Hands of the Emperor
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2020 1:20 pm
Two Great Clans are designated the Hands of the Emperor, ceremonial positions recognizing their importance to the Emperor and the Emerald Empire.
-The Left Hand, traditionally the Crane Clan, drafts laws in the Hantei’s name, issues edicts on their behalf, and exerts political influence upon others in support of the Throne. In this, the Left Hand is supported by the Otomo, the Miya, and the Emerald Magistrates. Should the Emperor ever deign to meet with foreign dignitaries (as unthinkable as it seems in these times), members of the Left Hand are the Hantei’s representatives.
-The Right Hand is a position tradition-ally filled by the Lion Clan. Its members serve as the Emperor’s personal army and martial enforcers. They march across the Empire to settle skirmishes between armies and defend Rokugan against foreign invaders like Yobanjin; in this, the Right Hand is supported by the Seppun and the Imperial Legions.
-The Left Hand, traditionally the Crane Clan, drafts laws in the Hantei’s name, issues edicts on their behalf, and exerts political influence upon others in support of the Throne. In this, the Left Hand is supported by the Otomo, the Miya, and the Emerald Magistrates. Should the Emperor ever deign to meet with foreign dignitaries (as unthinkable as it seems in these times), members of the Left Hand are the Hantei’s representatives.
-The Right Hand is a position tradition-ally filled by the Lion Clan. Its members serve as the Emperor’s personal army and martial enforcers. They march across the Empire to settle skirmishes between armies and defend Rokugan against foreign invaders like Yobanjin; in this, the Right Hand is supported by the Seppun and the Imperial Legions.