Matsu Taniko

Matsu Taniko was a samurai-ko of the Lion Clan.
== Lineage ==
Most of her ancestors, up to and including her grandparents and her parents, had
served as heavy regulars or, on occasion, in the Lion heavy elite infantry. Masters of War, p. 106
== Training ==
Taniko had a love and mastery of sports, from kemari to footraces. She was sent to the elitist Lioness Legion, chosen for the natural athletic talents that she possessed. 
== Prodigy ==
Taniko was a promising tactician who early gained the hero status for her deeds during the Dragon-Phoenix War. The omoidasu Ikoma Hiroshi created an epic history retelling the battle which quickly gained the favor of the Lion. Art of the Duel, p. 69 Taniko also served with the Lioness
Legion in the War of the Rich Frog, the War of Silk and Steel, and with the
Matsu forces that drove the Khan's Khol army from the Lion provinces follOwing the Battle of Toshi Ranbo. 
== See also ==
* Matsu Taniko/Meta
== External Links ==
* Matsu Taniko (Reign of Blood)
Category:Lion Clan Members