Hida

Hida-kami, the First Crab, founded the Crab Clan

Had two sons, Hida Atarasi and Hida Osano-Wo.

Fell first in the Tournament of the Kami and berated himself for hours, cursing his clumsyness and inability to marshal his strength effectively. A little old man, told him his inability to accept his weakness caused him to fall firest, but now knowing it it is transformed into strength.

Hida took what the man had told him and oover the years he learned to temoper his strenght with strategy, watching the Lion and Dragon to gain their tactical knowledge.

When Fu Leng rose to challenge Hantei, Hida was the most feared warrior in Rokugan. By leading the Crab at the vanguard of battles, taking heavy casualities, they made sure every oni paid for every step.

After the battle was won, Hida swore to battle the Shadowlands until Lord Moon and Lady Sun fell from the sky. Gathering followers Hida journeyed south to set up the defense of the Empire. He asked "who is strong enought to pick up the burden with me?". Silence followed until three men stepped forward. They presented themselves as Hiruma, Kaiu and Kuni.

Hida asked them, "what have you done to deserve the trust i will place in you?".

Hiruma replied simply, "nothing". "Nothing we have done can match the task now set before us. But we know we are worthy".

Hida then told them of Oni no Hatsu Suru, a lieutenant of Fu Leng in the Shadowlands, which they would have to kill to prove their worth. So the three entered the Shadowlands and working together they killed the oni.

After the death of his first son Atarasi on the Day of Thunder, Hida swore never to have another child. Togashi saw his brother's grief and told of Hida's sorrow.

The Dragon of Thunder was so moved that it took human form and went to see Hida and said; "I am the Queen of Storms, and I love you".

A year later she returned with a son in her arms, Osano-Wo.

(Crab p. 18-22)