Among the military ranks of the Scorpion, there is one unit that is known to the clan’s leadership but which appears in no formal documentation anywhere in the clan’s annals. These men are trained by sensei of both the Bayushi and Shosuro families, and are among the most proficient killers in the entire Empire. When they take the field, there are no survivors to tell tales of their abilities. Even their allies never lay eyes upon them. The location of their secret dojo is unknown to all save those who dwell within it, and those of family daimyo status or higher among the Scorpion. A persistent rumor among the attendants of those who know of the Shadow Blades’ existence places the dojo within Zakyo Toshi, but no one knows if this is simply conjecture or if there is a kernel of truth to the matter.
School Type
Clan School
Replaces
Bayushi Bushi 3 or Shosuro Infiltrator 3
School Techniques
Never Beyond My Reach - The flawless blend of warrior and assassin works unlocks a samurai’s true potential as a killer of men. You may make melee attacks as a Simple Action instead of a Complex Action when wielding a katana, weapons using the Ninjutsu Skill, and to the Ninja-to sword. You may also add +1k1 to your attack and damage rolls with that weapon.
Requirements
Ninjutsu 3
Path Technique Rank
3