Imperial District (Second City)

The Imperial District, the Old City, was the innermost portion of the Second City, derived from the original enclosure within the city's military fortifications. Second City - The City, p. 7
== Purpose ==
It housed the most relevant citizens and guests of the Second City, The Shadow’s Embrace, Part 1: The Crab, by Seth Mason such as the Imperial Governor of the Colonies, the embassies of the clans, and the primary temple of the Brotherhood of Shinsei. The buildings were typically multiple-story. 
=== Center of the Second City ===
The district was surrounded by the Military district, which in turn was within a wall designed to withstand a siege, creating almost a small city of its own. Torn Asunder, Part 1, by Seth Mason The Temple District bordered the Imperial to the east, the Merchant District to the west, the Artisan District to the southwest, the Peasant District to the south. Second City - The City, p. 12
== History ==
=== P'an Ku's Madness ===
In 1199 the district suffered the ravages of the maddened mob which was under the influx of P'an Ku's madness. Coils of Madness 2, by Seth Mason & Robert Denton The district was evacuated and place under command of the Spider Clan, as it was the place selected by the Rokugani to summon the mad dragon. Face the Madness, Part 1, by Shawn Carman & Seth Mason
=== Dark Naga Assault ===
In 1199 Dark Naga forces assaulted the city, and the massive creature itself led the serpents against the Imperial District. Gen Con 2014: The Heart of Darkness (Storyline Tournament) Its eastern wall was breached, but the creatures were eventually defeated. Siege: Heart of Darkness, Finale, by Shawn Carman
== Notable Buildings ==
* Blades
* Embassy of the Claw
* Embassy of the Dragon Clan
* Embassy of the Phoenix
* Embassy of the Unicorn
* First Temple
* Flawless Blossom
* Fuan-Ti's Tower
* Governor's Estate
* Great Bath
* Ivory Champion's Residence
* Magistrate's Outpost
* Minor Clan Alliance Embassy
* Office of the Imperial Families
* Spring Blossom Silk Works
== External Links ==
* Imperial District (Siege: Heart of Darkness)
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