Path of Bushido

By Andrew Polis

Description

Bushido is the way of the samurai -- his entire way of life actually -- but this path is just the moral and ethical aspects of it. Bushido as it exists today was developed slowly throughout the Japanese feudal period, beginning around the 12th century with the Gaki schism (more on this later) and the rise of the warrior. It is a code stressing loyalty and honor above all else, like the Sabbat Path of Honorable Accord, but there are diferrences between them. This path is followed by nearly all of the Bushi and Samurai Gaki, as well as many other Japanese kindred.

Hierarchy of Sins

10	Failure to observe the Samurai traditions
9	Treating retainers poorly, allowing yourself to lose face
8	Causing harm except in vengeance or battle
7	Treating enemies mercifully
6	Thievery, acting rashly or foolishly
5	Killing except in vengeance or battle, showing cowardice
4	Failure in an assigned mission, disrespectful of a superior
3	Disobeying a superior, accepting defeat, breaking your word
2	Failing to avenge a dishonor, betrayal of comrades or retainers
1	Betrayal of your superiors