KASA



   By Jenny Parr (j.l.parr@bradford.uk.ac)

   Clan Kasa, the most militaristic branch of the Hibakusha, are also the
   clan in the most decline. For centuries they were the greatest force
   in Japan and Eastern Asia - the Gaki, the Onyudu, the Kyuketsuki and
   the Bushi could not stand against them in any way. Even if they had
   united (a very unlikely proposal) the Kasa would have destroyed them
   all without hesitation. Their stranglehold over the Emperor, the
   Samurai, the Shogun and eventually the Japanese army gave them total
   control over the Japanese population when, in their desire to purge
   the Brujah from the U.S.A., they decided to enter the war on the side
   of the Germans. Their defeat in WWII came as an almost complete shock
   to them. They had believed themselves to be totally invulnerable for
   far too long. The subsequent disbanding of the army came as a harsh
   blow as the Onyudu rose up to take advantage of the power vacuum to
   create a new Japan. The Kasa still have not recovered from the great
   fall and many, in dishonour, committed Jisatsu by decapitation. As a
   result their numbers have fallen rapidly.

   This clan is the antithesis of everything the Brujah believe in. The
   Blood Bond to the clan leader is seen as an insult to the freedom and
   anarchy enjoyed by the Brujah while their steadfast loyalty to each
   other is seen by the Brujah as possible evidence of a second, more
   subtle Blood Bond to ensure that the younger generations do not rise
   up against the Elders. However the contempt is mutual. The Kasa see
   the Brujah as little more than a group of bandits using their powers
   they received as Kindred to terrorise those weaker than themselves.
   They see the Brujah as having no honour. They also see the Brujah's
   tendency to frenzy as being an indication that they are closer to the
   beasts than other Kindred and should be treated as such. The Brujah
   and the Kasa have been at war for nearly twelve centuries and shall be
   for many more.

   Founder: 5th Generation Hibakusha Yayoi

   Stereotypes:

   Brujah: "Chop them into pieces and leave them for the sun, it is all
   the animals deserve"

   Gangrels: "Honourable opponents to be treated with respect until they
   are inevitably vanquished by our might"

   Malkavians: "Touched by the gods. Leave them unless they try to oppose
   you"

   Nosferatu: "Dishonourable opponents who would rather run than fight.
   Don't waste your time trying to find them"

   Toreadors: "Decadent and unworthy of anything but the termination of
   their miserable unlives"

   Tremere: "Stay away from them if you want to live"

   Ventrue: "With a bit of luck they will destroy the Brujah for us"

   Assamites: "As honourable an opponent as you could wish to test your
   skills against. Treat them with the respect you give your brothers and
   sisters"

   Onyudu: "Miserable merchants we should have wiped out centuries ago"

   Kyuketsuki: "If they would join our cause the whole of Asia would be
   at our feet"



  KASA



   Nickname: Samurai

    Origins: Japan

   Appearance: All members of the Kasa clan are of Japanese origin and so
   are oriental. They often shave the sides of their heads and have their
   family mon tatooed there while the top and back hair is very long.

   Haven: When Kasa first visit a region they set up a safe house where
   any member is welcome to stay.

   Clan Disciplines: Celerity, Potence, Bushido.

   Weaknesses: All Kasa are Blood Bound to their leader, Shogun Takeda
   Shingen, They are honour bound to go to each other's aid (concience
   roll if she doesn't go).

   Backgrounds: The Kasa are usually of soldier or investigator concept
   with physical attributes and skills primary. They all have at least
   three dots in etiquette.

   View Bushido discipline.