A samurai's calling is to war, whether on the battlefield with steel in hand, in the courts confounding the enemies of one's lord, or behind the lines, summoning the kami to punish the sins of one's enemies. The study of war is highly regarded among all divisions of the samurai caste, and many lengthy debates can be enjoyed both in court and in the temples over tactics, strategy, maneuvers, and the like.
Note: Mastery Abilites rank 3 and 7 are house rules and are not part of the standard 4th edition ruleset.
Source
Source Book
Trait(s)
Mastery Abilities
Rank 3 - The character gains a bonus of +5 to Investigation rolls to not be surprised.
Rank 5 - The character adds his Battle Skill Rank to his Initiative Score during Skirmishes.
Rank 7 - The character gains a bonus of +5 to all rolls to resist the effects of fear.
Skill Type
Sub-Types
None
Emphases
Mass Combat, Skirmish