Lion Heritage Tables

12Shameful Past

37Illustrious Past

80Mixed Blessing

1Your ancestor was a Deathseeker who never redeemed his name. Your family still labors under his failure. You start with 2.0 less Honor.

23Your ancestor had a vice, and someone else found out about it. You have the Blackmailed Disadvantage.

45Your ancestor lacked the courage to stand on the front lines of battle. He ran, leading to a defeat that cost many lives. Your family lives under the shadow of his failure. You start with 0.0 Glory and gain the Disadvantage Phobia: Combat (1 point).

67Your ancestor made an enemy in a family from another clan, and they’ve never forgotten it. You gain a Sworn Enemy from that clan.

89Your ancestor served in an army destined for inglorious defeat. The Lion tend not to talk about this particular battle, but they do give you funny looks. You lose 0.5 Glory and gain the Disadvantage Driven: Prove Self.

0Your ancestor found true love in the arms of a Crane. They were forbidden to see each other again, and being a dutiful Lion your ancestor obeyed- but you have inherited his/her passionate nature. You gain either the True Love or Lost Love Disadvantage (your choice).

1The blood of your ancestors runs strong in your veins. You may take a Lion Ancestor for 2 less points.

23You can trace your line directly back to your family’s founder. Honors and gifts from those early years have been passed down to you. You may take the Lion Sacred Weapon Advantage for 2 less points.

45Your ancestor served honorably and memorably in the Imperial Legions. You gain 0.5 Honor and 0.5 Status.

67Your ancestor died a hero’s death while fi ghting in one of the major battles of his time. His skills are reborn in you. You gain 1 free Rank in a Weapon Skill of your choice.

89Your ancestor rose to be a Rikugunshokan, commanding one of the four Lion armies in a great battle of his age. He led well, and his legacy is in your blood. You may take the Advantage Leadership for 2 less Experience Points.

0Your ancestor died defending the Emperor from an assassination attempt. The Emperor proclaimed his line - of which you are the scion - to be Sacrosanct.

1Your ancestor was a Kitsu who met a spirit creature he shouldn’t have. You still labor under the effects of that long-ago encounter. You gain the Cursed by the Realm Disadvantage but may take the Inner Gift Advantage for 2 less Experience Points.

23Your ancestor was a famous Ikoma Bard and you possess a great many of her traits. You may take the Sensation Advantage for 1 less point, but you love the adulation of the audience, and gain the Disadvantage Compulsion: Perform (2 points) as well.

45Your gempukku took place on the battlefi eld where your ancestor died. He guides your steps, walking beside you ever since. You gain the Haunted Disadvantage but also gain 1 free Rank in a Bugei Skill of your choice.

67Your ancestor took part in a battle that was a defeat for the Lion, but which is now used to teach students at the War College. You lose 1.0 Glory but gain 0.5 Honor.

89Your ancestor was one of the Ikoma Lion’s Shadow. His subtle and pragmatic ways have passed down to you. You start with 1.5 less Honor, but you may take either the Crafty or the Silent Advantage for 2 less Experience Points.

0Your ancestor took part in a victorious battle, but the Lion histories consider the battle to have been run ineptly. You lose 1.0 Glory but gain 1 free Rank in a Weapon Skill of your choice.