The Emperor’s chief administrator who enforces Imperial law, appoints Emerald Magistrates, oversees the ministries of the Imperial bureaucracy, and protects the Imperial City and the Emperor himself by leading the Imperial Legions. [1]
The most recent Emerald Champion was Doji Satsume, whose remorseful ghost sought to make right his life’s wrongs during the events of the Topaz Championship, with the PCs help. Unfortunately, his reputation is a mixed account. Despite his prowess as a master duelist and his many years of efficacious service to the Emperor, Satsume was largely unpopular among both his administration and his own family. His severity often bordered on cruelty, his justice was ever without mercy, and many believe his heartlessness drove his wife, Doji Teinko, to an unfortunate end. Satsume's own death was sudden and unexpected, but as no foul play was detected it was ruled to be from natural causes. However, in Rokugan, this could simply suggest the use of undetected poison. [1:1]
Agasha Sumiko, whom the PCs met at the Topaz Championship, is filling in as acting Emerald Champion. She has served as the Ruby Champion for several years, and she appears to regret taking over Satsume's position, even temporarily, as she respected him and his dedication to the Empire. [1:2]
Though not nearly as harsh as her predecessor, Sumiko carries on Satsume’s legacy as a strict and objective administrator. The new Emerald Champion has yet to be determined, and the Emerald Championship tournament is currently being planned in Otosan Uchi. [1:3]
Emerald Champions were selected thorugh a contest, the Emerald Championship. [1:4] Kakita was the first Emerald Champion. When Hantei the Third decided to appoint an acting Emerald Champion, the incumbent committed seppuku in protest.
The Emerald Champion resides in a castle located near Otosan Uchi in the Crane Lands.