Imperial Palace

The Imperial Palace is the palace and residence of the Emperor of Rokugan, and serves as the governmental center of the Empire. As the meeting place for the Imperial Court, it is also where the greatest courtiers of the clans compete for the Emperor's favor.

The first Imperial Palace was in the center of Otosan Uchi, on top of Seppun Hill, where it was originally built with the help of the Isawa family and the Scorpion Clan, the latter of which installed many secret passages known only to high-ranking members of the Imperial Families and the leaders of the Scorpion. The palace was occasionally damaged over it's thousand year history, most notably during the Battle of White Stag and the Clan War, but was rebuilt to its former splendor every time.

In 1159, Daigotsu used the palace's link to the Spirit Realms to travel to Meido, where he freed Fu Leng from Emma-O's captivity. After this, Lion Clan Champion Matsu Nimuro ordered the city to be burned down and declared it cursed for allowing the Ninth Kami's rebirth not once but twice.

A new Imperial Palace was not constructed until 1161, after the newly-crowned Toturi III took up residence in the new capital of Toshi Ranbo. This palace was more magically fortified than the first, with the combined efforts of the Isawa, the Yogo, the Seppun Hidden Guard and even Isawa Sezaru himself going into its enchantments. (3E, p. 145) Jade Champion Asahina Sekawa later added his own wards after the Rain of Blood.