I'kak

I'kak was the Chieftain of the Third Whisker Tribe.

Chosen Prophet
I'kak was born marked with the nm'atch-tekn ("tomorrow eyes") and was immediately declared the Chosen Prophet of Z-ee of his generation. He was friendly and kind, with a terrific sense of humor and a ready squeak.

Taxing Destiny
His Transcendent Guardian, Z-ee, was entirely mad and rarely communicated his wishes intelligibly, so I'kak sometimes did not follow his dreams, but his own instict instead. He knew of a secret tunnel within the Kaiu Wall used only by the Chosen Prophets, and disappeared unnoticed through it to break the tension of his job.

Yasuki Friend
During his travels, I'kak became associated with a young Crab shugenja named Yasuki Garou. During a journey in the Shadowlands I'kak saved Garou's life from an Akuma no Oni. The two had been close friends since, though Garou refused to return to the Shadowlands. Z-ee foretold a great destiny in Garou, a destiny linked strongly to the Nezumi people.

Chieftain
After his master's death in 1123 he became the chieftain of the Third Whisker.