Matsu Morishigi

Matsu Morishigi was a bushi revolutionary of the Lion Clan.
== Appearance ==
Morishigi had crystal-grey eyes. Game Master's Guide; 2nd Ed, p. 76
== Family ==
He had a younger sister, Matsu Miyako, who was trained in horsemanship by Morishigi. Game Master's Guide; 2nd Ed, pp. 76-77
== War with the Crane ==
In 1125 Morishigi was member of the Lion diplomats who claimed the Plains of the Emerald Champion to the Crane during the Lion-Crane War. Kakita Ichiro and Morishigi had ended with no results the talk negotiations and the ensuing battle was ready to start. Miya Yumi appeared and dismissed Ichiro and Morishigi as representatives of their respective Clans, leaving the peace talks in her hands and Morishigi's assistant, the young Sodan-senzo Kitsu Sanako. Winter Court: Kyuden Kakita, p. 26
=== Winter Court - 1126 ===
In 1126 Morishigi assisted to the Imperial winter court at Kyuden Asako. He argued with the Tsume Daimyo Doji Takashi if the Asahina Shugenja could move in with supplies treating the rampant Wasting Disease, he was afraid this freedom of movements would be used to Crane advantage, hiding soldiers and weapons during these missions. The powerful and irate Master of Fire Isawa Tsuke and his hatamoto Isawa Eizan stepped in, declaring their allegiance firmly on the side of the Crane. The Asako Daimyo Asako Togama and his student Asako Miyo stated the petty war did not concern the Phoenix. Winter Court:Kyuden Asako, p. 8
Morishigi expressed his disdain for the presence of the Kuni Daimyo Kuni Yori in the event, but Tsuke retorted and publicy mocked him. The Master of Fire appointed he was nothing but a brute, held in little regard even among the Matsu. Morishigi had been sent to winter court while the more important Lion members were plotting their war against the Crane. Winter Court:Kyuden Asako, p. 15
== Storm over Matsu Palace ==
Morishigi caught and killed a Lion who spied in favor of the Unicorn before the battle Storms over Matsu Palace. Copper Mine (Storms Over Matsu Palace flavor)
== War against Shadow ==
Morishigi died in the Battle of Oblivion's Gate in 1133. Who's Who in the Hidden Emperor: Scrolls of the Dead
== External Links ==
* Matsu Morishigi (Honor Bound)
Category:Lion Clan Members