Mako Sahura
History
Make Sahura grew up in privilege and received his education in the finest schools. The youngster's assuming leadership of his father's export company was always presumed to be his destiny, though he seldom gave the idea much consideration. He felt that what was expected would come to pass when the time was right. Before that, however, Mako intended to live his life to the fullest. He spent years training himself in the martial arts, and he reveled in the ancient traditions of his family, often listening to his grandfather tell tales of when their ancestors were among the favored soldiers of the emperor. Perhaps it was the code of honor Mako learned from these tales that led to his unexpected death.
When Mako saw a schoolgirl being assaulted, he moved to intervene on her behalf. What he did not see was that there were multiple assailants. The four drunken American GIs were all skilled fighters, and despite their intoxication, they managed to beat Mako senseless. He had the satisfaction of seeing the girl escape before he lapsed into unconsciousness. Desperately worried over what would happen if their crime came to light, the soldiers hid the evidence.
The men dragged Mako to the harbor, where they avoided the few people walking through the area. They stuffed the boy into a packing crate and weighted it with whatever heavy debris they could find. At one point, Mako began to stir, only to have his skull cracked open with a lead pipe.
Mako sank into the depths without witnesses to his fate. The girl he saved never spoke up about the incident.
Later that night, Mako, reborn as a chu-ih-yu - a vengeance demon - rose from the harbor. His rage was fierce, and the men who'd killed his host body soon regretted their actions. The newspapers recounted the brutal beating deaths of four American soldiers and speculated that the actions were the work of a large group. They were mistaken, for Mako always works alone.
Mako carries on his life as the son of a very powerful businessman, and he still intends to run his father's company someday, as the mortal shell he now inhabits possessed traditional family values. But the nights of Mako Sahura are not as they once were. There are not celebrations and parties. The woman he was dating has moved on with her life because she was confused by his sudden separation from her and his refusal even to discuss the matter. Mako spends his evenings answering the prayers of people who've lost loved ones to violence, and whenever possible, the answer he gives is written in the blood of his victims.
Image
Mako Sahura is a tiny young man in his human form, but when revealing himself as a chu-ih-yu, he towers above most others. Nearly seven feet tall in his wani form, Marko wears dark, flowing robes and carries the complements his stark, alabaster hair and emphasizes his luminous white eyes. Frighteningly long talons stretch from his fingertips.
Home
Traditional family home in the Tokyo suburbs.
Secrets
Mako concerns himself only with the secrets of the guilty.
Influence
He is feared by many of the Kuei-jin and other shen who are foolish enough to make mortals their prey. Mako avoids the politics of the supernaturals, save to punish individuals whose creed is violence.
Stats
Court: The Worldly
Legacies: (Yin) Hermit/(Yang) Paladin
Seeming: Hsien-jin
Kith: Chu-ih-yu
Physical: Strength 4, Dexterity 3, Stamina 4
Social: Charisma 1, Manipulation 3, Appearance 3
Mental: Perception 3, Intelligence 3, Wits 4
Talents: Alertness 1, Athletics 4, Empathy 3, Melee 3, Persuasion 3
Skills: Ceremony 2, Etiquette 4, Leadership 2, Martial Arts 4, Meditation 1, Security 2
Knowledges: Computer 3, Divination 3, Investigation 3, Alchemy 2
Tan: Tieh Tan - Metal Alchemy (3), Nei Tan - Internal Alchemy 2
Elemental Affinity: Metal
Backgrounds: Contacts 3, Resources 4
Tao: 3
Chi: Yin 5, Yang 3, Yugen 8
Willpower: 7
References
- WOD: World of Darkness: Tokyo, p. 70-71