The Clan Champions of Rokugan were those individuals who are the ruling daimyo of the various clans, Great and minor. With the unique exception of the Phoenix Clan Champion, Clan Champions held absolute sway over their clans. They were able to make war, peace, policy, and any changes they saw fit. They commanded the armies, shugenja, courtiers, and the sensei of the schools hosted by their respective clans. Clan Champions were generally also the daimyo of the family to which they belonged, although this has sometimes not been the case for the Lion Clan.
Official recognition[]
The Emperor had to recognize officially a new Clan Champion, and until that happened they were known as sozokunin. There were records that a Emperor did not follow the right of blood, and chose another to lead the clan. [1]
Great Clan Champions[]
- Crab Clan Champion
- Crane Clan Champion
- Dragon Clan Champion
- Lion Clan Champion
- Mantis Clan Champion, since their elevation to Great Clan in 1128.
- Phoenix Clan Champion
- Scorpion Clan Champion
- Spider Clan Champion, since their elevation to Great Clan in 1173.
- Unicorn Clan Champion (formerly the Ki-Rin Clan Champion)
Minor Clan Champions[]
- Badger Clan Champion
- Bat Clan Champion
- Dragonfly Clan Champion
- Hare Clan Champion
- Monkey Clan Champion
- Oriole Clan Champion
- Ox Clan Champion
- Sparrow Clan Champion
- Tortoise Clan Champion
References
- ↑ Winter Court: Kyuden Seppun, p. 50
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