Daigotsu Rekai



Daidoji Rekai has led a long and interesting life. She was born into the Daidoji family of the Crane Clan and became one of the elite Daidoji Harriers. While young, she became embroiled in the battle agains the Lying Darkness and managed to rescue half of the Tao of Shinsei. She fought in the Battle of Oblivion's Gate alongside her daimyo, Daidoji Uji, and earned enough respect from him to have him declare her to be Daidoji Daimyo upon his death. Some time after that, she resigned her position to join the forces of the Lost.

The Loss of the Tao
In 1132, the Tao of Shinsei was stolen by the Kolat attempting to protect it from the Shadow. Some of the Kolat planned to revise the Tao, changing bits to suit them, but others disagreed. Half of the Tao was given to Daidoji Rekai by a traitor among the Kolat, but the other half was taken by the Lying Darkness, and presumed lost. (3E p. 23)

Her Reign as Daimyo
Rekai lost her husband Daidoji Kyobu at the Battle of Oblivion's Gate, she was succeded by her son, Daidoji Kikaze, when she succumbed to the corruption of the Shadow Dragon.

Corruption
Rekai was corrupted by the Shadow Dragon, and joined the Shadowlands. The Taint rejuvenated her and she regained her beauty. Even though she is one of the Lost, Rekai is still proud of her Crane heritage, and she recently met with with the Jade Champion Asahina Sekawa. Despite offering to willingly give information she was tortured, and her current status as free or a prisoner is unknown.

Major references

 * Shadows