“"The Mantis are powerful and unpredictable. Some say they endeavor to be like the sea. I would instead say that the sea wishes to be like the Mantis."- Rezan, ronin poet
Secrets of the Mantis explores the youngest Great Clan from within, illustrating their customs, holdings, and way of life. But beware: the lands of the Mantis are quite hazardous, and who digs too deeply may not return from the isles. Within you will find:
- Insight into the culture of the Mantis Clan and the families that comprise it.
- Background on the allies of the Mantis- the Badger and Tortoise Clans.
- Mechanics for lesser-known groups within the clan, including the Tsuruchi Kenkyaku and the secret spells of the Moshi family.
- An examination of Still Water Cove, the hidden lair of the nefarious Kolat Master Moshi Shanegon.
- The darkest secrets of the Mantis Clan - the forgotten shames that they hide from outsiders . . . and themselves.
This book is a dual-system supplement for the Legend of the Five Rings Role-Playing Game, Second Edition, and Rokugan, the d20 Companion for Legend of the Five Rings. Players and DMs may also find it useful as a source of interesting new feats and abilities for any d20 System campaign.
Game Masters running the Second Edition L5R RPG will need a copy of the Legend of the Five Rings Game Master's Guide and the Player's Guide. Players need only the Player's Guide.
Dungeon Masters running d20 System games will need a copy of the Player's Handbook, the Dungeon Master's Guide, Oriental Adventures, and Rokugan. Players will need only a Player's Handbook.”