Shosuro Atesharu was a Kabuki actor, air shugenja, and duelist.

Contents 1 Actor and Playwright 2 Jade Championship 2.1 Matches 2.2 Prophet 3 Jimen's agent 3.1 Under Jimen's scrutiny 4 Assault of the Hidden Temple 5 Blade of Guile 6 External Links 7 References

Actor and Playwright Edit

Atesharu was an enigmatic man with hidden talents. He was a member of a famous acting troupe and also a known playright. Due to his complex script, he was made the governor of the Painted City for a year by Shosuro Toson, the daimyo at the time. This was considered unusual as Atesharu was not a full-time member of the Shosuro Butei Academy. ^{[1] [2]}

Jade Championship Edit

In 1169 Soshi Uidori, the Soshi Daimyo, summoned him alongside Yogo Rieko, Soshi Shuuko, and Soshi Yukimi. After the Emerald Championship was won by Shosuro Jimen the Test of the Jade Champion had been called. Atesharu believed Jimen brought undue attention to Scorpion with his foolish gesture, so taking another post would draw more attention to themselves. Shuuko retorted him, and Atesharu was at odds with Shuuko for it. Both went to the contest, as Rieko and Yukimi did. He was appointed to attend a championship he did not want to win. ^[1]

Matches Edit

Atesharu defeated Moshi Sayoko during the Championship in a match of avatars, a less common method of combat between shugenja. ^[3]

Prophet Edit

Atesharu was present for the prophecy made by Kitsune Narako during the contest. He seemed to be unimpressed with her prophcies as he made light of the event. ^[4]

Jimen's agent Edit

Atesharu was an agent of the Emerald Champion Shosuro Jimen. He worked for him in a certain unofficial capacity. As part of his duties he had made contact with an individual named Kuni Yae, whom Jimen believed was a member of the Lost operating within the Empire. ^[5]

Under Jimen's scrutiny Edit

At some point Jimen decided that Atesharu could no longer be completely trusted. In 1170, Bayushi Norachai was recruited by Jimen to place Atesharu under surveillance and determine the purpose of his visit to the Imperial City Toshi Ranbo. ^[5]

Assault of the Hidden Temple Edit

Atesharu was ordered by Bayushi Paneki to assemble a group to assault the Hidden Temple in 1170. Though Atesharu did not take part in the attack, he did send a group of assassins headed by his student, Shosuro Chihiro. The Kolat headquarter was attacked by Scorpion Clan forces led by Bayushi Tsimaru and Bayushi Muhito. The attack resulted in the death of several Kolat Masters, including Master Cloud, Master Jade and Master Steel. The Oni's Eye was also taken by the Scorpion. ^[6]

Blade of Guile Edit

Somehow the Blade of Guile was gifted to Atesharu, who found it quite agreeable. ^[7]

External Links Edit

• Shosuro Atesharu (Rise of the Shogun)

References

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