Takamuko Clan

The Takamuko clan is one with a long history of dealing with Youkai, spirits, and other such beings. Descendants of Emperor Wen of Cao Wei, who immigrated to Japan at some point during the fourth century CE, they brought with them a great deal of information on topics as diverse as government, the arts, and methods of combating Youkai, for which they gained some measure of standing at the imperial court, and were granted the title of Imiki.

Given their history and long associations with Youkai extermination, it was not surprising when they sent a significant number of their clan and numerous retainers to the region that would eventually become Gensoukyou, in order to assist in fighting the Youkai there. Takamuko no Ujikage led thirty of his clan, and over a hundred retainers, to the Yatsugatake mountains, and settled there alongside the other humans, forming the town of Yamamorijuku, which would later become known simply as the Human Village.

As one of the oldest and most prestigious families in Gensoukyou, the Takamuko held a great deal of influence amongst the humans that settled there, and in the early days they often played a direct role in organising the people of Gensoukyou and coordinating their efforts against the Youkai of the region.

Following the sealing of Gensoukyou, the Takamuko, along with the other prominent families - the Hieda, Meijin, Honjou, and Hakurei, would become the de-facto leaders of all humans in Gensoukyou. It is common for the head of the clan to hold a seat on the village council, and due to their influence, have a great deal of say in the affairs of the village.

Residence
The Takamuko family maintains a large house on the outskirts of the Village, known as Seifubanshoudou. The house and the surrounding grounds are strictly off limits to anyone without written permission given by the head of the clan.

It is home to all the current members of the family, as well as several of their most trusted servants.

Members

 * Takamuko no Ō-Imiki Yoriyasu: The fifty second head of the Takamuko clan, and the fourth clan head to be born since the sealing of Gensoukyou. Unlike some of his predecessors, he is considered more of a moderate voice on the village council, and is more interested in stabilising the position of his clan following recent turbulence, than in pushing for any radical changes - in this following in the footsteps of his father, Sessai.


 * Takamuko no Hokkyokuseihime: The wife of the current clan head, who is rarely seen outside the grounds of Seifubanshoudou. Despite being somewhat mysterious, she is well known in certain circles, having authored several texts on magic and Youkai. Despite her reputation as a soft-spoken recluse, the family’s servants and retainers seem to be quite afraid of accidentally provoking her wrath.

Former Members

 * Takamuko no Ujikage: The thirty-eighth head of the clan. According to family records, he was easy going, friendly, and inquisitive. He led the Takamuko expedition to the Yatsugatake mountains, and was one of the founders of what would eventually become the human village.


 * Takamuko no Gennojo: The fortieth head of the clan. During his lifetime, he was known and feared as a powerful sorcerer capable of duelling Youkai on even terms. He was responsible for the construction of the clan’s current home, Seifubanshoudou, as well as bringing about a period of order that would last for five generations.


 * Takamuko no Hyogonosuke: The forty-ninth head of the clan, and the first to be born inside Gensoukyou after its sealing. Remembered by history as a man of moderate talent but excessive ambition, who pushed aggressively for the expansion and protection of human interests, and indirectly brought about several reforms in the structure of the village militia.


 * Takamuko no Sessai: The fifty-first head of the clan, and the father of the current head, Yoriyasu. Unlike his father and grandfather, he was far more of a moderate; abandoning his predecessors’ radical policies in favour of fostering the developing peace in Gensoukyou.