

Arriving in time, Leopard and the spirits were enticed by the dancers' display of physical prowess. With interest piqued among kindred spirits and struck with curiosity, Leopard agreed to bring them to Taipei through spirit path to see the performance. After many generations, Leopard returns to Wutai once more, troubled by the impending danger that may befall the Rukai people living there and the lack of spirit mediums to communicate with to prevent said disaster.ĭuring an undetermined time period, Leopard visited the coastal island of Sanxiantai (三仙台) on Aidridringane's wishes and befriended the local Sea Dragon God Jifa Wu-An, who was out drinking at the time and was asked by the King of Hundred Pacers to watch over Likulau.īefore the story of Nekojishi began, Leopard caught wind from the spirit realm of an aboriginal dance performance dedicated to Rukai traditions soon to occur in Taipei. Two such tribes, Kochapongane and Kongadavange, were some of many tribes guided by Leopard to thrive in new lands eventually, Leopard guides the Wutai ( Vedai) tribe to settle in Wutai township. In times of need or crisis, Leopard would empower and awaken the mediums' Third Eye (陰陽眼), in order to commune with the Rukai tribes and lead them to settle elsewhere better. In the past, Rukai spirit mediums such as Oracles ( barakalai) and Witch Doctors ( taraivigi) with considerable spiritual power can sense the clouded leopard prowling in the glades and forests of the mountains. In his role as pathfinder, Leopard also leaps alongside other spirits to guide them through the spirit paths to their destinations. Imbued with a sliver of the Master of the Dead's spiritual power, Leopard travels through the Spirit Paths darting from place to place in mere moments. Possessed of keen intellect and sharp instincts, Leopard is a quick learner and swift on his paws.

Subservient to the King of Hundred Pacers Aidridringane, an omnipresent spirit of immense power, Leopard carries out its will providing guidance to the Rukai people both in life and the afterlife. Likulau is an aboriginal clouded leopard spirit hailing from the Rukai legends. However, at the heart of his personality, he is a passionate and sensitive person." Background He doesn’t know Mandarin Chinese so communication can be difficult, leading him to come off as cold at times.

He often does things without thinking but believes in the conviction of his morals and is extremely determined. Sensing the potential within Liao, he wanted to convince Liao to deal with the problems that have been troubling his people for a long time. The leopard brought spirits of the dead to view a performance and met Liao there. "A clouded leopard from the Rukai, with a tattoo of Hundred Pacers on his body.Ī subordinate of the King of Hundred Pacers (aka.
