Turquoise Champion

The Turquoise Champion embodied the most sophisticated and cultured aspects of the samurai caste, the most elevated and gifted Rokugani artisan. Emerald Empire; Fourth Edition, p. 98
== Creation ==
The position was created during the reign of Empress Iweko I. The champion would be determined once a year, by way of a competition to determine the greatest artisan in the Empire. The victorious would hold the position for a year, during which they would be charged with sponsoring art and beauty throughout the land in whichever manner suited them. Then, once the year was passed, they would surrender their title to the winner of the next years competition. The Champion would however also be free to enter the compeition in an attempt to defend their position. The Jeweled Champions (Imperial Herald v3.3) The Turquoise Champion served as a reminder to the Great Clans that there was more to life than war. 
== Announcement ==
In 1172 Ikoma Akiyama had the scroll which would announce the tournament. Scenes from the Empire 15, by Shawn Carman, Brian Yoon, & Nancy Sauer
== Known Champions ==
Matsu Kasei won the first Turquoise Championship in 1173. Scenes from the Empire 18, by Nancy Sauer, Robert Denton, Yoon Ha Lee, and Shawn Carman 2010 Jewel Champions
Matsu Kasei 	1173 - 1198
Ikoma Satoru	1198 - 1199
Doji Tatsuki	1199 - Present
== External Links ==
* The Turquoise Championship (Promotional)
* The Turquoise Court (Promotional)
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Category:Tournaments