Deathseeker

The Deathseekers were originally a legion under the command of the fallen Lion, Hayameru Shibai, a minor daimyo of the Matsu family. The Matsu had been trapped within a small fortress near Beiden Pass, with Scorpions assualting. The Scorpions agreed to spare Hayameru's children in exchange for his surrender of the castle. Before the battle, Hayameru's personal guards discovered the plot, and alterted the Matsu, and Hayameru was branded a traitor. His own men turned upon him, and tore him apart.

The last contingent of Hayameru begged to be allowed to commit seppuku, but because of the Scorpion army outside the castle, the Matsu daimyo could not lose so many warriors. Instead, she commanded that they find their path again, and if they wished to give their lives for their honor, they could do it upon the fields of battle. The Hayameru led the strike against the Scorpion at dawn, and due to their ferocity and disregard for their lives, hte Lion won the battle.

Since then, the Deathseekers have been a legion of dishonored and doomed individuals. They wear their title with honor, knowing that is shows their desire to sacrifice everything for their family. When a man is disonored, or fails his house, he often begs to be allowed to join the Deathseekers.

Often, the Deathseekers will lead the Lion charge, as their viciousness is matched only by their utter disregard for their lives. They wear only the lightest armour, and carry only the simplest weapons, and wear a cord of brown a gold on their right arm, which is ment to bind their souls to the Lion should they fall. This cord also serves as a warning to any unit who would engage the Deathseekers.