Tonbo Toryu

From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings

Tonbo Toryu was in his early years intrigued by the Tao of Shinsei. As Dragonfly Clan Champion he had studied with the Shiba family and had enjoyed access to the Isawa Libraries were he had become engrossed in the study of Shintao. Subsequently, many sought his guidance and expertise on the Tao and he was seen as more of a sage than a warrior.^[1]

Contents 1 Oracle of Thunder 2 Dark Oracle 2.1 Fortress of Thunder 2.2 War of Dark Fire 3 References

[edit] Oracle of Thunder

During the Battle of Oblivion's Gate, Toryu fought alongside the armies of the great clans, and offered solace and wisdom from the Tao. Toryu sacrificed himself to save the rest of the army, dying, but becoming Oracle of Thunder, guardian of heroes for his valor and heroism. Afterwards, he vowed to guard Oblivion's Gate.^[2]

[edit] Dark Oracle

Tonbo Toryu became the first Dark Oracle of Void when he took up the post in an attempt to balance the elements after the Oracle of Void, Isawa Kaede, took the throne upon the death of her husband Toturi and ruled as empress.

[edit] Fortress of Thunder

When the Oracles of Light got together to create the Elemental Nemuranai the position of Oracle of Thunder was unfilled. In a move that surprised even the Celestial Heavens the former Oracle of Thunder and current Dark Oracle of Void Tonbo Toryu demanded the right to contribute his blessing. For his previous sacrifices he was granted the right. The resulting nemuranai was the Fortress of Thunder. ^[3]

[edit] War of Dark Fire

When the yobanjin army of his peer, the Dark Oracle of Fire Tamori Chosai, threatened the Dragonfly Lands, the Dark Oracle of Void, like all oracles, would have had to abstain from directly interfering with the affairs of mortals. For Dark Oracles, however, a loophole existed: He was able to ask a mortally wounded Dragonfly samurai for permission to defend the Dragonfly lands. The Dragonfly, understanding that he had to buy the continuing existence of his clan with his soul's damnation, agreed.^{[citation needed]}

References

Preceded by: Unknown	Dragonfly Clan Champion ? - 1133	Succeeded by: Unknown
Preceded by: Unknown	Oracle of Thunder 1133 - 1159	Succeeded by: Togashi Mitsu
Preceded by: None	Dark Oracle of Void 1159 - Present	Succeeded by: Unknown

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