He spied on Yukiko while bathing, discovering she bore the tattoo of the Shōgun on her arm.Ītsushi-A young member of the Kagé rebellion. Isao-A young member of the Kagé rebellion. Last known whereabouts: Lotus Guild Chapterhouse in Kigen city.
One of the most powerful and influential Guildsmen alive. Kensai-Second Bloom of the Lotus Guild, and Voice of the Guild in Kigen city. She bears an awful knife scar on her face, courtesy of Yoritomo-no-miya. Last known whereabouts: the Kagé stronghold in the Iishi Mountains. While in Yoritomo’s service, Daichi murdered Yukiko’s mother-a warning to Masaru when he refused to obey the Shōgun’s will. A former member of the Kazumitsu Elite who rebelled against the Shōgunate after Yoritomo mutilated his daughter, Kaori. Last known whereabouts: Hideo was eaten by rats during Masaru’s jailbreak.ĭaichi-Leader of the Kagé rebellion. Hideo-Imperial Spymaster, master of intrigue in the Shōgun’s court. Last known whereabouts: during a bloody battle in Kigen arena, Buruu tore Hiro’s arm off and Yukiko stabbed him in the chest. Hiro formed a romantic relationship with Yukiko while she was resident in the Shōgun’s palace, but ultimately betrayed her when he discovered she was plotting against his lord and master, Yoritomo. Member of the Kazumitsu Elite (the Shōgun’s personal bodyguard). Hiro-aka “The Boy with the Sea-Green Eyes.” Iron Samurai. Last known whereabouts: making her way to Kigen docks with Akihito in order to flee the city after the Shōgun’s assassination. Last known whereabouts: Yoritomo alluded to a grim fate for his beloved sibling, but whether Aisha survived his retribution remains unknown. Secret ally of the Kagé rebellion (a fact discovered by Yoritomo before his death). Last known whereabouts: Yoritomo was slain telepathically by Yukiko and Masaru during their showdown in the Market Square.Īisha-Yoritomo’s sister. A lunatic who came too young to power, and was ultimately consumed by it. Last son of the Kazumitsu Dynasty, a familial line that has ruled the Shima Imperium for two centuries. Last known whereabouts: limping to Kigen docks with Michi in order to flee the city after the Shōgun’s assassination. His leg was badly wounded during Masaru’s jailbreak. Masaru’s right-hand man, and Yukiko’s friend since childhood. She died in his arms.Īkihito-A hunter of the Imperial Court. Last known whereabouts: Kasumi was killed during Masaru’s jailbreak. Last known whereabouts : Masaru was shot and killed by Yoritomo-no-miya during a showdown in Kigen’s Market Square. But he turned out to be a decent fellow, underneath it all. Masaru-aka “The Black Fox of Shima.” Hunt Master of the Imperial Court. Last known whereabouts: surrounded by guards in Kigen city as Yukiko flew to freedom. In defiance of all he had been raised to believe, Kin built mechanical wings for Buruu, allowing the thunder tiger and Yukiko to escape the Shōgun’s clutches. Kin-An Artificer (engineer) of the Lotus Guild who crashed with Yukiko in the Iishi Mountains. His feathers were clipped by Shōgun Yoritomo, and until he molts again, he cannot fly without the aid of mechanical wings built for him by the Guild Artificer, Kin. Yukiko’s best friend and loyal companion. She returned forty-nine days later and delivered an impassioned speech, urging the populace to rise against the government and the Lotus Guild.īuruu-A thunder tiger (aka arashitora). Last known whereabouts: after murdering Shōgun Yoritomo, Yukiko fled Kigen city.
While lost in the wilderness, she joined the ranks of a guerrilla rebellion, known as the Kagé (meaning “Shadows”), and decided to take retribution on the Shōgun for his crimes against her family. Commanded to capture a legendary thunder tiger by Shima’s cruel Shōgun, Yukiko ended up forging a powerful bond with the beast, whom she named Buruu. Yukiko-A young girl with the ability to speak telepathically to animals (a gift called “the Kenning”).
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