Editing Dragon Clan (section)

==History==
From the very beginning, Togashi was an enigmatic and insightful Kami. He deliberately exposed Fu Leng's hiding spot to his sister Shinjo and their mad father Onnotangu, knowing it was their destiny to be consumed by him, and that it had to be done in order for destiny to [[Just As Planned|proceed as intended]]. While probably the most ''bruh'' moment from him for his siblings at the time, such enigmatic devotion to what must come to pass would be the hallmark of Togashi and his followers.

===Shinsei And Enlightenment===
Togashi didn't participate in the tournament his siblings held to decide who'd be the Big E, knowing the outcome, as well as Akodo's future importance to Hantei's safety. Unlike his siblings, he had little interest in guiding and ruling over these new mortals. What he ''did'' find intriguing were the words of Shinsei, the Little Teacher.

The wisdom of Shinsei left a huge impression on Togashi, who was always the most thoughtful and mysterious of his family; only his brother Shiba could claim to be as dedicated to the monk's words. When he received his lesson from Shinsei, Togashi chose to isolate himself in the mountains and meditate until he fully understood Shinsei's wisdom.

Unfortunately, while still a demigod far beyond mortals, it turns out that the Kami were more vulnerable to starving to death. For ten days he denied the food and water his followers offered, nearly dying in the process until Shinsei arrived and glibly taught him: If he wouldn't move until he understood his teachings, neither would Shinsei. This helped Togashi realize that if Shinsei denied himself here, he would deny others his wisdom regardless of whether he starved to death or not. And in that same vein, Togashi was denying his followers his guidance and protection.

This was Togashi's turning point, and helped to temper his philosophical desire for Enlightenment with the sense of duty and responsibility that was shared by the others in the Empire. Togashi and his followers Mirumoto and Agasha then began to build their homes in the mountains, and their followers grew in number. At least from the few willing and able to brave the trials of the mountains.

===Watching The Empire===
Hantei tasked Togashi with watching the Emerald Empire so that "''the truth of history shall be known''", a task which seems vague compared to the more concrete duties of his siblings. The Lions were warriors, the Cranes diplomats, the Crabs guardians, the Phoenixes scholars, and the Scorpions spies. Even the Unicorns were outriders. So what would the task of watching mean when the Empire seemed set to defend against threats both internal and external?

But as we mentioned earlier, this watchfulness was tied to the nature of the Dragon and the Empire: assigning the most introspective Clan to observe an incredibly rigid society, serving as an outside element to keep it in check. While never explicitly stated in such terms, Togashi and his followers were uniquely predisposed to this task. Their seclusion kept them separated from the sweeping culture of Rokugan, allowing them to study the words of Shinsei and the nature of the Elements, while Togashi would chronicle the history of Rokugan in an archive even his own Clan rarely saw. This developed a strong culture of critical thinking and independent thought, further guided by the mysterious insights and prophetic foresight of Togashi himself.

Given their near-impenetrable mountain lands, the Dragons might very well have shut themselves away in philosophical contemplation for all eternity. But true to their role, they still upheld their Duty. So even though they are one of the most isolationist Great Clans, the Dragons still make sure to organize themselves and set terms for how they interact with their cousins. Their standards may be cryptic to anyone outside of their Clan, but even so, many of the Dragon families still send representatives out into the world.

Though the Dragon Clan's presence in the Empire's affairs is a rarity, their effect tends to linger. The Great Clans may not know what to think about the Dragon, but they cannot deny that they get them thinking. And while most samurai stubbornly cling to tradition and reject the Dragons' ideas, every now and then you will find one whose life is profoundly changed. From warriors learning of their unconventionally pragmatic fighting styles, to courtiers wondering about the nature of justice when Kitsuki insight succeeds where testimony fails.