Shiba Hojotsu

Shiba Hojotsu was a yojimbo of the Phoenix Clan in the 12th century.

The Lair
Hojotsu accompanied his charge Isawa Rohitsu in the Twilight Mountains, who was scouring for some kind of powerful Earth kami. Instead, he found the remnants of a lost Minor Clan, the Boar. The remote valley known as the Lair had been cut off from the Emerald Empire since the early 6th century, and those who stumbled across it were forced to remain there forever as unwilling guests. Rohitsu carefully documented the place, helping its inhabitants until he realized the Boar never would permit him to leave the Lair. He constantly stated his disapproval at his current situation and Hojotsu supported Rohitsu.