Ikoma Otemi
From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings
| Ikoma Otemi | |
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| Born: | Unknown |
| Died: | - |
| Spouse: | Ikoma Yasuko |
| Children | None |
| Titles: | Lion Clan Champion, Protector of the Imperial City |
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[edit] Island in the Mist
| Otemi returned from his voyage with a jade-studded warship, a Nezumi crew, and a hold full of Crane gold, and was rewarded with a Scorpion wife. Look upon him, and see what it means to be a Lion.
-Matsu Nimuro
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Alongside Matsu Kenji, Otemi discovered the headquarters of the notorious pirate Yasuki Fumoki, defeated the giant beast living there, and claimed the vast riches in the name of the Lion Clan.[1][2][3][4]
[edit] Fall of Otosan Uchi
Following his success Otemi married Shosuro Yasuko, became Governor of Shiranai Toshi, and then again Protector of the Imperial City, until Daigotsu's assault on Otosan Uchi. During the battle, Otemi defeated the Shadowlands ships commanded by the undead Garen from his own ship, the Deathless. The position of Protector became defunct when the Lion Clan burned Otosan Uchi, until the title was resurrected by Toturi Kurako in 1168 and gave it to Bayushi Norachai.[citation needed]
[edit] War of the Rich Frog
During the War of the Rich Frog, Otemi took the place of Ikoma Hasaku at the head of the Lion troops on the front, and assisted Hasaku in his seppuku. He saved the situation, but the strange orders of Tamago complicated his task. Driven by Bayushi Kaukatsu, Tamago then came himself to lead the conflict, and died against Moto Chagatai, the Unicorn Clan Champion, in a violent duel ; Otemi picked up the Celestial Sword of the Lion Clan, ordered retreat and put an end to the war, thus losing the town of Sukoshi Zutsu but saving the property of the City of the Rich Frog. As a last act of loyalty to the Scorpion, and the last act of treason to the Lion Clan, Ikoma Yasuko, Otemi's wife, provided Scorpion Clan with secret military information during this war.[5]
[edit] Lion Clan Champion
When Matsu Ketsui believed her son, the Lion Clan Champion Matsu Nimuro to be dead, she named Otemi as his successor until Nimuro's eldest son, Matsu Yoshino, came of age to assume the Lion Clan Championship. She had no real authority to act so, but her declaration was well received by the Clan, and Otemi himself accepted the championship in this way.[citation needed]
[edit] Advisor
After Matsu Yoshino, tutored by Otemi and Ikoma Fujimaro, proved himself worthy and became the Lion Clan Champion, Otemi remained on as the young champion's advisor, and gained the nickname "The General".[citation needed]
[edit] Khan's Defiance
In the winter of 1168 the Unicorn Clan Champion Moto Chagatai began a campaign to seize the Imperial Throne. The attack was sudden and captured Shiranai Toshi before the Lion could mount a decent defense. As the Khan marched upon Kyuden Ikoma, Yoshino and Otemi laid out a plan that would strike at the command post of the Khan, attempting to cut the head off the beast. Otemi lay in wait in a small village, and when the Khan's banner became visible Otemi and his men charged, taking the Unicorn by surprise. The advantage lasted only for a short time, and Chagatai shot Otemi twice with arrows. Otemi was whisked away to safety by Matsu Yoshino but was severely wounded.[6]
[edit] The Khan's Assault on the Capital
Otemi's wound prevented him from aiding Matsu Yoshino in the defense of Lion lands and the Capital in 1169.[7]
[edit] External Links
- Ikoma Otemi (Gold Edition)
- Ikoma Otemi (Experienced) (Broken Blades)
- Ikoma Otemi (Experienced 2) (Lotus Edition)
- Ikoma Otemi (Experienced 3) (Emerald and Jade Championship)
[edit] References
| Preceded by: Tamago | Lion Clan Champion 1166 - 1168 | Succeeded by: Matsu Yoshino |
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