Obsidian Champion

The title of Obsidian Champion was the position held by the chief general and enforcer of the Shadowlands, comparable to the Rokugani title of Emerald Champion. Later this position was of high regard in the Spider Clan, and head of the Spider Clan Army. Obsidian, by Shawn Carman Since the Spider joined the Empire, the position was not anymore part of the new Great Clan.
== First Champion ==
Moto Tsume was the first to claim the title following his corruption in the ninth century and "held" it for many years until his destruction in 1133. Hidden Emperor, p. 14
=== Goju Kyoden ===
What became of the title was unknown until it was given to Goju Kyoden several years later. As Daigotsu rose in the ranks of the Lost, taking the leadership, he needed a champion. He gave the Obisidian Champion title to his personal yojimbo, Goju Kyoden, Goju Kyoden (Dark Allies Boxtext) who held the position until his death in 1160. Kyoden sacrificed himself to the Shadow Dragon to allow Daigotsu to return following his death at the hands of Toturi Tsudao. Corruption's Price, by Rich Wulf
=== Moto Tsume ===
The position was again vacant until the resurrection of Moto Tsume in 1168. Little was known of Moto Tsume's second reign as Obsidian Champion, other than his appearance claiming the title. Moto Tsume (Path of Hope Boxtext)
== Spider Clan ==
=== Daigotsu Tatsune ===
At some point the position became vacant once again. Sometime in 1168, Daigotsu held a tournament in the City of the Lost to determine the next Champion, which was won by Daigotsu Tatsune. Shortly after the tournament, the Lost left the City and infiltrated Rokugan, becoming the Spider Clan. Tatsune was put in charge of the Spider Clan Army, and Champion of Shourido. The Jeweled Champions (Imperial Herald v3.3)
=== Yearly Tournament ===
Daigotsu commanded the Obsidian Champion to hold an annual tournament to see if it was possible to defend their title and retain their position. All among the Lost who hungered for power and influence were free to try and take the positions by force, if they so desired. 
=== Yoritomo Hotako ===
Yoritomo Hotako became the Obsidian Champion in 1169 when she killed the previous holder, Daigotsu Tatsune. Sometime later Hotako took the Daigotsu name, becoming Daigotsu Hotako. Poisoned Silk, by Shawn Carman
== Rogue Title ==
Since the Spider became part of the Empire the position was not part of the new Great Clan. Somehow, the Ancestral Sword of the Snake Clan, Mukizo, became the sword of the Obsidian Champion when Daigotsu Hotako wielded it. She was killed by Ikoma Ayumu, but refused to get the title, and the station remained vacant. Worthy, by Robert Denton A new Obsidian Champion ascended when a naga eventually managed to seize the Obsidian Blades. Obsiidan Ascension (The New Order flavor)
== Obsidian Champions of the Shadowlands ==
Moto Tsume 	c.825 - 1133
Goju Kyoden 	? - 1160
Moto Tsume 	1168 - 1168
Daigotsu Tatsune	1168 - 1169
Daigotsu Hotako 	1169 - ?
Vacant 	? - (c. 1199)
== External Links ==
* Arrival of the Obsidian Champion (Path of Hope)
* The Obsidian Championship (Promotional)
* The Obsidian Dueling Grounds (Promotional)
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Category:Obsidian Champions
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