OOC:
Ok, I've taken the summary of the two skills and highlighted the areas I think are most relevant. Basically Culture would let you recall information based on recent events and any individuals that may be relevant whereas Government would be focused more on the grander manoeuvrings between the Mantis Clan and other Clans or groups.
It would be down to you to suggest something generally (although if you're struggling for idea's feel free to crowd source them ;)
[ +- ] Culture and Government
Culture
Like most countries, the Emerald Empire has a wealth of ceremonies, festivals, social trends, and local practices that locals largely internalize. The Culture skill can be used to procure knowledge of these traditions and practices, even when a character is far from home.
The Culture skill covers knowledge of the Emerald Empire’s customs, traditions, families, trends, geography, and practices. This includes recent goings-on, historical events, and persons of significance, as well as staying current with the fashions that hold sway over the courts of provincial lords and the Emperor.
While such knowledge might seem trivial, it can allow a character to learn where to meet people of importance in a new place, how to interact comfortably with the locals, and what recent news to avoid mentioning while making pleasant conversation.
Culture Approaches
The Culture skill can be used as follows with the appropriate ring:
Recall Approach (Earth Ring): Remembering the names of the most influential members of a particular court, knowing the particular customs of a region, remembering the geographical features of an area.
Government
The daimyō of the samurai clans, who rule the various provinces of the Emerald Empire in the Emperor’s name, must serve in many capacities. Each of these individuals must be part warlord, part courtier, and part bureaucrat, and they must act effectively in each of these spheres to maintain their rule. This encompasses a strong understanding of political machinations, a solid foundation in logistics, and a familiarity with Rokugan’s strict and sometimes arcane legal system, which favors status rather than testimony and propriety over evidence. Most daimyō keep a number of valued retainers who are experts in these fields close to them for consultation.
Government Approaches
The Government skill can be used as follows with the appropriate ring:
Recall Approach (Earth Ring): Knowing the letter of the law, knowing the explicit structure of government, knowing about past events and legal precedents, knowing political history and precedent in detail, knowing past scholars of history and law and quoting their works.
