Black Lotus Cartel

The Black Lotus Cartel was said as the largest and most influential criminal organization in the Empire. It was founded by the monk Hiroto, a former Emerald Magistrate. Way of the Thief, pp. 26-27
== Activities ==
The cartel performed the usual illicit activities, including smuggling. Black Lotus Smuggler (School Update Project, Part 5) They controlled over half the market throughout the southern half of Rokugan. Way of the Thief, p. 23 In 1165 they dominated most criminal activity in the Fisherman's Quarter and Licensed Quarter, and had a number of covert operations taking place in the Merchant Quarter as well. Way of the Thief, p. 64
== Organization ==
The cartel was organized in a fashion similar to the Emerald Magistrates, with more skilled and successful operatives being promoted to higher levels. Way of the Thief, p. 28 Deception and misdirection were vital concepts to the Black Lotus, and spent considerable resources playing smoke and mirror games with magistrates. Way of the Thief, p. 30
== Zakyo Toshi ==
In 1170 they came under the scrutiny of the Oracle of Obsidian Shosuro Maru. A representative in Zakyo Toshi was discovered and the Emerald Champion Shosuro Jimen took control of the city to fight its activities. Small Gains, by Nancy Sauer
== Known Members ==
* Hiroto - Founder and Leader
* Shosuro Nobuyo - Regional Commander
* Bayushi Akiaru - Smuggler
* Mishime - Enforcer
Category:Criminal Cartel