Gusai family

From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings

The Gusai family was a family of the Mantis Clan.

Contents 1 Founding 2 Destruction 3 Daimyo 4 References

[edit] Founding

The Gusai family was founded in 429 when the Mantis Clan Champion Gusai won a argument with Emperor Hantei Kusada. Gusai proved to the Emperor that steel was stronger than words by drawing a concealed sword to the Emperor's throat. Gusai was awarded the family name, but executed immediately after. In this way, the Hantei proved that sometimes the pen could be mightier.^[1][2][3]

[edit] Destruction

For only three generations, the Champion was a Gusai. In 510 the daimyo and mantis clan champion Gusai Rioshida attempted a coup, holding the Emperor's son hostage. The prince was recovered and the entire Gusai family destroyed. The Mantis Clan had betrayed their lord so they were allowed to keep their minor clan status.^[4]

[edit] Daimyo

The following is a listing of all Gusai Daimyo since their founding in 429 until their destruction in 510. The daimyo at this time were also the Mantis Clan Champions.

Gusai	429
Gusai Mori	429 - ?
Gusai Rioshida	? - 510

[edit] References

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