Bayushi Kiwadoi

Bayushi Kiwadoi was a rikugunshokan of the Scorpion Clan, and Topaz Champion the year of her gempukku. Sword and Fan, p. 6
== Gakka Province ==
Kiwadoi was in command of the Scorpion forces who had taken control of the Gakka province, and had user her contacts to have her actions endorsed by Ayushi, the influential Abbot of Four Temples. The old courtier Ikoma Jun outmaneuvered her using dishonorable means, such as recruiting a Scorpion traitor who gave up relevant information, and even coercing Ayushi into withdrawing his support. Despite they were rivals, they met together and pondered the ma paint of Hiruma Renzo, who disapproved the impending war between both clans once the snow thawed. Kiwadoi had ordered her brother and reviled butcher, Bayushi Konitsu, to take the field. This action would diminish Kiwadoi's reputation, while Jun one would rise. In turn, Jun's actions had let Kiwadoi to obtain secrets of her own, that the Lion was capable of the most dark deeds, an information she would use for her advantage in the future. Sword and Fan, pp. 6-7
=== Expected Defeat ===
Kiwadoi sent his twin brother to fail against the Lion in battle. The loss of their legion would draw the Lion further forward, thinking they had momentum on their side. Sword and Fan, pp. 41-42 Unknown to the Lion, Hiruma Iniko spied for the Scorpion, feeding them information from her betrothed Ikoma Jun. She was willing the Crab to engage in war. Her actions would force Ikoma Jun to respond and the Crab might be forced to enter the fray. Sword and Fan, pp. 93-94
== Death ==
Eventually, Doji Seiyami goaded Kiwadoi into a duel, and she was killed by Seiyami's champion, a Kenshinzen. Sword and Fan, pp. 119-120
Category:Scorpion Clan Members
Category:Topaz Champions