Toshi Ranbo wo Shien Shite Reigisaho

Toshi Ranbo wo Shien Shite Reigisaho, Violence Behind Courtliness City, is currently the capital city of Rokugan. It is commonly referred to simply as "Toshi Ranbo".

Crane - Lion Tensions
The city had been heavily contested by the Lion and Crane Clans for centuries. In 1120, the Lion Clan Champion, Akodo Arasou, and his betrothed, Matsu Tsuko, attempted to retake the castle, then under Crane control. Despite their valor, Arasou was killed and the Lion were routed by a smaller, well entrenched Daidoji garrison.

Imperial City
The continuing conflicts between the Lion and Crane ended with the unlikely alliance between the two Clan Champions Matsu Nimuro and Doji Kurohito. The wars between the two clans ended and after the destruction of Otosan Uchi Toshi Ranbo was made the new imperal capital.

Now that is has become the capital, Toshi Ranbo is growing faster than any other city in Rokugan despite some setbacks (Fires of Toshi Ranbo). In a few more years the capital will be the same size as Otosan Uchi was.

The Imperial Families were the first to establish estates, but the Great and minor clans soon followed.

Major References

 * Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying Game, Third Edition Pages 17, 302.