Clan War

Preparation in 1126
With the Wasting Disease raging across Rokugan and an ailing, heirless Emperor sits on a throne the Great Clans prepare for inevitable conflict. The Lion and Crane have been massing for war with each other for years and the Crab break their ancient vows and make a dark alliance with the Shadowlands. The Crab Clan Champion Hida Kisada believed he could use the creatures of the Shadowlands to claim the empire for himself. Late winter the same year the Crab begin to march. (3E p. 19)