Mirumoto Family

Description

Mirumoto was a brash, talented warrior renowned for his skills as a tactician and duelist. He developed a unique style of swordsmanship that used both the katana and the wakizashi at the same time, setting him apart from the prevailing schools that focused on the katana alone, and it is said that he never lost a fight. His son, Mirumoto Hojatsu, would later expand on these techniques to write one of Rokugan's classic works: Niten. The Mirumoto family remains the source of some of the finest duelists in Rokugan, and maintains a mostly friendly rivalry with the Kakita Family of the Crane Clan .

After meeting the Kami Togashi, Mirumoto changed. No longer the brash, aggressive warrior of his youth, he shaved his head and began studying poetry and art alongside his swordsmanship. This approach that attempted to balance the fierce ways of the bushi with the pious teachings of a monk would be passed down to his descendants, who continue to seek understanding in all facets of life.
The Mirumoto family was the largest family of the Dragon Clan and compromised the majority of their bushi. They were founded by the yojimbo of Togashi, Mirumoto, who was one of the most brilliant duelists that Rokugan had ever known. The family line could not be drawn directly from Mirumoto himself, as the only child he had was his adopted son Mirumoto Hojatsu. Hojatsu's daughter, Mirumoto Ujaniko continued the Mirumoto name in honor of the Dragon Thunder. The Mirumoto were also fierce advocates of the niten two sword style, as their founder Mirumoto was the one who invented it and it was further developed by Hojatsu.

Role

The Mirumoto were responsible for the defence and security of the mountain keeps of the Clan. 

Family Mon

The mon of the Mirumoto was a dragon encircling and holding a daisho, symbolizing the technique of their founder.

Family Motto

The motto was "Defy Definition".