Dragon Clan Letter - #19

Honorable Dragon,

Memories of my time among your generous people are a constant comfort to me, even more so in these recent, painful times since the death of my most honorable father. My outrage over his death consumes me, even to the point that I fail to see the plight to which my friends among the Dragon Clan are subject. In this, I have failed my duties to my allies and sensei.

To repay you for your constant support and assistance, I have arranged for much-needed supplies to be transported to the areas of your land where your suffering is greatest. In this way, we can reforge the bonds between us that I have foolishly allowed to lapse. It is my duty to serve the people of my father's Empire, and I can think of none so deserving of my attention as an Imperial heir as the noble and august Dragon Clan.

Once your needs are fulfilled, then we must speak of the state of the Empire. Terrible things have happened, and continue to happen. The Shadowlands, once thought defeated and broken, reemerges as a genuine threat to the safety and continued existence of Rokugan. I learned the identity of the new Lord of the Shadowlands, Daigotsu, and the terrible secret of his wretched Onisu, one of whom is responsible for Toturi's death. The Dragon Clan always stands against the corruption that threatens our Empire, and I know that you will stand with me against this new evil.

The time for debate and uncertainty has passed. My brothers and sister are honorable men and women, and are a great testament to the glorious reign of my father. But none of them can stand against the horde of darkness that threatens to envelop us all if we do not act. The time has come for me to ascend the throne and unite the clans against the Shadowlands. With the Dragon as my allies, Daigotsu and his abominations will be destroyed.

Toturi Sezaru

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