Osaku Route

The Osaku Route is an un-Tainted passage through the Sea of Shadows. The route is a quick way to the Ivory Kingdoms, and thus is of great trade value. Although the seas of Rokugan fall under the jurisdiction of the Mantis Clan, the Osaku Route is under the protection of the Crab Clan as per an edict from the Emerald Champion, Yasuki Hachi. The Osaku Route may be named after Kuni Osaku, the young Crab shugenja who gave her life in a valiant defense against the Maw.