Shi Clan

The Shi Clan (紫家 Shike) is one of the Eight Colored Clans of Saiunkoku and the Imperial Family. The clan's name translates to "purple".
==Information==
The current Head of the Shi Clan is the Empress, Shi Chouka, who is also the first Empress of Saiunkoku. Shi Ryuuki, Shi Seiran (Shi Seien) and Yuri are the only direct descendants left. The former Imperial Family is the Sou Clan. 
Like the Hyou Clan, members are said to be descended from a Diety. Females members of the Imperial Family that are born with, or develop, abilities are sent to the Hyou Clan to become Shrine Maidens while those that are powerless are married off.
==Members==
==Four Gates==
The Four Gates (四門家 Yonmonke) were the four noble families that acted as retainers to each of the Eight Colored Clans. The retainers of the Shi Clan were known as the Four Shi Gates (紫門四家 Shimonyonke). Currently, three of the Purple Gates are known, the Ou Clan, the Riku Clan and the Ki Clan (葵).
Category:Eight Colored Clans
Category:Clans