四季 道元

The head of House Shiki stands first among the Seven Noble Houses.
Dougen is the village's ultimate authority de facto of the townlet.

The Shiki is the leading family among the Seven. They own assets that isolate them from other families and have a solid connection to the mainland, thus holding the village's actual power. Currently facing a succession issue, they decide to welcome Yasaka Kurou into their fold.

四 (Shi): This kanji means "four." It represents the number four and is often associated with completeness or universality in many cultures, given the four directions, four seasons, etc.
季 (Ki): This kanji means "seasons." It denotes the year's divisions: spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Overall (Shiki): Together, 四季 means "the four seasons," symbolizing the complete cycle of the year and the natural changes in the environment.