Seikitsu Pass

From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings

Seikitsu Pass was, after the collapse of Beiden Pass, the major pass through the Spine of the World Mountains. The pass was located between Shiro Iuchi north of the Spine of the World Mountains and the road to Kyuden Miya runs southwards the mountains.

It is also known as the Way of Night.^[1]

Contents 1 Death of Akodo 2 Lord Sun's intervention 3 The Unicorn 4 The Spider 5 Surviving 6 References

[edit] Death of Akodo

As the Ikoma Libraries and Hall of Ancestors were being built they were unexpectedly attacked by Shadowlands creatures in 99. These creatures have been much later identified as Tsuno. Akodo confronted the army in Seikitsu Pass, and just as the battle seems lost Akodo called out to Amaterasu. Akodo's mighty roar collapsed the pass on himself and the Shadowlands Army.^[2]

[edit] Lord Sun's intervention

Seikitsu Pass was re-opened in 1150 when there was no easy way to cross the Spine of the World Mountains after the destruction of Beiden Pass at the end of the War of Spirits. Lord Sun hurled a fireball from the sky which hit near where Seikitsu Pass once was. The impact of the fireball created the Great Crater which re-opened the Pass.^[3][4]

[edit] The Unicorn

The territory has been highly disputed, but control has been claimed by the Unicorn Clan. There are rumors of an ancient city in the crater, but those have been denied by the Unicorn scholars.^[5]

[edit] The Spider

There is in fact a secret Spider Clan stronghold in the ruins of the pass, from which they can launch attacks.^[6]

[edit] Surviving

If one wished to live in the caves and underground passages of the pass, it would not be impossible. The legendary ise zumi Togashi Mitsu lived in the area for six years, seeking refuge from the world around him. There was a steady supply of fresh water and blind fish to be found.^[4]

[edit] References

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