The Dark Oracle of Fire was the dark mirror of the Oracle of Fire in Rokugan.

Contents 1 Challenged 2 12th century 2.1 Elemental Terrors 2.2 Elemental Nemuranai 3 Agasha Tamori 3.1 Dragon-Phoenix War 3.2 Destruction 4 Tamori Chosai 4.1 War of Dark Fire 5 External Links 6 References

Challenged Edit

In 510 the Master of Fire Isawa Takao was so overconfident in his own abilities that he challenged the Oracle to a duel in order to prove his superiority. Takao sought out the Oracle, finding him in a giant tower of fire that rose form the earth and stretched to the sky. For a long while, Takao merely stood and watched the flames dance. Then, without speaking, Isawa Takao stepped forward into the flames and was consumed by the flames immediately. ^[1]

12th century Edit

It was believed that the Dark Oracle of Fire during the early 12th century was formerly the Oracle of Fire. Centuries ago, an unknown shugenja from the Isawa was chosen to ascend to replace the previous Oracle of Fire. He disappeared and was not seen for over a decade until he mysteriously reappeared. In a rage, he destroyed several Phoenix and Dragon villages. He was only stopped when his own magic seemed to overwhelm and consume him. At the same time, a massive explosion of fire was witnessed deep in the Shadowlands from the Kaiu Wall. At first thought to be a volcanic eruption, the Kuni later believed the insane Oracle was summoned and corrupted by the forces of Jigoku or perhaps the other Dark Oracles themselves. ^[2]

Elemental Terrors Edit

The Dark Oracles created the Elemental Terrors in 1126. ^[3] The nezumi Te'tik'kir of the Crippled Bone Tribe visited the Oracles and bargained with them. The Oracles betrayed him and unleashed the Terrors against his Tribe, which was nearly destroyed in 1127. The Dark Oracle of Earth was killed by Te'tik'kir. ^[4]

Elemental Nemuranai Edit

This year the Oracles of Light decided to counteract their corrupted counterparts, bringing together Asako Shingon and Iuchi Yogosha to create a set of Elemental Nemuranai. The Oracles rested knowing the balance had been achieved. ^[5] The Dark Oracles sent the Terrors across Rokugan to seize the blessed nemuranai, but in every attempt they were defeated. ^[6]

Agasha Tamori Edit

Agasha Tamori fought for the Steel Chrysanthemum during the War of Spirits. The already tainted Tamori became the Dark Oracle of Fire in 1150 after a slaughter of Shiba forces in the Isawa Woodlands. ^[7]

Dragon-Phoenix War Edit

Tamori was manipulated by a Dragon and a Phoenix to start a war between the Dragon and Phoenix Clans. They came to him in 1157 and used the Dark Covenant of Fire to command him. ^[7]

Destruction Edit

Tamori's involvement in the war was discovered by Isawa Nakamuro and Tamori Shaitung. They investigated the Covenant and discovered that Tamori's brother Tamori Chosai had been the Dragon traitor. ^[7] Searching for Tamori to destroy him uncovered that Isawa Hochiu had been the Phoenix traitor. During the confrontation between Nakamuro and Hochiu, Tamori arrived. Tamori duelled Hochiu but lost. Tamori survived however, and incinerated the Master of Fire. Shaitung distracted Tamori long enough for Mirumoto Tsuge to kill him. ^[8]

Tamori Chosai Edit

After the destruction of Tamori his brother Tamori Chosai became the next Dark Oracle of Fire. Chosai was banished from Rokugan and never allowed to return by Isawa Nakamuro, who used the Dark Covenant to command him. ^[8]

War of Dark Fire Edit

The War of Dark Fire was a conflict started in the winter of 1170 by Chosai when he sent his army, including the Yobanjin, to invade Rokugan. ^[9] The war ended in 1171 with the defeat of the invaders. ^[10]

External Links Edit

• Dark Oracle of Fire (Shadowlands)
• Dark Oracle of Fire Exp (Promotional)
• Dark Oracle of Fire Exp2 (The Dead of Winter)

References

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