Re: Prologue - Looking for Shadows
"My apologies for the unusual nature of our meeting," Doji Kuwanan says gruffly, "however, the seven of you comprise one of the most talented task groups the Crane have available at the moment, and your Clan requires your service."
"Despite the ascension of Toturi-sama as the Jade Emperor," the Clan Champion continues, "all is not well with the Emerald Empire. The Scorpion Clan, the Crane's greatest rival in the courts, is back, restored by decree of the Jade Emperor. The Mantis Clan, newly declared a Great Clan by the Son of Heaven, has declared that they will represent the interests of the Minor Clans in court, a position that has traditionally been held by the Crane Clan. And, possibly most disturbing of all, with Toturi-sama now the Emperor of Rokugan, the Lion have once again begun to desire Toshi Ranbo wo Shien Shite Reigisaho. Winter fast approaches, and I believe that this Winter Court shall see the greatest political upheaval since the fall of the Hantei. There is no way to predict what may occur this winter, so I am sending you seven to Toshi Ranbo because I believe our city is the lynchpin upon which the fortunes of the Crane stand."
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