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The Bells of the Dead was a small shrine opened to the air Bells of the Dead, p. 30 dedicated to the memory of twelve shugenja led by Asako Hu Xiang Bells of the Dead, p. 26 who died battling a powerful evil Roleplaying in the Emerald Empire, p. 240 gaki, the Shimushigaki, in 830. Bells of the Dead, p. 8 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. Legend of the Five Rings; Third Edition, p. 306 The shrine was located south to Kyuden Suzume. Roleplaying in the Emerald Empire, p. 228
== Bells ==
The bells were forty pound bronze pieces, covered in kanji with the name of those shugenja who sacrificed their lifes. Each of them carried that shugenja's spirit. Bells of the Dead, p. 36 The bell's tone was a throbbing hum that filled the air and hanged. Bells of the Dead, p. 28
== Shimushigaki Returns ==
In 1088 an Asako Inquisitor by the name Asako Nakiro was studying the Shimushigaki. 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. Bells of the Dead, p. 39 Nakiro later met Daidoji Dajan, who was mainpulated to retrieve the bells from the shrine, allowing the gaki to use its full power. Bells of the Dead, pp. 27, 39
=== 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. They eventually put Shimushi back to sleep. Bells of the Dead, p. 36
== External Links ==
* Bells of the Dead (Dark Journey Home)
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