¶ Unicorn Clan
Known as the Clan of the Wind, the Unicorn Clan is one of the seven Great Clans and was founded by the Kami Shinjo. [1] They are known as a nomadic tribe of horse riding traders and warriors.
The Unicorn were formerly known as the Ki-Rin before leaving Rokugan to explore the greater world. They eventually returned to Rokugan, bringing back strange customs, knowledge of exotic trade goods, and the mysterious name-magic Meishōdō. [2]
¶ Motto
One cannot capture the wind. [1:1]
¶ Colors & Mon
The official clan colors are purple and white. The family Mon is a symbolic unicorn head (featured top-right of this page) [1:2]
¶ Bushidō
Unicorn clan values Compassion, and views Courtesy 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.
- Bokudō - Shinjo
¶ Points of Interest
¶ Seat of Power
- Far Traveller Castle - Shiro Shujo, Clan Seat
¶ Major
- Battle Maiden Castle
- City of the Rich Frog
- Gatherer of Winds Castle - Shiro Iuchi
- Great Day Castle - Shiro Ide
- Khanbulak - City of the Khan
¶ Minor
- Golden Plains
- Hisu Mori Mura - Location of Hisu Mori Torida keep
- Kosō
- Unicorn Guest House
- Hidden Valley
- The Sand Road
¶ Schools
The following are the most prominent Unicorn schools:
- Ide Trader (Courtier)
- Iuchi Meishōdō Master (Shugenja, Artisan)
- Moto Avenger (Shugenja)
- Moto Conqueror (Bushi)
- Master of the Swift Waves (Shugenja)
- Shinjo Outrider (Bushi)
- Utaku Battle Maiden (Bushi)
- Utaku Stablemaster (Bushi, Sage)
¶ Champion
The leader of the Unicorn Clan and Clan Champion. Known Champions of the clan are listed here:
| Champion | Date Range |
|---|---|
| Shinjo | 5 - ? |
| Shinjo Nishijin | c.815 |
| Shinjo Temujin | 845 - ? |
| Shinjo Khulan Khan | c.1010 |
| Shinjo Altansarnai | ? - Present |