Susano-o no Izen

Susano-o no Izen was the captain of the Susano-o in the Mantis Storm Fleet and one of Lady Magami's retainers. Winter's Embrace, p. 29
== Appearance and Demeanor ==
Izen was a handsome and personable samurai. His thick black hair and full beard gave him a rugged look in contrast to the refinement of the court, and his bushy eyebrows and wide smile conveyed his zeal for life. His voice was almost too loud for his sturdily built but average-height frame. He encouraged everyone he interacted with to express themselves authentically as well. He was an idealist and had a "never-give-up" attitude. Izen wanted for a new crew member to join him on his ship and sail the worid in search of adventure. He was open to a match that would further the relationship between the Mantis Clan and another clan. He would attempt to convince his potential spouse to marry into the Mantis regardless of their status, promising an impressive wedding gift in the form of ships, information about trade routes, or maps. 
== Winter Court - 1122 ==
In 1122 Izen attended the Imperial Winter Court at Kyūden Doji due to his fierce protectiveness of Lady Magami, Yoritomo's niece, who would be presented as the Mantis candidate for the future bride of the Crown Prince Hantei Sotorii. He admired Magami greatly for her subtle and soft-spoken strength. Izen was her good friend and her advocate while ashore. He was also highly trusted by Lord Yoritomo, which gave him leeway to conduct politics in the name of the Mantis Clan. Izen approached the legendary Lady Shike, who was slated to star in the role of Doji Mioko, in The Tale of the Fisherman's Daughter, a kabuki play depicting the legend of the first Emperor's courtship of Doji Mioko. Izen petitioned Lasy Shike to give the role of Mioko to Lady Magami. Winter's Embrace, pp. 5, 19-20, 29
== The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow ==
In 1123 Izen was the boatswain of Yoritomo himself, and fought beside him in the Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow. The Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow: Chapter Two, by Robert Denton III
== See also ==
* Susano-o no Izen/Meta
Category:Mantis Clan Members (TCG)