Mantis Clan

The Mantis Clan was founded in 80 by Kaimetsu-Uo, the son of Hida Osano-Wo, when he was denied leadership of the Crab Clan. The clan colors are Teal-green and gold.

The Mantis temporarily gained the family name "Gusai" in 429, the name of the clan's daimyo at the time. The name was stripped from them only a few generations later when the Mantis Champion attempted to gain power by kidnapping the imperial heir.

The Mantis became a great clan in 1128 when their leader Yoritomo led them alongside the other great clans on the Second Day of Thunder.

The other clans consider the Mantis pirates and opportunists. Their naval strength is unmatched, allowing them contact with nations beyond Rokugan, something which has been forbidden for most of history.

The Mantis struggle to cast off their reputation as thugs and pirates, but many of them are aware that such practices exist.

Current Events
The Mantis are at war against the Phoenix Clan. Things have been going poorly for the newest Great Clan since the courtiers of the Phoenix presented evidence to the Imperial Courts that Toturi I never officially validated their ascension to Great Clan status. The Phoenix have claimed that the Mantis Clan's aggression is an invasion of Rokugan by a hostile force of ronin in addition to their initial charges of piracy and conspiring with gaijin. The Mantis have chosen not to defend themselves in the courts, as they are convinced that they have already been condemned.

The Mantis won the war against the Phoenix, but lost Yoritomo Kumiko and Yoritomo Kaigen in the process. 

Statistics

 * Capital: Kyuden Gotei
 * Population: 1,110,000 (approx)
 * Military: 66,000 samurai
 * Imports: Raw Materials
 * Exports: Silk, Spices, Exotic Goods

Families
The following are the families of the Mantis Clan:


 * Gusai (name removed in 510)
 * Moshi
 * Tsuruchi
 * Yoritomo

Schools
The following are the schools within the Mantis Clan:


 * Mantis Bushi
 * Moshi Shugenja
 * Moshi Guardian of the Sun
 * Storm Legion
 * Storm Rider
 * Tsuruchi Bounty Hunter
 * Tsuruchi Magistrate
 * Tsuruchi's Legion
 * Tsuruchi Swordsman
 * Yoritomo Bushi
 * Yoritomo Courtier
 * Yoritomo Emissary
 * Yoritomo Elite Guard
 * Yoritomo Shugenja

Major Holdings
The bulk of the Mantis holdings are located on Shima no Koshinryo or Shima no Kinu. Others are in the much smaller Moshi and Tsuruchi territories on the mainland.


 * Kyuden Gotei
 * The City of Lightning(Toshi no Inazuma)
 * Tempest Island
 * Kyuden Ashinagabachi
 * Kyuden Kumiko

Samurai
See Samurai of the Mantis Clan for a listing of notable members of the clan, both current and historic. For the leaders of the clan, see also:


 * Mantis Clan Champion
 * Moshi Daimyo
 * Tsuruchi Daimyo

Major References

 * Legend of the Five Rings; Third Edition Page 7, 12, 294.