Night of Falling Stars (TCG)

The Night of Falling Stars was the assault of Yōjin no Shiro by the Lion Clan.

Battle
In the 10th century, the Lion Clan attacked the Doji castle with overwhelming force. Although the Daidoji fought valiantly, the Matsu overcame them and took the castle. The Lion intended to take the Doji occupants hostage to gain leverage over the Crane, but rather than surrender to the invaders, the courtiers, retainers, and even children of the Crane threw themselves from the castle's towers into the shallow river at its base. Their lanterns, clutched close as they fell, appeared from a distance as falling stars, giving the incident its name.

Aftermath
One of the greatest Daidoji Daimyō, Daidoji Yūrei, was born on the battlefield that very night. The vengeful Daidoji Yūrei dedicated his life to retaking the palace and redeeming his parents' failure, wearing ghostly white armor and even taking a name—Yūrei, or “ghost”—to suit his self-appointed purpose when he reached adulthood.