Shiro Daidoji

The Son of the Crane Castle (CN4) was the home of the Daidoji family. While not perhaps as culturally sophisticated as the Kakita or Doji the Daidoji were the strong arm of the Crane Clan. The disdain for the Daidoji's traditional military solutions were reconsidered in recent times, and they began to enjoy the same influence as the other Crane families within the Crane Clan. Roleplaying in the Emerald Empire, p. 234 Legend of the Five Rings; Third Edition, p. 288
== Founding ==
Shiro Daidoji began as the private estate of Doji Hayaku, founder of the Daidoji family. Upon his return from the Shadowlands, Hayaku was convinced that the Crab could not contain the minions of Fu Leng forever, so he transformed his home into a defensive fortress. Secrets of the Crane, p. 26
=== Dojo ===
Shiro Daidoji was the home of the Iron Crane Dojo, and was surrounded by military training grounds. Masters of Court, p. 43 It was situated between Kosaten Shiro and Kyuden Doji, in the Eastern part of the central Crane lands in the Hayaku province. Secrets of the Crane, p. 96
=== Library ===
The Daidoji Library was one of the most detailed and extensive libraries of military writing in the Empire. It collected information regarding the military tactics used by the Great Clans. Secrets of the Crane, pp. 26-27
== Destruction and Rebuilding ==
During the War Against Shadow, Shiro Daidoji was destroyed by Goju saboteurs while the main strength of the family was away at war. The Atlas of Rokugan, p. 44 When the Crane armies returned from the Battle of Oblivion's Gate they found their lands flooded and the castle destroyed. Guard the House (Spirit Wars flavor) The castle was rebuilt to its prime. Shiro Daidoji (Picture)
== External Links ==
* The Iron Fortress of the Daidoji (Hidden Emperor 6)
* Shiro Daidoji (Celestial)
Category:Hayaku province
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