Kakita Ryoku

Please note: This article is about the storyteller. For other uses of the term, please see Ryoku (disambiguation).
Kakita Ryoku was one of the most famous storytellers throughout history and Imperial Advisor to Hantei XXXVIII.
== Training ==
Born in a family of Kakita Artisans, Ryoku was first sent to the Kakita Artisan Academy to study storytelling. Her skill at manipulating her classmates was quickly noticed, and she was sent to the Doji Courtier Academy. Ryoku loved the arts, but she embraced her studies to influence the story's outcome. Great Clans, p. 58
== Imperial Advisor ==
After her gempukku Ryoku soon became a regular attendee at the Imperial Winter Court, and in one of them married one of her younger sisters to Emperor Hantei XXXVII. Great Clans, pp. 58-59 Ryoku was the aunt of the Emperor Hantei XXXVIII, Winter Court: Kyuden Seppun, p. 11 and his Imperial Advisor in the early part of his reign and serving as Mistress of Ceremonies for many of his Winter Courts. She greeted all visitors to the Imperial Palace and ensured their stay was pleasant. Her nephew took her in high regard, and turned to Ryoku when he needed advice. Otosan Uchi:Book 2, p. 92
== Writer ==
She was the author of the novel Winter. The novel was quite popular among the ladies in Rokugan, as it detailed some of the famous romances of her time. In addition romance the novel detailed many political strategies, and is considered by many to one of the best books on politics ever written. Way of the Crane, p. 68 It also scryed on the enigmatic Dragon Clan, Way of the Dragon, pp. 12-13 and the treacherous but loyal Scorpion Clan. Way of the Scorpion, pp. 15-17
== Retirement ==
In 1120 Way of the Scorpion, p. 55 Bayushi Kachiko replaced her as Imperial Advisor. Great Clans, p. 59 Ryoku was near her seventies when Winter Court at Kyuden Seppun was held in winter 1122-1123. Winter Court: Kyuden Seppun, p. 6
== See also ==
* Kakita Ryoku/Meta
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