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Personalities

Hida Amoro (IE) (EE) (BP)
"We were hundreds against thousands. I looked at him and watched his face twist into an insane grin."

Hida Kisada (IE) (EE) (BP)
"Your knowledge cannot save you. Your magic cannot save you. Nothing can save you."

Hida Kisada (SC)
"The battle ceased as both Toturi and Shoju waited to see which army the Great Bear would join..."

Hida Matyu (SC)
"For years, Kisada has peered over the plans to Otosan Uchi, looking for a way to storm her walls...and today is the day."

Hida O-Ushi (SL)
"When you mention her 'nickname', she smiles a wicked smile, draws her hammer and dares you to say it again."

Hida Sukune (IE)
"He looks to the Shadowlands with suspicion, knowing that his father has struck a deal with something...unspeakable."

Hida Sukune (EE) (BP)
"Poor Sukune. He suspected it from the beginning, and his failures at Beiden Pass confirmed his fate."
          -- Kuni Yori

Hida Tadashiro (TV)
"Do not waste your lives trying to follow me! Follow the Hiruma and avenge my death, my brothers. Go!"

Hida Tampako (IE) (EE) (OE) (BP)
"Let them come. Let them try to do to the Crab what they did to the Scorpion. If they will not ally with us, we will find allies elsewhere..."

Hida Tampako (TV)
"He spent most of his life defending Rokugan from the horrors of the Shadowlands. When it came time to decide between the Emperor and his uncle Kisada, Tampako knew he made the right decision."

Hida Tsuru (IE) (EE) (BP)
"Cost! Do not speak to me of cost! Bring me the forces I need and I will bring you what you want: VICTORY!"

Hida Tsuru (TV)
"That Shinjo Hanari with his barbarian tricks! He thinks he understands what it means to be a samurai. I have a lesson or two to teach him about courage."

Hida Unari (AD) (TV)
"His eyes were wild as if possessed with some ancient fury, but his countenance was as calm as a still lake. One look at him and I knew he was a man to be feared."

Hida Yakamo (CCO) (EE) (BP)
"A pact was made, blood was spilled and a name was stolen. Now, two destinies are as one."

Hida Yakamo (CCH) (IE) (EE) (BP)
"It is rumored a Dragon samurai-maiden took his hand with an ancient blade."
          -- Kakita Yuri

Hiruma Kage (SL) (TV)
"His was the first family to fall to the Shadowlands, and even if it means his death, it shall be the last."

Hiruma Osuno (SC)
"Kisada left only a few Hiruma on the Kaiu walls as he gathered his forces to storm Otosan Uchi."

Hiruma Yoshi (CJ) (TV)
"Keep your soul as pure as the waters, Kage, my son, and your strength will never fail you."

Kaiu Kenru (FK)
"So fine is his craft that is [sic] seems fused to the skin of the samurai who wear it."

Kuni Yori (IE)
"There is more than one way to strike at an unaware enemy..."

Kuni Yori (EE) (BP)
"He has bargained with the Shadowlands to bring the Crab the allies they need, but it will be Kisada's sons who pay the price."

Kuni Yori (Exp.) (FK)
"The Phoenix say knowledge has a price. One look at his shattered visage is all the proof you need..."

Kuni Yori (OE) (TV)
"His eyes speak of dark depths and even darker destinies - for himself and his Clan."

Yasuki Nokatsu (BP) (SL)
"Not even the venomous Oni raise their voices to the master of the whip."

Yasuki Taka (EE) (OE)
"Wily Trader is worth 1 Koku."

Yasuki Taka (Exp.) (TV)
"Experienced Wily Trader is worth 2 koku."

Asahina Tomo (IE) (EE)
"He has never been seen outside of a Shugenja temple, let alone set foot on a battlefield."

Asahina Tomo (OE)
"When the war began he knew nothing of strategy and tactics, but that would soon change."

Asahina Tomo (Exp.) (CJ)
"When the war began, he was a simple old man, but when the blood of his brethren fell, it awakened a fire in his soul that will never rest."

Asahina Uojin (SC)
"Drawing from the souls of a thousand fallen Cranes, Uojin gave that strength to the men who charged into Shoju's army."

Daidoji Sembi (AD)
"He charged forth from open ground, cutting down the Shadowlands army like paper. No one saw where he came from, but when I looked I saw a faint smile on the face of the old Shugenja next to me."

Daidoji Uji (IE) (EE)
"There is no time to hesitate. If we do, the darkness will envelop the light of the Emerald Throne."

Daidoji Uji (CJ)
"He has learned much from us. He has learned that the purity of the soul reflects in the purity of his blade."
          -- Shiba Tsukune

Daidoji Uji (Exp.) (AD)
"For months he has fought against the onslaught of the False Hoturi. If any one know [sic] his ways, it is Uji."

Daidoji Uji (OE)
"When he heard of the Lion invasion, Uji and his army retreated from Beiden Pass and caught Matsu Tsuko and her armies from behind, but he was not in time to stop the raging Lion..."

Doji Chomei (TV)
"An ambassador to the Three Man Alliance, Chomei was instrumental in bringing the minor Clans to the aid of the Crane in their time of need. He will undoubtedly be equally instrumental in bringing them to their full regard."

Doji Hoturi (Exp.) (SL)
"He's escaped her clutches knowing than an imposter has tarnished his name."

Doji Kuwanan (BP) (FK)
"In his youth, he travelled far to secure trading routes for the Crane. He has returned from his journeys to find his family's house in flames. Now the flames of revenge burn in his heart and he will not rest until they are quenched."

Doji Kuwanan (Exp.) (TV)
"Blood-drenched Kuwanan waits outside Otosan Uchi with Shiba Tsukune. His eyes watch the capital, knowing that sooner or later, the Thunders will meet the Dark One, and Rokugan's destiny will be sealed for all eternity."

Doji Reju (CJ)
"Kharma is a tale told to children, an excuse for those who are unable - or unwilling - to defend themselves."

Doji Shizue (TV)
"Once on the front lines, Shizue now waits in the final refuge of the Crane, anxiously awaiting news of her beloved Champion's success...or failure."

Doji Yosai (EE)
"He has been left alone to guard the ancient fortresses of his Clansmen with only an army of Phoenix shugenja and samurai to aid him."

Doji Yosai (TV)
"Once I served the Emperor's causes. Now I will thwart them even if it means my honor and soul."

Kakita Ichiro (CJ)
"I am sorry you are so disappointed with your son, Toshimoko-sama. I certainly hope my training has nothing to do with that."
          -- Kakita Yoshi

Kakita Toshimoko (IE) (EE)
"For the coward, there is no life. For the hero, there is no death."

Kakita Yoshi (IE) (EE)
"With allies in every House in in [sic] the Empire, Yoshi can call upon favors whenever the Crane Clan needs them."

Kakita Yuri (IE)
"Now if only there was another way to solve this disagreement. Perhaps I could make a suggestion..."

Kakita Yuri (EE)
"Now if there was another way to solve this disagreement. Perhaps I could make a suggestion..."

Kakita Yuri (OE)
"When your gold runs dry, Crane, we'll find out what kind of mettle you're made of."
          -- Matsu Gohei

Agasha Gennai (TV)
"As the karmic wheels spins, you will find that every loss offers another opportunity to gain."

Agasha Heizo (CJ)
"Perhaps the summer he spent with Tsuke did not go to waste."
          -- Mirumoto Hitomi

Agasha Mumoko (SC)
"After her apprenticeship she spent many months with the Kaiu family, learning how to bring her skills to the battlefield."

Agasha Nabe (SC)
"As the armies of the Dragon marched on Shoju, he knew that even hopes of escape were fading into the setting sun."

Agasha Tamori (IE) (EE) (BP)
"I have often been amazed by the skills of the Dragon Shugenja, but Tamori has always surprised me with his skill, talent and strength."
          -- Isawa Uona

Kitsuki Yasu (IE) (EE)
"He looked into my eyes and I knew I could not refuse. I reached for my blade with trembling hands..."

Mirumoto Daini (IE)
"Young, brash and vain, the youngest of the Mirumoto Family has much to learn about the Ways of War."

Mirumoto Daini (EE) (BP) (AD)
"When I sent him on his quest, he left with the vanity and passion of a spoiled little boy. How ironic that it was the Naga who taught him what it means to be a man."
          -- Toturi

Mirumoto Daini (OE)
"He was born standing in the shadow of his sister, but he soon found his own destiny."
          -- Miya Yoto

Mirumoto Daini (Exp.) (FK)
"Experience has tempered his eagerness and the flames of war have forged a new man from the glory-hungry boy that Toturi found so many months ago."

Mirumoto Hitomi (IE)
"His sword guides her hand, His memory guides her heart."

Mirumoto Hitomi (EE) (BP) (AD)
"She has drawn first blood in her quest for revenge against her brother's slayer, but she will not draw the last..."

Mirumoto Hitomi (Exp.) (SL)
"She has lost her left hand and her brother's sword, but she's found a new ally..."

Mirumoto Satsu (SC)
"If there is ever a single shadow of doubt, you will fail and you will die."
          -- from Mirumoto's Niten

Mirumoto Sukune (IE) (BP) (EE)
"With the wind in his face, he rode by their spearmen, dodging thrusts as his aim rested on the general's eye..."

Mirumoto Taki (BP) (SL)
"Not only has he mastered the art of ni-to-kenjutsu, the two-sword technique, but shin-ken sho-bu, the Way of the Real Sword, is in his heart."

Mirumoto Yukihira (TV)
"Passed over to claim the role as head of the family, now he watches Hitomi with a suspicious eye."

Togashi Jodome (CJ)
"He retired many years ago, only to return at our Champion's request. But why?"

Togashi Yokuni (IE) (EE)
"There is no death. There is no failure. There is nothing but victory for those who have strength and purpose. We are the Dragon. We have strength. We have purpose. We shall bring victory home."

Akodo Hari (SC)
"The Scorpion army was routed, and when Tsuko cried for a charge, Hari stepped down. 'I will not slaughter defeated men,' he said."

Akodo Ikawa (SC)
"Surrounded by a thousand Scorpions, Ikawa charged into the thick of them, screaming his death cry, cutting and butchering as he went."

Akodo Kage (EE)
"The Lion are sworn to protect the Emperor, and when the Last Akodo falls, so shall the last Hantei."
          -- The Return of the Seven Thunders, Part I

Akodo Kage (SC)
"Only three men knew of the message that was sent. One was Kage. The second was Hiroru..."

