Forbidden City

The Forbidden City was the Emperor's personal lands. Otosan Uchi:Book 2, p. 7 They were situated in the centre of Otosan Uchi, and contained most notably the Imperial Palace. Otosan Uchi:Book 2, pp. 75-76 It remained mostly abandoned in the winter court periods. Otosan Uchi:Book 2, p. 80
== Great War ==
In the year 44, when the Empire realized the threat posed by the minions of the Shadowlands during the War Against Fu Leng, Hantei order to torn down the city, palace, and walls, so improved defensive structures could held an attack against his brother's forces. Otosan Uchi:Book 2, p. 5
== Guest Homes ==
Guest Homes housed permanent guests within the southern edges of the Forbidden City. For one thousand years there were nine guest homes, one for each Great Clan, but the Dragon, and one for each of the Imperial Families. 
== Scorpion Coup ==
The surroundings of the Imperial Palace were the place of the worst fighting during the Scorpion Coup. Many of the guest homes and yoriki stations were demolished, and much of the walls were rebuilt. Otosan Uchi: The Scorpion's Sting, p. 80
== Toshi Ranbo ==
The name of "Forbidden City" was later also used to informally call the neighborhoods that directly surrounded the Imperial Palace and its adjoining compound at Toshi Ranbo. A low wall separate it from the rest of the city. Scenes from the Empire 15, by Shawn Carman, Brian Yoon, & Nancy Sauer
== Notable Locations ==
The whole of the facility was surrounded by a low but well-defended wall. The Road of the Most High passed through the main gate, and the much smaller Necessary Gate led to the Road of Fast Hopes. The Atlas of Rokugan, p. 263
* Shrine of the First Hantei
* Crab Guest Home
* Crane Guest Home
* Lion Guest Home
* Phoenix Guest Home
* Scorpion Guest Home
* Unicorn Guest Home
* Otomo Guest Home
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