Ikoma Ayumu

Please note: This article is about the bushi who refused the trappings of the Obsidian Champion. For other uses of the term, please see Ayumu (disambiguation).
Ikoma Ayumu was a bushi tactician of the Lion Clan.
== Destroyer War ==
Ayumu fought in the Destroyer War. Ikoma Ayumu (Before the Dawn flavor) Ayumu's arm was lost in a confrontation with Daigotsu Hotako, who had turned on her Lion allies after defeating one of the Destroyers' ironclad units. Ayumu was tainted by his wound. Worthy, by Robert Denton
== Obsidian Champion ==
Ayumu sought and found Daigotsu Hotako, the Obsidian Champion, killing her in personal duel. He refused to become the new champion. 
== Retirement ==
Ayumu and his family were tasked by the Ruby Champion Tsuruchi Nobukatsu to guard the weapons, Mukizo and her kama, and trappings of Hotako, until the time when Jade Magistrates deemed them usable in service to the Empire. Ayumu guarded them in the newly built Shrine of the Jade Sun, within the Temple of Vigil, and he remained there as caretaker. Scenes from the Empire, Part 30, by Robert Denton, & Yoon Ha Lee
=== Finding a Replacement ===
In 1198 Ayumu managed to kill a young Chuda Daimyo and his Maho-tsukai when they attempted to seize Mukizo. Decades devoted to guarding Mukizo, had taken their toll on the man’s body and mind. An aged man, Ayumu decided that he would find a person who honor was stronger than steel, one who had sinned and prayed for redemption. Ayumu visited the Colonies during the Siege of the Second City. Upon his return he was met by Ikoma Shikuza, who considered Ayumu a hero. Torn Asunder (Story fiction) Tsuruchi Yashiro was the one he found worthy, and in the Colonies, Yaishiro continued to watch over the cursed blades. 2013 Obsidian Championship
== External Links ==
* Ikoma Ayumu (Before the Dawn)
* Ikoma Ayumu Exp (Gates of Chaos)
Category:Lion Clan Members