Dark Wind

The Dark Wind was a cavalry unit of the Spider Clan Army, led by Moto Yuudai.
== Destroyer War ==
It first publicly appeared during the Destroyer War in 1171, where it aided the armies of the Rokugani Clans against the forces of Kali-Ma. State of the Empire, Part 2, by Shawn Carman
=== Closing a portal to Gaki-do ===
In 1172 a portal to Gaki-do appeared, and a joint force Shinjo Scouts and Asako Inquisitors rallied to close it. The Dark Wind aided them supported by a large oni. Eventually the portal was closed when a Fuchitsujo joined the rokugani and demon. The State of the Empire 9
=== Plague ===
The Lady Doji's Eyes and the Ikoma Wardens marched to the Crane-Scorpion border to deal with plague outbreaks. The Dark Wind also appeared, destroying everything in their path rather than risk further spread of the plague. Doji Bukita, a poet in attendance with the Doji's Eyes, wrote a poem regarding the incident and specifically the Dark Wind. The State of the Empire 13
=== Kidnapped Imperial courier ===
An Imperial Courier was had been kidnapped and the responsible party soon found itself trapped between the Shinjo Scouts and the Dark Wind. The abductors threatened to kill the courier unless the Shinjo commander, Shinjo Dun, gave his word to allow them to leave once they turned the courier over. After the Imperial was returned, the Dark Wind eradicated the entire force. State of the Empire, Week 15, by Shawn Carman
Category:Spider Military Units