Hojo Clan
Daimyo: Hojo Ujiyasu
Heir: Hojo Ujimasa (son)
Family: Tsunashige (brother), a daughter of the Hojo Clan is married to the heir of the Imagawa Clan
Factions: Odawara Castle Samurai (5/4), Hojo Retainers (4/5)
Koku: 115,000
Military: Fiercely loyal infantry drawn from several minor retainer-clans, select elite samurai from those family and from Odawara, exceptional siege capabilities, ashigaru spearmen and archers, light cavalry, some arquebus gunners, decent sailors
Army: 185 companies
Navy: 5 ships
Prestige: 17
Growth: 12%
The Hojo rule from Odawara Castle, a formidable defense located in Sagami Province. The great daimyo Ujiyasu has greatly expanded the Hojo throughout Kanto and threatened the Uesugi with multiple military campaigns, the most notable being the siege and subsequent acquisition of Kawagoe. As of now, however, the Hojo have been forced into a defensive posturing, mostly because of recent focus on domestic and infrastructure development and the pressing nature of both the vengeful Uesugi, who have begun a successful drive through Hojo's northlands, recently taking Numata Castle. The Hojo's infrastructural developments are impressive. Ujiyasu has completely reorganized the administration of his lands and Odawara has become not only a formidable castle but also a center of trade in the region. In addition, an artisan's guild has been established in Odawara, as markets, post stations, and roads develop throughout the rest of Ujiyasu's holdings. Since 1560, They been fighting for deal life against the other clans in the area and been in a strong alliance with the Takeda and Imagawa clans.



Mori Clan
Daimyo: Mori Motoharu
Heir: Mori Motonaga
Family: No one notable, but many sons who were adopted by retainer clans.
Factions: Suo Peasantry (3/2), Mori Retainers (5/4)
Koku: 90,000
Military: Experienced troops, ashigaru spearmen, pikemen, and archers, gunners armed with arquebus, several skilled, loyal samurai, light cavalry, an excellent fleet of highly capable ships, skilled, experienced sailors (having absorbed the Murakami "pirate" family of the Seto Sea)
Army: 120 companies
Navy: 20 ships
Prestige: 12
Growth: 8%
Ruling from Koriyama Castle in Aki Province, the Mori have become poweful, acquiring retainer clans throughout the Chugoku region and establishing a firm foothold on Kyushu at Moji Castle. This is impressive, considering they began as only a few districts in Aki Province. The Mori Clan's power does not seem to be waning any time soon. Their leader, Mori Motonari, has done much to secure the Mori's position as a dominant clan in 1560 Japan. In addition to military might, the Mori have been masters of infrastructural development, engaging in trade with the Portuguese and establishing a network of roads. The Mori are currently at war with the Otomo of Kyushu, whom they betrayed the faithful allies Yamana and Amako during the siege of Urakmi 2 years or so ago but then the Otomo betrayed them, thus having the Mori going from a ally to backstabber to ally again of the Yamana/Amako clan and the now Ukita clan (Urakami was wiped out during the siege). There lands have been savaged by war and was the site of the "Battle of the Bridge" 3 months prior when the Otomo Sorin narrowly escaped the Allied army.