Editing Unicorn Clan (section)

===Utaku Family===
A matriarchal bushi family descended from Shinjo's stoic samurai-ko follower Otaku (who have since rebranded as the Utaku [[Neckbeards|for obvious reasons]]) who more closely look like Rokugani samurai. [[Spiritual Liege|They strive to emulate their founder]], and so tend to be stoic and determined, [[Sisters of Silence|preferring to let their actions speak for them]] instead of making flowery oaths or war cries (though in supporting stories, they can chat just fine if they need to). Their [[Sisters of Battle|Shiotome Battle Maidens]] form the [[Howling Banshees|shock troops]] of the Unicorns, and in the cavalry clan, they are THE elites with much more stringent training and a near-mystical connection to their steeds which are superior to even the Unicorn's ''gaijin'' horses. The Shiotome school's curriculum is the most "orthodox" in terms of technique, and besides mastering the cavalry charge, they also train their warriors to [[Paladin|maintain their Honor and focus to such a degree that it literally makes them hit harder]]. Only women are allowed to ride these mighty beasts in battle, and their speartip charges are among the deadliest military threats you can face among the Great Clans. Be very afraid, and very <s>aroused</s> impressed.

That being said, their men are not to be underestimated either. While they're not the rulers of the clan, Utaku men are usually the ones to breed and train their steeds, which necessitates actually riding them (just not to war). This was initially something of a [[Chapter Serf|consolation prize]] for [[Black Furies|second-class clanmates]], but later editions reinforced that Unicorns would naturally hold their horse breeders and stable masters in high esteem. And those that go to war tend to form the Unicorn's elite infantry, playing vital roles in supporting the cavalry, whether by pinning enemy forces in place or following up their charges. Most male bushi in this family become Utaku Mounted Infantry, riding to a battle and then dismounting to become the indomitable anvil that the Clan's cavalry hammer crushes their foes against, with martial technique worthy to stand beside the other schools.