Soshi family

The Soshi family was founded by Soshi.
== Who was Soshi ==
Soshi's origin was shrouded in mystery. Some said that he was the son of Shosuro and Bayushi. The most commonly accepted case was that it was Shosuro herself, attempting to hide from the events on the Day of Thunder. The Soshi family did not exist until after the Day of Thunder, and after Shosuro disappeared, and Soshi himself disappeared only a few decades later. Imperial Histories, pp. 24-25
== Size and Studies ==
The Soshi family was the third largest family within the Scorpion Clan. They were traditionally led by shugenja, but most Soshi followed other professions. They were associated with the study of Tejina magic as well as Shadow magic.
== Politics ==
=== Soshi Daimyo ===
The following are the known daimyo of the Soshi family:
Soshi 	42 - 59
Soshi Burezu 	59 - ?
Soshi Arashi 	? - 935
Soshi Bantaro	? - 1123
Soshi Taoshi 	1132 - 1149?
Soshi Uidori 	1149 - 1170
Soshi Yukimi 	1170 - ?
Soshi Kitaiko	? - Present
=== Vassal families ===
The following were known vassal families of the Soshi family:
* Kochako family
* Nanbu family
== Mon and Motto ==
The mon of the Soshi family was that of a scorpion with it's claws outstretched, a net stretched between them. Way of the Scorpion, p. 29 The Soshi were not known to have a family motto.
== Lands ==
The Soshi initially settled in the lands they held seeking seclusion, to keep in secrecy their experimentation with the Lying Darkness and other illegal ventures. Since the creation of Seikitsu Pass they were forced to open their borders to trade and cultural exchange with the Unicorn. The River of Gold was the most important trade route, connecting down-river with Ryoko Owari Toshi. Secrets of the Scorpion, p. 48 These lands were characterized by rugged hills, rocky lands, thick forests, and low populations. The Atlas of Rokugan, p. 160
=== Provinces ===
The following were known provinces under the control of the Soshi family; Secrets of the Scorpion, p. 96
* An'ei province (So2)
* Kinbou province (So1)
* Yuma province (So3)
=== Major Soshi Holdings ===
* Kashi Mura
* Pokau
* Shiro no Soshi
=== Minor Soshi Holdings ===
* Ashio
* First Breath Dojo
* Shinden Gyokei
* Shrine of the Shadow's Eye
== See Also ==
* Soshi family/Meta
Category:Scorpion Clan Families
Category:Scorpion Clan Leaders
Daimyo Soshi