Shameswords

The Shameswords were several corrupted blades created by the mad monk Kokujin using the Anvil of Despair.
== Bloodswords ==
The Bloodswords were amongst the most terrible dark-artifacts ever created, and many maho-tsukai attempted to recreate the feat of Yajinden. It wasn't until the 12th century when the madman Kokujin succeeded in creating a new set of blades. Four Winds, pp. 142-143
== The Forging ==
Kokujin's plan was never fully understood, but somehow he used the legendary Anvil of Despair to forge several swords. Each one was crafted from the soul of a disgraced Dragon hero, and contained a distilled version of the sins of the soul used. As with many cursed Nemuranai the blades seemed to have a malevolent will of their own, appearing to be able to move around under their own power and choosing their bearers. It might be possible that Kokujin choose their bearers, but this is unclear. 
== Kokujin's Challenge ==
In 1159 Kokujin issued a challenge to the Dragon Clan, asking them to send their seven finest warriors to attempt and end their conflict once and for all. Enlightened Madness, Part One, by Rich Wulf This was a trap designed to capture the seven, create more bloodswords and free the First Oni so Kokujin could learn the true name of Fu Leng. Enlightened Madness, Part Six, by Rich Wulf The oni was defeated, as was Kokujin, but not before he could create three more shameswords.
== Shameswords ==
Kokujin created a total of twelve Shameswords. The inital group of ten he gifted to Daigotsu, to do with as he pleased. The final two were created in 1159 in the ruins of Shiro Heichi, the pair becoming Kokujin's Daisho. 
Item 	Created By	First Used By 	Currently Used By	Soul
Blade of Fury 	Kokujin 	Asako Tsuruko 	Mirumoto Kenzo 	Mirumoto Junnosuke ?
Blade of Hubris 	Kokujin 	Unknown 	Doji Jotaro 	Agasha Tamori ?
Blade of the Meek 	Kokujin 	Unknown 	Unknown 	Tamori Chieko
Blade of Penance 	Kokujin 	Hiruma Todori 	The Dragon Clan 	Hitomi Akuai ?
Blade of Slaughter	Kokujin 	Unknown 	Unknown 	Hitomi Kobai
Unknown 	Kokujin 	Bayushi Tsimaru 	Bayushi Tsimaru 	Unknown
Blade of Guile 	Kokujin 	Shosuro Atesharu	Shosuro Atesharu 	Unknown
Category:Shadowlands Nemuranai