Editing Lion Clan (section)

===Founding The Lion Clan===
As the other Kami searched for followers among the people of what would become Rokugan, Akodo stood alone, saying, "I do not look for men to follow me. I look for men worthy to stand by my side." For nearly three years Akodo wandered the newborn Empire, challenging each mortal who came to him hoping to join his cause, yet none were worthy in his eyes. Each year he would return to the Emperor's palace alone, saying, "I do not seek them. They must seek me." It may seem like semantics to most people on the outside looking in, but Akodo didn't just want loyal servants who would revere him as a god or lord; he essentially wanted people who would be part D&D party member and part military general who'd have the strength and will to follow him into any conflict, whether in the battlefield or the courts.

Eventually, over time, he would find the ones who would become his most trusted servants (who we'll get into later on): Matsu, Rokugan's killiest woman, and Ikoma, a storyteller and womanizer who used his superpower of "being really old and no longer giving a shit" to [[Troll|troll]] others and actually EMOTE. Later still, they would encounter and recruit the Kitsu lion-beastmen (after nearly destroying them, oops).

Together, they would form the Lion Clan, and began setting up the various practices and organizations which would transform a large mass of warriors into a disciplined fighting machine. Akodo's amassing of forces was met with consternation by many others, but with a bit of backing from some of his siblings, he affirmed that all of this was for the protection of Hantei and the Empire.

Since then, they have served as the Right Hand of the Emperor, his warriors, enforcers, and protectors. Theirs is the grand and noble duty of keeping the peace, whether through the threat of violence, or actual violence. Of course, every battle they ever fought over petty insults and slighted honor was [[Dark Angels|ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL TO THE EMPIRE'S PEACE BECAUSE THE MOST LOYAL LIONS WOULD NEVER WAGE WAR FOR SELFISH REASONS.]]