vanished along with them.

All characters must be at least 16 years old.

No reincarnated kami or spirits. Your character should be human to the bone.

No double agents. Your character serves whom they seem to serve.

Note the following optional rules which we will or will not be using, as follows:

-Characters should not exceed a Status of 4.0. Implications of status can be found here

-A number of Minor Clans have died out, been absorbed, or been created during the past centuries. Badger, Ox, Tortoise, Oriole and Monkey no longer exist. The Tonbo have become part of the Dragon. The Komori have been absorbed by the Mantis while the Kitsune split away from them. The Firefly, Osprey, and Shark are all new minor clans.

-We will not be using Ancestors in this game.

-We will not be using Honor Rolls in this game.

-We will not be using the Crafting Rules in this game.

-Kata will be allowed.

-Kiho will be allowed. Shugenja and Ninja may both learn kiho, but ninja must spend an additional +2 xp for each kiho they wish to learn. Henshin monks are allowed to learn kiho, but cannot benefit from a kiho while they are under the effects of a mystery or riddle. Non-Brotherhood characters may never know more kiho than their total Monk, Shugenja, or Ninja school rank.

-Character may never leave Brotherhood School using Multiple Schools Advantage. Once you join an Order, you are member for life. Entering a Brotherhood School using Multiple Schools Advantage is allowd.

-Shadowlands Powers and Maho will not be allowed for Characters.

-Your character cannot start the game Tainted.

-You can only get credit for 10 points worth of Disadvantages, no matter how many you actually take.

-Your sheet should show your Math

Background Considerations

Please do not form any major connections with other PCs in your character's background; it rarely works out as intended once the game begins.

Application Process

Character submission opens 24th of March. Characters submitted before that will be ignored. Once the character is finished, send the completed character sheet and background to purppuranaamio@gmail.com Then, register an account on this site under your character's name.

To better understand what has happened within Emerald Empire since the previous game, please refer to the blurb here

Once we've looked over your character, we'll activate your account and send you an email. We won't be starting the game until March 30th (pregame) with actual game starting on April 2nd. We'll open up the OOC Boards on 23rd of March so that everyone can get settled into place. You will also be given a private forum, which will contain a copy of your character sheet for your own reference.

Your private forum is yours to use as you see fit. It is the easiest way to contact and hold discussions with the GMs, but it can also be used to make notes about the game in general.

Signatures

Your signatures should include your Status, Glory, and current Honor Rank (ie, Untrustworthy, Exceptional, etc).

It should also note Clan and their role (i.e. Phoenix clan * Shugenja )

You should also include any obvious advantages or disadvantages that would be readily noticeable by other characters, such as Lame or Missing Arm, though you are free to include non-noticable advantages or disadvantages at your discretion. Flavor traits are also perfectly acceptable.

Finally, please include a list of items that your character carries around with them in your signature, so that we might easily determine which items your character may or may not have on their person at any given time.

Note that nearly all samurai (including courtiers and shugenja) carry their wakizashi with them wherever they go, as it is symbolic of their honor as members of the samurai caste. Whereas the katana and any sidearm are removed upon entering home or courts, the wakizashi almost never leaves the side of a samurai, and is one of the few weapons that can be worn in court or in the presence of the Emperor.

If you wish to show your Clan colors in your signature, please refer to the table below.
Clan colors