Sparrow Clan
From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings
The Sparrow Clan is a minor clan founded in the year 400. They reside in a small, barren patch of hills between the vast provinces of the Crane and Crab Clans. There, the tenacious samurai of the Sparrow have carved out an honorable, though difficult existence. They are known chiefly by the rest of the Empire for their long-winded storytellers, who are generally avoided or used as distractions in court. They are a small clan, who have very little, and lead their lives of Honorable Poverty in service of necessity. The clan colors are dun brown and black.
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[edit] History
[edit] Founding
Doji Onegano was ousted from the Crane Clan because of a errant comment made by his son in open court regarding the wealth of the Crane. The Crane Clan Champion believed Onegano had instigated the comment and was outraged. He ordered Onegano leave the clan and found his own minor clan. The Emperor gave Onegano new lands taken from the Crab and Crane. Onegano retired to a monastery leaving his son, Doji Suzume, the lands. Suzume's aunt, Doji Masako, an elderly Crane, joined him and with her wisdom and his charisma the Sparrow Clan was formed. (3E p.12, Minor Clans p. 50-51, Crane pp. 36-39)
[edit] Three Man Alliance
In 1121, the Three Man Alliance was formed when the Sparrow Clan was aided by the Wasp and Fox Clans against an assault by the Scorpion Clan. (3E p.17)
[edit] Philosophy
The Sparrow follow a code of honorable poverty rigorously. Living in the Suzume Hills gives them little other choice due to its terrain. Samurai work beside peasants and everyone knows everyone. There are no secrets.
The Suzume family still have the keen oratory skills and natural good looks of their Doji ancestors. The are adept public speakers and are often mistaken for members of the Crane Clan. That is, until they start speaking about their philosophies. They are long winded and let little detail escape when telling a story. (Minor Clans p. 55)
[edit] Details
[edit] Schools
The following are the schools within the Sparrow Clan:
[edit] Samurai
See Samurai of the Sparrow Clan for a listing of notable members of the clan, both current and historic.
[edit] Sparrow Clan Champion
The following are the known Champions of the Sparrow:
| Doji Suzume | 400 - ? |
| Suzume Mukashino | ? - ? |
| Suzume Yugoki | ? - Present |
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