The Black Lotus Cartel was said as the largest and most influential criminal organization in the Empire. It was founded by the monk Hiroto, a former Emerald Magistrate. [1]
Activities[]
The cartel performed the usual illicit activities, including smuggling. [2] They controlled over half the market throughout the southern half of Rokugan. [3] In 1165 they dominated most criminal activity in the Fisherman's Quarter and Licensed Quarter, and had a number of covert operations taking place in the Merchant Quarter as well. [4]
Organization[]
The cartel was organized in a fashion similar to the Emerald Magistrates, with more skilled and successful operatives being promoted to higher levels. [5] Deception and misdirection were vital concepts to the Black Lotus, and spent considerable resources playing smoke and mirror games with magistrates. [6]
Zakyo Toshi[]
In 1170 they came under the scrutiny of the Oracle of Obsidian Shosuro Maru. A representative in Zakyo Toshi was discovered and the Emerald Champion Shosuro Jimen took control of the city to fight its activities. [7]
Known Members[]
- Hiroto - Founder and Leader
- Shosuro Nobuyo - Regional Commander
- Bayushi Akiaru - Smuggler
- Mishime - Enforcer
References
- ↑ Way of the Thief, pp. 26-27
- ↑ Black Lotus Smuggler (School Update Project, Part 5)
- ↑ Way of the Thief, p. 23
- ↑ Way of the Thief, p. 64
- ↑ Way of the Thief, p. 28
- ↑ Way of the Thief, p. 30
- ↑ Small Gains, by Nancy Sauer
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