Shosuro Maru
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| Shosuro Maru | |
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| Born: | Unknown |
| Died: | - |
| Titles: | Champion of Makoto, Oracle of Obsidian, Voice of the Obsidian Moon |
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Shosuro Maru was a courtier of the Scorpion Clan. She later became the Oracle of Obsidian and Voice of the Obsidian Moon.
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[edit] Early Career
Maru became well known shortly after the coronation of Toturi III. Only two years after completing her training at the Bayushi Courtier School, Paneki had chosen her as the host of his personal court. Maru excelled at manipulating others, making all feel at home, but enticing from them all most of their deepest secrets. She was able to easily manipulate those targeted by her into destruction, often leaving with no regrets for their own fall.[1]
[edit] Champion of Bushido
Maru was one of the seven Champions of Bushido, specifically the champion of Makoto (sincerity). Her yojimbo Bayushi Muhito was one of the remaining six champions.[2][3][4]
[edit] The Oracle of Obsidian
At the suggestion of Isawa Angai, Maru was chosen to become the first Oracle of Obsidian after the creation of the Obsidian Dragon, to balance out the Jade Dragon and its Oracle.[5]
[edit] Investigating the Spider Clan
Maru aided Scorpion Clan Champion Bayushi Paneki in 1170 with his investigation into the Spider Clan. Maru provided intelligence for Paneki's agent, Bayushi Eisaku.[6]
[edit] Voice of the Obsidian Moon
After the Obsidian Dragon challenged Lady Hitomi for the position of Lord Moon, and won, Maru became the Voice of the Obsidian Moon.[citation needed]
[edit] The Obsidian Hand
In a sake house in the Crane city of Tsuma, Maru joined Kakita Kensho-in at her table, where they discussed Kensho-in's history of lies, deceit, and murder, all in the name of the Crane Clan. Kensho-in was horrified at being forced to live through her three most significant sins all over again thanks to Maru's powers. Maru explained that she admired Kensho-in for embracing her violent and murderous nature and honing it as a weapon for the Crane. She then turned Kensho-in's right hand into the new Obsidian Hand.[7]
[edit] The Celestial Tournament
Upon arriving at Toshi Ranbo, Maru and Omen announced to all in Shosuro Jimen's court that it was the will of the Celestial Heavens for there to be a new Emperor, who would be chosen through a tournament similar to that held by the Kami at the Dawn of the Empire.[8] Maru and Omen presided over this tournament and judged its competitors.[9] Maru bestowed the blessings of the Obsidian Moon upon the winner, Iweko.[10]
[edit] The Empress
Omen and Maru remained at Iweko's side, should she require their counsel, as she presided over her first Winter Court at Kyuden Bayushi. [11]
[edit] External Links
- Shosuro Maru (Diamond)
- Shosuro Maru (Experienced) (Drums of War)
- Shosuro Maru (Experienced 2) (The Truest Test)
[edit] References
- ↑ Masters of Court, pp. 102-103
- ↑ Champions of Bushido, Part I, by Shawn Carman
- ↑ Champions of Bushido, Part II, by Shawn Carman
- ↑ Champions of Bushido, Part III, by Shawn Carman
- ↑ Ruins of Otosan Uchi, Part 3, by Shawn Carman
- ↑ Shadows & Lies, by Nancy Sauer
- ↑ Sun & Moon, Part IV, by Shawn Carman
- ↑ The Heavens’ Command, by Brian Yoon
- ↑ The Celestial Tournament, by Shawn Carman
- ↑ The Conclusion, Part 6, by Shawn Carman
- ↑ Glory of the Empire, Part 1, by Shawn Carman
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