Asako Shizu

Please note: This article is about the daimyo of Aojiroi Oku Shiro. For other uses of the term, please see Shizu (disambiguation).
Asako Shizu was the daimyo of Aojiroi Oku Shiro. Legend of the Five Rings; Fourth Edition, p. 373
== Appearence ==
Shizu was a plain-faced man in his thirties, immaculately dressed. He had a tendency to be judgemental and overbearing, and blamed the Mirumoto family for the problems between the Phoenix and the Dragon. 
== Family ==
Shizu was married to Asako Kaorin, who died during childbirth. The couple had two children, a son Asako Sokuto and a daughter Asako Kaorin (named for her mother), both studying at Phoenix schools. 
== Notable Staff ==
* Isawa Masahiro - karo and liason to the Isawa family. 
* Asako Keiko - loremaster and court historian. 
== Tournament of the Samurai ==
During his time as daimyo there were border tensions between the Phoenix and Dragon Clan. Legend of the Five Rings; Fourth Edition, p. 372 To prevent war, and bring about a peaceful solution, a tournament was held at Pale Oak Castle. The Tournament of the Samurai was an artistic tournament, with competitions in poetry, painting, dance and tea ceremony. 
== Murder ==
Asako Shizu was murdered during the tournament. At first suspicion fell upon Mirumoto Rai, one of the Dragon delegates. It was later revealed that Shiba Reikun was the true perpetrator. 
Category:Phoenix Clan Members