Starter Text: Fall of Otosan Uchi

The Crane Clan

The Crane Clan have overcome many challenges in their struggle to regain mastery over the courts, but many more yet remain in their way. Yasuki Hachi presides as Emerald Champion, and none can deny his heroism during the attack on Otosan Uchi. Asahina Sekawa, the Jade Champion, hunts the hidden minions of the Horde with fierce vengeance. From Kyuden Doji, Crane Champion Doji Kurohito puts plans into motion that will restore his clan to its former glory.

The Crane have been among the first to support Toturi Tsudao's claim upon her father's throne. Though that claim will not go undisputed, the brave samurai and cunning courtiers of the Doji will be there to defend her. Under the watchful eye of the Sword, the Crane have begun to make offers of alliance to the Phoenix Clan. Once the Crane ally with the mighty Phoenix, what force could possibly stand in their path?

As Kurohito gazes into the silvery surface of his cursed blade, Chukandomo, he knows that he cannot afford to be weak. He will either save his clan, or destroy it.

"A keen wit and a keen blade. To triumph, and to do so with inimitable style. That is what it means to be Crane." - Kihei

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The Dragon Clan

The shugenja of Shiro Tamori must live with an awful truth - the founder of their family, the man whose name they bear, is the most deadly enemy the Dragon Clan has ever faced. Agasha Tamori is the Dark Oracle of Fire, a corrupted shugenja with unimaginable power. It was Tamori who ignited the volcanoes of the Dragon, forcing them out of their own lands and into war with the Phoenix.

Though Toturi Sezaru's generosity has saved the starving people of the Dragon, he war is not over. If Agasha Tamori has his way, both Dragon and Phoenix will be destroyed.

Tamori's daughter, Shaitung, and a few others hunt the Dark Oracle, but they have made a horrifying discovery. One of the Dragon's own most honorable generals has been forced into a deal with Tamori, a deal that allows the Dark Oracle to take an open hand in the war.

The Dark Oracle's power was fearsome enough when it lay hidden in the shadows. What will become of the Dragon Clan now that he has been truly unleashed?

"I do not try to understand the Dragon. That, I think, is why I get along with them so well." - Kihei

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The Mantis Clan

The Palace of the Mantis Clan is the brightest gem in the Islands of Spice and Silk. The great wealth of the Yoritomo shines from every wall, and the proud fleets of the Mantis rule the sea. This shining city is also a focal point of the struggle for power that divides the youngest Great Clan. With the aid of the Yoritomo Elite Guard, Yoritomo Kumiko, the Daughter of Storms, has seized Kyuden Gotei in a bloodless coup and turned it into her new base of operations. Kumiko's rival, Yoritomo Kitao, seethes in her headquarters in the City of Lightning, and makes plans to deal with Kumiko permanently.

Meanwhile, the rest of the clan is divided in their loyalties. While the Moshi know that Kitao is dishonorable, they are suspicious of Kumiko's long absence from the Clan. The swift archers of the Tsuruchi are even more strongly divided. A Tsuruchi has killed a Tsuruchi over questions of the fate of their family, and they fear that this death is only the first of many.

"No clan in Rokugan is as fierce, ambitious, and unpredictable. Their loyalty is to the coin, but call them ronin at your own peril." - Kihei

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