Battle of Oblivion's Gate

From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings

Battle of Oblivion's Gate
Location: Volturnum, Oblivion's Gate
Date: 1133
Major Forces: Empire, Lying Darkness
Generals: Saigorei, Goju Adorai
Battles of Rokugan

Contents 1 The Clans Unite 2 The Assault 3 The Spirits 4 The Battle 5 The Naming of Nothing 6 The Aftermath 7 Casualties 8 Major References

[edit] The Clans Unite

In 1133, after the seppuku of Emperor Toturi I, the forces of the Empire marshalled together under the leadership of Toturi's general Saigorei to oppose the Lying Darkness, which was undoing all of creation by turning the land of the dead into nothing but a memory.

[edit] The Assault

The combined Rokugani forces assaulted the Lying Darkness in the Shadowlands in the ruins of the Troll city Volturnum. The Battle was fierce and the boundaries between the Spirit Realms, already weakened by the manipulatons of the Lying Darkness, began to crumble.

[edit] The Spirits

The Spirits from Yomi and Toshigoku began to emerge in great numbers, and more than one great hero from the past was among them. The Emperor Toturi I himself was there, free from the Shadow's grip.

[edit] The Battle

Many people died. Even the Dragon of Air allowed itself to become corrupted so that the Master of Fire Isawa Hochiu could reach the Master of Darkness, Goju Adorai and duel him. With the aid of a Shosuro actor Hochiu strikes down Adorai, weakening the Lying Darkness.

[edit] The Naming of Nothing

At this moment, while the Lying Darkness was weak enough to be named, Hitomi named it "Akodo", which destroyed the Lying Darkness and released a number of Akodo Ronin (now with amnesia).

[edit] The Aftermath

The now weakened Goju and Ninube minions of the Darkness fled to plan their vengeance. Many among those who fought at Volturnum returned tainted, among them Asahina Tamako.

[edit] Casualties

• Abresax
• Bayushi Aramoro
• Daidoji Kedamono
• Dairya
• Dashmar
• Dengai
• Doji Kuwanan
• Eshru
• Fuzake Garou
• Goju Adorai
• Heichi Chokei
• Hida Tampako
• Hida Tsuru
• Ikoma Tsanuri
• Kakita Toshimoko
• Matsu Morishigi
• Okura no Oni
• Radakast
• Shosuro Taushi
• Tonbo Toryu
• Yoritomo
• Yoritomo Furiake

In addition, numerous samurai became Tainted; some joined the ranks of the Lost

• Hitomi Kobai - Returned to the Dragon Clan.
• Mirumoto Taki
• Moshi Wakiza - Returned to the Mantis Isles; died giving birth to Yoritomo Kumiko.
• Shiba Katsuda
• Soshi Jomyako

[edit] Major References

• Legend of the Five Rings: Third Edition Page 24.
• Legend of the Five Rings: Hidden Emperor Who's Who PDF Page 18, [1]

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