Kiku

The Chrysanthemum, known in rokugani as 'Kiku', GM's Survival Guide, p. 13 was a perennially blooming flower which grew in a variety of colors. It was also known as the sun flower, and it was considered the blessed blossom of the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu. Way of the Dragon, p. 44
== Imperial Symbol ==
The Chrysanthemum was the symbol of the Hantei Dynasty, representing their ties to the Sun Goddess and Hantei's position as pre-eminent among all the Kami, Masters of Magic, p. 156 so it became the Imperial symbol of Rokugan. Chrysanthemum Blossom (Glory of the Empire flavor) Items, documents or clothing marked thusly were the personal property of the Emperor and were considered sacred objects. No other
person or group in Rokugan was allowed to display the chrysanthemum device. The Seppun were
allowed to use the chrysanthemum in their family mon, but only as part of a larger emblem. Secrets of the Empire, p. 109
== External Links ==
* Chrysanthemum Blossom (Glory of the Empire)
== See Also ==
* Chrysanthemum tattoo
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