Fortress of Blackened Sight

The Fortress of the Blackened Sight was a military installation notorious for producing some of the Scorpion Clan's most dangerous swordsmen. It was situated in the clan's eastern plains 2011 Kotei Locations, Week 14 in the southern Scorpion provinces. Great Clans, p. 221
== History ==
=== Origin ===
It was named after the infamous Blackened Sight kata, which was developed there by Bayushi Nikute shortly after the castle's construction in the late 6th century, as a defensive stronghold against the Crab. It sat in a key hill overlooking the main road traveling northward into Scorpion lands. Its importance diminished when Zakyo Toshi was founded, which effectively shifted the trade toward the River of Gold. 
=== Peasant Uprisings ===
In the 12th century the castle served as headquarters for the clan's campaign to quell several peasant revolts fomented by the madman Kokujin. 
=== Bitter Lies Dojo ===
The Dojo of Bitter Lies was moved to the castle from its original place in Ryoko Owari Toshi. 
=== Destroyer War ===
In 1173 the fortress was under attack of the invading forces of Kali-Ma during the Destroyer War. It was defended by the Fourth Imperial Legion composed by Crab Berserkers and Lion Deathseekers. The Shadow Dragon's minions aided the Rokugani armies in the defense. Goju Zeshin caused one assault by the Destroyers to fail with the help of Bayushi Hirose. The Destroyer War, Part 13, by Shawn Carman Eventually, the Fortress of Blackened Sight fell. Togashi Sakata was among the survivors. The Destroyer War, Part 14, by Shawn Carman
== External Links ==
* Fortress of the Blackened Sight (Empire at War)
Category:Scorpion Clan Holdings