UNOFFICIAL HOMEBREW PATHS

Yadomejutsu Expert[Bushi]
Cutting arrows in flight is a mighty feat but it is also an art which requests time and efforts to master. There are also a few
Yojimbo who are able to hit arrows directed at their charges with a single sword movement, a characteristic which makes
them stand out from other warriors. Similar techniques have been developed among the best kenjutsu schools of the
empire, but warriors who totally dedicate themselves to Yadomejutsu remain rare.
Technique Rank: 2 or 3
Replaces: Akodo Bushi 2, Kakita Bushi 2, Mirumoto
Bushi 2, Suzume Bushi 3.
Requirements: Yadomejutsu Kata, Agility 3, Reflexes 3,
Kenjutsu 4.
Technique: Cutting Arrows - Whenever you are hit by a missile attack and you have an unsheathed sword in your hand, you
can immediately spend a Free Action, even if it is not your own turn, to make a Kenjutsu/Agility roll with a tn equal to the
attack roll which has just hit you. A success means that you have intercepted the arrow with your blade and you will not
suffer damage.
If you are performing a Guard Action you can do the same for your charge.
You can use this technique with a sheathed sword but only if you can draw it with a Free Action and you will suffer a
Forced Raise for no effect.
This technique can be performed against larger missiles (e.g. thrown spears) or smaller missiles (e.g. Shuriken) but always
suffering a Forced Raise for no effect.
This technique can be used a number of times per Round equal to your Bushi basic school Rank (including this path if it is
your first path, as per normal Core Rules p.246). In effects this technique is an exception to the 1 Free Action of the same
type per round usual rule.
Date Swordman [Bushi]
The North Western cliffs of the Phoenix lands have bred a brutal variant of the Shiba school. The Date have focused their
efforts on perfecting their mastery of Dachi swords, especially of the great No Dachi but also of the shorter variants.
Technique Rank: 2
Replaces: Shiba Bushi 2
Requirements: Kenjutsu 4, Strength 3.
Technique: The Sword of the Cliffs All Dachi swords, inlcuing No-Dachi, are now Samurai weapons for you. Furthermore
you can spend void points to raise the damage with a Dachi sword as if it was a katana.
Sagara Archer [Bushi]
The mighty archers of the Sagara Vassal family serve the Shiba protecting Shiro No Kozumi, a small castle not far from
Nikesake and the road to Lion lands. They have developed techniques for using archery exploiting the particular link of the
Shiba to Void. Like most Rokugani archers a Sagara Archer does not aim, but he is just most accustomed than others to
wait for the right moment with the bow down, then he abruptly raises the weapon, pull the string and shoot.
Technique Rank: 2
Replaces: Shiba Bushi 2
Requirements: Kyujutsu 4
Technique: Focus and shoot The sagara archer knows how to focus on his own inner forces in order to shoot one but very
effective arrow.
If after a round spent in the center stance a Sagara shoots an arrow he apply the normal 1k1+Void bonus to both attack and
damage rolls.