Doji Kurohito
From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings
| Doji Kurohito | |
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| Born: | 1133 |
| Died: | 1167 |
| Parents: | Doji Kuwanan, Doji Narumi |
| Siblings: | None |
| Spouse: | Doji Akiko |
| Children | Doji Domotai |
| Titles: | Crane Clan Champion |
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[edit] Birth
Kurohito was born in 1133 the same day that Kumo wove a web of darkness of Otosan Uchi whilst his father, Doji Kuwanan fought the Battle of Oblivion's Gate at Volturnum. Moments after his birth, the sword Chukandomo was found washed up in a temple on the coast of the Asahina lands. Doji Narumi decreed that this blade was a sign and would be wielded by Kurohito from the day of his gempukku.[1] Unfortunately, the blade was cursed.
Until Kurohito's Gempukku, the Crane Clan were ruled by Kakita Kaiten acting as regent.[citation needed]
[edit] Early Rule
One of the returned spirits through Oblivion's Gate was Isawa Akiko, the daughter of the Phoenix Thunder Isawa. Kurohito and Akiko fell in love, and married. The marriage with Akiko established an alliance with the Phoenix.
After the War of Spirits the Emperor commanded that all spirits should return to their rightful place, but Kurohito petitioned for Akiko to stay with him, saying he would kill himself if she was not allowed. In addition to Akiko Kurohito petitioned that any spirit loyal to Toturi would be allowed to stay. All would have to undergo a ritual to sever their connection with the Spirit Realms. The Emperor saw wisdom in this proposal and allowed it.[2]
[edit] Second Yasuki War
Kurohito killed Crab Clan ChampionHida O-Ushi in a duel after the crab invaded the Yasuki family provinces with Chukandomo and even though the fighting with the Crab continued, seized Toshi Ranbo from the Lion.[3] By surrendering Toshi Ranbo, the swords malevolent influence was purged and it was given to the Matsu family as a gift, as it was its original purpose.
- Kurohito then used Megumi, the Celestial Sword of the Crane.[citation needed]
[edit] Death
Just after the Topaz Championship the Lion Omoidasu Ikoma Masote revealed to the Imperial Court that Doji Akiko was one of the leaders of the Gozoku. Kurohito defended his wife, but when she stepped forward and admitted her guilt, he cut her down. To cleanse the Crane Clan of their shame Kurohito requested from the Emperor permission to commit seppuku. The seppuku was performed the same evening, with Kurohito's daughter, Doji Domotai being his second. [4]
[edit] External Links
[edit] References
- ↑ Immortal Steel, by Rich Wulf
- ↑ Unfinished Business, Part II
- ↑ The Four Winds, p. 151
- ↑ The Topaz Championship, Part Two, by Shawn Carman
| Preceded by: Kakita Kaiten | Crane Clan Champion 1144 - 1167 | Succeeded by: Doji Domotai |
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