I am pleased to accept your fealty. You have spent years immersed in study among our dojo, privileged to be taught by the finest sensei found anywhere in the Empire. You have been taught to follow the will of your lord, and yet to think for yourselves. You have been taught to obey, but not without question. You have been taught to understand, and yet never to stop questioning. These were the qualities that my ancestor Togashi valued in his vassals, and I would have no less.

The Empire is at a crossroads. These are the inevitable moments when the destiny of all mankind takes shape. We have lost our Emperor, and in his absence, the ambition of men rages out of control, in blind ignorance of all reason. It will fall to us to be the steady hand that tries to guide both our allies and our enemies back to the true path, whatever that path might be. We cannot choose the destiny of others, but we can teach them that there are options beyond violence and dishonor. Sometimes, it seems that even our lessons must take the form of battle in order to prevent a greater loss of life in the future.

Draw upon the strength of the mountains, my friends. We shall need it in the coming months.

Togashi Satsu
Dragon Clan Champion