Shiba Katsuda (I)

Please note: This article is about the ambassador to the Tsume family. For other uses of the term, please see Shiba Katsuda (disambiguation).
Shiba Katsuda was a bushi of the Phoenix Clan.
== Imperial Guard ==
Katsuda was appointed as Imperial Guard under the command of Seppun Daiori, and was companion to Akodo Kage. Winter Court: Kyuden Seppun, p. 107
== Station ==
Katsuda was a cautious and undisturbed man. He was tasked with the defense of the Phoenix borders in the Kintani Valley, beside Lion and Crane territory. Katsudo valued ​​knowledge and contemplation over unnecessary spill of blood. Honor's Veil, p. 12
=== Tsume menace ===
The Phoenix lands had been threatened by the ruthless Doji Retsu of House Tsume. Katsuda came to the Kyotei Castle as ambassador, seeking a peace treaty to end the harassment of his patrols. He would bargain the marriage of his own daughter with Retsu for an alliance, but before he made the offer Retsu was found murdered in his chambers. Honor's Veil, pp. 6-7
Category:Phoenix Clan Members