The ninth of the Way of the Clans series. Notably player and game master information is dispersed throughout the volume, meaning spoiler background and information is not set aside or marked. This volumes covers several clans in short form unlike the other volumes in the series, some of which had been partially developed in earlier material. Back Cover: While the Seven Houses argue, we fight against the darkness. As they struggle for dominance, we take only what has been denied us. And when the Great Clans have fallen, the Alliance will rise like the tide, to claim our destiny. Information and background on nine of Rokugan's most powerful Minor Clans, including the Dragonfly, Falcon, Fox, Mantis and Wasp. The secrets behind the destruction of the Boar, Hare and Snake clans, and information on running adventures in the lands they once claimed. Stats and skills for new 'peasant' weapons, forbidden to the samurai of the Great Clans, but still used by the Mantis and other Minor Clans New Skills, Ancestors, Advantages and Disadvantages, Spells, and nine new Minor Clan Schools And more!