¶ The Imperial Families
The Imperial Families were founded by the Kami Hantei. [1] The families are comprised of the direct descendents of Hantei and his immediate followers which make up the Kuge, or ruling class of Rokugan.
¶ Artifacts
- Kunshu - The ancestral sword of Hantei
¶ Motto
Unknown. [1:1]
¶ Colors & Mon
The official colors of the Imperial Families are emerald green, gold, white, and light pink. The family Mon is a symbolic Chrysanthemum flower (featured top-right of this page) [1:2]
¶ Bushidō
The Imperial Families value Duty & Loyalty above all else, but vow to uphold the code of Bushidō for all of Rokugani Samurai. [2]
¶ Families
¶ Points of Interest
¶ Seat of Power
- Otosan Uchi - The Imperial City, Rokugan Seat
¶ Major
¶ Schools
The following are the most prominent Imperial Families schools:
- Miya Cartographer (Artisan, Courtier)
- Miya Herald (Courtier)
- Otomo Schemer (Courtier)
- Seppun Astrologer (Shugenja, Artisan)
- Seppun Magistrate
- Seppun Palace Guard (Bushi)
¶ Emperor
The Son of Heaven, Heavenly Sovereign, Ruler of Rokugan, and the divine heir of the Kami Hantei. Recorded Hantei are listed here:
| Emperor | Date Range |
|---|---|
| Hantei | 5 - c.200 |
| Hantei Genji | c.200 - ? |
| Hantei Murasaki | ? - ? |
| Hantei Fujiwa | late 4th century |
| Hantei ??? (Yugozohime's Father | c.400 |
| Hantei Yugozohime | early 5th century |
| Hantei XVI | ? - c.600 |
| Hantei XVII | c.600 - ? |
| Hantei XXIII | ? - ? |
| Hantei XXVI | ? - ? |
| Hantei XXXI | ? - ? |
| Hantei XXXVII | ? - ? |
| Hantei Jodan XXXVIII | 1103 - 1123 |
¶ Imperial Offices and Ministers [3]
- Office of the Emerald Champion - Emerald Magistrates which oversees enforcement of Imperial laws.
- Office of the Ruby Champion - Ruby Magistrates which oversees training of new Emerald Magistrates and maintains the scrolls codifying Imperial law.
- Office of the Jade Champion - Jade Magistrates which oversees enforcement of Imperial laws against heresy and sorcery. Currently not filled.
- The Imperial Legions - The Emperor’s armies, fielding warriors from all clans.
- The Imperial Treasury - Oversees collection of Imperial taxes.
- The Imperial Census Bureau - Oversees collection of demographic information.
- The Imperial Cartographers - Oversee archives of Imperial maps.
- Office of the Imperial Household - Oversees servants in the Imperial palace, as well as the Seppun Honor Guard and Hidden Guard, which are responsible for the physical and spiritual safety of the Imperial family, respectively
¶ Court
The Imperial Court is the court of the Emperor and its attendants, which was located in the Imperial Palace, which was usually held on the Imperial Court Room.