Goju Adorai

Goju Adorai was the first leader of the forces of the Lying Darkness.

Lying Darkness
Adorai was once a member of the house of ninja named Goju. When the house fell of favor and all of its members were to be executed for treason, they became servants of the Lying Darkness, with Adorai as their leader.

Morikage Toshi
The Goju kidnapped Emperor Toturi and kept him imprisoned in the Morikage Toshi to be possessed by the Nothing. When the Empire was able to free him, Adorai considered it his first defeat, but the first Empire's mistake, being reigned by a mad emperor.

Naga
Adorai had been hidden from Rokugan and he was believed to be dead. In 1132, Hida Yakamo was restored to life through the sacrifice of Shashakar. Yakamo told the Naga about the Shadows and where the Nothing really resided. The naga priests took the Balash, tortured his mind and became one with his soul to see what had happened at Morikage. Balash whispered one name, Goju Adorai, dispelling his illusion.

The Darkness in the Shadowlands
When Onnotangu was killed by Hitomi the power of the Darkness unfolded. Adorai strenghtened ties with Kuni Yori. The tainted Crab accepted the new ally and undead forces marched alongside the minions of the Shadows. Adorai promised to the Dark Moto that each of the living Moto would join the Dark Moto the moment their hearts ceased to beat, no matter where they fell.

Adorai's Betrayal
When Shosuro escaped from his crystal prison, Adorai realized his own influence over the Lying Darkness was waning. Shosuro sought to suplant him as the Shadows' Avatar, and the Darkness would resume its original goal to unmake all the creation, rather than remaking it as Adorai's will. The Goju passed the Oblivion's Gate seeking Bayushi, the only being who might stop Shosuro. Adorai told Bayushi that Shosuro had returned and escaped. Bayushi's soul returned to the Mortal Realm in the Sleeping Lake.

Oblivion's Gate
At the Battle of Oblivion's Gate in 1133, the Dragon of Air allowed itself to become corrupted so that the Master of Fire Isawa Hochiu could reach Adorai and challenge him to a duel. With the aid of an actor, Hochiu killed Adorai, weakening the Lying Darkness.