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==The Great Clans==

===The Crab===
For the past several years the Shadowlands have grown quiet. Although oni still infest lost Hiruma Castle, they rarely approach the Kaiu Wall in great numbers anymore. With warriors idling, the eyes of the Crab Clan now turn north.

Champion: Hida Kisada, the Great Bear

Hiruma Daimyo: Hiruma Yoshi

Kiau Daimyo: Kaiu Suman  

Kuni Daimyo: Kuni Yori

Yasuki Daimyo: Yasuki Taka

Kiau Jodan, Imperial Magistrate, senior Magistrate in southern Rokugan.

===The Crane===
The Crane have defeated the Lion, but Doji Satsume, Master of the Crane Clan and Emerald Champion, seems unwilling to press the advantage. He has handed his young son, Kuwanan, over to the Akodo as a hostage.

Clan Champion: Doji Satsume, Emerald Champion

Asahina Patriarch: Asahina Tomo is "senior Shugenja" -- as close as the Asahina come to Daimyo.

Daidoji Daimyo: Daidoji Uchida

Kakita Daimyo: Kakita Yoshi

Sensei Asahina Hisao, the Crane Clan master of Kaze-do

===The Dragon===
With the death of Mirumoto Satsu in a duel with Hida Yakamo, the Dragon withdrew from the rest of the Empire, hiding behind the diplomatic services of the Dragonfly Clan. Now, it is said, they have emerged again.

Clan Champion: Togashi Yokuni, an enigmatic armoured monk.

Agasha Daimyo: Agasha Tomori

Kitsuki Daimyo: Kitsuki Genjiro

Mirumoto Daimyo: Mirumoto Shosan

===The Lion===
Akodo Arasou was in the vanguard when they shattered the gates of Toshi Ranbo. What should have been a Lion victory was snatched from their hands by a crashing roar and foul smoke. The Lion are without a Champion, and the Matsu Daimyo Tsuko, Arasou's betrothed, is furious that the Council accepted the Imperial Peace Edict, and Crane hostages. Recently, Arasou's older brother Toturi was recalled from the monestary and made Champion of the Lion.

Clan Champion: Akodo Toturi.

Akodo Daimyo: Akodo Toturi. 

Ikoma Daimyo: Ikoma Ujiaki

Kitsu Daimyo: Kitsu Omi
 
Matsu Daimyo: Matsu Tsuko.

The Lion Tairō: Akodo "Ironhand" Nobukane, Akodo Yohime, Ikoma Hashizo, Kitsu Tokuzo, Matsu Shigemi

Ikoma Morikumo, the Spider.

===The Phoenix===
All the signs and portents point to a great disaster, the likes of which have not been seen. Yet the Empire is at peace, there are no serious external threats. Could the wisest sages, most learned astrologers, and the very Elemental masters be mistaken? The Phoenix search Rokugan for answers.

Clan Champion: Shiba Ujimitsu

Asako Daimyo: Asako Togama

Master of Air: Isawa Eju

Master of Earth: Isawa Rujo

Master of Fire: Isawa Tsuke

Master of Water: Isawa Kaiyoko

Master of Void: Isawa Ujina

===The Scorpion===
With Bayushi Kachiko as Imperial Hatamoto and Emperor's Favourite, the Scorpion may finally be in position to break the centuries-long Crane stranglehold on Imperial Favour. Are the Scorpion gloating? Who can say, behind those masks?

Clan Champion: Bayushi Shoju

Soshi Daimo: Soshi Bantaro

Shosuro Daimyo: Shosuro Hametsu

Yogo Daimyo: Yogo Junzo,

Yogo Hiriko, Yogo Shugenja and Kuge.

Shosuro Amagi, Hiriko's mute, shadowy yojimbo. (Handsome Yojimbo - Jun'Ai)

Bayushi Hashizo, Scorpion Spymaster.

===The Unicorn===
Part of the Empire, yet apart. The Unicorn have recently had several key appointments to the Imperial Legion (all in the Cavalry). Their caravans visit every major city. Yet to many they remain foreigners still.

Clan Champion: Shinjo Ujimitsu

Horiuchi: Horiuchi Shoan, a Family of one.

Ide Family: Ide Tadaji

Iuchi Family: Iuchi Daiyu

Moto Family: Moto Terumori

Utaku Family: Otaku Tetsuko

Shinjo Gatsu, Unicorn Magistrate.