Tsukuro

Daidoji Tsukuro was a former Crane general who fell to the call of the Shadowlands. He went on to become the head commander of Yogo Junzo's armies in the Clan War. Later on he was cut down by Yasuki Hatchi during Daigotsu's attack on Otosan Uchi. Despite this failure he became the General of the shadowlands army that tried to overrun Shinsei's last hope.

The Cursed Crane
When Daidoji Tsukuro was born, the Asahina family proclaimed that a dark magic that had tainted his family line woule rise again in him. Tsukuro would become a villain, despite every effort to the contrary. Tsukuro ignored these predictions, and instead was driven to become a great hero. He swore that he would prove this curse wrong, and that one day, he would become the Emerald Champion. Unfortunately, the Asahina prophecy ruined any chance he had at promotion. Despite his impressive tactical skill, all of his innovations were credited to others. No one wished to be associated with the 'cursed Crane.'

Downfall
Losing hope, Tsukuro turned to opium, and began accepting bribes. Tsukuro abandoned his dreams of greatness,and began to accept the bleak truth of his life. Sadly, when one of his superiors came under investigation, the blame was shifted squarely on Tsukuro. Tsukuro was arrested and ordered to commit Seppuku. Choosing instead to survive, Tsukuro escaped and fled south. Since the Carpenter Wall had yet to be built, Tsukuro found himself in the Shadowlands. Tsukuro died alone on the barren wastes, and when he rose again, a new light shone in his eyes. He realized the the Asahina had been right, but that his dreams could still come true. Once the Shadowlands have destroyed the Empire, he could serve as the Dark Lord's Champion.

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