Toturi Kurako
From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings
| Toturi Kurako | |
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| Born: | Unknown |
| Died: | 1169 |
| Spouse: | Toturi III |
| Children | None |
| Titles: | Empress of Rokugan |
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Toturi Kurako, formerly of the Akodo, was the wife of Emperor Toturi III. Following the Emperor's death in 1168 she ruled the Empire until the Emperor's will could be found and read, however the ambitious attack on the capital by the Unicorn Clan Champion in 1169 cut short her life.
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[edit] From youth to Empress
Kurako was a soft and nice child. She was formed mainly by the Ikoma family, but also followed a part of the Akodo training, making her a skilled warrior with a keen mind and vast knowledge. Her enchanting voice and story-telling ability were undeniable gifts, and made her looked-for future wife. Impassioned by the lives of past heroes, she was regularly pushed by her to sensei to achieve greatness, and not only remember it.[citation needed]
When the emperor Toturi III looked for a wife, he asked each family of the Lion Clan to present him someone. The Ikoma Family proposed Akodo Kurako, in order to honor both the Akodo Family and the Ikoma School ; the Matsu was Matsu Aoiko, the Kitsu was Kitsu Dejiko, and the Akodo, already represented by Kurako, proposed Matsu Kenji.[citation needed]
Charmed by Kurako's intelligence and manner, Toturi III chose Kurako and married her in secret.[citation needed]
[edit] Protector of the Imperial City
In 1167, the Emperor left on his search for enlightenment and the Shogun moved his forces into the Imperial City to "better protect it". Kurako did not trust the Shogun Kaneka, and declared in 1168 that the defunct position of Protector of the Imperial City should be resurrected. While the necessity of the position is questioned by some there were no-one willing to pass up the opportunity to gain the Empress' favor, and therefore laid their support behind one of the four candidates the Empress nominated.([1])
[edit] The Khan's Assault
In 1169 the Khan began his assault upon the Imperial Capital. Kurako at this point had forced all but five hundred of Kaneka's troops away from the city. With the arrival of the Akodo army Kurako suggested Kaneka's presence was no longer needed in the city. Kaneka tried to convince her otherwise, but was not successful.([2])
[edit] Death
Kurako committed seppuku in 1169 during the Khan Moto Chagatai's assault upon the capital Toshi Ranbo wo Shien Shite Reigisaho to prevent the Khan from capturing her. Her body was discovered by Bayushi Norachai, the Protector of the Imperial City. ([3])
| Preceded by: Toturi III | Empress of Rokugan (Regent) 1168 - 1169 | Succeeded by: Iweko I |
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