Kaiu family
From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings
| Kaiu family
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|---|---|
| Clan: | Crab Clan |
| Founded: | Pre-calendar |
| Daimyo: | Unknown |
The Kaiu family are without question the best engineers in Rokugan. They are the architects of the Carpenter Wall, as well as the catacombs and traps beneath. If anyone in the empire wants to build a structure that will rival all others and stand throughout time, they consult a Kaiu.
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[edit] Demeanor of the Kaiu
Those who deal with the Kaiu are surprised with how quiet and soft spoken they are, displaying none of the "Crab temper". They are reserved and calm and act with a foresight that Shinsei himself would envy. They are builders, planners, engineers and refined architects, calm, cool and under control who produce the most potent weapons and ingenious defenses in the Empire. [1]
[edit] Kaiu Mon
The Kaiu Mon represents the sturdiness of the Kaiu and their position as the foundation of the Crab Clan. The bricks represent protectiveness or a shield against danger, and the claw represents hidden weapons striking if the defense is breached. [2]
[edit] Purpose of the Kaiu
The Kaiu think of themselves as the rock anchoring the Hida and Hiruma families. The Crab Clan's support and defenses would be paralyzed without them, so they have little time to search for glory for themselves. Their philosophy emphasizes the larger picture and the long term benefits of their actions. They love to plan and enjoy seeing intricacies of a well-laid scheme coming together. [3]
[edit] Lands of the Kaiu
The family's home is Kaiu Shiro, which is literally inside the Carpenter Wall. The wall was built around the fortress, and the Kaiu care for both with equal fervor. Their lands are comprised mostly of the Twilight Mountains, so some engineering knowledge is practically bred into the people of the area, as a major portion of their income comes from iron mining. Much of the rest comes from the growing and harvesting of tea. [4]
[edit] Customs of the Kaiu
A Kaiu giving something built with his or her own hands has made a serious gesture of respect and friendship. Many Kaiu have the curious habit of chewing tea leaves, no doubt because of the prevalent tea harvest in some of their provinces. [5]
[edit] Constructions by the Kaiu
[edit] Kaiu Daimyo
The following are the known daimyo of the Kaiu:
| Kaiu | 43 - ? |
| Kaiu Daishiki | ? - ? (9th century) |
| Kaiu Oshuda | ? - ? (12th Century) |
| Kaiu Utsu | ? - ? |
| Umasu's Father | ? - ? |
| Kaiu Umasu | ? - 1171 |
