The Great Clans

The Great Clans were each formed by one of the Kami after their fall from Tengoku, and their histories dated back to the very beginning of the Empire.

Rokugan is divided into various-sized provinces, each controlled by distinct groups. The largest groups, and the largest areas, are controlled by the clans of Rokugan. These groups of families descended largely from a common ancestor who had inherited control over their respective tracts of land, as well as the people living on them.

The Great Clans were made up of several family lines, and each Family had their own general purpose within the Clan. Each Clan also had a specific purpose within Rokugan, some area of expertise or mandate that the specific Clan could fulfill better than any others.