| Yoritomo family
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| Clan: | Mantis Clan |
| Founded: | 1128 |
| Daimyo: | Yoritomo Hiromi |
| We are the children of the Storm. [1] | |
The Yoritomo family came to be in 1128 after the Mantis Clan became a Great Clan. [2] Since then they had been the ruling family of the Mantis and the only family to originate from the time when the Mantis were a minor clan. Since the creation of the Yoritomo family, their daimyo has been the Mantis Clan Champion. [3]
Within the Family[]
Mon[]
The mon of the Mantis and of the Yoritomo family was interchangeable, and depicted the upper body of a mantis in profile, with the clawed forelegs poised to strike. It symbolized the courage and defiance of a clan and family which carved out its own destiny by its own strength. The mantis was usually depicted in teal-green against a background of gold, the official accepted Mantis Clan colors. [4]
A Diverse Family[]
Interestingly, the Yoritomo were the only family in all of Rokugan with a bushi school, a courtier school, and a shugenja school. This made sense, however, when one considered that the Yoritomo family's greatest strength was their ability to adapt to new conditions and challenges when the need arose. [citation needed]
"The essence of war is violence. Moderation in battle is cowardice."
- Yoritomo Banner motto [5]
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Politics[]
Yoritomo Daimyo[]
For a list of all known Yoritomo Daimyo see Mantis Clan Champion. The position of Yoritomo daimyo did not exist until the family name was granted to Yoritomo in 1128. Therefore only Mantis champions ruling after (and including) Yoritomo were also the Yoritomo Daimyo.
Vassals of the Yoritomo[]
The following were the known vassal families of the Yoritomo family:
Schools & Paths[]
The following was a list of Schools & Paths within the Yoritomo family:
- Yoritomo Bushi
- Yoritomo Courtier
- Yoritomo Shugenja
- Yoritomo Elite Guard
- Yoritomo Emissary
- Yoritomo Kobune Pilot
- Yoritomo Marine
- Whirlwind Duelist
Lands[]
Mantis Islands
The following were known provinces under the control of the Yoritomo family; [6]
- Gotai province (Yo1)
- Inazuma province (Yo4)
- Irie province (Yo5)
- Kaze province (Yo3)
- Koutetsukan province (Yo2)
- Maigosera province (Yo7)
- Tokigogachu province (Yo6)
Major Yoritomo Holdings[]
Minor Yoritomo Holdings[]
- Bay of Dark Water
- Kaimetsu-uo Seido
- Koutetsukan
- Maigosera Seido
- Tokigogachu
- Village of the Grand Song
See also[]
References
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