Doji Akiko
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| Doji Akiko | |
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| Born: | Unknown |
| Died: | Mid First Century |
| Died after return: | 1167 |
| Parents: | Isawa |
| Spouse: | Doji Kurohito |
| Children | Doji Domotai |
| Titles: | Elemental Master of Water |
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Isawa Akiko was the daughter of Isawa. She was killed the first time in the mid-first century, when her ex-betrothed Asako Sagoten tried to regain her love by selfishly using Isawa's Last Wish.[1][2][3] She returned as a spirit through Oblivion's Gate and became the wife of Crane Clan Champion Doji Kurohito, thus becoming Doji Akiko. She was killed a second time by Kurohito when he discovered her connections to the 12th-century Gozoku conspiracy.
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[edit] Daughter of Isawa
It was Akiko, as the daughter of Isawa, that convinced her father to accept the aid of the Kami Shiba when Toshi Tetsuharu fell to the Shadowlands Horde at the dawn of the Empire.[4]
Although Isawa had crafted the Last Wish to be a wedding gift for Akiko and Asako Sagoten, she first died when Sagoten took up Isawa's Last Wish in anger, feeling that his father, Asako Yogo had abandoned him following his curse, and blaming the Isawa for not doing all they could to help Yogo.[5][1]
[edit] Kurohito's Wife
Akiko was one of Kurohito's most trusted advisers, he relied upon her wisdom many times, and she took over much of the responsibility for the general running of the clan.[6][7]
In order to maintain the Crane's peace with both the Phoenix and Mantis Akiko ordered that no Crane samurai become involved with the war between the two clans.[8]
[edit] Elemental Master
To seal a treaty between the Phoenix and Crane Clans, Doji Akiko became Master of Water. [2] After the four winds marched upon the City of the Lost and Hantei Naseru had been crowned Emperor, Akiko offered fealty to both Toturi Sezaru and Kaneka.[9][10] It was Akiko who led the council when they were warned of the Rain of Blood to only warn the Emperor and the Crane Clan.[11] After the death of Isawa Taeruko, Akiko became the new leader of the council with the support of Isawa Sachi.[12]
[edit] Gozoku
Akiko held a position of leadership in the Gozoku conspiracy reformed by Bayushi Atsuki. She controlled the Gozoku's interests within the Crane and Phoenix with the help of Kakita Munemori and Isawa Sachi.[7][13]
Throughout her time with the Gozoku, she has attempted to undermine the authority of the Emperor, blaming much of Iuchiban's rampage and the Rain of Blood on his weaknesses.[14] She manipulated Kaneka into moving his army back into the Imperial City in order to more efficiently serve the Emperor.[12]
[edit] Death
Akiko was killed by her husband, Doji Kurohito, after her connection to the Gozoku was announced before the Emperor by Ikoma Masote and Doji Takeji. Masote had gathered evidence of caravans of goods being redirected by Kakita Osei from where they were needed to the stronghold of Bayushi Atsuki in the Unicorn provinces. Though Kurohito loved Akiko, his honor was the more powerful influence.[13][15]
Many within the Phoenix also committed seppuku to cleanse the dishonor Akiko brought upon the clan from her involvement with the Gozoku. This weakened the Phoenix in their war with the Mantis.[16]
[edit] External Links
- From L5RSearch.com: Doji Akiko, Doji Akiko Exp
[edit] References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 To Change the World, by Rich Wulf
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Broken Wishes, by Rich Wulf
- ↑ The Four Winds, p. 129
- ↑ Fires of the Phoenix
- ↑ Isawa's Last Wish
- ↑ Rebuilding the Court, by Shawn Carman
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Strangers, by Rich Wulf
- ↑ Blue Skies, by Rich Wulf
- ↑ A New Emperor, by Rich Wulf
- ↑ Homecoming, by Rich Wulf
- ↑ Blood Dawn, Part VII: Soul of the Phoenix, by Rich Wulf
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Imperial Herald
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Dawn of the Lotus, The Crane Clan, by Shawn Carman
- ↑ Crane Clan Letter
- ↑ The Topaz Championship, part 2, by Shawn Carman
- ↑ Brothers, by Shawn Carman
| Preceded by: Isawa Riake | Master of Water 1159 - 1167 | Succeeded by: Asako Bairei |
