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| Ide Tadaji | |
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| Born: | Unknown |
| Died: | 1165, Month of the Goat [1] |
| Parents: | Ide Daimyo's brother |
| Siblings: | Un-named brother |
| Spouse: | Asako Kaori |
| Children: | Ide Yoshiko, un-named son |
| Titles: | Ide Daimyo Imperial Advisor |
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Ide Tadaji was a Unicorn Clan courtier and the daimyo of the Ide family during the Clan War. He was an experienced diplomat and usually represented the Unicorn in court. He became Imperial Advisor in the reign of Toturi I after the War of Spirits.
Early Years[]
Disability[]
Tadaji was the eldest son of the brother of the Ide Daimyo. [2] He was born with a club foot, which meant that he would never be able to ride a horse. His disability was hidden by his parents through all his childhood. [3] Initially it seemed that Tadaji would be of no use to his clan. This was far from the case, however, as Tadaji became one of the most important members of the Unicorn. [4]
Training[]
Tadaji was originally apprenticed to Iuchi Daiyu, who quickly realized that the Ide had no ability as a shugenja. Daiyu felt sorry for Tadaji and became his only friend, teaching him all about Unicorn lore. Daiyu spoke to the Ide daimyo shortly before Tadaji's gempukku on behalf of his student. The daimyo agreed to send Tadaji to a monastery to learn more about the people of Rokugan. Tadaji returned from Dragon lands for the funeral of the Ide Daimyo who had passed sentence on him. He had changed, full of confidence and with a powerful voice and a strong knowledge of the courts. Daiyu and the other Unicorn warmly welcomed Tadaji home. [5] [4] Tadaji managed to arrange a marriage to a Phoenix maiden, Asako Kaori. [2]
Earning Reputation[]
Ide Tadaji
Tadaji was immediately accepted into the Ide Emissary school upon his return from the monastery, [5] and enrolled in the Calm Heart Dojo near Shiro Ide shortly thereafter. While studying, Tadaji proved himself to be a reputable advisor and fierce voice for the Unicorn. His reputation led to his serving Shinjo Yokatsu after impressing the Emperor during a visit to the Unicorn lands. Yokatsu rewarded Tadaji by sending him to Otosan Uchi and making him the Unicorn's voice in the Imperial Court. [6]
Imperial Court[]
Tadaji was sent as the Unicorn ambassador to the Imperial Court. [7] Tadaji's friendship with Shosuro Taberu, who he met with while waiting for an audience with a Lion Clan ambassador, was long and storied. The two were legendary for their long games of Go [8] [4] which they held on one of the islands in the Imperial Water Gardens. He also spent time with his former sensei Iuchi Daiyu. [9] Tadaji also played Shogi, but never was an expert on the game. [10]
Hito District[]
The Hito district was governed by a likeable Unicorn, Ide Ukuri. Tadaji was dissatisfied by Ukuri's forgiving administration and association with peasants, and it was rumored Tadaji would be next in line for this post. [11]
Winter Court - 1122[]
In 1122 Tadaji attended Hantei XXXVIII's winter court at Kyuden Seppun. He was the assistant of the newly appointed Otaku Daimyo, Otaku Kamoko. She showed little interest in the ways of the court, and she won a riding contest against a Scorpion, gaining his enmity. [12]
Scorpion Coup[]
Tadaji was part of the Unicorn forces led by the Unicorn Clan Champion Shinjo Yokatsu that arrived at Otosan Uchi on the second day of the Scorpion Coup to fight against Bayushi Shoju's army. [13]
Family[]
Tadaji married and had a daughter, Ide Yoshiko. [14] His wife died giving birth to their son, the couple's second child. [15]
Clan War[]
Kisada's Ambition[]
Ide Tadaji
In 1126 Tadaji was present in the Imperial Court when a tainted Seppun messenger told Hantei XXXIX that Hida Kisada had raised an army against the Emperor composed of Crab warriors, oni, and minions of the Shadowlands. It was the beginning of the Clan War. [16]
