Tsume family

The Tsume family was a vassal family of the Doji.

Founding
It was created by Doji Kigura as a rewar to had revealed a Bayushi's plot. "Tsume" (the "Talon") Kigura built a small stronghold in the Kintai Valley, sharing the valley with the Lion and the Phoenix.

History
Kigura's grandson, Doji Retsu was and agressive and covetous man. He grabbed Kyotei Castle, the Damasu family castle, vassals of the Akodo, and wiped them out to a man. Ratsu also seized Toshi Ranbo, but conceeded command to another Crane General and made Kyotei Castle the ancestral home of the Tsume. After Retsu was assassinated Tsume Takashi was made the new Daimyo. After the death of Toturi I, Takashi retired and his first son, Tsume Akemetsu, ruled the family.

The Tsume had their on dojo, the Tsume Dojo, were the Tsume Pikemen were trained.