| Akodo Ijiasu | |
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| Born: | Unknown |
| Died: | 1165, Month of the Horse [1] |
| Titles: | Sensei of the Castle of the Swift Sword Dojo |
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Ijiasu was born as a ronin. After the restoration of the Akodo family he became Akodo Ijiasu, a Lion Clan samurai in the service of Akodo Ginawa. He was a supporter of Akodo Kaneka and became his right hand.
Lineage[]
Like Akodo Hirotsu, the sensei of the Castle of the Swift Sword Dojo, and Akodo Ginawa, the Akodo Daimyo, Ijiasu's mother was one of the Akodo who survived the purge after the Scorpion Coup and followed Toturi as a ronin. She also served in the Imperial Guard until the Battle of Oblivion's Gate, when the Akodo regained their name. [2] [3] Ijiasu had dreamed through childhood of the day when the Akodo would return. Ronin no more, he would stand by his Clan and make his family's name ring from the halls of honor once more. [4] Ijiasu was one of the finest students of Akodo Ginawa. [5]
Unable to Hear his Ancestors[]
Unlike many other Akodo, Ijiasu had never heard the whisper of his guiding ancestors. He had always wondered if their silence was due to their desire to let him aspire to greatness on his own, or a judgment for some destined failure. [6] The Kitsu told him that his only recourse was to struggle even harder to prove himself. Ijiasu found great comfort in the Kitsu's advice. [7]
Spirit Wars[]
Ijiasu fought during the War of Spirits against Hantei XVI's Spirit Army. He earned victory in the first battle fought in the war, the Battle of Fallen Ground. It prevented the spirit forces from attacking Otosan Uchi. [8] In 1142 [9] his forces were routed in the Battle of Shallow Waters. [10]
Dragonfly Slayer[]
Ijiasu bore a strong hatred for the Dragonfly Clan because of an incident between his ancestor Akodo Yokutsu [11] and the Dragonfly Tonbo Kuyuden more than four hundred years previous. [12]
When the Dragon-Phoenix War began, the Lion joined their allies, the Phoenix. Ijiasu marched his forces north to the Dragon lands, directly to Kyuden Tonbo, in 1158. A terrified Tonbo soldier lost his nerve and accidentally released an arrow upon the Lion forces, and Ijiasu announced the command to attack. In this way, he kept the Lion's promise to never initiate hostilities with the Dragonfly, yet avenged a centuries-old insult to his clan. Kyuden Tonbo and the Dragonfly were almost completely destroyed. [3]
Station[]
When the Tsuno assaulted the Hall of Ancestors and Kitsu Tombs, Ijiasu assumed command of his border patrol after his gunso's death, and successfully defended the outpost to which he was assigned. Although the Tsuno still reached their objective, Ijiasu was commended for his valor and received a field promotion to gunso. [2]
The Lion decided that they could not aid the Phoenix while also defending themselves from this kind of attack. The Lion withdrew their forces from the Dragon-Phoenix War. [13]
Allegiance to the Shogun[]
Ijiasu swore to Kaneka
Not long after his victory over the Dragonfly, Ijiasu declared his allegiance to the Shogun, Akodo Kaneka. Ijiasu was appointed as the Shogun's right hand. [3] When Kaneka led his forces into the Yasuki lands, Ijiasu rode at his side. [14]
Aid to the Crab[]
In 1159 Ijiasu offered aid to his ally and fellow Shogun supporter Hida Hitoshi, whose Crab Clan was constantly under assault from waves of the Lost. He sent Akodo Tadenori, a renowned old general under his command. Some believed Ijiasu hated Tadenori because he eclipsed Ijiasu with his legendary victories. [15]
Shogun's Assassination Attempt[]
The Shogun was attacked in his chambers by three assassins. Two died upon Kaneka's blade and the leader fled. The Lion guards of the Shogun, under Ijiasu's command, had been killed with poisoned darts just prior to the attack. Kaneka dismissed Ijiasu as his chief protector and appointed Shosuro Higatsuku's Scorpion troops instead. Kaneka told Ijiasu that as Shogun he had to show no favor to his own family. [5]
Ambassador from Afar[]
Ijiasu was at Yasuki Yashiki with the Shogun when an ambassador from the Ivory Kingdoms, Rama Singh, arrived in the city. Rama Singh left the city, heading toward Crane lands to make a trade treaty with them. [16]
Besieging Ryoko Owari[]
Ijiasu in the siege of Ryoko Owari
In 1160 Ijiasu was in the Shogun's army besieging Ryoko Owari and Toturi Naseru, [17] leading the attack. [18]
Kaede's Return[]
Ijiasu was leading the siege of Ryoko Owari and was present when a Miya Herald sent by Toturi Tsudao arrived the camp, and related that the Empress and Oracle of Void, Toturi Kaede, had summoned Kaneka to Kyuden Seppun. Kaneka said that he had to first deal with his brother Naseru and dismissed the messenger. [19]
City of the Rich Frog[]
After the Shogun was forced to disband his armies, Ijiasu continued his service to Matsu Nimuro and Akodo Ginawa. [3] This turn of events had devastated Ijiasu, and he foundered for some time, seeking a purpose. [14] Increased activity of Unicorn cavalry was detected near the City of the Rich Frog, and Nimuro sent him with an honor guard of the Lion Clan's finest horsemen. When the next scouting party was sighted, the Lion would show no mercy. [6]
Death[]
In 1165 Ijiasu led his troops into battle against the first Unicorn scouting party his wardens located. Legions of Unicorn cavalry had emerged from the forests, outnumbering the Lion troops three to one. [6] Ijiasu held the line against overwhelming numbers. [20] He had charged out to prove himself against the Unicorn, to prove that his skill at leading the Lion was greater than Tadenori's. Ijiasu was killed by a Moto White Guardsman. The Moto's spear pierced his body, shattering his spine. [21] [22] Akodo Tadenori took command of the defense of the city. [23]
After Death[]
In 1166 Ijiasu joined the Legion of the Dead after Goemon's call. [3]
See also[]
External Links[]
- Akodo Ijiasu (Spirit Wars)
References
- ↑ Four Winds, p. 102
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Way of the Samurai, p. 41
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Legion of the Death: The Dragonfly Slayer
- ↑ Akodo Ijiasu (Spirit Wars flavor)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 A Matter of Loyalty, by Shawn Carman
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Legions, Part II, by Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf
- ↑ Secrets of the Lion, p. 25
- ↑ Imperial Histories, pp. 221-222
- ↑ Imperial Histories, p. 222
- ↑ Battle of Shallow Waters (Spirit Wars flavor)
- ↑ Secrets of the Empire, p. 43
- ↑ Akodo Ijiasu (Spirit Wars flavor)
- ↑ Clan Letter to the Lion #17 (Imperial Herald v2 #2)
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Four Winds, p. 62
- ↑ Divine Guidance (Imperial Herald v2 #8), by Shawn Carman
- ↑ Strangers, by Rich Wulf
- ↑ Deploy Scouts (Heaven and Earth flavor)
- ↑ Four Winds, p. 62
- ↑ Fight For Tomorrow, Part V
- ↑ Four Winds, p. 102
- ↑ Dawn of Battle (Hidden City Rulebook Story), by Rich Wulf
- ↑ Narrow Ground (Diamond flavor)
- ↑ Clan Letter to the Lion (Imperial Herald v2 #9)
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