Assassination Attempt[]
Bayushi Aramoro saved Tadaji from a ninja assassination attempt during the Test of the Emerald Champion in 1127. They were unable to identify the assassin because he destroyed his own features with his Climbing Gear before Aramoro could catch him. [17]
Cancelled Winter Court[]
Shiro Ide had been selected to host winter court this year, and the Ide expended a great deal of wealth and favors preparing for the Emperor Hantei XXXIX's arrival. They were incensed when it was cancelled, citing poor health of the Emperor. The Unicorn recalled all of their ambassadors from Otosan Uchi shortly thereafter. [18]
Dead Son[]
Tadaji's son perished in the Clan War. [19]
Toturi's rule[]
Hidden Emperor[]
In 1132 Tadaji was in the Imperial Court when famine struck Rokugan. Hitomi sent Hitomi Kobai with a proposal of food in exchange for Imperial protection in the Siege of Sleeping Mountain. [20]
Madness of Toturi[]
The same year Emperor Toturi I removed the Lion Clan as the Right Hand of the Emperor, and the Unicorn took this role instead. Toturi ordered Tadaji to punish the Lion for threatening the Crab, as well as to destroy the Kitsu for their corruption. [21] [22]
Imperial Advisor[]
Ide Tadaji
After the second death of the first Imperial Advisor of the Toturi dynasty, [23] Kakita Yoshi, [24] Tadaji became the Imperial Advisor of Toturi I. [4]
Legacy of the Naga[]
Tadaji was given the honor of acting as the speaker for his Clan in 1135 when the Naga gifted to the Unicorn the golden pearl known as the Legacy of the Naga. [25] After several years Akasha was hatched from this pearl. [26]
Preparations of the Winter Court[]
In 1158 when the Four Winds issued invitations to the Emperor's Winter Court, [27] it fell to Tadaji to vie for the favor of one of the Winds. [28]
Death of Gaheris[]
In 1159 Tadaji was in Moto Gaheris's bedchamber in the last hours of the dying Unicorn Clan Champion. [29]
Growing elder[]
Tadaji never faltered in his duty, even after several of his children died in service to their clan. Because of his unparalleled political maneuvering on behalf of the Unicorn, many courtiers took to calling him the Heart of the Unicorn. Tadaji had his hand in plots involving every great clan, and almost all daimyo owed him favors. [4] Tadaji selected and trained Doji Tanitsu as his successor to the position of Imperial Advisor. [4]
Shadowed Tower[]
In 1160 Tadaji had Miya Kamiko as a guest, who had been kidnapped by the Shadowed Tower, a separatist Scorpion organization. After Kamiko was released by the Imperial Legions she had been put under Unicorn protection until the arrival of her husband, the prominent courtier Miya Hatori. [30]
New Capital and Court[]
Ide Tadaji
In 1160 while the Four Winds were scattered in four different cities, Miya Shoin began to work on finding a new Imperial City for the upcoming Emperor [10] while Tadaji was rebuilding an Imperial Court at Kyuden Miya, [31] a neutral site. [32]
New Court[]
The known members of the new Imperial Court were Doji Nagori, [31] Toritaka Tatsune, Kitsuki Tadashi, Hitomi Vedau, Kitsu Juri, Shosuro Higatsuku and Moto Chen. [33]
New Capital[]
The location of the new capital of the Empire was decided in Court when Doji Kurohito revealed that the Crane had already begun its construction as a form of penance. The city decided was the disputed Toshi Ranbo, under Lion control at that time. Matsu Nimuro joined the Court and confirmed the location and their united effort with the Crane in improving the city. None in the court objected. [33]
Empress' Return[]
Surprisingly Toturi Kaede, Empress of Rokugan and Oracle of Void, returned from the Dragonlands to Kyuden Seppun. Kaede requested to send messages to the Four Winds to be gathered. She had come to name the new Emperor, but before this could occur Daigotsu had to be defeated. [34]
