School of Geiko

OIRAN - Bards in Rokugan

Far from being a mere flesh-peddler, as many may foolishly believe, Oiran are among the most cultured entertainers in the world. Instructed in the finest dance, song, and verse the cultured world has to offer, Oiran are greatly sought after and highly respected. To entertain one’s guests with Oiran is considered among the nobility to be the highest honor a host can show, as much for the quality of the entertainment as for the extraordinary cost the must be paid to the Okami, an Oiran’s benefactor. Most Oiran are brought up in the home of their Okami, called an okiya. Here they are instructed in the social arts for years until they are old enough and experienced enough to become Oiran. Occasionally, however, an experienced entertainer will swear themself to an Okami in exchange for the constant instruction that they will receive from the Okiya. Eventually, if they are shrewd and successful enough, a Oiran may be chosen by a retiring Okami to take their place, which places the management of the Okiya in their hands, as well as the profits in their pocket.

Bonus Proficiencies

3rd Level Geiko feature  you gain proficiency with two skills of your choice and War Fan

Superb Balance

3rd level Geiko feature A Geiko’s training in dance, their focus on maintaining a particular walk…even the clothing and shoes they wear are all designed to help them maintain a style and grace that helps them focus on the fluidity of their movement. You become proficient in Acrobatics, and if already proficient, gain double proficiency.

Song Weaver

6th level Geiko feature you learn two spells of your choice from any class. A spell you choose must be of a level you can cast, as shown on the Bard table, or a cantrip. The chosen spells count as bard spells for you but don’t count against the number of bard spells you know.

Songstress/Singer

14th level Geiko feature when you make an ability check, you can expend one use of Bardic Inspiration. Roll a Bardic Inspiration die and add the number rolled to your ability check. You can choose to do so after you roll the die for the ability check, but before the DM tells you whether you succeed or fail.