Shosuro Shiriko

Shosuro Shiriko was a diplomat of the Scorpion Clan.

Ancient Prophecy
In 1123 the Scorpion had revealed a terrifying prophecy which foretold the destruction of Rokugan. Shiriko spent a great deal of time studying ancient texts about both the Oracles and the Black Scrolls.

Oracle of Fire
When it was known the Oracle of Fire began his preparations to depart the mortal realm, Shiriko was sent to ask the Oracle about the prophecy. The Oracle resided atop a small mountain in the Scorpion lands, and Shiriko found that the Oracle was not alone in his cave. He was already accompanied by his successor, an eta girl. The Oracle refused to answer Shiriko's question, and was entitled to wait until the eta girl would become the new Oracle of Fire.

Seducing a God
Shiroko was enraged an eta would gain such post, and she seuced the Oracle, claiming her love to him, and she would commit seppuku after her beloved passed away. Emotions long forgotten surfaced in the being who once was a human, and the Oracle fell in love of Shiriko. The eta girl fled when the Oracle kissed the woman.

Requesting the Mantle
Shiriko bargained with the Oracle, who agreed to pass her the mantle, on the condition she passed immediatly the post to the eta girl. In such a way the "lovers" could be together in the Celestial Heavens for the eternity. When Shiriko suggested another individual as her successor, the Oracle saw Shiriko's duplicity for what it was.

Oracle's Rage
Shiriko fled, and the scorned lover headed for Kyuden Shosuro, intent on finding his lost love. The Oracle of Fire had weakened his connection to the dragon of Fire for the previous events, so when he put the Scorpion holding under siege, it was not immediately destroyed.