The Crane Clan were given the task of developing the culture and art of the Empire. The Crane took their duty to heart, determined to take every part of Rokugani culture to perfection and to set an example for the other Clans. They view the sword of a duelist and the words of a courtier as forms of art. And their art can be deadly in either form.

The Crane have cultivated their political strength into something of legend. There are very few Crane who are not owed favors by someone, and this has helped the Clan grow a considerable fortune. The Crane curry favor with the Emperor, whoever it may be at the time, and use that favor to keep their enemies at bay. For who would dare attack a Clan the Emperor has favor with? While this political accumen has gained the Crane much, it has also created enemies among those who are jealous, or find pretty words to be outside the realm of the samurai.