Hiruma Daisuke
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| Hiruma Daisuke | |
| Hiruma Bushi | |
| Clan: | Crab Clan |
| Daimyo: | Hiruma Yoshi (Family Daimyo) |
| Glory: | 10 |
| Honor: | 7 |
| Status: | 3.5 |
| Rank: | 4 |
| Player: | Eytan Bernstein |
Background
Hiruma Daisuke is a tall, handsome, but serious crab warrior, known for his quiet, thoughtful approach to duty. Some suspect that he has demons from his time serving on the wall that haunt him, but he works hard to maintain his on. Daisuke is the veteran of three military offensives - the Crab/Crane War, the War to put down the peasant uprising, and the recent Ivory Kingdom invasion. Despite the brutal skirmishes he fought against the Crane, he maintains excellent relations with a number of members of that Clan and recently took Doji Anaa, a beautiful Crane courtier as his wife. Doji Anaa lives in Daisuke's home in Otosan Uchi, a gift for his efforts in negotiations with the newly formed Kaeru, Yotsu, and Tsi minor clans. As part of his marriage negotiations, Daisuke plans to train with the Daidoji Iron Warriors after he has finished his studies with the Hiruma Bushi School. He has many friends among the Crane, especially the Daidoji, and looks forward to learning more of their martial prowess.
Daisuke is known to have single-handedly slain a powerful Maho Tsukai in the fight against the peasants and his unit destroyed the commander of the peasant army. In the war against the Ivory Kingdoms, Daisuke lead one of the most prominent groups, and single-handedly slew the Rajah. All of his company survived the assault on the Ivory Kingdoms, bringing back great glory for their families, clans, and the Empress.
Despite his extensive military achievements, Daisuke is not an aggressive bushi. He believes in weighing the pros and cons of situations, using violence as a last resort, only when more diplomatic solutions have failed. As an emerald magistrate in training, he has studied under the tutelage of Doji Oharu, earning great renown for his skill in investigation and knowledge of legal matters. His focus on personal honor is uncommon among the crab and he has a reputation for politeness and thoughtfulness that is surprising considering his upbringing. Nevertheless, he was raised in Crab lands, and enjoys sake, games of wrestling, and storytelling as much as the next Crab.
Daisuke was recently appointed to the position of Imperial Huntmaster, granting him the right to organize and hold official hunting events during the empress' court. As one of the empire's foremost hunters and trackers, his skills have saved many an expedition, both in the empire and in the dark lands to the south.
Daisuke is a regular presence in imperial and winter courts, serving his clan without personal ambition. He has successfully negotiated numerous trade deals with other clans, assisted in cementing peace with the Crane, helped continually reinforce the Crab's alliance with the Mantis, was instrumental in the acquisition of an obsidian shrine in Yasuki Yashiki, and many other courtly accomplishments.
For some, Daisuke is a walking mascot for the honor of the Crab Clan. Noble and fashionable in appearance, he was gifted with both a Kaiu blade and Kaiu armor due to his exemplary service to the late Hiruma Yabu. Hida O'Ushi herself granted Daisuke a the Sake Cup of Hida Atsuhige, a nemuranai of great "renown." He bears crystal and silver daggers, gifts for his exemplary performance at the Winter Court at Shiro Moto. His Kaiu Blade is adorned with a jade tsuba, a gift from Kaiu taka, and a crystal netsuke of mysterious origins.
The only direction for Daisuke in the empire is up. While he sits in a precarious position as a supporter of the Emerald Champion, it is clear that he puts his duty to family, clan, and empire above personal needs and ambitions. When his provincial Daimyo was slain, Daisuke was promoted to service under Hiruma Yoshi, the regent of the Hiruma family. It is rumored that he has performed special missions on behalf of Hida O'Ushi herself, the Crab Clan Champion, and that he has a special relationship with the champion's husband, Cavalry general Hida Yasamura. While Daisuke is discrete in his political dealings, some whisper that he bears a grudge against the Imperial Regent Hantei Okucheo for the regent's part in the brutal death of Hiruma Yabu.
Modules Played
SoB00 New Beginnings
SoB01 Undefended Border
SoB02 Bonds of Fate
SoB03 Standing Against the Waves
SoB04 Personal Sacrifice
SoB05 Poisoned Gift
SoB06 Walk Through the Mountains
SoB07 Delicate Negotiations
SoB08 Winter Court: Kyuden Hida
SoB09 Fire and Water
SoB10 Under Cover of Night
SoB11 Final Breath
SoB13 Prison of Earth: Part One of Unwritten Future
SoB14 Emperor’s Favor, Parts 1 & 2
INt03A Summer Storms - Military Interactive
INT03B Spoils of War - Political Interactive
SoB 15 Cold Hands, Stone Heart
INT04 Blessings of the Nakodo - Political Interactive
SoB 16 Twisted Fate
SoB 17 Flee from Tomorrow
SoB 18 Winter Court- Kyuden Gotei, Part 1, Rising Storm
SoB 19 Winter Court: Kyuden Gotei, Part 2, Breaking Storm
Int05 Lights of the Bon Festival - Political Interactive
Sob 20 Forgotten Tomb
SoB 21 A Time for Vengeance
Sob 22 Tear away the Darkness
SoB 23 A Hero's Gift
SoB 24 The Perfect Weapon
SoB 25 Castle of Water
Int06 Blessing of the Dragon - Political Interactive
SoB 26 All That Will Be Lost
SoB 27 The Price of Weakness
Int 07a Raising the Imperial Standard - Political Interactive
Int 07b Defense of the Realm - Military Interactive
SoB 28 Confusion at Court
SoB 29 Field of the Dead
SoB 30 The Enemy You Deserve
SoB 31 Fan and Sword
Int08 Unexpected Allies - Political Interactive
SoB 32 Winter Court: Shiro Moto
SoB 33 The Killing Grounds
SoB 34 Knife in the Darkness
SoB 35 Winter Court: Kyuden Tonbo
Int09 Proposal of Peace - Political Interactive
SoB 36 Winter Court: Otosan Uchi
SoB 37 Taken Unaware
SoB 38 The Wasp’s Nest
SoB 40 Your Heart's Enemy
SoB 42 One Will Fall
B3 Ivory Invasion - Military Interactive
Int11B Know the School - Political Interactive
Courts Attended
SoB08 Winter Court: Kyuden Hida
INT03B Spoils of War - Political Interactive
SoB 15 Cold Hands, Stone Heart
INT04 Blessings of the Nakodo - Political Interactive
SoB 18 Winter Court- Kyuden Gotei, Part 1, Rising Storm
SoB 19 Winter Court: Kyuden Gotei, Part 2, Breaking Storm
Int05 Lights of the Bon Festival - Political Interactive
Int06 Blessing of the Dragon - Political Interactive
Int 07a Raising the Imperial Standard - Political Interactive
SoB 28 Confusion at Court
Int08 Unexpected Allies - Political Interactive
SoB 32 Winter Court: Shiro Moto
SoB 35 Winter Court: Kyuden Tonbo
Int09 Proposal of Peace - Political Interactive
SoB 36 Winter Court: Otosan Uchi
Int11B Know the School - Political Interactive
Fictions
My Brother's Honor
Strength of the Crab
What's at Stake?
The Heaviest Heart
A Job Well Done
