Akodo Shigetoshi

Akodo Shigetoshi first came to the notice of Akodo Ginawa alongside his classmate Akodo Ijiasu. The two students were the best in their class, and the younger Shigetoshi always competed with Ijiasu, but never seemed to beat him. He is the son of the legendary sensei Akodo Quehao, who had returned through Oblivion's Gate to once again defend Rokugan.

After Gempukku
Shigetoshi recieved a prestigous appointment serving at Toshi Ranbo wo Shien Shite Reigisaho, where he was involved in many of the Crane border skirmishes, rising through the ranks. Soon after Doji Kurohito surrendered Toshi Ranbo to Matsu Nimuro Shigetoshi was appointed to serve as a tactical advisor to Ginawa himself, and sometimes even Nimuro.

Becoming Daimyo
Shigetoshi was completely unprepared when the heirless Ginawa chose him as his heir. Shigetoshi protested, but Ginawa would hear none of it. Shigetoshi was the perfect embodiment of all that the Akodo valued, and in the end Shigetoshi accepted the honor and became daimyo upon the retirement of Ginawa.

Shigetoshi's Rule
Shigetoshi has become more and more concerned with the hold the Lying Darkness has had over his family. Many of the elder Akodo have no recollection of their past and an entire generation of Akodo have been born without any knowledge of who their true ancestors were.

The Khan's Assault on the Capital
In 1169, following the march by the Unicorn upon the capital, Shigetoshi withdrew the Akodo army from the Dragon conflict and brought it to Toshi Ranbo. Protector of the Imperial City Bayushi Norachai placed the army in defense of the north, east and south wallls.

Championship
Shigetoshi became the Lion Clan Champion after Matsu Yoshino died in battle with Moto Chagatai, in accordance with the instructions Yoshino had left him.