Doji family
From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings
| Doji family
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| Clan: | Crane Clan |
| Founded: | Pre-calendar |
| Daimyo: | Doji Domotai |
| "Be more concerned with good actions than with great ones." (Crane p. 24) | |
The Doji family is descended from the children of Doji and Kakita who took their mother's name. They are the Champions of the Crane, and are frequently, though not exclusively, the Emerald Champions as well. The Doji host the Crane's courtier and magistrate schools, although many of their number train in the Kakita schools.
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[edit] History
The contributions from the Doji family throughout history have shaped the civilization in Rokugan. They have built the essential ceremonies and protocols that allow the delicate political system to succeed, the Doji relying more on the power of the mind than the body. The Emperor's Left Hand has always been a member of the Crane, from the first Hantei to Kakita Yoshi and Hantei XXXVIII. To the Doji life itself is art, to be lived with finesse and without regrets. Their work in the Imperial Courts help the people of Rokugan remember the purpose of living, to savor the finest of each moment. Many have no fear of death, because when you have live life to the fullest what can death take from you? The second son of Doji, Doji Nio, took his mothers name and followed in her footsteps. He served the Emperor as his mother had, and often traveled to the lands of daimyo of other clans to facilitate communication and free trade between them.[1]
[edit] Family Motto
The family motto of the Doji are the last word spoken by Lady Doji on the night of her disappearance. It is said she came to the bedside of Doji Ochiba, the wife of Doji Nio, and revealed to her several secrets which have been passed down from each Crane daimyo's wife since.[2]
[edit] Vassals of the Doji
The following are the known vassal families of the Doji family:
[edit] Doji Daimyo
Since the founding of the Crane Clan the daimyo of the Doji family has also been the Crane Clan Champion. The only instance of this person not being a Doji was following the death of Doji Kuwanan in 1133 when Kakita Kaiten, the Kakita Daimyo acted as regent for both the Crane Clan and Doji family until the son of Kuwanan, Doji Kurohito, was old enough to assume the positionin 1144.
[edit] Endnotes
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