Emerald Champion
The Emerald Champion in Rokugan holds a position of great honor and responsibility, serving as the pinnacle of martial and legal authority within the Empire. Here's an overview of the role and duties of the Emerald Champion:
Chief Lawkeeper: The Emerald Champion is the highest-ranking magistrate in Rokugan, entrusted with upholding the laws of the Empire.
Arbiter of Disputes: They preside over legal disputes and criminal trials, ensuring justice is served impartially and in accordance with Bushido.
Martial Authority: The Emerald Champion commands the Emerald Legions, the elite military force sworn to protect the Emperor and enforce imperial decrees.
Combat Prowess: They are expected to be formidable warriors, skilled in the art of the blade and martial tactics. The earliest Emerald Champions were expected to be the personal bodyguard of the Emperor, but this role now belongs to the Seppun family.
Representative of the Emperor: The Emerald Champion acts as the Emperor's envoy to the Great Clans , maintaining diplomatic relations and resolving inter-clan disputes.
Negotiator: They negotiate treaties and alliances on behalf of the Emperor, fostering unity and cooperation among the clans.
Imperial Tax Collector: The Emerald Champion is charged to ensure Imperial Taxes are collected and paid to the Emperor.
Keeper of Bushido
Exemplar of Honor: The Emerald Champion embodies the virtues of Bushido—rectitude, courage, benevolence, respect, honesty, honor, and loyalty.
Role Model: Their conduct sets a moral and ethical standard for all samurai, inspiring others to uphold the principles of Bushido.
Purge of Corruption: They root out corruption within the Empire, investigating allegations of treason, bribery, and dishonor among samurai and courtiers.
Combatting Dark Forces: The Emerald Champion leads campaigns against supernatural threats such as Maho (blood magic) and Shadowlands creatures.
Imperial Decree: They enforce the Emperor's edicts and commands, ensuring obedience and unity among the Great Clans.
Ceremonial Duties: They participate in grand ceremonies and rituals, affirming the Emperor's divine mandate and spiritual authority.
Guardian of Justice and Honor
Chief Lawkeeper: The Emerald Champion is the highest-ranking magistrate in Rokugan, entrusted with upholding the laws of the Empire.
Arbiter of Disputes: They preside over legal disputes and criminal trials, ensuring justice is served impartially and in accordance with Bushido.
Defender of the Emperor's Peace
Martial Authority: The Emerald Champion commands the Emerald Legions, the elite military force sworn to protect the Emperor and enforce imperial decrees.
Combat Prowess: They are expected to be formidable warriors, skilled in the art of the blade and martial tactics. The earliest Emerald Champions were expected to be the personal bodyguard of the Emperor, but this role now belongs to the Seppun family.
Imperial Envoy and Diplomat
Representative of the Emperor: The Emerald Champion acts as the Emperor's envoy to the Great Clans , maintaining diplomatic relations and resolving inter-clan disputes.
Negotiator: They negotiate treaties and alliances on behalf of the Emperor, fostering unity and cooperation among the clans.
Imperial Tax Collector: The Emerald Champion is charged to ensure Imperial Taxes are collected and paid to the Emperor.
Keeper of Bushido
Exemplar of Honor: The Emerald Champion embodies the virtues of Bushido—rectitude, courage, benevolence, respect, honesty, honor, and loyalty.
Role Model: Their conduct sets a moral and ethical standard for all samurai, inspiring others to uphold the principles of Bushido.
Defender Against Corruption and Evil
Purge of Corruption: They root out corruption within the Empire, investigating allegations of treason, bribery, and dishonor among samurai and courtiers.
Combatting Dark Forces: The Emerald Champion leads campaigns against supernatural threats such as Maho (blood magic) and Shadowlands creatures.
Symbol of Authority and Unity
Imperial Decree: They enforce the Emperor's edicts and commands, ensuring obedience and unity among the Great Clans.
Ceremonial Duties: They participate in grand ceremonies and rituals, affirming the Emperor's divine mandate and spiritual authority.
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