kami

Kami are spirits which sometimes interact with people, often shugenja. They are known to possess great elemental power. Kami also possess common traits such as emotions and are able to think freely for themselves. Shugenja who are able to sufficiently please kami are usually blessed with their loyalty.

Note: In the Rokugani language, the term "kami" essentially means "god". In common use, the term means two completely different things. If capitalized, the term refers to the children of Amaterasu and Onnotangu: the Kami that fell to Rokugan, as well as their brothers Fu Leng? and Ryoshun. If uncapitalized, it refers to the spirits of the elements: the kami with whom shugenja commune.