Toturi III[]
Stepping Down[]
Tadaji had selected Doji Tanitsu to succeed him once a new Emperor was chosen. After Hantei Naseru became Emperor Toturi III, Tanitsu rose to the position of Imperial Advisor. [35] Tadaji remained a great friend and advisor of the new Emperor. Tadaji began to teach the sacrifices that the Empire would require of Naseru. [36] Tadaji wrote his journals, The Makings of an Empire. [37]
War of the Rich Frog[]
In 1165 Tadaji was shamed that Ide Tang used his expertise to legitimize the War of the Rich Frog which violated the Imperial Decree that forbade warring between Great Clans. Tadaji labored to update Imperial Law to both prevent such an abuse in the future and to protect his clan from reprisals. [38]
Death of his Daughter[]
Tadaji's daughter was a gifted administrator like her father, and oversaw Shiro Ide for many years. She preceded her father in death by a few years, succumbing to an unknown fever that robbed her first of her mind, then her life. [15]
Death[]
Aged Tadaji
Ide Tadaji died in 1165 and Ide Tang was the new Ide Daimyo appointed by Chagatai himself [39] [40] after several months of discussions amongst the Ide. [15] Tadaji was revered across the Empire as an honored man, remembered for both his diplomatic skills as well as his strange sense of humor. [41]
Legion of the Dead[]
In 1166 Tadaji joined the Legion of the Dead, stepping forward to answer Matsu Goemon's call. [19]
See also[]
External Links[]
- Ide Tadaji (Imperial)
- Ide Tadaji Exp (Soul of the Empire)
- Tadaji Sensei (Wrath of the Emperor)
| Preceded by: Ide Tadaji's uncle |
Ide Daimyo ? - 1165 |
Succeeded by: Ide Tang |
| Preceded by: Kakita Yoshi |
Imperial Advisor 1150 - 1160 |
Succeeded by: Doji Tanitsu |
References
- ↑ Four Winds, p. 103
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Great Clans, p. 245
- ↑ Way of the Unicorn, p. 70
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Secrets of the Unicorn, pp. 32-33
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Way of the Unicorn, p. 71
- ↑ Way of the Unicorn, pp. 71-72
- ↑ Roleplaying in the Emerald Empire, p. 75
- ↑ Way of the Unicorn, p. 72
- ↑ Otosan Uchi:Book 2, p. 81
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Heart of the Empire
- ↑ Otosan Uchi:Book 2, p. 62
- ↑ Winter Court: Kyuden Seppun, p. 85
- ↑ Otosan Uchi: The Scorpion's Sting, p. 54
- ↑ Secrets of the Unicorn, p. 29
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Brink of Madness, by Rich Wulf
- ↑ Three Days, by Ree Soesbee
- ↑ Clan Letter to the Unicorn #2 (Imperial Herald v1 #2)
- ↑ Time of the Void, p. 53
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 The Legion of the Dead: Heart of the Unicorn
- ↑ The Storming of Morikage Castle, Part 1, by Ree Soesbee
- ↑ Ashigaru Archers (Dark Journey Home flavor)
- ↑ Hidden Emperor, p. 27
- ↑ Legend of the Five Rings History: Jade Edition (Imperial Herald #15)
- ↑ Kakita Yoshi Exp2 (Hidden Emperor 1 boxtext)
- ↑ Legacy of the Naga, Part 3, by Edward Bolme
- ↑ Legacy of the Naga, Part 4, by Edward Bolme
- ↑ Secrets on the Wind - Prologue, by Rich Wulf
- ↑ Secrets on the Wind - Part 1, by Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman
- ↑ The Last Ride, Part 2, by Rich Wulf
- ↑ Secrets of the Unicorn, pp. 27-28
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 Shinsei's Last Hope, Part I, by Rich Wulf
- ↑ Four Winds, p. 57
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 Rebuilding the Empire (Origins 2003 Storyline), by Rich Wulf
- ↑ Rulebook Story (Winds of Change), by Rich Wulf
- ↑ Four Winds, p. 66
- ↑ The Battle at the Tomb, Part 1, by Shawn Carman
- ↑ Fight For Tomorrow
- ↑ Four Winds, p. 102
- ↑ The War of the Rich Frog, Part One, by Rich Wulf
- ↑ Four Winds, p. 103
- ↑ Tricked (Fire and Shadow flavor)
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