Doji Satsume
Emerald Champion Satsume Doji (a.k.a. Grinning Crane)
Doji Satsume, or the Grinning Crane was a master duelist from the Kakita Dueling Academy.
Appearance
Satsume walked slightly bow-legged as a result of many years spent on horseback. His stride was purposeful and direct, just like his speech. His voice was sonorous but harsh, carrying hints of a threat, and his eyes were narrow as if clouded by the evils he had seen. His most distinguishable feature was his facial scar. He was five foot, six inches tall, but with a bulky frame.Physical Description
Facial Features
As the scar healed it contracted the skin of his face, resulting in a strange "half grin" which served as a constant reminder of his loyalty to the Emperor. The scar earned him the name the "Grinning Crane".
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Youth
He was the son of the Crane Clan Champion and born into greatness. He would however not let this dull the edge of his fighting spirit or dampen his quest for glory.Education
Trained at the Daidoji Bushi school and the Kakita Iaijutsu school, Satsume was one of the best swordsmen in the Empire.
Employment
He began his service to the Crane by serving on the Daidoji line against the Lion, fighting against the Akodo. It was during his service that he slew the Ikoma Daimyo in personal combat, at only sixteen years of age. He trained alongside the Emperor Hantei XXXVIII in the Kakita Dueling Academy, and the two became good friends. At the age of twenty-one he became the youngest Emerald Champion in history when he beat his own father, Doji Chuai, at the Test of the Emerald Champion.
View on the Unicorn
After his victory Satsume asked the Unicorn Clan Champion, Shinjo Yokatsu, to follow the path of his ancestors and to be ashamed for the barbaric ways they showed. Yokatsu retorted and menaced to cross blades for any future slight regarding it, his blade would be guided by the Kami Shinjo herself.Duties
Satsume was capable of performing his duties as both Crane and Emerald Champion, but when away on official duty he would leave his daughter, Doji Hotaru in charge of the Doji household. He wished that his daughterwould begin to prepare for the challenges to come when Satsume was no longer Champion.Defending the Emperor
During his duty with the Emperor's guard Satsume was badly injured while defending the Emperor from a ninja infiltration. The injury left Satsume with a scar running from his left eyebrow to the corner of his mouth. As the scar healed it contracted the skin of his face, resulting in a strange "half grin" which served as a constant reminder of his loyalty to the Emperor. The scar earned him the name the "Grinning Crane".Social
Family Ties
His wife was sister to Kakita Toshimoko, Kakita Teinko. Their marriage was arranged at Satsume's petition, and Teinko's parents were more than happy to oblige their Champion. Teinko did not love him, but married him dutifully and gave birth to two children, Doji Hotaru and Doji Kuwanan. When Satsume's brother, Doji Ichihara, and his wife died, Teinko begged Satsume to take their daughter, Doji Shizue, under their wing. He had a cousin, Doji Mikara, from an unknown sibling.
His duties left him little time for his family, and when his single-minded duty as a Champion drove his wife, Doji Teinko to her suicide. This planted a deep wedge between Satsume and Doji Hotaru. Satsume regretted this, but his pride stood in the way of any form of apology. He chose instead to focus his energy on his son, Doji Kuwanan, who shared his zeal for combat and justice.
When Satsume had to go to Winter court at Kyuden Asako, he did not believe his heir could conduct himself honorably as the Crane representative in the Emperor's winter court. Satsume asked Kakita Toshimoko who would be the daimyo to be send. Asahina Dorai, the replacement proposed by Toshimoko, was rejected by Satsume as he saw the Asahina as a fool boy of fourteen years old. With no other better option, Satsume was forced to send Hotaru alongside with Toshimoko.
Satsume had no time for Shizue. Her crippled leg caused him to pay no attention to her at all. Teinko however doted upon the child, and taught her many skills including storytelling.
Relationships
History
Deeply divided over Doji Tienko's suicide. Hotaru blames Satsume for this
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Crane Clan Champion
Emerald Champion
Kenshinsen
Year of Death
1123
Circumstances of Death
A Mysterious Murder
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Siblings
Children
Hair
White
Height
5'6
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