Crane Clan

The Crane Clan, Left Hand of the Emperor, is known throughout Rokugan for their skilled duelists and artisans. The Crane are also noted diplomats, wielding great power in the courts of the land. The Crane were founded by the Kami Doji.

Asahina
The Asahina are the shugenja of the Crane Clan. They are also noted pacifists. Their beliefs often lead them to be less involved in matters of clan and imperial politics than the other families of the Crane.

Daidoji
The Daidoji are the support troops of the Crane. Their bushi make up the yojimbo used by Crane dignitaries, and their Harriers are the elite forces that most samurai -- even within the Crane -- do not even know exist.

Doji
The Doji family is descended from the children of Doji and Kakita who decided to take their mother's name. They are the rulers of the Crane, and are frequently the Emerald Champions as well. The Doji host the Crane's courtier and magistrate schools, although many of their number train in the Kakita schools.

Kakita
The Kakita family is descended from the children of Doji and Kakita who decided to take their father's name. They comprise a great portion of the Crane's armies and arguably the finest artisans in the empire. Many Kakita often train in the Doji schools as well.

Schools
The following are the schools within the Crane Clan:
 * Asahina Shugenja
 * Daidoji Bodyguard
 * Daidoji Harrier
 * Doji Courtier
 * Doji Magistrate
 * Kakita Artisan]
 * Kakita Dueling Academy

Samurai
See Samurai of the Crane Clan for a listing of notable members of the clan, both current and historic. For the leaders of the clan, see also:


 * Crane Clan Champion
 * Asahina Daimyo
 * Daidoji Daimyo
 * Kakita Daimyo