Secrets of the Lion (Legend of the Five Rings) by Shawn; Mason, Seth; Medwin, Aaron; Heerm (2003) Paperback

Without honor, there is no victory. Without fear, there is no defeat." Without question the most powerful military force in the Empire, the Lion are often looked upon as little more than simple soldiers by the other clans of Rokugan. Beneath this veneer of simplicity, the Lion are a clan with surprising secrets. From the rituals of the Kitsu sodan-senzo to the complex battle tactics of the Akodo to the hidden kenjutsu styles of the Matsu, this book examines that which the Lion hide from their enemies. (96 page soft bound) Updates the Lion Clan to the Gold Edition timeline. Compatible with both the traditional Alderac game system and the popular d20 system. New spells, schools, advantages, and other mechanical options for Lion characters.