Akodo Kage

Kage has been revered as one of the most honorable men in the Akodo family. He serves as the sensei to the next generation, training the most promising students, and giving the Akodo the benefit of years of accumulated knowledge. He also serves as an ambassador for his clan on occasion. Three months before Arasou's fateful attack on Toshi Ranbo, Kage visited the Crane in order to seek a peaceful solution to the encroaching war. Although battle was not averted, his efforts saved many lives, and Crane courtiers now call him the "Gentle Lion". He was also instrumental in making peace with the Unicorn after a border skirmish led a small troop of Battle Maidens to ride off a cliff rather than die at the hands of marauding bandits. His council averted war, and he was given leave to withdraw the Lion troops who had invaded Unicorn lands while seeking the same group of bandits. Since that time, he has often visited the Phoenix lands, and is considered by many of the Shinjo to be a man of great wisdom and presence.