Some [[Ronin Shugenja|ronin shugenja]] are self-trained. This is the rarest and most difficult path for a shugenja to follow, as it requires incredible determination and intellect. Only those who are born with the most prodigious gifts of the kami can …
Some [[Ronin Shugenja|ronin shugenja]] are fortunate enough to find a sensei to help them along. This might be another more experienced ronin shugenja, or even a sympathetic shugenja of the Great Clans; some priests consider it blasphemous to ignore the …
Some [[Ronin Shugenja|ronin shugenja]] gain the favor of some independent order or monastic sect, and are taught in that manner. The Brotherhood of Shinsei, which contains numerous retired clan shugenja in its ranks, is the most frequent source of such …