Kaneka

The illegitimate son of Akodo Toturi and the geisha Hatsuko. Akodo Kaneka was taken to a spirit realm by the Water Dragon until he was ready, he was then returned to Ningen-do and raised by the Lion Clan. Also known as the "Bastard". Recently he has been betrothed to Doji Yasuyo, the cousin of the Crane Clan Champion Doji Kurohito.

The Bastard Revealed
in 1155 Kaneka was announced in Ryoko Owari as the son of the Emperor Toturi I and a geisha. Kaneka's claim was supported by several sources, and the Akodo. This causes many disturbances in the Imperial Court, as that would make Kaneka the oldest child of Toturi, but Toturi never officially recognized him as his son. (3E p. 25)

The Shogun
He is a very ambitious man, driven to succeed and show Rokugan that he is the son of Toturi in every way. When he gave up his claim to the throne to his brother Naseru after the sacrifice of his sister Tsudao, he took up the title of the Shogun. As the Shogun, he was forced to break all ties with those that supported him while he plotted to become Emperor and swear fealty to the Phoenix Clan.

Duelist
Kaneka is an accomplished duelist and among his victories was Kakita Kaiten in a duel over the Yasuki provinces.

Gozoku
Kaneka was an active member of the Gozoku, until he recently discovered that a dark conspiracy laid behind the Gozoku, and formed an alliance with Moto Chagatai to destroy it.

Major References

 * The Four Winds, p. 62-3