Kunshu (TCG)

Kunshu, the Ancestral Sword of the Hantei, was one of the Five Sacred Blades of the Crane. Celestial Realms, p. 104
== Appearance and Abilities ==
Kunshu was a massive blade of four shaku in length. It was forged by Doji Yasurugi, from iron sand, blue quartz, and charcoal. The sword boasted fire-hued wings on its hand guard unfurled above its cherrywood handle, with a steel ring pommel adorned with owl feathers. Imperial Gifts, by Robert Denton III A fine, massive tsurugi, Kunshu was presented to the Hantei as a sign of eternal friendship and loyalty. When Kunshu was touched by two or more people, such as when it was presented to the Hantei during the Imperial coronation, it glowed if either of the individuals touching the blade wished the other ill will. 
== Tradition ==
A tradition was dated back to when the folk hero Doji Yasurugi presented Kunshu to the first Hantei. Before the Emperor's coronation, the Seppun entrusted Kunshu into the care of a Great Clan, who guarded the sword until the day of the Emperor's ascension. They had the honor of presenting it to the newly crowned Son of Heaven. 
== Cursed ==
In 1123 the clans were announced that Emperor Hantei the Thirty-Eighth would soon draw upon tradition and put Kunshu the Ancestral Sword of the Hantei, under the care of one of the clans until the Crown Prince was ready to ascend the throne. Kunshu 2019 Clan Letters Shortly after Hantei Sotorii, in a burst of anger, wielded Kunshu and killed his own father. The Last Stone Played, by Robert Denton III The sword was sent by the Imperial Regent Bayushi Shoju to Yogo Junzo for safekeeping. The Yogo Daimyō studied the sword and reported that ‘A curse of treason upon the blade of the Hantei.’ A Discerning Eye and an Unyielding Resolve, by Tyler Parrott The soul of the blade had tasted blood, the blood of the line it was wrought to serve and protect. The horror and guilt of what it had done was consuming the awakened spirit from within. Junzo realized that only a Hantei could lift the curse. The Yogo Curse 1, by Josiah “Duke” Harrist and Katrina Ostrander
== Lost ==
The Castle of Learning fell to a demon-witch from the Shinomen Forest, and many of its hidden artifacts were moved to the Capital, but Kunshu was lost to the assailants. A Worthy Opponent, by D.G. Laderoute
== Known Wielders ==
* Hantei
* Hantei Sotorii
== External Links ==
* Kunshu (Twisted Loyalties) and (Promo Kunshu Kotei series - 2019)
Category:Imperial Nemuranai (TCG)