Where is the sun now
In the time of our great need
Now that winter is here

Hida Tagasuru.
Of his birthing no one is sure, his parentage is a mystery. Still, they took him in. Still, they gave him their name. Trained him as one of their own. Clothed and fed him.

Made him Samurai.

Today the child adopted by The Hida family Has grown to be a Crab, worthy of the name.
Worthy of the name Hida.

On the Wall.

Only those who have trod in the ShadowLands know the truth about what lies beyond the border. Tagasuru has been beyond the Wall and back. Beyond the lands ruled by Man and into those controlled by putrid Chaos. A sickness that threatens to overwhelm the length and breadth of Rokugan, and all those within its borders.
Seek the Taint.
Find the Truth.
Unravel the knot of history behind you.
Make the truth untrue.
My Father was not an Oni..
I am a Bastard once! Not twice.
Seek the Taint.
Destroy the Taint

Tagasuru hunts the taint of the ShadowLands wherever it takes him. In this he hopes to purge the world of and seek the truth behind the rumors. Strong, Quick and well trained in the art of War, will it be enough? Hiding behind walls of his own on both sides of the Wall, Tagasuru strives to remake his family name from nothing and ridding the land of proof otherwise, Sometimes people get in the way.

Not for long.
Went the song.
In this heart of iron.
Not trusting and not trusted. Is this the destiny of this steadfast warrior?
Time will tell.

Of the feelings of Hida Tagasuru on his fellow Magistrates
  • On Daidoji Cage: I have on occasion seen the Daidoji blood within him. Words and swords both have a double edge, but must be used with honor to be effective. A bodyguard is no good to his master when standing behind him.
  • On Kozo:An Honorable Ronin risin to Clan status, he has much to be proud of. His heart is good and his arm strong, although somewhat slow. Kozo’s soul remains pure. Despite his body now being ravaged by Taint.
  • On Mirumoto Uriko: This Magisrate is a true Sword of the Emperor. Her Honor will bring greatness to those she serves. She must be freed fom any assocciations that will stain her honor.
  • On Youma: This Wasp speaks his mind and speaks with uncommon sense. He values truth more than honor in away that might offend some. Youma would have made a fine Crab if his destiny were different.
  • On Moto Buti: This Moto lives up to his heritage. I have seen troubling things in him. I have seen no singe will guiding his actions, I trust not his word. In action he plays at honor, in the night moves in dark shadow.
  • On Isawa Ahiro: The Pheonix have always been powerful workers of majic and this I have seen. He has suffered for his devotion to the Emperor and does not shy away. I trust him to watch my back and put forth good council.
  • On Akodo Kasumi: This young Lion wears her mane on her tounge instead of her head. Fearlessness is a weapon best used with forethought that only age can teach. Pointing and name calling are not all of the truth, actions speak louder.