Shiranai Toshi

The Darkness City (L6) in the Shiranai province, Secrets of the Lion, p. 95 was founded in the lee of Lookout Mountain, a singular mountain rising from the Lion plains. The ancient Ikoma castle dated back to the occupation of Unicorn lands in their absence. Legend of the Five Rings; Third Edition, p. 293
== Foundation ==
Ikoma scouts were seeking a suitable place to establish a Lion city in the empty lands of the Ki-Rin Clan. The land began to shake in violence while a great mountain "grew" from the ground only a mile away from them. The scout named it Lookout Mountain, as from its vantage one could see far and wide across the plains. The city built was named Darkness City because for at least half of every day the shadow of the mountain covered the city. Secrets of the Lion, pp. 35-36
== Return of the Ki-Rin ==
After the Return of the Ki-Rin, the Lion ceded most of their lands back to them, but refused to return the land of Shiranai Toshi to the Otaku family. Because of this, the Ide had been contesting the city with the Ikoma since their return, and Unicorn were generally not welcome within the city. Secrets of the Lion, p. 36
== Chagatai's Ambition ==
Following the War of the Rich Frog in 1166 the castle became heavily guarded, warding against the threat of a Unicorn invasion. In 1168-1169 the Unicorn Clan Champion Moto Chagatai made a move to take the Imperial City in the Khan's Defiance and proclaim himself Emperor. His initial attack was against the Lion, overrunning three border posts and sacking Shiranai Toshi. It was unknown the exact extent of damage to the city. The Khan’s Defiance, by Shawn Carman The Lion defenders were slaughtered to a man, including their commander, Akodo Rokuro. Unexpected Allies 2, p. 33
== Notable Locations ==
* Blazing Sun
* Lookout Shadow Dojo
* Warden Stables
== Known Governors ==
* Ikoma Otemi
* Ikoma Akiyama
== External Links ==
* Shiranai Toshi (Hidden City)
Category:Shiranai province