The Mosenshi Advantage, and swapping Matsu for Hiruma.

So, here's a new Advantage to fix a problem I was encountering. It's a biggie.

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Mosenshi (Major, Minor for Hida, Matsu, and Moto) (Trained)

Mosenshi is an ancient martial discipline that embraces the fury of a samurai and elevates his yu (courage) above all other considerations. Those who train in this method can focus their minds into a pure killing spirit. There is no fear, no mercy, and little calculation in a mosenshi in full rage. The risk, however, is tremendous as a mosenshi's other senses and instincts become dulled, and the fury eats away at their stamina quickly. Such bushi burn like wildfires, then abruptly flicker and die, trusting to their comrades to carry them through.

When in combat, you can spend a Void Point as an Action and enter the mosenshi rage. For a number of rounds equal to your Earth, you gain an XkX bonus to all Damage rolls, where X is your Earth, and you reduce all Wound Penalties by your Earth. You are immune to Fear effects. However, during this time you can take no Actions other than movement and attacks, and all attacks must be made as Full Attacks. At the end of this time, you fall down exhausted (considered to be at the Down Wound Level) for the rest of the Scene.

This is considered a Minor Advantage for Hida, Matsu, and Moto samurai.

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The purpose here is I wanted to keep that old Berserker tradition, but I also wanted to tamp down on the explosion of Schools (Disciplines) that has erupted over the years in L5R. Since Disciplines are not strictly limited to Clans (Uji) in this revision, multiplication of theme is to be frowned upon.

Want an aggressive bushi known for brash honor and military knowledge? Say, a Matsu Bushi? Just be an Akodo Bushi with Mosenshi.

Want an aggressive bushi known for big strength, bigger weapons, and bad attitude? Say, a Hida Berserker? Just be a Hida Bushi with Mosenshi.

Want an aggressive cavalry raider considered a bit uncouth? Say, a Moto Bushi? Just be a Shinjo Bushi with Mosenshi.

Works out pretty well, I think.

Now, that means my previous post about Disciplines has a flaw, because Matsu Bushi is redundant. No problem. Replace it with:

Discipline: Hiruma Bushi

Skills: Athletics, Hunting, Kenjutsu, Kyujutsu, Shadowlands Lore, Stealth

Honor: Hmm... I don't know here, either 1 or 2. What do you think, and why?

Happy to get a scout back in the basics.