Shiro Moto

The Moto family Castle (U27) in the Ikoku province Secrets of the Unicorn, p. 96 sat amid a region known as the Field of the Winds. Legend of the Five Rings; Fourth Edition, p. 358 It was commissioned by Moto Gaheris after he became the Unicorn Clan Champion. Being disgusted with the Shinjo family's involvement with the Kolat Gaheris had a formidable structure of obvious gaijin design built. The interior however, was quite comfortable. Legend of the Five Rings; Third Edition p. 300
== Appearance ==
Onion bulb towers reached for the sky besides many-tiered pagodas. A many-tiered wall surrounded the palace on all sides, giving an impression of stability and power. Guile, by Rich Wulf
== Locations ==
Shiro Moto was home to the Dojo of the Center, the primary dojo for the Khol. Near the castle laid the Far Runner Dojo, the Hiruma dojo, which predated the construction of Shiro Moto. The barracks of the White Guard were located inside the castle, and they had more in common with a temple than a traditional barracks. Secrets of the Unicorn, pp. 15-16
== History ==
=== Fall of Shiro Moto ===
In 1170 in the Month of the Dragon the gates of Shiro Moto fell. The Lion army seized the city, and Matsu Yoshino and Moto Chagatai died in the ensuing fight and destruction. Words & Deeds, Part III, by Shawn Carman The citadel, which had been burned to the ground, was quickly rebuilt afterward. The Atlas of Rokugan, p. 179
=== Winter Court - 1180 ===
Shiro Moto was granted to hold winter court in 1180. The behaviour of the guests and hosts was not to be mentioned in any polite company. Brawl (Second City flavor)
== External Links ==
* Northern Provinces of the Moto (Soul of the Empire)
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