Akodo Matoko (SC)
"You question my honor, you question the honor of every man who follows me. Are you prepared for that challenge, Crane?"

Akodo Toturi (SC)
"We will employ tactics that even the greatest strategist will not anticipate."
          -- Bayushi Kachiko

Ikoma Kaoku (SL)
"Those that fought and lived and those that fought and died, all will be remembered."

Ikoma Tsanuri (FK)
"For years, Toturi was her tutor and counsel. If anyone can stop him, it is she."
          -- Matsu Tsuke

Ikoma Tsanuri (Exp.) (TV)
"Her allegiance is split between her Clan and teacher. Her indecision will cost her more than she knows."

Ikoma Ujiaki (IE) (EE)
"We serve the Emperor and only the Emperor. A blow against one of our own is a blow against him."

Ikoma Ujiaki (Exp.) (FK)
"The Emperor's revenge is never kind."

Kitsu Okura (TV)
"We have failed, Toju. All we have left is an opportunity to save our tarnished names."

Kitsu Tojo (IE) (EE)
"There is no honor without sacrifice."

Kitsu Toju (SC)
"What are you willing to sacrifice for victory, samurai?"

Matsu Agetoki (IE) (EE)
"Why should I fear what destiny has in store for me? I do not fear the Clan of the Crab, or even the Dragon. Bring me swift wind and a strong steed and I will ride into death's arms with a wild battle cry!"

Matsu Agetoki (SC)
"I laught at the man who fears death! I laugh at the man who does not live to feel the wind in his hair and the scents of battle all around him! I was born a Lion, and by the Fortunes, I will die like one!"

Matsu Chokoku (BP) (SL)
"If there is fear in your heart, give it to me! I know what to do with fear."

Matsu Turi (PE)
Matsu Gohei (IE) (EE)
"The fear you feel in your heart - it is only illusion. When you feel hunger, you feed your belly, eh? When you feel fear, feed your heart with courage."

Matsu Gohei (SC)
"Resplendent in his armor and with the steel of his katana glistening in the sun, he flew like a star into the mass of waiting Scorpions."

Matsu Hokitare (SC)
"Face me, you coward! Let the Fortunes decide which of us will walk home with glory and which of us will go begging forgiveness from our ancestors!"

Matsu Toshiro (FK)
"I may not be the deadliest with the blade or the most skillful on a steed, but I have seen the face of death, and I wear it always."

Matsu Tsuko (IE) (EE)
"There is no loyalty but to the Emperor. There is no honor but to die in his name."

Matsu Tsuko (SC)
"Only those with hearts of courage will survive this day, and Shoju's heart is too filled with trickery to hold any courage."

Matsu Turi (TV)
"For years I have watched and waited. Finally, I have my chance to find my own destiny!"

Matsu Yojo (IE) (EE)
"He remembers their fallen Champion's last words: 'So is the doom of mortal man, that he cannot see his true enemy, even when he puts his head in its jaws...'"

Ashan (TV)
"The ogre held the Naga high above its head - but he vanished from its grip with a flash of white and the smell of the seashore."
          -- Isawa Tadaka

Ashlim (SL)
"I held the madman down while the Naga used pearls to purge him of his taint."
          -- Isawa Takaai

Balash (SL)
"These humans are weak. Mark my words, allying with humans is a mistake that will cost us dearly."

Isha (BP) (SL) (AD)
"He bent low to the earth, his eyes shut, his body still. Then, suddenly, his torso snapped up and he whispered, 'That way.'"

Mara (SL)
"The great warlord Shahadet has forbidden her from entering Rokugan. Of course, she has other plans."

Naga Shugenja (IE)
"Pearls! I swear it was pearls. Somehow he drew strength from them and the armies before him began to glow with such a light!"
          -- Nagakita Morito

Naga Shugenja (EE) (OE)
"Pearls! I swear it was pearls. Somehow he drew strength from them and the armies before him began to glow with such a light!"
          -- Morito

Naga Shugenja (SL)
"Pearls! I swear it was pearls. Somehow he drew strength from them and the armies before him began to glow with such a light!"
          -- Morito Tokei

Naga Warlord (IE) (EE) (SL)
"They say his blood carries the souls of a thousand ancestors..."

Qamar (SL)
"I am not here to protect you. I am here for my people and my home, not your Throne."

Shabura (SL)
"It is difficult to speak of the women of the naga, for reports of their appearance are always contrary."

Shagara (SL)
"'Lose your fear of them!' he called out to the Phoenix samurai. 'They are not your ancestors, they are only dead men! Fight or we will be lost!'"

Shalasha (CJ)
"He was the first to return with Daini and the first to lead Qamar's units onto the field of battle."

Asako Ishio (TV)
"Drums have been used for centuries to drive the evil spirits away."

Asako Togama (TV)
"When the last times come, we will have need of his quick hands and eyes."
          -- Asako Oyo

Isawa Suma (TV)
"His will is nearly indomitable, but I fear for the strain on his soul."
          -- Isawa Uona

Isawa Sze (SC)
"Sze would not survive this day, but sending holy fire into the Scorpion army, he knew his life would allow the Lion to gain the ground they needed."

Isawa Tadaka (EE)
"He was the first to go to the Shadowlands to discover the truth of its dark power. These secrets may be too great for the Phoenix to bear."

Isawa Tomo (EE)
"He may not be a tactician, but he has proved to be an invaluable asset to Shiba Tsukune and her armies in the south."
          -- Miya Yoto

Isawa Tomo (Exp.) (CJ)
"Only you are left, Kaede, my sister. Only you can preserve us. Only you..."

Isawa Tomo (TV)
"His training was not in battle, but it is as if he has a fundamental understanding of tactics and strategy."
          -- Shiba Tsukune

Isawa Uona (EE)
"She has also read the Black Scrolls that Tadaka returned with from the Shadowlands, and the secrets within have brought darkness to her gaze."

Isawa Uona (Exp.) (FK)
"The darkness she carries within her soul has shown her how to tame the dark souls of the Shadowlands."

Isawa Uona (OE) (TV)
"She is naive, but talented. As the youngest of the Elemental Masters, she will no doubt bring a fresh outlook to the Council of Five."
          -- Isawa Tomo

The Nameless One (SL)
"Once an Elemental Master, now his name has been stricken from the Histories of the Phoenix and his daughter carries out his duty."

Oni no Tadaka (AD) (TV)
"I give you my name..."

Shiba Katsuda (IE) (EE) (BP)
"Remembering ancient times, Katsuda draws his father's sword from its sheath, hoping to bring the blade the same glory his father did so long ago."

Shiba Katsuda (OE)
"His uncle was Champion before Ujimitsu, and he has recognized a familiar light in the current Champion's eyes when his gaze falls upon him..."

Shiba Kyo (SC)
"'If only we could see beyond the walls,' Tomo said. Kyo bowed. 'Let me be your eyes, my lord.'"

Shiba Shingo (CJ) (TV)
"He watches as each Elemental Master falls to the seductive power of the Black Scrolls and wonders if a phoenix drowned in poisoned waters can be born again..."

Shiba Tetsu (SL) (TV)
"He was meant to be a shugenja, but the need of the Clan dictated his destiny."

Shiba Tsukune (IE)
"Only once did I ever meet her on a battlefield. I pray to the Gods of Fortune I never do so again."
          -- Kuni Tameyori

Shiba Tsukune (EE)
"Her surprising victory over Matsu Gohei at the battle of Kakita Castle has made her a powerful enemy."
          -- Doji Yosai

Shiba Tsukune (TV)
"She was her sensei's most promising student. Her understanding of both steel and sorcery will prove valuable in the future."
          -- Isawa Tsuke

Shiba Tsukune (Exp.) (TV)
"Since the death of Ujimitsu her eyes look haunted, as if the weight of a thousand souls presses against her own..."

Shiba Ujimitsu (IE)
"Be strong. Be wise. Know that even though I may fall, I will rise again to stand beside you."

Shiba Ujimitsu (EE)
"Be strong, be wise. Know that even though I may fall, I will rise again to stand beside you."

Bayushi Aramoro (SC)
"Guard her with your life, my brother. For if I am living or dead, I will be watching you."
          -- Shoju

Bayushi Dairu (SC)
"Kachiko's son has her wits, but he has a Crane's eyes."

Bayushi Dozan (SC)
"He knows the price that must be paid, and is willing to have those who follow him pay it."

Bayushi Goshiu (SL)
"It would be unwise to mention such crimes in the court when I could speak equally of your own with even greater eloquence."

Bayushi Hisa (EE) (OE)
"When darkness descends, a man must find allies in the shadows."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Bayushi Hisa (SC)
"He lay low in the bodies and the blood, praying to the Fortunes that none would see that he yet lived."

Bayushi Kachiko (PE)
"A wise man does not fear long knives, but knives that may only strike close."
          -- The Tao of Shinse [sic]

Bayushi Kachiko (EE)
"They think you are dying of the plague, but we know better, don't we my Lord?"

Bayushi Kachiko (Exp.) (AD)
"The time of darkness is here, and you must play your part."
          -- Togashi Yokuni

Bayushi Kachiko (Inexp.) (SC)
"Come, come, my lord. You know it is always easier to gain forgiveness than permission."

Bayushi Kyono (SC)
"Hokitare said, 'Shoju's prodigy Kyono is who we must be concerned with, my Lady.' Tsuko glared at him, 'I fear no one, samurai.'"

Bayushi Shoju (FK)
"Kachiko forbid him to use the spell on her husband's remains, but Bantaro's master has other plans..."

Bayushi Tasu (CJ)
"Against her command, he followed Kachiko to her secret meeting with her husband, and it was his courage that saved her from Shoju's vile caresses."

Bayushi Togai (IE) (EE)
"Let them think we are weak. Underestimation makes revenge that much easier."

Bayushi Yojiro (SC)
"His choice saved his life, but cost him his honor and his heritage."

Bayushi Yokuan (SC)
"His lord commanded him to guard the south wall, but it was the south wall that was the first to fall to the Lions."

The False Hoturi (PR)
"He is not you, my dearest Hoturi, he is better than you. But the others will believe he is you, and while I hold you here, he will be the doom of your Clan."

Shosuro Ikawa (SC)
"For a thousand years, the Shosuro have found strength in the shadows. It would be in their time of greatest need that the shadows would betray them."

