Kotoku

Kotoku was the Ancestral Yari of the Daidoji family.
== Appearance and Abilities ==
The yari had an eight-foot shaft which ended in a two-foot blade, with the Doji mon on one side and the Kakita on the other. Kotoku created a protective zone around the bearer, preventing more than one opponent from attacking him. Bearers of Jade, p. 53 The yari kept commanders who hold it safe from the strongest winds and storms, and it gave courage in the face of any odds, rendering the bearer impervious to fear, doubt and regret while he held it. Prayers and Treasures, p. 123
== History ==
=== Daidoji Weapon ===
Forged by Doji Yasurugi, it was as powerful as the other weapons Yasurugi crafted. Shortly after its creation, Yasurugi managed to defeat six of his skilled kinsman simultaneously with it. The yari was given to Doji Hayaku when he retrieved Yasurugi's blade from the Shadowlands after the first Day of Thunder. Kotoku became the ancestral weapon of the Daidoji family. Magic of Rokugan, p. 66
=== Lost ===
It was lost in 715 when Daidoji Masashigi wielded it against Kinjiro no Oni, and pinned the oni down with it. It was swept into Earthquake Fish Bay at the Battle of Tidal Landbridge. Bearers of Jade, pp. 53-54
=== Recovered ===
Kotoku was recovered in the second half of the 12th century and the Daidoji kept it secret, being the yari was used by various Harriers. After the Crane organization was dismantled it was brought back to Shiro Daidoji, and occasionally used by the Daidoji Daimyo Daidoji Kikaze, and even his Lady Doji Domotai was not informed of its recovery. 
== Known Wielders ==
* Doji Hayaku
* Daidoji Masashigi
* Daidoji Kikaze
== External Links ==
* The Daidoji Yari (Pearl)
Category: Crane Clan Nemuranai