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Sindhi Sailors (Bushi)
The Sindhi sailors have a long and mixed history. First formed many centuries ago as a pirate group they terrorized the seaways of the Ivory Kingdoms. When an enterprising Raj whose family had been killed by his enemies disguised himself and became one of them, he took over the organization after several years and used it to take back his crown, turning the Sindhi sailors into a legitimate group. Occasionally the Sindhi return to their roots, but usually with the permission of their Raj.
Technique Rank: 2
Replaces: Any Rank 2 Ivory Kingdoms Bushi School
Requirements: Sailing (Navigation) 3
Technique: You suffer no penalties to movement or attacks for rough or uneven terrain. In addition, when you spend a Void point while at sea you gain +2k1 rather than the usual +1k1.

Gandharva (Courtier)
Named after the mystical messengers who relay word from man to the gods, the Gandharva school teaches that a voice can be a powerful tool. Their songs can sway a Raj, or embolden an army to action. In recent history, it was a Gandharva who convinced the Maharaja of the truth of Yoritomo Aramasu’s words and helped broker the alliance between the Mantis and the Ivory Kingdoms.
Technique Rank: 3
Replaces: Navartnas Rank 3
Requirements: Perform: Song 5
Technique: You gain a +2k0 bonus to all Perform: Song skill rolls. In addition, if you fail an Awareness/Courtier roll you may spend a Void point to re-roll the roll as an Awareness/Perform: Song roll.

Telaga (Bushi)
The Telaga are trained to know no fear. Only the most courageous of Gurkha are chosen to join the Telaga and fight the dark creatures that threaten the Ivory Kingdoms. Since the restoration of Kali Ma, the Telaga have been fighting strong and dying in droves for it. But they refuse to fall.
Technique Rank: 2
Replaces: Gurkha Warrior 2
Requirements: Willpower 4
Technique: You consider the Fear effect of any creature you are facing to be 2 ranks lower, minimum 1. In addition, you gain a +2k0 bonus on damage rolls against any creature with Shadowlands Taint.

Chekavar (Bushi)
Dueling is a serious matter within the Ivory Kingdoms. Although it is not as highly ritualized as Rokugan’s Iaijutsu, it is not as free as the Burning Sand’s Tahaddi. Ankam duels are much more serious than both, for they are only fought to the death. As such, duels do not happen often, but those who do study the art are always sure to be masters.
Technique Rank: 3, 4
Replaces: Kathakali Dancer 3, Gurkha Warrior 4
Requirements: Ankam 5, Reflexes 4
Technique: During the Strike phase of an Ankam duel you may spend any amount of Void to increase your damage roll.