Soshi Bantaro (SL)
"When his Lord Shoju fell, he was not strong enough to protect him. This time, his strength will have to be enough."

Soshi Bantaro (SL)
"When his Lord fell, he was not strong enough to protect him. This time, his strength will have to be enough."

Soshi Bantaro (Exp.) (CJ)
"He arranged for a meeting between Kachiko and her husband, but neglected to explain the circumstances of his return..."

Soshi Bantaro (SC)
"His will was not strong enough to withstand the might of the Phoenix shugenja, and when the walls fell, he fled into the shadows."

Soshi Taoshi (SC)
"He knew of the Lion's dark mines long before they came to light, but his knowledge would not save him from his fate."

Yogo Asami (FK)
"Aramoro taught her how to get close. Hametsu taught her what to do when she got there."

Yogo Asami (SC)
"She knows of her brother's unholy deed, and knows that Aramoro - her sensei - is watching her closely..."

Yogo Ichiba (AD)
"I am sorry to hear of your loss, my friend. I guess you will have to purchase your silk from me after all, eh?"

Yogo Shidachi (SC)
"Shidachi trained for many months with Isawa Tomo, and the Master of Water's lessons did not go unheeded...or unapplied."

Horiuchi Shoan (IE)
"He stood by his Master, watching him make the Unicorn armies move like the wind."

Horiuchi Shoan (EE)
"She stood by her Master, watching him make the Unicorn armies move like the wind."

Horiuchi Shoan (OE)
"She was a simple girl, and when the wars came, her family was one of its first casualties."
          -- Ide Tadaji

Ide Daikoku (FK)
"All the riches of the Empire have been carried by my wagons. For the right price, you can take one of them home."

Iuchi Daiyu (PE) (IE)
"We saw them charging, we watched as arrows of fire descended upon them, and still, they charged on."
          -- Isawa Tsutoke [sic]

Iuchi Daiyu (EE)
"We saw them charging, we watched as arrows of fire descended upon them, and still they charged on."
          -- Isawa Tsuke

Iuchi Daiyu (OE)
"They seemed invulnerable to our archers as they continued their charge, and their horsemen cut down our samurai as if they were standing still."
          -- Matsu Gohei

Iuchi Daiyu (Exp.) (CJ)
"The fire in his eyes is a little dimmer, his face is a little sadder. That is the price of wisdom."
          -- Isawa Tadaka

Iuchi Karasu (IE)
"Their horses charged with the might of the wind, and we knew there was no escape."
          -- Matsu Daira

Iuchi Karasu (EE)
"Their horses charged with the might of the wind and we knew there was no escape."
          -- Matsu Imura

Iuchi Takaai (IE) (EE)
"I saw the Shugenja raise his arms, and suddenly, the troops began to fly..."

Otaku Kamoko (IE)
"Bring me men who can catch the Four Winds and I will bring them glory!"

Otaku Kamoko (EE) (BP)
"Her courage has brought her many victories, but her recklessness will be her doom."
          -- Hida Kisada

Otaku Kamoko (Exp.) (SL)
"Her victories have gained her quite a reputation, but her recklessness shall be her downfall."
          -- Hida Kisada

Otaku Kojiro (SL)
"The Otaku family have been the keepers of the steeds for generations. Now, in their hour of need, Kojiro looks to the battle-torn east and wonders if the speed of horses will be enough."

Shinjo Hanari (IE) (EE) (BP)
"Yes, I know of Tsuru of House Hida, and I know his manner and tactics, and I promise you, if we should ever meet on the battlefield, he would be counting the cost."

Shinjo Hanari (OE)
"Hida Tsuru thinks he has something to teach me about courage, eh? Well, I do not need tricks to teach him a thing or two about honor."

Shinjo Hanari (Exp.) (TV)
"I laughed as I watched them charge into the Shadowlands creatures; I never thought I'd be thankful to see their barbarian tricks."
          -- Hida Tsuru

Shinjo Mosaku (FK)
"An old wound keeps him from riding, but his knowledge of strategy still makes him a valuable ally on the battlefield."

Shinjo Sametama (TV)
"He is quick, I'll give him that."
          -- Hida O-Ushi

Shinjo Shirasu (TV)
"The magistrates are the Emperor's law keepers. When this is over, whose law will he be keeping?"
          -- Matsu Imura

Shinjo Yasamura (IE) (EE)
"With the Gods and Fortune with us, we cannot fail - but what will be the price?"

Shinjo Yasamura (OE)
"I saw him there with the golden horizon behind him, and I knew our armies would suffer a terrible fate that day."

Shinjo Yasamura (TV)
"Now that I know Destiny's price, I am ready to embrace it with open eyes and an open heart."

Shinjo Sadato (FK)
"The general does not concern me. Destroy his men, and he will have nothing to command."

Shinjo Yokatsu (IE) (EE)
"I will not allow men to die for no other purpose than to serve pride. But I will drive myself into the grave before I allow the Empire to be swallowed by the dark tide of evil rising against us."

Akiyoshi (FK) (AD)
"He spoke of Kachiko as if she were his lord, but I think he is hiding more than his loyalty under that mask."
          -- Toturi

Akiyoshi (Exp.) (TV)
"Wearing her fallen brother's armor and disguised as a ronin, Kachiko's geisha has served both her mistress and Toturi in their darkest hours."

Akodo Godaigo (FK)
"An ancient spirit came to Toturi, willing to atone."

al-Rashid (TV)
"Their tactics resembled the Unicorn, but fiercer and bolder. Toturi and Yakamo listened to him, but one more intently than the other."

Bog Hag (FK)
"Once she was a beautiful woman, but now she must steal another's skin to hide her twisted flesh."

Dayra [sic] (PE)
Dairya (BP)
"You call me a masterless man. You are wrong. I am my own master."

Dairya (Exp.) (FK)
"Out of my way, samurai. You don't need to die today."

Earth Dragon (IE) (EE)
"It rose up from the earth itself, and the bushi fell back in awe as its talons fell upon us."

Fusaki (FK) (AD)
"Do not worry for an old man; I have a satchel full of wisdom to guard me against the darkness."

Gekkai (TV)
"I never even saw him strike, but I heard the samurai's muffled cry."
          -- Kakita Toshimoko

Ginawa (IE) (SL)
"He remembers his fallen master. He remembers the eyes of the assassin who took his life."

Ginawa (EE) (OE) (AD) (TV)
"'I seek the ninja who killed my master,' he said to me, 'and may the Seven Fortunes help the man who stands in my way.'"

Ginawa (BP)
"'I seek the ninja who killed my master,' he said to me, 'and only the Seven Fortunes can help the man who stands in my way.'"

Ginawa (Exp.) (CJ)
(unverified)

Ginawa (SC)
"He watched the Lion armies leave for Otosan Uchi and a quiet sadness filled his heart as he wished he could ride with them...again."

Goblin Wizard (TV)
"His skills may not be great, but his enthusiasm makes up for his sloppiness... sometimes."

Harima (TV)
"Forewarned is not necessarily forearmed."

Hasagawa (SC)
"'He is a ronin, Shoju-sama,' Dozan objected. 'If he carries a sword and will fight the Lion, I do not care what he is!'"

Heichi Chokei (IE) (EE) (BP) (CJ)
"He has seen many battles and studied across the Empire. If there is any of that order I would trust that it would be him."
          -- Hida Tokisada [sic]

Heichi Chokei (OE)
"He has seen many battles and studied across the Empire. If there is any of that order I would trust, it would be him."
          -- Hida Kisada

Heichi Chokei (SL)
"He has seen many battles and studied across the Empire. If there is any of that order I would trust it would be him."
          -- Hida Kisada

Hirariko (AD)
"You didn't really need that wakizashi, did you, Lord Togashi?"

Hisa (IE)
"Do not be wary of men who take risks with titles and lands, be wary of men who have nothing to lose."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Hoseki (AD)
"She came like smoke and vanished like lightning, leaving his twisting corpse in her wake."

Kado (CJ)
"I would accuse him if it didn't mean losing his brilliant sense of command."
          -- Kitsu Motso

Kamoto (AD)
"Never have I met a man so driven to prove his honor, and so eager to fill his pockets with gold."
          -- Doji Hoturi

Kanbe (CJ)
"I can be everything or nothing to you. All you need to do is pay my price."

Kasuga Kyoji (AD)
"I will trade your bloody battlefield for the solitude of this place on any day."

Kemmei (FK)
"Only a fool does not listen when wisdom is presented to him."

Kemmei (CJ)
"There may yet be an advantage you haven't looked at, Kanbe."

Koichi (CJ)
"'Two weeks have passed and all he does is sit there. What's going through his head?' Hitoshi smiled. 'Nothing, my friend. Nothing.'"

Komaro (TV)
"Just because solitude is his way, does not make it your way. We must all walk our own paths, my son. His path only has room for one."
          -- Tetsuya

Kumo (BP) (SL) (AD)
"It crept with its long hairy legs and we could hear it laughing through a mass of venomous mandibles."

Masasue (CJ)
"You will pay an Oni's price but not those of a samurai? I think you'd best reconsider your priorities, my Lord."

Matsu Hiroru (Exp.) (TV)
"It is men like you who brought Tsuko to her rest. Join them."

Mikaru (AD)
"Like the sash?"

Miya Yoto (IE) (EE)
"The Art of War is the way of preserving Peace."
          -- Sun Tzu

Morito (IE) (SL)
"Once he rode with Unicorns. Once, long ago..."

Morito (EE) (OE)
"He rode with the Unicorns. Once, long ago. Now he rides once again, but this time it is with Daini and the Naga."

Morito Tokei (IE) (EE) (BP) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"When I looked into his eyes, I saw a power there unrivaled by many. I was certain that such power should not be wielded by a mortal mind."
          -- Matsu Yukimura

Morito Tokei (OE)
"Also once a Unicorn, he followed his brother after his banishment, and has nothing but dark curses to say about the Otaku battle maidens."

Moshi Wakiza (IE) (EE) (BP)
"We watched as she pulled thunder from the sky and hurled it into the armies of the Crab."
          -- Doji Ujiaki

Moshi Wakiza (CJ)
"Her skills, knowledge, and experience under Toturi's command has [sic] made her invaluable to Yoritomo's cause."

Moshi Wakiza (OE) (TV)
"A beautiful shugenja of a minor clan from the Three Man Alliance, her knowledge of Fire and Air are remarkable."
          -- Isawa Uona

Moto Sada (CJ)
"Look at my face and you will see the future of Rokugan!"

