¶ Scorpion Clan
Also known as the Clan of Secrets, the Scorpion Clan was one of the seven Great Clans and was founded by the Kami Bayushi. [1] Itsuwari was the ancestral sword of the clan. [2]
¶ Masks
All Scorpion samurai wear masks to conceal their emotions and intentions, and as an overt display of their duplicity.
¶ Motto
I will be your villain, Hantei. [1:1]
¶ Colors & Mon
The official clan colors are blood red and black. The family Mon is a symbolic scorpion (featured top-right of this page) [1:2]
¶ Bushidō
Scorpion clan values Duty & Loyalty, and views Honor & Righteousness as less significant. [3]
¶ Families
¶ Vassals
Also known as jizamurai, vassals are smaller families that pledge loyalty to one of the greater clan families. They are often formed as a reward for great service. Known vassal families are listed below.
¶ Points of Interest
¶ Seat of Power
- Kyūden Bayushi - Silk & Shadow Palace, Clan Seat
¶ Major
- Beiden & Beiden Pass
- Castle of Organization
- City of the Open Hand
- Ryokō Owari Toshi - City of Lies
- Shimomura
- Shiro no Shosuro
- Shiro no Soshi
- Shiro Yogo
¶ Minor
- Shosuro Gardens
- Toshi Ranbo - Toshi Ranbo wo Shien Shite Reigisaho, Violence Behind Courtliness City
- Traitor's Grove
¶ Schools
The following are the most prominent Scorpion schools:
- Bayushi Deathdealer (Bushi, Shinobi)
- Bayushi Manipulator (Courtier)
- Shosuro Infiltrator (Shinobi, Courtier)
- Shosuro Shadowweaver (Shugenja, Bushi, Shinobi)
- Soshi Illusionist (Shugenja, Courtier, Shinobi)
- Yogo Preserver (Shugenja)
- Yogo Wardmaster (Shugenja)
¶ Champion
The leader of the Scorpion Clan and Champion is also known as the Master of Secrets and Lies. Known Champions of the Scorpion Clan are listed here:
| Champion | Date Range |
|---|---|
| Bayushi | 5 - ? |
| Bayushi Ogoe | ? - ? |
| Bayushi Shoju | ? - 1123 |
| Bayushi Yojiro | 1123 - Present |