Ki-rin
From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings
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The Ki-rin', or the Unicorn, is a mystical creature, incomprehensible to the mortal mind. Its rare appearances in the Empire have always foreshadowed monumental events, such as the Return of the Unicorn and the Rain of Blood. It was also the namesake of the Ki-Rin Clan, and the true form of its founder Shinjo. (Unicorn p. 33,37)
It is a symbol of swiftness and good fortune. (Dragon p. 48)
[edit] Shrine
The Reihaido sano Ki-Rin is a shrine dedicated to the Ki-rin, located in Phoenix Clan lands. (3E p. 296)
[edit] Last of the Ki-rin
It is not widely known that the last of the Ki-rin was sacrificed in a ritual by Iuchiban to create the Rain of Blood. It was reborn thanks to the efforts of Daidoji Kumi to safeguard its body against Shadowlands beasts. Afterward it blessed Kumi by attaching a lock of its own mane to Kumi's sword. ([1])
[edit] See Also
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