| Tsume family | |
|---|---|
| Patron family: | Doji family |
| Clan: | Crane Clan |
| Founded: | 11th - 12th century |
| Daimyo: | Tsume Ichikuro |
The Tsume family was a vassal family of the Doji.
Founding[]
It was created by Doji Kigura as a reward to had revealed a Bayushi's plot. "Tsume" (the "Talon") Kigura built a small stronghold in the Kintani Valley, sharing the valley with the Lion and the Phoenix. [1] The clan color was the lapis lazuli, which was used in nearly all the obi bore by the Tsume. [2]
History[]
Seizing Territory[]
Kigura's grandson, Doji Retsu was an agressive and covetous man. He grabbed Kyotei Castle, the Damasu family castle, vassals of the Akodo, and wiped them out to a man. Retsu also seized Toshi Ranbo, but conceeded command to another Crane General and made Kyotei Castle the ancestral home of the Tsume. After Retsu was assassinated Tsume Takashi was made the new Daimyo. [1]
Clan War[]
In 1126 Matsu Gohei unleashed a vicious assault over Toshi Ranbo recovering the city. [3]
Four Winds Era[]
After the death of Toturi I, Takashi retired and his first son, Tsume Akemetsu, ruled the family. [1]
Tsume Schools[]
The Tsume had their on dojo, the Tsume Dojo, were the Tsume Pikemen were trained. [4]
Tsume Daimyo[]
| Doji Kigura | ? - ? |
| Tsume Retsu | ? - 1122 |
| Tsume Takashi | 1122 - 1158 |
| Tsume Akemetsu | 1158 - ? |
| Tsume Ichikuro | (c. 1200) |
See also[]
References
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