Crane Clan

The Crane Clan, Left Hand of The Emperor, is known throughout Rokugan for their skilled duelists and artisans. The Crane are also noted courtiers, wielding great power in the courts of the land. The Crane were founded by the most beautiful and cultured of the Kami, Doji?. They pursue excellence in all things, and the traditions established by Lady Doji are now customary in the Emperor's Court. The formal dueling system, iaijutsu?, was established by Doji's husband, Kakita?. Their preferential status with the Imperial line is renowned and have throughout history had fewer taxes and more gifts heaped upon them. They are the masters of the courts and have the wealth commensurate with such a position.