Izo

Bayushi Izo was a bushi of the Scorpion Clan, retired as the monk Izo, becoming the Head Monk of Hotei Seido.

Burning Sands
Izo went with the exiled Scorpion to the Burning Sands, leaving behind his bethrothed, a beautiful Iuchi girl whom he loved very much. In all his travels he wanted nothing more than to return to his homeland.

Back at Rokugan
Once her returned Rokugan Izo searched for her, but never could he ascertain her fate. She had vanished during the War Against Shadow, never to be seen again. Izo retired as a monk at Hotei Seido and in time he became the master of the shrine. He studyed the Tao, practicing kata by the lakeshore, and writing poetry of such quality that he was sometimes invited to Kyuden Bayushi to read his poetry.