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Yukino, formerly Kakita Yukino, is a ronin, formerly of the Crane Clan. He was trained in swordsmanship by the crane spirit, Maiagaru.
He is sometimes called the Snow Crane (雪の鶴; Yuki no Tsuru).
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Biography
Early life
He was betrothed to Matsu Gozen, daughter of Magistrate Matsu Hideyoshi.
Gempukku
At Gempuku my family was destroyed and ripped from me. My title, lands, and right to anything Crane was ripped from my hands like my heart was ripped from my chest the day my brother was murdered by the Despicable Matsu Hideyoshi. Grief striken by the death of my parents and destruction of our lives my little brother grabbed my father's sword to avenge them. The Matsu cut down my brother and took my father's sword and broke mine as further salt in the wound. My grandfather's Katana was now broken and I have carried it ever since and plan to use it to enact my revenge against Matsu Hideyoshi and his family. My Sister and I were to be sent to stay with the family who betrayed my parents, however, I could not stand this dishonor and vowed to leave and become ronin and avenge the ruin of my family.
Tutelage of Maiagaru
Later upon my escape I was saved in the mountains by a Crane spirit named Maiagaru and trained in a mysterious sword fighting style. For years of service and friendship to the spirit I was given a sword dubbed Ashi (Reed). The sword appears simple and as a reed but is in fact much more.
Meeting during windy day. Seikitsu Mts. Field with a lake.
Phoenix Betrayal
Seduced Isawa Umeka, wife of Isawa Tadaaki to stay at their home. Husband is Gozoku and conspiring with Lion clan to defect. Find out who the lion is. Contacted Matsu Hideyoshi. Seduce wife - wife tries to kill husband - found out and executed. Also found out about the love affair. Yukino runs.
Further Travels
Crab and more
Family
Brother: Kakita Taki
was killed by Lion Magistrate, I must avenge my brother.
Step-Mother:
called to commit sepuku for involvement with Gozoku.
Father: Kakita Anzai
called to commit sepuku for involvement with Gozoku.
Sister: Daidoji Kazeko; Married to Daidoji Shin'i; two years younger
Married to family involved with the setup of my family, the old man is leacherous and terrible. I must save my sister.
Heritage
- Black Fan heeirloom - givin at gempukku
- Don't know mother - born iwth white hair
- Cannot gain honor / glory until kill Daidoji Shin'i
Fortune
- Free raise against crane