Motto Seiki (PE)
"It was if he reached into my soul, pulling away what was there with only his eyes."

Mujina Chieftain (TV)
"Their tricks have turned lethal against the legions of Yogo Junzo. Perhaps they sense that their fates are in jeopardy as well?"
          -- Matsu Gohei

Mukami (CJ)
"'He is quick and clever, my Lady,' Tampako said. 'Don't worry,' O-Ushi smiled. 'I'll catch him.'"

Ninja Shapeshifter (IE)
"No creeping through open windows or soft footfalls on nightingale floors. I walk in sunlight."

Ninja Spy (IE) (EE) (BP)
"Swifter than wind he sidestepped my sword, escaping with our Lord's battle map in his fist."

Ogre Bushi (IE) (EE) (BP) (AD)
"It was neither man nor beast, and it walked with haunched shoulders and drooling lips."
          -- Hida Kisada

Ogre Bushi (OE)
"They say the ogres travel alone, but I am beginning to think we may be wrong."
          -- Hida Tampako

Ogre Outlaw (CJ)
"You think you can collect today, samurai? Come then!"

Oni no Akuma (IE) (EE)
"Yess. I know what you want. Power, yess. Give me what I want and I give it to you. Ssuch a ssmall price to pay."

Oni no Pekkle (TV)
"She enters houses with grandiose splendor, but when her true nature is revealed, the house must be destroyed to eradicate the taint of her presence."

Oni no Sanru (SL)
"Do not be tempted by false promises. Remember, even a Scorpion can smile."
          -- Togashi Mitsu

Oni no Ugulu (TV)
"Junzo looked upon his new creation and smiled. 'Let us see Toturi out-maneuver this!'"

Ranbe (SC)
"The fire of the Thunderer runs through my veins. Now, it will run through yours..."

Ratling Scavenger (SL)
"Looking, looking, looking I am. Always looking. I can find whatever you need."

Ryosei (CJ)
"She is young and inexperienced. Many would see those as weaknesses in this conflict. I see them as virtues."
          -- Asahina Tomo

Sanado (SC)
"Suddenly, Retsuko spun and plunged a blade into our lord's belly, then disappeared into the shadows while our lord breathed his last."
          -- Shiba Kyo

Sanzo (IE) (EE) (OE) (BP) (CJ) (TV)
"When you have seen your home and family destroyed by the Shadowlands, you too will know why I chase death with blind fury."

Seikua (FK)
"The Tao of Shinsei is more than clever sayings and trite wisdom; the wisdom of Shinsei contains the secrets of the Universe."

Seikua (CJ)
"The Tao of Shinsei is more than clever sayings and trite wisdom; the wisdom of Shinsei contains the secrests [sic] of the Universe."

Takuni (CJ)
"He has traveled the length of the coast and knows it like his own garden."
          -- Yasuki Kojiro

Taro (CJ)
"Moto-sama, let us not be hasty, lest the consequences of wrathful action return to haunt us."

Thunder Dragon (SL)
"As the fury of Osano-Wo fell upon them, I saw the mighty Oni tremble in fear and the laughter of the Thunder Dragon was like lightning on his breath."

Tokiuji (CJ)
"One wonders how his excited jabbering can have such a pronounced effect."
          -- Ikoma Tsanuri

Toku (IE)
"You cannot wait for honor. You must go into the world and seek it out."

Toku (EE) (BP) (AD)
"The true measure of a Samurai is his courage, not his strength!"
          -- Toturi

Toku (OE) (TV)
"When ten thousand men clash with arms and fire, it is always a single man's actions that make the difference."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Toku (Exp.) (TV)
"I must not stop. I cannot rest. The empire is at stake and any man can make a difference."

Akodo Toturi (IE)
Toturi (EE) (BP) (AD)
"One must bow to offer aid to a fallen man."

Tsuo (CJ)
"A student will always rise to the level of the teacher's expectations."
          -- Togashi Mitsu

Tsuyu (TV)
"So, little Toku, let us see what you have learned..."

Void Dragon (EE)
(unverified)

Yodin (AD)
"Do not laugh at my garden, samurai. If you look, you can find secrets of the universe within its pattern."

Yogo Junzo (IE)
"What secrets had he learned before he was cast into the Shadowlands, and what secrets did he unearth in that desolate place?"

Yogo Junzo (EE) (AD)
"The guardian of the first Black Scroll has fallen prey to its corruptive power. Now he searches for the remaining scrolls...but for what purpose?"

Yoritomo (CJ)
"We have only one chance. The Great Clans have failed to protect the Empire. We prove our worth now, or we die trying."

Yoritomo (Exp.) (TV)
"I never new fear before I saw the Son of Storms..."

Yotsu Seiki (IE) (EE) (BP) (TV)
"She stood alone against the approaching samurai, a smile playing delicately on her lips."

Yotsu Seiki (CJ)
"Her dream trances startle the peasants, but provide her with insights into our enemies [sic] plans."
          -- Kemmei

Events

A Black Scroll is Opened (FK)
"Deep in the heart of the Shadowlands, Junzo opens another scroll, and the souls of all of Rokugan's shugenja shudder."

Alliance (OE)
"Any man who does not consider me an ally is an enemy."
          -- Hida Kisada

Are You With Me? (CJ)
"Kamoko stood in her saddle, looking across the gathered peasantry. It was her eyes that spoke the words, and the farmer's cheers were the reply."

As the Shadow Falls (AD)
"When Hida Kisada entered the Imperial Chambers, he learned the truth as Kachiko had. Hantei's body was broken by her wile and poisons, a ripe receptacle for the dark soul of a fallen god."
          -- The Doom of Hantei, Part II

Bloom of the White Orchid (IE) (EE)
"Only once a year does the White Orchid bloom, and upon that day, knowledge is passed freely between all Schools of the Shugenja."

Bon Festival (IE) (EE)
"We honor those who have lived before. We will remember their great deeds, and learn from their follies."

Bonds of Darkness (TV)
"Do not fear the bonds of darkness. Evil will always turn upon itself."

The Celestial Pattern (AD)
"Nothing in life is random, it is all part of the celestial pattern. Become one with the elements and you will learn their sublime scheme."

Chrysanthemum Festival (IE) (EE)
"We danced and sang and drank until dawn to celebrate the plenty of the New Year."

Corruption of the Harmonies (AD)
"It was as if the evil of the Shadowlands had corrupted the celestial harmonies themselves."

The Darkest Day (AD)
"Now all began to realize the meaning of the prophecy: 'When the last Akodo falls, so falls the last Hantei.'"
          -- The Doom of Hantei, Part III

Dealing With Shadows (FK) (AD)
"The darkest day is close. Closer than they know."
          -- Yogo Junzo

Desperate Measures (SL)
"Desperate men employ desperate measures."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Doom of the Crab (SL)
"It will be the return of an ancient hero that marks their doom. He will destroy the Crab Clan and everything for which they have fought."
          -- The Prophesies of Uikku

Doom of the Crane (SL)
"A fallen foe will prove to be their undoing. They will be led astray by a deceiver, and the true hero will arise too late to save them."
          -- The Prophesies of Uikku

Doom of the Lion (SL)
"Blind faith in the Throne leaves you blind to the need of the Empire."
          -- The Prophesies of Uikku

Doom of the Naga (SL)
"They believe they have come to the Empire to assist against the Shadowlands, but it shall be this very action that will be their doom."
          -- The Prophesies of Uikku

Doom of the Phoenix (SL)
"The Tao of Shinsei is no guard against darkness. It is their pride that will blind them to their downfall."
          -- The Prophesies of Uikku

Doom of the Scorpion (SL)
"At the moment of their victory, that is when they shall learn the cost of dark alliances."
          -- The Prophesies of Uikku

Doom of the Unicorn (SL)
"When the great wind comes, it shall be the saplings that fall before the great trees with deep roots."
          -- The Prophesies of Uikku

Dragon Sword is Broken (FK)
"The rain was all about them when she felt his claw grip her brother's sword. Thunder pounded in her ears as she heard the steel snap. Lightning flashed behind him as his tetsubo rose above his head, ready to fall."

Emergence of the Tortoise (IE) (EE)
"With tranquility, the small departs and the great arrives with auspicious success."
          -- I Ching

Emperor's Peace (IE) (EE) (BP)
"He spoke, his voice only barely above a tortured cough. 'Let it end,' he whispered. 'Let it end.'"

Enlightened Ruler (TV)
"We do not seek to rule, we seek him who is destined to rule."
          -- Tetsuya

Enlistment (TV)
"Your place is not in fields of rice, but fields of battle."

Evil Feeds Upon Itself (IE) (EE)
"The way of darkness always brings great power. The way of darkness always brings a great price."
          -- The Tao of Shinse [sic]

Evil Feeds Upon Itself (OE)
"The way of darkness always brings great power. The way of darkness always brings a great price."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

The Fair Voice of Lies (SC)
"Many lies have been sung with fair voices. Now is the time for the harsh sound of the truth."

The Falling Darkness (SL) (AD)
"When darkness falls, the dark things feed on fear..."

A Final Duel (SC)
"In the end, there was a broken throne, a broken sword and a broken man..."

The First Scroll is Opened (SC)
"Shoju read the prophecy hidden behind the seal and knew his destiny."

Give Me Your Hand (SC)
"Give me your hand, my brother."

Glimpse of the Unicorn (IE) (EE) (OE) (BP)
"She was a sign of good luck, foretelling fortune in our future."

The Heavy Shadow of Fear (TV)
"And if the Dark One's power is not uprooted, the Sun Goddess will remain in her death trance until the end of time."
          -- Amaterasu's Doom, Part 2

The Hero's Triumph (TV)
"And when the second time of thunders arises, one Clan will fall and one Clan shall be redeemed."
          -- Uikku's Last Prophecy

Hurricane (IE) (EE)
"Distant thunder rings of present danger."
          -- Naka Kuro

Imperial Levying (SL)
"The need of the Emperor always supersedes the need of his subjects."
          -- Bayushi Kachiko

Iris Festival (IE) (EE)
"There was a break in the storm then, and all about us, sunlight fell upon our faces. It was only a pause in the struggle, but it was enough."

