The Bells of the Dead
The Bells of the Dead was a small shrine opened to the air [1] dedicated to the memory of twelve shugenja led by Asako Hu Xiang [2] who died battling a powerful evil [3] gaki, the Shimushigaki, in 830. [4] It was said that so long as the bells of the shrine were rung regularly the shugenja would protect the Wall above the Ocean mountains. [5] The shrine was located south to Kyuden Suzume. [6]
Bells[]
The bells were forty pound bronze pieces, covered in kanji with the name of those shugenja who sacrificed their lifes. [2] Each of them carried that shugenja's spirit. [7] The bell's tone was a throbbing hum that filled the air and hanged. [8]
Shimushigaki Returns[]
In 1088 an Asako Inquisitor by the name Asako Nakiro was studying the Shimushigaki. [4] He was attacked by the Gaki that planted a piece of it into Nakiro's soul, giving the evil spirit the control of the Inquisitor. [9] Nakiro later met Daidoji Dajan, who was mainpulated to retrieve the bells from the shrine, allowing the gaki to use its full power. [10]
Return to Slumber[]
In 1125 Hu Xiang's bell was recovered by a group of samurai who were investigating the conspiracy against the disbanded Hare Clan. [2] They eventually put Shimushi back to sleep. [11]
External Links[]
The Bells of the Dead (QQQ)
- Bells of the Dead (Dark Journey Home)
References
- ↑ Bells of the Dead, p. 30
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Bells of the Dead, p. 26
- ↑ Roleplaying in the Emerald Empire, p. 240
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Bells of the Dead, p. 8
- ↑ Legend of the Five Rings; Third Edition, p. 306
- ↑ Roleplaying in the Emerald Empire, p. 228
- ↑ Bells of the Dead, p. 36
- ↑ Bells of the Dead, p. 28
- ↑ Bells of the Dead, p. 39
- ↑ Bells of the Dead, pp. 27, 39
- ↑ Bells of the Dead, p. 36
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