Hantei XI

Hantei XI, named Hohiro before his gempukku. was the eleventh Emperor of Rokugan. He was the creator of the Hitojichi Laws. Way of the Wolf, p. 27
== Early Years ==
When Hohiro was a young man Bloodspeakers, p. 67 his best friend was Matsu Arashige. When he fell terrible ill from a fever, and it was believed that he would die. His brother Otomo Jama was prepared to take his place, but miraculously, the Phoenix doctors found a cure and he recovered. Enemy of my Enemy, Part One, by Rich Wulf
== Otomo Jama ==
Jama asked for a diplomatic mission in the Burning Sands on behalf of the Emperor. The emperor gave him a legion of Imperial Guardsman for his journey. The Emperor expected to never see his brother again. Blood Dawn, Part VIII: Shadows of Yesterday, by Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf Iuchiban returned to Otosan Uchi, and secretly offered four cursed swords, the Bloodswords, to four Clan Champions, which resulted in the deaths of the three of the champions. Iuchiban's Legacy
=== Fighting his Brother ===
His reign was remembered for the Battle of Stolen Graves, or the First Rise of Iuchiban. This event had a big impact upon his reign. After the sorcerer's defeat he issued an edict ordering that all corpses of the dead would henceforth be cremated rather than buried. Legend of the Five Rings; Third Edition, p. 13 The decision produced major upheavals throughout the Empire. Imperial Histories 2, p. 84
== Events under his rule ==
=== Naga ===
He also ordered the destruction of the naga city of Nirukti Way of the Naga, p. 23 in 511, declaring it a blasphemous abomination. Creatures of Rokugan; Third Edition, p. 19
=== Hostage Laws ===
The Hitojichi Laws were drafted by Hantei XI during the time of the alliance that had brought down Iuchiban. The "Hostage" Laws required every daimyo to spend at least one month of every year in Otosan Uchi. Way of the Wolf, p. 27
=== Emerald Champion ===
Daidoji Yayoi was Emerald Champion during his ruling. City of Lies: GM's Guide, p. 1
== Death ==
In the year 514 Hantei XI died, and was succeeded by his son Hantei Hikawa. Imperial Histories 2, p. 85
Category:Imperial Leaders