Encyclopedia Shinobi

Encyclopedia Shinobi
Size: Large
Weight: 25 lbs
Cost: 150 ryo

This book contains all the basic information a ninja needs to fare
well in its profession. It contains a map of the continent, references to many old
techniques and fallen ninjas and even tales of the Great Wars. A new version is released
every 20 years in 6 volumes, thus discarding any obsolete information and updating what
can be. With treasures of detailed explanation and helpful references, each volume is a
must-have for every serious ninja.

Volume I - Ninja Tools and Resources: This first volume of Encyclopedia Shinobi
contains a long introduction to Encyclopedia Shinobi and a quick summary of the content
of this volume. Found in this volume are the various ninja weapons, tools and artifacts, as
well as the many chemicals used in the shinobi world. It goes far in details about the
various weapon used by ninjas, going so far as giving many historical reference and facts
on each of them. It details the various use of puppets and traps and their basic mechanics,
as well as the name of some of the most famous smith or builder and their location. This
volume also touches, though barely, the many artifacts used by ninjas. It gives a few hints
of their locations as well as their names and the name of famous ninjas who came in
possession of one.

Volume II - Tales of the Great Wars: This volume is a treasure of informations on famous
ninjas and summoned creatures used during the wars. If one has information or a
description of a creature or ninja that took part in the war, one can make a Research check
(DC 10 + character or creature's total hit dice at that time) to learn basic information
about their achievement and abilities at that time. This will of course not work using an
out-dated version of Encyclopedia Shinobi to learn informations taken during a recent
war.

Volume III - The Continent: This volume acts as a map and tour guide for the continent
and gives out the basic information about many, if not all, city and the approximate
location of large hidden village. It holds various maps and pictures or drawing showing
different sites and attractions that may be useful or interesting to any ninja.

Volume IV - The Clans and their Powers: In this volume, one can find a wealth of
information on the various bloodlines of the Ninja World. By succeeding a Knowledge
(ninja lore) check (DC 10 + LA × 3 for basic information or DC 15 + LA × 4 for
complete informations) and having a good idea of a bloodline's ability, one is able to find
information in this book detailing its potential and various historical uses. For example, a
character succeeding a DC 16 check, a character can know that the Sharingan is used to
Copy or Counter techniques. A DC 23 check would reveal that the Sharingan can also be
used not only to copy, but to predict one's movement and register the various pattern in
one's Chakra flow.

Volume V - Chakra and the Ninja Arts: This volume contains large variety of basic
technique a ninja should have. Using this volume, the character gains a +1 bonus to Learn
checks, and the ability to learn the following techniques: Bunshin no Jutsu, Chouyaku no
Jutsu, Fukurougan, Henge no Jutsu, Genjutsu Kai, Kawarimi no Jutsu, Keikai Butsu,
Kinobori, Nawanuke no Jutsu, Shougenzou no Jutsu, Tadayou, Takitsuke and Zentai
Bougyo. In some country, some technique may have been edited out (left to the GM's
decision). In addition, if the encyclopedia was purchased in a different country, the
following techniques are added to the list: Mizudama no Jutsu for the Water Country,
Dochuu Engyou no Jutsu for the Earth Country, En'en no Shuriken for the Fire Country,
Raishuriken no Jutsu for the Lightning Country and Kazegama no Jutsu for the Wind
Country.

Volume VI - Indexes: This volume contains nothing but the indexes and table of contents
for the five volumes of Encyclopedia Shinobi.