Sword of Yotsu

From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings

Yotsu Dojo

The Sword of Yotsu is a select group of true ronin who have sworn loyalty to the Yotsu family and take their name. They live in Otosan Uchi and serve the Daimyo of the Yotsu Family in defending the province and following the Yotsu family on various quests.

Their band is the strongest and most respected otokodate, and possible the only ronin with any access to the Imperial court. Members must prove themselves through tests of honor and courage. The members must also fall on their knees and swear fealty upon the sword given to Yotsu family by Hantei XXXVIII.

They serve as magistrates of the Yatoshin District and bodyguards for the Yotsu line.^[1]

[edit] Home of the Yotsu Dojo

After the Fall of Otosan Uchi the Yotsu stayed behind in the ruined and tainted city to defend those who were unable or unwilling to flee their homes.

For their assistance in the recent reclaiming of Otosan Uchi by Asahina Sekawa, and for the repect they have for the crane following the death of Doji Kurohito the Sword of Yotsu were offered territory within the Crane lands.

[edit] Imperial Vassals

At the most recent Winter Court, the personal friendship between Yotsu Seou and Seppun Kiharu led to the Yotsu family being accepted as a vassal family to the Seppun family. However, the Yotsu have been allow to keep their own family name and have been given the singular honor of wearing both the Yotsu and Seppun mons when serving the Imperial family.^[2]