The Kharmic Wheel Spins (SC)
"Dig deep, Toturi, and find the strength neither you nor he knew you had."
          -- Akodo Kage

Kisada's Blockade (AD)
"He sailed legions of men up the coast of Rokugan, and marched into the Imperial Palace. He expected to find an empty throne; what he found was his doom."
          -- The Doom of Hantei, Part One

Light of the Sun Goddess (CJ)
"The clouds broke, and for an instant, a look of fear crossed Junzo's face."
          -- The Fall of the Hantei, Volume I

Mine Riots (CJ)
"The overseer raised his whip again and again, but the scuttling horde decided that they had enough..."

My Enemy's Weakness (SC)
"That which makes my enemy weaker makes me stronger."

Not this Day! (FK) (TV)
"Tokei threw himself, screaming, at the gibbering thing, his very essence destroying the summoned Oni."

Occult Murders (IE) (EE) (OE)
"...the name we had thought long-forgotten, was scrawled in blood on the walls of our own homes."

One Man's Honor (SC)
"Any one man's honor is second to the life of his Clan."

Plague (IE) (SL)
"Their tongues turned black and their eyes boiled white. The quiet companion of war spares only a few."

Plague (EE)
"Their tongues turned black ad [sic] their eyes boiled white. The quiet companion of war spares only a few."

The Price of War (FK)
"Supplies are running short, my Lord. If an exterior force chose to invade now, we would certainly be put to the test."
          -- Yasuki Taka

The Rising Sun (SL) (BP)
"...and it is the rising of the morning sun that burns away all deceptions."

To Save an Empire (TV)
"No rest! Get up! Get up and fight or everything we've fought for will be lost forever!"
          -- Kaiu Suman

Seize the Day (FK)
"In battle, confrontation is done directly, victory is gained by surprise [sic]"
          -- Sun Tzu

Setsuban Festival (SL)
"It was a day of celebration for the time of renewal had finally arrived."

Shadow of the Dark God (CJ)
"The gibbering things marched openly through the streets, wearing the colors of the Hantei. None dared show themselves for fear of joining their ranks."
          -- The Fall of the Hantei, Volume I

Strength of the Earth (FK)
"While the Master of Earth may have been tainted by his journey, he stood before the houses of the Crane and we could not pass."
          -- Hida O-Ushi

Summons From Beyond (CJ)
"'Remember me,' he whispered as his noble visage faded slowly from view.

The Tao of the Naga (AD)
"Unlike your folk, Lady Kachiko, I am not disuaded by a smooth tongue and empty promises."
          -- Dashmar

In Time of War (TV)
"In time of war, my friend, some things are more important than honor."
          -- Dairya

Tsunami (CJ)
"It came with the roar of a thousand tyrants, defying our petty struggles with its overwhelming power."

An Untold Cost (FK)
"It's as if the scrolls were giving that lifeforce to another. But who could it be?"

The World Stood Still (SC)
"And the whole world stood still, as if the next moment would change everything."

Holdings

Akodo Tactical School (TV)
"Lesson One: Victory is hidden behind veils of defeat. Lesson Two: How many veils do you wear?"

Ancestral Shrines of the Otosan Uchi (AD) (CJ)
"The pearl of Rokugan, Otosan Uchi stood to greet us at the end of our long pilgrimage."

Artificer (FK)
"Her husband passed away long ago, and now she has taken up his trade to keep his memory alive."

Basecamp (AD)
"The men in the camp move as if they were possessed. What manner of man is this that can command such devotion, such loyalty?"
          -- Hida Yakamo

Blacksmith (IE)
"Let the Lions have their copper and the Phoenix their silver. Only truth is harsher than steel."

Blacksmith (EE) (OE) (BP) (TV)
"Let the Lions have their copper and the Phoenix their silver. Only truth is harder than steel."

Bridged Pass (CJ)
"Even if opponents are numerous, they can be made not to fight."
          -- Sun Tzu

Bushi Dojo (BP) (FK) (AD)
"While you rest, your enemy practices."
          -- Kakita Toshimoko

Bushi Dojo (CJ)
"We have the arms, Hoturi-sama, but we need men to use them."
          -- Daidoji Uji

Copper Mine (IE)
"The workers toil hour after hour. Bring me the devotion of the men of the Lion Clan, and I will bring you victory."

Copper Mine (EE) (OE) (SL) (AD) (TV)
"I have crippled the Crane - the Emperor's left hand. The right hand is next..."
          -- Bayushi Kachiko

Copper Mine (CJ)
"Toturi would never forget Tsuko's last words before her desperate act: 'They need you, Akodo. They need you.'"

Copper Mine (SC)
"When Toturi is gone, they will be lost. Then, we will turn our attention to the capital and the family who will be the doom of Rokugan."
          -- Bayushi Kachiko

Corrupted Copper Mine (CJ)
"Not even Akodo Kage could foresee the tragedy that would befall Rokugan's most honorable samurai."

Corrupt Geisha House (TV)
"Their hold on vice is slipping. Soon they will lose their grip completely."
          -- Chinoko

Corrupt Gold Mines (TV)
"A black-glass rose had deep roots..."

Corrupt Stables (TV)
"There is a traitor in our midst, my lord. One with dark allegiances..."
          -- Shinjo Yasamura

Crystal Gate (TV)
"Its warm glow splits the darkness, keeping the foul beasts at bay."
          -- Asahina Tomo

Dance Troupe (IE) (EE)
"Their presence in the Court brought many Lords to our home and much gold to our coffers."

Dark Oracle of Air (SL)
"Dark winds can blind your eyes to your goal..."

Dark Oracle of Earth (SL)
"...corrupted foundations can cause houses to fall..."

Dark Oracle of Fire (SL)
"...Fires of fury can burn courage from you soul..."

Dark Oracle of Water (SL)
"...and even salvation fails when the black tide swallows all."

Diamond Mine (IE) (EE) (OE) (BP)
"With so few to be found in Rokugan, the discovery of a new diamond mine is indeed a reason to celebrate."

Divinitory Pool (SC)
"It is rumored Kachiko has three means of scrying the secrets of the Seven Clans. One is her mirror, the second his her pool, and the third is her smile."

Dragon's Teeth (CJ)
"The horses reared when they saw what awaited their perilous charge."

Engineering Crew (CJ)
"'They know much about defense.' Kisada's broken face smiled. 'But whom do you think taught them what they know?'"

Famous Poet (IE) (EE) (OE) (BP) (AD)
"It is the telling of great tales that makes men remember that they also may be great."

Fantastic Gardens (IE) (EE) (OE)
"Appreciation of beauty is the beginning of wisdom."

The Festering Pit of Fu Leng (SL)
"The heart of the Shadowlands is where the Nameless Lord fell from the Heavens and left a wound in the earth that even time cannot heal."

Forest (IE)
"Civilization belongs to man, but the wilderness belongs to the beasts."

Forest (EE) (SL)
"How can you trust the Naga when they come from the same wilderness as the evil that now threatens the Empire?"
          -- Hiruma Kage

Forest (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"How can you trust the Naga when they come from the same wilderness as the evil that now threatens the Empire?"
          -- Hida Amoro

Fort on a Hill (IE) (EE)
"When all else has failed, the last action of a desperate commander is the siege of a walled city."

Gambling House (CJ)
"The fall of the Scorpion left a void in Rokugan's underworld."

Geisha House (SL) (AD)
"Hearts are the depositories of secrets. Lips are their locks and tongues are their keys."

Geisha House (SC)
"We are the keepers of secrets. But today, we stem the tide of destiny, even if it calls down our doom."
          -- Bayushi Shoju

Go Master (IE) (SL)
"Think before you place that stone, for I know why you are placing it there before you do."
          -- Master Suana

Go Master (EE)
"Lady Matsu's charges of fire and fury may win battles, but it is patience and diligence that win wars."
          -- Master Suana

Go Master (OE)
"Do not rely on the ground that you stand on, for it may not be the ground on which the battle is won."
          -- Master Suana

Go Master (BP)
"Take care where you place that stone, for I know why you place it there before you do."

Gold Mine (IE)
"The magic they use is secret, but the gold-works of Dragon House are widely known as the finest in the Empire."

Gold Mine (EE) (BP) (SL) (AD)
"Our armies have cut Togashi off from the Phoenix, the only Clan that could save them from the doom I have prepared."
          -- Hida Kisada

Gold Mine (CJ)
"As he spoke of the Seven Thunders, Togashi Yokuni also spoke of a sacrifice..."
          -- Togashi Jodome

Gold Mine (OE) (TV)
"I am like the mountain, alone with my strength. I trust no one, so I never need rely on the strengths of others. I am my own lord, my own servant. I carve my own destiny."
          -- Mirumoto Hitomi

Gold Mine (SC)
"The Dragon will remain in their mountain keeps, unaware that anything of consequence has even occurred until it is far too late."

Hawks and Falcons (IE)
"There is honor in the learning of civilized things."

Hawks and Falcons (EE) (BP) (SL)
"You can spend your days training your birds, and when the time for war arrives, only your birds will be ready."
          -- Hida Tampako

Hawks and Falcons (OE) (TV) (SC)
"Learn the ways of noble creatures until their spirit is one with your own."
          -- Kitsu Toju

Heartbeat Drummer (SC)
"Strings? Pah! Give me music that fires the soul!"
          -- Otaku Kamoko

Hida War College (TV)
"Lesson One: Anything but the truth is a lie. Lesson Two: Trust nothing but the truth."

Hidden Heart of Iuchiban (TV)
"He used foreign magics to prolong his life. Who knows, perhaps his soul still slumbers in his heartless corpse."

Historian (CJ)
"Brave men may be forgotten; brave deeds never so."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Imperial Acrobats (IE) (EE)
"Hosting the troupe brought many dignitaries to our court, and it is always wise to entertain your enemy just before you launch your attack."

Iron Mine (IE)
"All the Oni scampering this way and that, all in the servitude of the Crab."

Iron Mine (EE) (OE) (BP) (AD) (TV)
"Copper and silver are soft and quick to tarnish. Our steel is the same as our hearts: inflexible and deadly."

Iron Mine (SC)
"And when the Great Bear sees my strength, he will stand at my side, and we will show the others why we have betrayed the Hantei."

Island Wharf (CJ)
"Even in the darkest days, commerce will continue."

Izaku Library (TV)
"Since the burning of the Isawa and Agasha Libraries, only the Izaku Library remains, and the Brotherhood are its vigilant guardians."

Jade Works (IE)
"Jade has been long regarded for it's [sic] worth against the creatures from the Shadowlands, but now the Jadesmiths begin to turn their skills to making weapons..."

