The Alliance of Minor Clans was an alliance created in 1167 by Kasuga Taigen and Kitsuki Mizuochi to give the Minor Clans a voice in the Imperial Court. In return for Mizuochi's patronage, Taigen promised that the Tortoise Clan would aid the Dragon Clan in their efforts to hunt down the Empire's shadowy enemies. It represented all minor clans and Taigen was his voice at the Imperial Court. The Alliance maintained an embassy in Toshi Ranbo. Additionally, the Alliance sponsored the Army of the Alliance which was stationed on Koeru Mura.