Takinami

Takinami was a shugenja of the Mantis Clan.
== Murderer ==
Takinami was member of a group of Mantis Mercenaries who were under pay of the Unicorn. When returning to the Mantis Islands he was hired by a courtier named Doji Takari, who wished his opponent dead. used Know the Shadows and Wind-Borne Speed to enter the victim's bedchambers, and Suitengu's Embrace allowed him to commit the murder without anyone hearing. Akodo Mimura was found dead with salt water in his lungs. A group of samurai investigated the murder and eventually exposed Takinami as the murderer, being his Lord Yoritomo instrumental in his capture. Takinami sigedn a testimony implicating his employer. Walking the Way, pp. 51-52
Category:Mantis Clan Members