Shinjo Yoshifijsa
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Shinjo Yoshifijsa

Clan Leader in Ryoko Owari

SHIGEKO'S DOSSIER: Yoshifusa is the leader of Ryoko Owari's Unicorn Clan in name only. He is an old man; the only time he is seen outside the Shinjo estate is when he attends services at the Temple of the Sun Goddess. Despite this, he has not retired from his position as family head, nor as a merchant patron.

The story is that he went on a merchant caravan as a young man and earned great glory protecting the Unicorn trade interests from foreign attackers. Having made his fortune in this way he retired to Ryoko Owari, where he has spent the remainder of his long life. At one time an influential merchant patron, his influence has waned as he has aged. Bayushi Korechika has succeeded in taking control of one of Yoshifusa's most prosperous stables, along with several less important merchant concerns. At his advanced age, there is little the Unicorn can do about it.

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Shinjo Yoshifusa, Former Merchant Patron and Clan Leader

  • Name: Shinjo Yoshifusa
  • Role: Unicorn Clan Leader (in name only), Retired Merchant Patron
  • Clan: Unicorn Clan
  • Occupation: Former merchant caravan guard and merchant patron
  • Age: Elderly (Over 70 years old)
  • Affiliations: Unicorn Clan, Ryoko Owari
  • Goal: To quietly live out the remainder of his life with dignity, avoiding involvement in political strife

Backstory:

Shinjo Yoshifusa was once a bold and capable samurai, gaining great glory in his youth for his role in protecting Unicorn trade interests on dangerous foreign journeys. Having earned a fortune, he retired to Ryoko Owari and became a powerful merchant patron, overseeing several lucrative trade ventures. However, with age came frailty, and now Yoshifusa is an old man who rarely leaves his estate, except to attend religious services at the Temple of the Sun Goddess.

Despite his advanced age, Yoshifusa has not formally retired as the head of the Unicorn Clan in Ryoko Owari, though his leadership is largely symbolic at this point. His influence has waned as rivals such as Bayushi Korechika have taken control of some of his former holdings. Yoshifusa's once-great power has diminished, and while there is little he can do to reclaim his lost enterprises, he remains respected by the Unicorn Clan, even if he is no longer an active participant in its affairs.

Rings:

  • Air 3 (Once sharp, now diminished but still observant)
  • Earth 2 (His resilience has worn down with age)
  • Fire 1 (His passion for life has faded)
  • Water 2 (He remains adaptable in small ways)
  • Void 3 (Deeply connected to his spiritual side in old age)

Social Attributes:

  • Status: 35 (Former Leader, but largely symbolic)
  • Glory: 40 (Respected for past achievements)
  • Honor: 60 (An honorable man in his prime, he has upheld his values even in decline)

Skills:

  • Commerce 4 (Yoshifusa was once a master of trade and commerce, managing numerous ventures)
  • Courtesy 3 (Knows how to conduct himself in high society, though his presence is now rare)
  • Meditation 3 (His faith sustains him in his old age)
  • Survival 2 (In his youth, he was skilled at traveling and surviving harsh conditions)
  • Tactics 2 (Once an astute defender of trade routes)
  • Culture 1 (He has grown distant from modern events, but retains some knowledge of history and tradition)

Advantages:

  • Unshakable Dignity: Despite his advanced age, Yoshifusa commands a quiet dignity. He gains bonus successes on any roll related to maintaining his composure or status in social situations, especially when confronted with his own decline.

  • Once a Warrior: While his combat days are far behind him, Yoshifusa retains his knowledge of tactics and survival from his youth. He gains bonus successes on checks related to planning defense or identifying dangerous situations, though he is physically incapable of participating.

Disadvantages:

  • Weak and Frail: Age has taken a heavy toll on Yoshifusa’s body. He suffers penalties to any physical actions, particularly those requiring strength or endurance. He is prone to fatigue and cannot participate in combat.

  • Waning Influence: Yoshifusa has lost control of many of his former business concerns, with Bayushi Korechika and others taking over. He suffers penalties on Commerce checks when trying to assert authority in matters of trade.

Wounds and Fatigue:

  • Endurance: 4 (Severely limited by old age)
  • Composure: 8 (Still holds composure in social situations)
  • Fatigue: 6 (Grows fatigued easily)
  • Wounds Threshold: 6 (Physically frail)

Techniques:

  • Seize the Initiative (Air): In his younger days, Yoshifusa was a skilled negotiator and could turn situations to his advantage with subtlety and quick thinking. While his influence has faded, he can still recognize the undercurrents of conversation and gains bonus successes on Courtesy or Commerce rolls when trying to anticipate someone’s motives.

  • Meditative Peace (Void): Yoshifusa has found solace in his connection to the spiritual. Once per scene, he may make a Meditation (Void) check to regain 2 Composure or 1 Void Point, representing his spiritual resilience and connection to higher forces.

October 6th, 2024