Jade Works (EE) (BP)
"Jade has been long regarded for its worth against the creatures from the Shadowlands, but now the jade workers begin to turn their skills to making weapons."

Jade Works (SL) (AD)
"Jade has been long regarded for its worth against the creatures from the Shadowlands, but now the jadeworkers begin to turn their skills to making weapons..."

Jade Works (CJ)
"Rivers red in the dawn Crimson light falls Jade is stern stuff of the soul"
          -- Traditional Haiku

Jade Works (OE) (TV) (SC)
"...for the more corrupt the soul, the more painful it becomes to look upon the pure. So it is with crystal and jade and the creatures of the dark lands. Remember this, Hantei, for it will one day save your life."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Kakita Kenjutsu School (TV)
"Lesson One: You cannot be courageous without first learning compassion. Lesson Two: You cannot be compassionate without first learning courage."

Kolat Oyabun (SL)
"My most trusted advisor pulled the knife from my side and smiled. 'You will never even know why,' he said as he slipped into the shadows."

Marketplace (IE)
"I tell you, the resources of Crane are limitless."

Marketplace (EE) (SL)
"Use the Crane as an ally, for their greatest strength is our only weakness."
          -- Ikoma Kaoku

Marketplace (CJ)
"Kakita Yoshi shook his head. 'All the gold in the world cannot buy us honor, Hoturi-sama.' 'Honor?! My only concern is stopping that madman on the Throne!'"

Marketplace (OE) (TV)
"Crane gold is no match for Lion courage. One day their fortunes will run out, and then, we will have them!"
          -- Matsu Tsuko

Marketplace (SC)
"They will come to the Lion and beg the right to march with them, but the Lion will tell them to go home and count their money."

Master of the Tea Ceremony (IE) (EE)
"The ceremony teaches serenity and patience, things you must learn much of, my young samurai."

Moat (IE) (EE)
"When strength is robust, its justice is not thwarted and its duty is not frustrated."
          -- I Ching

Moat (OE) (TV)
"They built boats to cross the moat, but the fire the Dragons threw from above stuck to their skin and they burned all the way to the bottom of the waters."

Mujina Miners (TV)
"They are useful, but very careless. Sometimes intentionally so."
          -- Kaiu Suman

Ningyo (FK)
"She flitted through the deepest coves and sunken wrecks, bringing treasures undreamed to assist our cause."

Ninja Stronghold (IE) (EE)
"I tell you they are not myth and they are not fable. If you do not take action against them soon, they will be the ruin of the Empire!"

Pearl Bed (SL) (CJ)
"The pearls of the Naga are as pure as their hearts."
          -- Togashi Mitsu

Pearl Divers (IE)
"It is a dangerous profession, dodging the Naga to peel away the treasures oysters hold."

Pearl Divers (EE) (OE) (SL) (CJ)
"To understand our magic, your must first learn the secret of purity."
          -- Ashlim

Port (IE)
"...and all along the docks, the merchants of Crane Clan can be seen, winning wars with silver and gold instead of spears and swords."

Port (EE) (SL)
"For centuries the ports of Rokugan have fed the bellies of the Crane while they have delegated to us what they felt we needed. No more, my brothers. No more."
          -- Kitsu Toju

Port (CJ)
"United under the Mantis banner, the Alliance marched on Rokugan's shores, willing to do anything to bring glory to their cause."

Port (OE)
"The Lion think they can frighten us with steel. Their bitter voices come from the pill we feed them when they lost the Emperor's favor."
          -- Kakita Yoshi

Retired General (IE)
"Victory is achieved by appearing to be applying the orthodox when you have something very much different in mind."

Retired General (EE) (BP) (AD)
"The Champion may be the head of the Clan, but even he must answer to the man who wore the ancestral sword and armor in days long past."

Retired General (OE)
"He is close to retirement, but not ready to give up the privelages of a samurai's life."

Ruins of the Isawa Library (TV)
"Once it was the greatest library in Rokugan, but now that title belongs to the Izaku library, owned by the Brotherhood."

Sacrificial Altar (IE) (EE) (OE) (AD)
"We heard the screams from across the hills, knowing that we could do nothing to save them."

Sake Works (IE) (EE)
"When men gather together, temperance is not an easy thing to achieve."
          -- Otaku Kamoko

Sake Works (OE)
"The regard samurai hold for temperance is one I will never understand."
          -- Bayushi Kachiko

Sanctified Temple (IE) (EE) (BP) (SL) (AD)
"What price is too high to pay for Honor?"

Sanctified Temple (SC)
"And within the still quiet air of a distant temple, a lone hooded figure watches...and prepares."

Sanctified Temple (CJ)
"'They seek the descendant of Shinsei,' Tetsuya said as he watched the temple burn. 'We must find him, my brothers. We must find him before they do or all will be lost.'"

Sanctified Temple (OE) (TV)
"As the Clans battled amongst themselves, the beautiful temples of Rokugan would soon be gone forever, devoured by the fires of hatred and corruption."

Shinjo Riding Stables (TV)
"The undead are not so frightening when you ride them down and smash them under galloping hooves."
          -- Otaku Kamoko

Silver Mine (IE)
"Some whisper that silver is the secret of the wisdom of the Phoenix."

Silver Mine (EE) (OE) (SL) (AD) (TV)
"They are the key to our victory. Protect the Phoenix, my brothers. They will see the evil first."
          -- Togashi Yokuni

Silver Mine (SC)
"The armies of the Phoenix mean nothing to me. The sacred walls of Otosan Uchi - that they helped build - will stand against any magics they hope to send against me."

Small Farm (IE)
"Courage may feed a man's soul, but it is rice that feeds his belly, and an army cannot move on courage alone."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Small Farm (EE) (BP) (SL) (AD)
"From the farms they came, armed with only their spears and their courage. Lord Toturi called them 'Quick Legs' and the Ashigaru seemed to like the name."
          -- Mirumoto Daini

Small Farm (CJ)
"Offer the peasants land, offer them gold, offer them whatever they want. I will pay them well for their blood."
          -- Doji Hoturi

Small Farm (OE) (TV)
"When the samurai turn on each other, who will protect the peasants against the evils of the night?"

Small Farm (SC)
"The hub villages that surrounded Otosan Uchi were soon drowned in samurai blood."

Stables (IE)
"So noble were their steeds, it was as if they had the blood of Unicorns running through their veins."

Stables (EE) (SL) (AD)
"The Crab have cut us off from our most valued ally. We have only the courage of the Lion to rely upon now."
          -- Shinjo Yokatsu

Stables (OE) (TV)
"We are without allies in a foreign land. Let them all think we are their ally, and when the time comes, we will reveal our true colors."
          -- Shinjo Yokatsu

Stables (SC)
"The mighty steeds of the Unicorn will be useless. All I need is a single night to prepare. My shugenja will make certain that every leg is broken in deep and hidden holes once they decide to charge my defenses."

Temple of the Ancestors (IE) (EE)
"We draw honor from our ancestors and pass it on to our descendants."

Temple of the Ancestors (SC)
"Shoju prayed at the sacred temple of the first Bayushi, praying for an answer." 'Is there any other way,' he asked. He wept when he heard the answer."

Togashi Testing Grounds (TV)
(unverified)

Tomb of Iuchiban (AD)
"Behind those doors lie unknown treasures. Behind those doors lie horrors beyond imagining."

Tomb of Iuchiban (AD)
"Behind those doors lie unknown treasures. Behind those doors lie horrors beyond"

Trade Route (IE)
"Not only do they control the merchant districts of Rokugan, but the Crane Clan also has its hands in barbarian gold as well."
          -- Mirumoto Sukune

Trade Route (EE)
"Not only do they control the merchant districts of Rokugan, but the Crane Clan has its hands in barbarian gold as well."
          -- Mirumoto Sukune

Trading Grounds (AD)
"The merchants of Otosan Uchi continued to thrive, unaware of the horror that had awakened in the Imperial Palace."

Tunnel System (CJ)
"Through the tunnels he ran, carrying his wounded father over his shoulder as Kachiko's servant led the way..."

Unscalable Walls (IE) (EE) (OE) (TV)
"It takes a wise man to see an obstacle as it truly is and not as it appears to be."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Regions

Agasha Tunnels (TV)
"They say the Agasha Library was ruined by the forces of Fu Leng. The Agasha know otherwise..."

Beiden Pass (FK)
"The steep stone walls and tight turns provided Toturi the terrain he needed to overcome the superior force of the Crab Clan army."
          -- The Histories of Ikoma Kaoku

Clan Heartland (CJ)
"Hoturi's Clan has a single fortress left, and a few thousand men to hold it."
          -- Akodo Kage

Corrupted Region (TV)
"Who would have known that our fields would turn into these blackened and foul wastelands?"
          -- Isawa Tadaka

Crossroads (FK)
"Listen to one who knows. You must have koku to make koku."
          -- Yasuki Taka

Fields of the Asahina Temple (AD)
"'You will not despoil this place with the spilling of blood!' cried the angry Shugenja. 'Then,' answered Hoturi, 'you will all die.'"
          -- at the Battle of Asahina Temple

Isawa Tomo's Portal (SC)
"The chaotic forces that were somehow harnessed by the Master of Water pushed the attacking army leagues away where they were harmless."

The Kaiu Walls (FK)
"Pieces of the wall that have kept the Shadowlands from the Empire still stand."

Mountain of the Seven Thunders (AD)
"He spoke with the force of storm clouds and the power of the highest peaks; we knew we could not refuse him."

Plague-Infested Region (AD)
"We may have lost our homeland, but our loss has made us stronger."
          -- Doji Kuwanan

River Delta (TV)
"The Naga have come, but are they here to fight or to watch?"
          -- Mirumoto Taki

Sanctified Ground (TV)
"Junzo's armies were forced to retreat, but the only place to go was the one place they dared not..."

Secluded Ravine (CJ)
"'Just lead them here, Daini.' Toturi looked to the narrow entrance and high cliffs. 'We will do the rest.'"

Sunken City (CJ)
"The strange enchantments of the Naga keep the city as they remember it from long ago."

Training Grounds (AD)
"There are few advantages greater than fighting where you train."

The Yasuki Estates (CJ)
"Don't need it? Well, maybe I can interest you in something else..."
          -- Yasuki Taka

Items

Ancestral Armor of Crab Clan (EE)
"They are tools, that is all. Memory of those that is [sic] gone is living in the past. Use the tools of the past to forge the future."

