[WC2005] Top of Clan choices, by Rich Wulf

[Goju Kaze]

GenCon 2005 Top of Clan Prizes

• Crab Clan
  
  Though the Crab Clan have promised to never again ally with the Shadowlands, the returned hero Hida Kisada has begun to realize that not all servants of the Shadowlands are without honor. As Fortune of Persistence, he can hear the prayers of the Lost and knows they have some sense of honor. The defeat of Iuchiban would not have been possible without the aid of Daigotsu’s soldiers. Now a bold Lost bushi has dared approach Kisada, asking for a chance to prove his honor by allowing a handful of Daigotsu’s corrupted troops to join the ranks of the Damned – crack Crab troops who bear the touch of the Shadowlands. Should Kisada agree to this arrangement?
  
  Top of Clan Selection: Yes
• Crane Clan
  
  The Kakita Blade has long been viewed as a mark of excellence and perfection, even by the Crane Clan’s most hated enemies. It is rare that one of these fine weapons is given as a gift to one outside the clan, and when such a gift is given it is invariably a favor that demands lifelong friendship between the clan and the recipient. Choose one of the following heroes to receive a Kakita Blade.
  
  A) Ikoma Korin, Ikoma family daimyo.
  
  B) Bayushi Paneki, Scorpion Clan Champion.
  
  C) Kan’ok’ticheck, the Nezumi Chief of Chiefs.
  
  D) Kaneka, the Shogun.
  
  Top of Clan Selection: B
• Dragon Clan
  
  The enigmatic Dragon Clan prefer to watch events from afar and avoid involving themselves in politics. Yet Lord Togashi Satsu has noted the troubles that burden the Emperor and his brothers, and he has decided the time has come to offer one of Toturi’s heirs the greatest gift the Dragon have to offer – one of the mystical tattoos of the ise zumi. Which of Toturi’s sons should receive this gift?
  
  A) Isawa Sezaru, the Voice of the Emperor.
  
  B) Kaneka, the mighty Shogun.
  
  C) Toturi III, the Righteous Emperor.
  
  Top of Clan Selection: C
• Lion Clan
  
  After their crushing defeat by the Khan’s armies, the Lion Clan search for a way to prove their strength and redeem their standing in the eyes of the Empire. Recourse against the Unicorn Clan is inevitable, but for the moment they seek to prove their strength in another manner before engaging the Khan again. Which course of action should the Lion Clan Champion take?
  
  A) Dispatch Lion soldiers to aid the Mantis Clan in their war against the Phoenix.
  
  B) Dispatch Lion soldiers to aid the Phoenix in their war against the Mantis.
  
  C) Attack the Dragon Clan in retribution for their interference during the War of the Rich Frog.
  
  D) Attack the Scorpion Clan in retribution for their interference during the War of the Rich Frog
  
  Top of Clan Selection: C
• Mantis Clan
  
  Recently, the Mantis Clan earned the gratitude of the Ivory Kingdoms by rescuing their ambassador, Rama Singh, from house arrest in the Imperial City. In return, the Maharaja wishes to invite a member of the Mantis Clan to be trained among his honor guard. Should the Mantis Clan accept this gift? Should they, in return, invite the gaijin hero Rama Singh to attend the dojo of the Mantis Clan and take oaths as a Mantis samurai?
  
  Top of Clan Selection: Yes to both; Moshi Kekiesu is the selected representative.
• Phoenix Clan
  
  Isawa Sezaru, the Voice of the Emperor, ranks among the most powerful shugenja in the Empire. The Elemental Council have realized that it would be beneficial if a marriage were arranged for Sezaru, but for the political opportunities and for Sezaru’s own mental well-being. Which of the following individuals should be Sezaru’s bride?
  
  A) Isawa Ochiai, Phoenix Clan Master of Fire.
  
  B) Soshi Angai, Scorpion Clan Kuroiban investigator.
  
  C) Kuni Jiyuna, Crab Clan Jade Magistrate.
  
  D) Moshi Kekiesu, Mantis Clan shugenja.
  
  Top of Clan Selection: B
• Ratlings
  
  The many scattered tribes now stand more united than ever before under the Chief of Chiefs, but the new One Tribe has no true home. Select any Great Clan. Kan’ok’ticheck will establish the Warrens of the One Tribe in the lands of that clan.
  
  Top of Clan Selection: Scorpion lands, in a sleeping Naga city in the Shinomen
• Scorpion Clan
  
  The former Scorpion Clan Champion, Bayushi Sunetra, stepped down so that she might help the Emperor root out the hiding traitor, Bayushi Atsuki. Now that this deed is done, where should the Underhand turn her attention next?
  
  A) Hunting the survivors of the Bloodspeaker cult in Phoenix lands.
  
  B) Serving as the Emperor’s hidden bodyguard.
  
  C) Monitoring the Emperor’s half-brother, Kaneka, the Shogun.
  
  Top of Clan Selection: C
• Shadowlands Horde
  
  Though Iuchiban has fallen, the City of the Lost lies in ruins and Daigotsu’s followers are not as strong as they once were. The Dark Lord has realized he must seek powerful allies. Fu Leng has chosen to aid his mortal champion by recalling an old servant from the depths of Jigoku and dispatching them to the City of the Lost to serve Daigotsu. Choose one of the following.
  
  A) The Demon Bride of Fu Leng.
  
  B) Moto Sada.
  
  C) Tadaka no Oni.
  
  D) Akuma no Oni.
  
  Top of Clan Selection: D
• Unicorn Clan
  
  Now that they have proven their strength even against the Lion Clan, crushed the scattered servants of the Bloodspeaker cult, and helped the Shogun root out the former leaders of the Shadowed Tower, the Unicorn Clan is feared and respected throughout Rokugan. The Khan knows that such respect can be fleeting, of course, unless maintained. What will he do next?
  
  A) Attack the Dragon Clan for their interference during the War of the Rich Frog.
  
  B) Attack the Lion again, while they struggle to gather their strength and recover from their last battle with the Unicorn.
  
  C) Stage a battle with the Scorpion Clan which the Unicorn will win, proving the Unicorn’s strength and leading the rest of the Empire to underestimate the Scorpion.
  
  Top of Clan Selection: B