Akodo

Akodo was the son of Amaterasu and Onnotangu and one of the Kami. He founded the Lion Clan

Biography
Akodo the One Eye, was the eldest of the Kami children. Known for his honor, dedication, courage, and military tactics. He was the last of the Kami to face Hantei in combat the two fought as only brothers could. In the end Hantei used Akodos temper to goad him into loosing his focus and defeated his older brother thus proving Hantei's worthiness to rule. After this Akodo swore his bloodline would protect his brothers family for all its days. Akodo, in a terrible misunderstanding was responsible for the virtual extinction of the Kitsu race, thinking them to be mindless savage creatures he hunted down all but five of the race and slew them. Faced with the horrors of his actions once he discovered them to be peaceful and intelligent, he offered them a place in his clan, and the hands of his five daughters.

During the War with Fu Leng Akodo personally engaged his brother Fu Leng and grievously wounded him with his katana. Akodo later felt a deep sense of regret for having to take such actions and refused to wield the blade again.

Works
Akodo’s treatise on war called Leadership is perhaps the most read book in the military arts. It is found in most dojo through out the Empire.

Death of Akodo
As the Ikoma Libraries and Hall of Ancestors were being built they were unexpectantly attacked by Shadowlands creatures in 99. Akodo confronts the army in Seikitsu Pass, and just as the battle seems lost Akodo calls out to Amaterasu. Akodo's mighty roar collapses the pass on himself and the Shadowlands Army. During the Twenty-Seven Days of Darkness, the Lying Darkness claimed responsability on the demise of Akodo, but this has never been proven. (3E p. 10)