Ancestral Armor of Dragon Clan (EE) (BP)
"The secrets [sic] of a thousand generations is engraved here. Learn it well, and you will have the wisdom of our ancestors."

Ancestral Armor of Lion Clan (EE)
"I don this armor now in the absence of the man who should have worn it. With faith and courage, we will lead the Clans back."

Ancestral Armor of Unicorn Clan (EE)
"They faced a thousand dangers, lived when their lives should have been finished. The courage of my ancestors runs in my veins."

Antidote (CJ)
"'My Lady sends you her regards,' Akiyoshi said as he presented the gift. 'And she hopes it will keep you out of trouble, Toturi-sama.'"

The Armour of the Golden Samurai (IE)
"It was not a brightness of the sun, but a brightness from within. Osani stood helpless as the blade fell..."

The Armor of the Golden Samurai (EE)
"It was not the brightness of the sun, but a brightness from within. Osani stood helpless as the blade fell."

Armor of Osano-Wo (SC)
"Thought to have been worn by the Thunderer, it is now worn by one whose soul carries thunder."

Armor of the Shadow Warrior (CJ)
"No longer able to lead his armies, Kisada has passed his armor to another..."

Bloodsword (IE)
"And when the cut was made, I watched the samurai fall, cold and empty of life and blood."

Bloodsword (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"It is an evil weapon, bound to bring doom upon any who use it."
          -- Kakita Toshimoko

Bloodsword (OE)
"There are four Iuchiban blades, and only one is accounted for..."

Bloodsword (SC)
"'I will not dishonor you today,' Shoju said as he put aside the sword of his ancestors and lifted another blade into his trembling hands..."

Broken Sword of the Scorpion (SL)
"You may have broken my family sword, but you will find my family not so easily broken."

Chime of Harmony (CJ)
"It is the sound of purest harmony, the sound of the universe. Make your soul sing its song, and you will find there is nothing you cannot accomplish."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Climbing Gear (IE)
"What are walls to ninja? Paper, and that is all."

Climbing Gear (EE) (OE)
"What are walls to the ninja? Paper, that is all."

Crystal Arrow (BP) (SL)
"A white fire struck the thing down. I felt all the fear in my heart burn as well."
          -- Shisobi's Tale

Crystal Katana (IE)
"Not even the Shugenja know why a blade of purest crystal seems to melt the creatures with the slightest touch."

Crystal Katana (EE) (OE) (BP) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV) (SC)
"Even the light that reflected from the blade caused the creature pain. I advanced and watched as it cowered before me."

The Deafening War Drums of Fu Leng (IE) (EE)
"We heard thunder from over the hills, and laughter from the mouths of dead men."

Dragon Helm (IE) (EE)
"Is any man wise enough to command a dragon?"

The Emerald Armor (FK)
"While many are uncertain about the new Emerald Champion, the Emperor's bride knows exactly how she feels about Hantei's new guardian."

Fan of Command (IE) (EE)
"We could see his commands from across the battlefield as if he were standing beside us."

Flying Carpet (TV)
"It is a new kind of magic that will [sic] have to learn to use before it is used against us."

Goblin War Standard (TV)
"We make flag! Scary, innit?"

Han-Kyu (SL)
"Just try and touch her, Crane Lord, and you will see what I can do to you."
          -- Bayushi Aramoro

Hojatsu's Blade (SC)
"Wielded by the Dragon Hojatsu eight hundred years ago, it is a blade of honor and tradition, and it bestows the strength of both."

Jade Arrow (SL)
"Genaru pulled back, set his aim, and let the fire roar and fly by his face into the Lion's chest."

Jade Bow (IE)
"He took careful aim with power thundering down his arm and lightning burning in his fingertips..."

Jade Bow (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"The power of the Shadowlands cannot be countered by mundane weapons; we must turn to the weapons of our ancestors to destroy the darkness."
          -- Isawa Tadaka

Jade Bow (OE) (SC)
"He pulled back on the string and the bow ignited with a holy fire. The arrow flew, sprawling its green fire behind it like the trails of a falling star."

Jade Goblet (SL)
"The waters from the goblet poured over his lips and Mitsu leapt up, his teeth black and his lips still smoking. 'I am ready!' he cried.

The Jade Hand (IE) (EE)
"It signified the return of a hero from long ago, but when would he claim his prize?"

Kenshin's Helm (CJ)
"Once worn by a legendary samurai, the helm was said to bring even the boldest samurai to his knees with tears in his eyes and blood in his ears."

Kolat's Favor (CJ)
"All of this sabotage, and yet the Phoenix is free from such misfortune. What does that suggest to you, Lord Hida?"
          -- Akodo Kage

Mask of the Oni (IE) (EE)
"Her face twisted as her laughter rang out like brass bells from behind purest porcelain."

Naginata (IE)
"He lowered the polearm toward me. 'Stand aside,' he whispered. I clutched my katana and waited for him to enforce his demand."

Naginata (EE) (OE) (BP) (AD) (CJ) (TV) (SC)
"The beautiful samurai-maidens of Rokugan are often trained in the art of the naginata, a deadly weapon in any samurai's hands."

Naginata (SL)
"As deadly as samurai can be, I still cannot believe what I saw when that Naga cut down the shadowlands ranks faster than a whirlwind with only a Naginata in his fists."
          -- Mirumoto Daini

No-Dachi (BP) (FK)
"'Honorless dog!' the samurai cried. Dairya looked down with his one good eye and smiled, slowly drawing the long sword from its saya.

Nogoten's Bow (TV)
"Forged for deadly results, not honorable purposes."

Obsidian Blade (TV)
"Long thought to have been lost, it completes the set of three."

Obsidian Mirror (SL)
"Once, long ago, there were three artifacts of obsidian, but now only the mirror and the hand remain."

Robes of Shinsei (CJ)
"The presence of our ancestors is passed along through the ages. Surround yourself with their wisdom and you cannot help but feel them guiding your every action."

Shuriken of Serpents (IE)
"The only thing he heard was an evil hiss, but even after he fell, he could feel the venom creeping toward his heart."

Shuriken of Serpents (EE) (OE) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV) (SC)
"As the ninja threw the shuriken into the midst of the bushi, I watched as the thing flew to each throat, striking them down one by one."

Suru's Mempo (SC)
"Worn by Iuchiban's chief lieutenant Suru, the mask steals the will of others to make its weilder strong."

The Star of Laramun (IE) (EE)
"It was not from our lands, but that did not make it any less deadly in the hands of one who knew its secrets."

The Terrible Standard of Fu Leng (IE)
"It wept with the souls of a thousand slain warriors, crying out to warn us of their fate..."

Tessen (AD)
"The ninjato cut silently through the darkness only to ring harmlessly off the stalwart steel of the war fan. 'Not this time, ninja,' smiled Ginawa. 'Not this time.'"

Tetsubo (SL)
"'What do you have to fear from me?' Hida O-Ushi said as she let her gaze fall upon Toshimoko. She smiled. 'Your move, old man.'"

The 12th Black Scroll (TV)
"...and with its opening, Fu Leng's power was complete. But in the shadows, Shinsei's hooded descendant filled the room with his laughter..."

Visage of the Void (CJ)
"Only the face of all that is and is not can reveal the truth."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Wakizashi (SL)
"When your life is on the line, you want to make use of all of your tools."
          -- Miyamoto Musashi

Warhorses (SL)
"When you hear thunder from the hills, you will know it is me."
          -- Shinjo Hanari

Spells

Animate the Dead (IE)
"If you want to know 'How' I cannot say. 'Why' should be obvious enough."
          -- Kitsu Tojo

Animate the Dead (EE)
"If you want to know 'How,' I cannot say. 'Why' should be obvious enough."
          -- Kitsu Tojo

Biting Steel (IE)
"The sharpest blade does not win the duel, but neither can you be victorious with mere conviction in your hands."

Biting Steel (EE) (OE) (BP) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"The Dragon know secrets we cannot even hope to understand."
          -- Isawa Tsuke

Biting Steel (SC)
"...but the Dragon did arrive, and the might of the Mirumoto was doubled by the presence of the Agasha and the ise zumi..."
          -- The Fall of the Scorpion, Volume 1

Blood of Midnight (BP) (SL)
"They say the creatures from that place have the very darkness of a moonless night pumping through their hearts."

Call Upon the Wind (IE)
"Only a fool believes he can best the wind. The wise man uses it as an ally."

Call Upon the Wind (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"Uona looked at me with a smile. 'Keep practicing,' she said."
          -- Morito Tokei

Call Upon the Wind (OE)
"The first step to mastering the wind is learning that you can never be its master."
          -- Isawa Uona

Call Upon the Wind (SC)
"...and when the armies of the Phoenix arrived, they doubled the strength of the Unicorn by giving their steeds unearthly strength and speed..."
          -- The Fall of the Scorpion, Volume 2

Castle of Water (IE)
"Up from the oceans rose a mighty fortress. And the water burned..."

Castle of Water (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"Yours is not the only element that guards us, Tadaka."
          -- Isawa Tomo

Castle of Water (OE)
"There is fortitude in Water as certainly as in Earth."
          -- Isawa Tadaka

Castle of Water (SC)
"...and as Shoju watched his defenses crumble, he was the Phoenix shugenja protecting the advancing armies of the Crane with magics the master of secrets had never seen before..."
          -- The Fall of the Scorpion, Volume 3

Contemplate the Void (SL)
"When there are no more options, you must look at the situation as if you have never looked at it before."
          -- Michu Shan

Counterspell (IE) (EE)
"A strong man will try to be stronger than a blow. A wise man will learn to sidestep it."
          -- Isawa Tomo

Curse of the Jackal (TV)
"It was difficult to tell whether Yokatsu was leading the charge or fleeing his charges."

Dark Divination (SL)
"A look at your destiny is what I provide For the fate that awaits you has nothing to hide."

Disrupt the Aura (CJ)
"'No,' Tsuke snarled as fire flew from his fingers into the ninja's frightened eyes. 'Not this time.'"

Divine the Future (CJ)
"Knowing the patterns of the past is the key to knowing the patterns of the future."
          -- Isawa Uona

Earthquake (IE)
"There was a force from the earth. It threw me from my horse just as the enemy began their charge. My bushi looked back at me, their eyes begging instruction..."

Earthquake (EE) (OE) (BP)
"There was a force from the earth and it threw me from my horse just as the enemy began their charge. My bushi looked back at me, their eyes begging instruction..."

