Taiyouko

Empress Taiyouko, believed to be a low-level Celestial Kami, was the first and last imperial leader of the Sakura ("Cherry Blossom") Empire. The champion and daughter of Amaterasu, her reign is characterized by peace, expansion, and a golden age for the arts. Taiyouko is presumed dead after Aranami destroyed the bridge to heaven during their final duel, upon which she was standing.

Not considered beautiful so much as striking and charismatic, Taiyouko was a warrior-leader who bested all of the other Celestial Kami's champions to take her rightful seat as Empress of the Sakura Empire. Her martial abilities were considered unparalleled, and her wit tremendous. She was also known for her incredible virtues, and is ultimately credited for the creation of Bushido; indeed it is probably this that allowed for much of the Sakura Empire's success.

As for her family, Taiyouko's consorts were many, as she outlived all of her human lovers. She had many children, all of whom became the daimyo of various imperial families. The names of those families and their present descendents are currently unknown, though many in the current age claim to be of her lineage. For more information, see the Creation Myth.