¶ Mantis Clan
Grown from a loose alliance of sailors, merchants, Rōnin, the Mantis Clan is the most recognized Minor Clan in Rokugan. [1] Founded by Kaimetsu-Uo, [1:1] a descendant of Osano-wo, with the help of bat-shapeshifting yokai known as kōmori. [1:2]
¶ Motto
Unknown
¶ Colors & Mon
The official clan colors is sea-green and black. [2] The family Mon is a symbolic praying mantis (featured top-right of this page).
¶ Bushidō
The Mantis Clan values Courage, and views Honor as less significant. [1:3]
¶ Families
The Mantis Clans do not take family names, but instead fashion themselves after their kobune ships, or ports of call. Some more famous appellations are listed below: [1:4]
¶ Points of Interest
¶ Seat of Power
- Palace of the Mantis - Kyūden Gotei, Clan Seat
¶ Major
- Islands of Silk and Spice
- Broken Wave City
- City of Lightning
- Kinushima
- Tokigogachu
- Tempest Island
- Thunder Dragon Bay
¶ Minor
¶ Schools
The following are the most prominent Mantis schools: [1:5]
- Storm Fleet Sailor (Bushi)
- Storm Fleet Tide Seer (Shugenja)
¶ Champion
The leader of the Mantis Clan and Clan Champion. Known Champions of the clan are listed here: [1:6]
| Champion | Date Range |
|---|---|
| Kaimetsu-Uo | ? - ? |
| Yoritomo | ? - Present |