Akodo Gokan

Akodo Gokan was a feared duelist of the Lion Clan in the 10th century.

After Death
In the 12th century Kitsu Soiku cast Defender From Beyond spell, summoning Gokan to Ningen-do in order the duelist may accept a challenge on his behalf. Unfortunately his opponent outmaneuvered him and the shugenja committed seppuku to erase the dishonor. Since then Shiryo no Gokan demanded retribution to his opponent in order to be at peace again, because he felt his honor had been slighted. Gokan appeared before him and the other samurai of his group whenever they were alone to voice steely-eyed contempt and curse them for soiling his reputation. The spirit was appeased after the samurai performed a public and vocal sacrifice in his memory: citing the great deeds he performed in life and acknowledging his status as a superior samurai.