Teju (Akodo Ikato)

Akodo Ikato was a general of the Lion Clan. After the Scorpion Coup his family was disbanded, and Ikato joined a monastery near the Beiden Pass as the monk Teju.

Defending a village
In 1126 the nearby Tea Petal Village was plagued with bandits, and Teju began to use his tactical knowledge to defend it. A group of samurai arrived to village, requesting to meet Ikato. The Clan War blossoming near Beiden Pass threatened to engulf the entire Empire and the samurai's lord desired the counsel of this wise general. Ikato did not reveal himself, and instead guided the samurai in the village's defence. It was later revealed that the bandits attacking the village were actually disguised Scorpion, who wished to prevent the general's return.