Jewels of the Empire

The term Jewels of the Empire is used to refer to five of the most powerful servants of the Emperor. Each Champion has a specific task to fulfill in the Empire, and the Champion is usually (although not always) chosen by a tournament. Each Champion is associated with a jewel, hence the term.

The Champions

 * The Emerald Champion, currently Yasuki Hachi.
 * Leader of the Emerald Magistrates and yojimbo to the Emperor.


 * The Jade Champion, currently Asahina Sekawa.
 * Charged with overseeing the use of magic in the Empire. Leader of the Jade Magistrates. Foremost hunter of maho-tsukai in the Empire.


 * The Topaz Champion, currently Horiuchi Wakiza.
 * Mostly prestigious title with no actual responsibility. It is granted to the winner of the Topaz Championship, the yearly gempukku tournament considered to be the most prestigious in the Empire.


 * The Ruby Champion, currently empty.
 * Sensei to the Emerald Magistrates, teaching them kenjutsu and the Imperial Law.


 * The Amethyst Champion, currently Isawa Sawao.
 * Charged with protecting the Crown of the Amethyst Champion and distributing its blessings to the people.