Hida Sukune

Hida Sukune was the youngest son of Hida Kisada, brother of Hida Yakamo and Hida O-Ushi.

Shame
He was a source of shame for his father. Where his siblings were strong he was weak, where his sibling were noisy he was quiet. He was born two months early, and his mother, Hida Tsuriko became sick after giving birth to him. Many thought that Sukune wouldn't survive a week. His entire life he was plagued by poor health, always sickly. His mother never recovered from her illness and died from a protracted illness five years after Sukune's birth.

Strategist
From the start he had to rely on his mind to sustain him through school, as he lacked the strength and stamina to keep up with his classmates. He became spellbound by lessons of military strategy, devouring writings by Rokugan's greatest generals remembering everything he read. He applied what he learned to the rest of his training, becoming a strategist and a tactical adviser for his father. His health meant prolonged conflict was dangerous, and he was early on positioned behind the front lines. Sukune himself did not like this, but knew it was for the best.

In Battle


He would hold the position of carrier of the great battle standard, giving him an important task, but leaving him out of harm's way. His tactical prowess was nothing short of amazing; he only lacked experience. His weakness plagued him and no solution could be found, which left him thin and small for a samurai, his body wracked with coughs. In battle he would wear an elaborate suit of armor that looked like an attacking crustacean. He knew he could never measure up to his father and would have done anything if he thought Kisada would approve. As his father and brother he prefered a tetsubo to a katana, although his was a lighter version than theirs.

Demeanor
He spoke quietly, conserving his judgment until he had heard all the sides. He saved his greatest respect for his father and would support him if an argument arose.

Battle of Beiden Pass
Sukune was nailed to Fu Leng's Banner when he failed his father, Hida Yakamo and Kuni Yori to keep Beiden Pass from the ronin army of Toturi the Black.

Shadow Samurai
Sukune became a Shadow Samurai and fought for Toturi's Army During the Clan War.

Returned Spirit
Sukune fought his way out of Oblivion's Gate during the War of Spirits, and became a "Kage-Musha". He made his presence felt to Hida Kuon, telling Kuon that he was about to face his fallen brother, Hida Kuroda, in combat.