Hayasu district

The Hayasu district was the western outer district of Otosan Uchi. It was named for its governor, Shinjo Hayasu. The district housed many wealthy merchants and artisans, being the most elaborate homes upon the steep hill which dominated the district center. Otosan Uchi:Book 1, p. 17 It was alson known as the Gilded Hill district. The Atlas of Rokugan, p. 253
== Scorpion Coup ==
In 1123 during the Scorpion Coup the Hayasu district was not taken by the Scorpion in the first days of assault. Otosan Uchi: The Scorpion's Sting, p. 20 The retired samurai of the district coordinated a civilian militia in the third day, which attacked the Scorpion of the Hidari and Toyotomi district. They were quickly overrun by Soshi magic fire. Otosan Uchi: The Scorpion's Sting, p. 78 The district was liberated by the combined armies of the clans by dawn of the fifth day. Otosan Uchi: The Scorpion's Sting, p. 26
== After the Coup ==
The Hayasu district was the less damaged of all districts. The new Emperor Hantei XXXIX ordered to build monuments alongside the Road of the Most High to honor the valient efforts of the citizenry. The Hitobito Shimingun, the people's militia, was formed across the city to better defend it from another attack. Winter Court: Kyuden Kakita, p. 117
== Notable Locations ==
The district was primarily a residential neighborhood for elite samurai, famous artisans, and wealthy merchants, with huge open spaces set aside for festivals. At the top of the hill was the huge estate of the district governor. 
* Cherry Blossom Row - artisan neighborhood
* Chirping Crickets Neighborhood - merchant neighborhood
* Fortune's Favored Neighborhood - wealthiest merchants neighborhood
* Wild Rice Neighborhood - samurai neighborhood
* Sheltered Swords Neighborhood - wealthy samurai neighborhood
* Shining Square - merchant plaza
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