Matsu Daro

Matsu Daro was a master rider of the Lion Clan.
== Fall of Shiro Moto ==
Daro served as yojimbo of the courier Matsu Yoshike. In the Fall of Shiro Moto in 1170 bothe were wounded and Daro survived the day thanks to a mercenary ronin serving to the Lion, Hisao, Scenes from the Empire VI, by Brian Yoon son of the man who died protecting his father. Book of Air, p. 163
== Return to Kyuden Ikoma ==
Hisao was appointed as Yoshike's yojimbo alongside Daro, who was healthy enough. Yoshike was the messenger who would carry the news of the battle to Kyuden Ikoma. 
== Death ==
Daro died in another minor skirmish, this one with the Scorpion. Hisao killed the Scorpion bushi that struck down his friend and master, then delivered Daro's swords to the Lion. When the ronin presented his master's swords, he was immediately accused of being Daro's killer. The confusion was eventually cleared up when Daro's wife confirmed Hisao’s identity. Book of Air, p. 164
Category:Lion Clan Members