Kakita Artisan

Kakita Artisans are respected throughout Rokugan for their contributions to civilization and works of beauty. They learn everything from origami, painting, dancing, music and storytelling. Within the school there is a saying; "all people are born into life, but the Crane show them what it is to truly live." Artisans are respected for their learning and intellect are welcomed by Emperor's and peasants alike, and are often choosen as advisors. Reading and writing are not common knowledge in Rokugan, and lords often employ artisas to educate the people and teach the stories of the Tao. Such patronages are often rewarded with favors, money or political power. Due to the frequent travelling of the Kakita Artisans the heimin of the Crane lands are well educated. Daimyo of other clans sometimes ask the artisans to travel their lands and educate the people, at the expense of the governing lord of course. The artisans are the soul of Rokugan, gloriously depicting every battle, singing songs of past heroes and telling of myths and legends. They inspire to glorious deeds, and then record those deeds with a painters brush. (Crane pp. 28)