Matsu Maruoka

Matsu Maruoka was a bushi of the Lion Clan and member of the Lion's Pride. Secrets of the Lion, p. 70
== Appearance ==
Maruoka had a tremendous personal beauty and charisma, and her beauty could rival that of any woman in the Empire. When on full military dress, he showed her rich voice and commanding pres­ence. Secrets of the Lion, p. 71
== Station ==
In 1158 Maruoka commanded a recon­naissance force agains the Tsuno. She found far more Tsuno than expected, turning into a desperate battle for survival. She confronted the Tsuno commander in personal combat, and while she laid on the ground badly wounded, the Tsuno tripped over a corpse, and fell on the point of her sword. The Tsuno's morale was broken and Maruoka's troops routed them. Maruoka was appointed as general. 
== Commander of the Kyakuchu garrison ==
In 1159 Maruoka was appointed as the leader of the Lion forces at Footnote Village, where the Imperial Legions still had presence. The Legion commander was Toturi Tsudao herself, having a personal command post there. Whenever Tsudao was present, Maruoka deferred to her. 
=== Banditry ===
In 1169 Maruoka asked Matsu Takeko about her encounter with bandits and complimented the young bushi on her courage. The Way of Honor, by Nancy Sauer
Category:Lion Clan Members