Ishi family

The Ishi family was a vassal family in service to the Kaiu family of the Crab Clan.

Founding
The Ishi family was one of the most ancient vassal families in the Empire. According to the legend of Iuchi Kaiu he forged a suit of armour that saved the life of the Crab Champion Hida Kenzen and for this was granted a vassal family.

Duty
The Ishi were a Juhin-Kenzoku, a quartermaster or forgery family, of the Crab Clan. After the Battle of White Stag they invented the tetsu-dou style of armour. It's a heavy iron armour worn almost exclusively by the Crab. Its purpose is to withstand an oni attack.

Major References

 * Book of Earth p.35