Elemental Ward (IE)
"Does the falling rain cause itself pain? Does the fire burn its own fingers? Be one with the Elements and you will be one with all of Creation."

Elemental Ward (EE)
"Does the falling rain cause itself pain? Does the fire burn its own fingers? Be one with the Elements and you will be one with all Creation."

Energy Transference (IE) (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"As night moves into day, so may the balance of one's being be changed."

Energy Transference (OE)
"The energies of the soul are like the ocean's tides. One needs only learn to sense the ebbs and flows to learn their secrets."
          -- Isawa Tomo

Energy Transference (SC)
"...it was as if the strength of the Scorpion was being stolen minute by minute and sent to the armies of Shoju's enemies..."
          -- The Fall of the Scorpion, Volume 4

Essence of Earth (TV)
"Your fires are finished, Tsuke! Now is the time we die together. Time for this corrupted Phoenix to be born again!"
          -- Isawa Tadaka

Evil Ward (SL)
"Ancient scrolls have protected the Phoenix against the terrors of the Shadowlands, but what shall protect us?"
          -- Kakita Yokune

Fiery Wrath (CJ)
"The Elemental Masters have fear in their eyes when they speak of Tsuke. His darkness is deeper than any I have ever seen."
          -- Isawa Natsune

The Fire From Within (BP) (SL)
"I know what will destroy these abominations, and it is the purity of fire."
          -- Agasha Tomori [sic]

Fires of Purity (IE)
"His eyes burned with a fire more pure than pearls..."

Fires of Purity (EE)
"His eyes burned with a fire purer than pearls."

The Fires that Cleanse (FK)
"I saw his veins swell up beneath his skin and burst into flame, just as his foe exploded in an unearthly light."

The Fist of Osano Wo (EE)
"The strength of the Thunderer fell from the skies and struck down our Temples with merciless rage."

Force of Will (SL)
"To endure what is unendurable is the truest test of will."

The Fury of Osano-Wo (IE)
"The lightning came down as if brought by the Thunder God's hand. He turned then, to look at me."

The Fury of Osano-Wo (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"Lightning flickered from the Shugenja's fingers, and I knew the samurai was doomed."

The Fury of Osano-Wo (OE) (SC)
"Fire has no secrets, only the painful finality of truth."
          -- Isawa Tsuke

Immortal Steel (IE) (EE)
"I saw the Shugenja's lips moving across his sword with gentle kisses and the samurai looked up to me with a hungry grin."
          -- Hida Tampako

The Light of Amaterasu (TV)
"...The Thunders finally realized that the opening of the last scroll indeed freed Fu Leng from his prison, but it also bonded him with the Emperor forever - thus making him flesh and blood."

Look Into the Void (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"The Oracle of Void is nowhere to be found. But then, the Dark Oracles are also incomplete..."
          -- Isawa Kaede

Look Into the Void (OE)
"Clarity occurs in moments that occur between breaths. When so struck by the brightness of void, you cannot forget it, but you will struggle all your life to gain it again."
          -- Isawa Kaede

Look Into the Void (SC)
"...and when his armies finally fell, a moment of clarity overcame him. He retreated back to the throne room and awaited the Emperor's champion, knowing what he must do..."
          -- The Fall of the Scorpion, Volume 5

Mists of Illusion (IE) (EE)
"One must learn to see what is to be seen and to see though what others wish you to see."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Osano Wo's Breath (CJ)
"There is strength in wind, as certain as there is subtelty in Earth, Tadaka-san."
          -- Isawa Uona

The Path to Inner Peace (FK)
"The path to inner peace is understanding the nature of beginnings and endings."

The Phoenix is Reborn (TV)
"As Ujimitsu's eyes faded, Tsukune felt an ancient and powerful force slip from his body...and into her own."

Shapeshifting (SL)
"When shadows loom, it is my time To discover my doom, discover my rhyme."

Stale Wind (SL)
"This dark land is like a disease and it must be stopped. Your little prideful war will not stop it. Your honor will not stop it. Only working together can we stop it."
          -- Lord Dashmar

Strength of Osano-Wo (TV)
"Tomo aided his brother as long as he could, but eventually, Tsuko's [sic] black fire proved too much. He died, praying Tadaka would not fail."

Strength of the Dark One (TV)
"Hitomi felt the power of her lord spill from his body and with her hand of black glass she cracked the seal on the final scroll..."

Sympathetic Energies (SL)
"Friendship is truly tested when it is time to share the burden."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Tomb of Jade (BP) (SL)
"The words were read and the air turned thick with the sounds of screams as the creatures were entombed in bodies of jade - trapped forever in a prison of pain."
          -- Mirumoto Daini

Torrential Rain (IE)
"The clear blue sky sent whipping wind and hot rain down onto us, smashing us into the ground."

Torrential Rain (EE)
"The clear blue sky sent whipping wind and hot rain down onto us, smashing us into the ground."
          -- Morito

Touch of Death (IE)
"One moment he was facing the Shugenja with his sword at her throat, and the next, he was at her feet, his tongue and lips as black as midnight."
          -- Otaku Kamoko

Touch of Death (EE)
(unverified)

Touch of Despair (SL)
"My doom you have chased, my end you have sought My evil embraced, in my web you are caught."

Touch of Fu Leng (SL)
"From where I hide, I hold the Empire's fate But when you learn my name, it shall be too late."

Walking the Way (IE) (EE)
"Wisdom can be found in many places, but you must always begin at home."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Wind Born Speed (IE)
"When the infantry charged, we found the spearmen were not on the crest of the hill, but to our flank, cutting down troops like wheat."
          -- Doji Hitora [sic]

Wind Born Speed (EE) (OE) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"When the infantry charged, we found the spearmen were not on the crest of the hill, but to our flank, cutting down troops like wheat."
          -- Doji Hoturi

Wind Born Speed (SC)
"The Unicorn charged, and over their heads, the armies of the Lion soared through the air as if they were gifted with invisible wings."
          -- Daidoji Uji

Winds of Change (IE) (EE)
"Know the ways of the wind, for the wind carries the voice of change."

Wings of Fire (IE) (SL)
"Suddenly, the Crab forces burst into an unearthly fire...and they began to fly."
          -- Shinjo Kamoko [sic]

Wings of Fire (EE) (OE) (AD) (CJ)
"Suddenly, the Crab forces burst into an unearthly fire...and they began to fly."
          -- Otaku Kamoko

Wings of Fire (SC)
"The steeds of the battlemaidens burned with a fire that gleamed like the moon on a misty night."
          -- Matsu Agetoki

Followers

Acolyte Kaede (SC)
"She follows her father and sensei Ujina, ignorant of the destiny that only she is worthy to bear."

Apprentice (IE)
"There is nothing to match the exuberance of youth...except, of course, wisdom and treachery."
          -- Bayushi Katchiko [sic]

Apprentice (EE)
"There is nothing to match the exuberance of youth...except, of course, wisdom and treachery."
          -- Bayushi Kachiko

Archers (IE)
"We charged up the hill, following the fleeing troops. Just as we reached the top, we looked down and saw a thousand arrows soar into our ranks..."

Archers (EE) (SL)
"Some find comfort in the balance of a blade, while others revel in the song of an arrow in flight."

Archers (OE)
"With his archers armed with arrows of crystal and jade, Doji Hoturi was able to cut down the waves of Shadowlands madmen. Then, he dueled and defeated Kachiko's False Hoturi and regained his family's ancestral armor, but the sword was lost forever..."
          -- The Battle of Asahina Temples

Archers (BP)
"As the Unicorn cavalry cut through the Crab infantry, the archers let loose a black cloud of steel-tipped death to fall on the survivors."
          -- The Battle at Beiden Pass, Part V

Archers (AD) (TV)
"Without warning, the Lion army found themselves fighting on two fronts as Crab archers rose up from the southern hillside."
          -- Kisada's Last Charge, Part III

Archers (CJ)
"...the arrows fell like deadly rain, but still Junzo's army advanced. Tadaka and Kamoko were forced to retreat to the west as they watched the green and black fire devour the oldest and greatest library in Rokugan."
          -- The Battle at Isawa Palace, Part VI

Archers (SC)
"We cannot stand here and let the Scorpion fire death down upon us! We have to charge those walls!"
          -- Matsu Tsuko

Ashigaru (SL)
"'Quick legs' is what they call them . They would have to have quick legs indeed to keep up with me."
          -- Otaku Kamoko

Battering Ram Crew (IE)
"Thunder from the other side of the gate. Our fists twisted about our spears as we waited for them to break through. Not long now..."

Battering Ram Crew (EE)
"Thunder came from the other side of the gate. Our fists twisted about our spears as we waited for them to break through. Not long now..."

Brothers of Thunder (CJ)
"They fought as if they knew each other's every thought, as if they had fought together for a thousand years."

Cavalry Raiders (SC)
"The Moto charged and cut the Scorpion cavalry in half, leaving them naked for the second charge...from the Otaku battle maidens."

Doji House Guard (SL)
"Be more concerned with good actions that great ones."
          -- from the war banner of the Doji family.

Elite Heavy Infantry (TV)
"It only took a moment for the battle to turn to chaos as Lion fought against Lion. The frenzy grew until alignments were forgotten and every face was an enemy."
          -- The Day of Thunder, Part Three

Elite Light Infantry (TV)
"The Thunders attacked just as Amaterasu rose in the east. Junzo was ready for them, his army positioned on the walls and in the towers of Otosan Uchi."
          -- The Day of Thunder, Part One

Elite Medium Infantry (TV)
"The Crabs and Lions led the charge as the Phoenix supported the advance with fire and lightning. At the gate, the Lions still loyal to the Emperor awaited their arrival."
          -- The Day of Thunder, Part Two

Fire Breather (IE) (EE)
"The fire fell from over the wall, swallowing dozens of men in less than a heartbeat."

Goblin Berserkers (FK)
"We ain't afraid of samurai. We ain't afraid of Shugenja. We ain't afraid of ... ghak!"

Goblin Chuckers (EE) (OE) (BP) (AD) (CJ) (SC)
"Their aim was poor, but with their numbers, they did not need to aim."

Goblin Madcaps (TV)
"They no like walk-straights. Eat lots of them, but run fast as the rest!"

Goblin Mob (IE) (EE) (OE) (BP) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"Look out boys, here come the samurai! Hey, anybody seen the boss?"

Goblin Mob (SC)
(unverified)

Goblin Sneaks (TV)
"They clever ones. Know hide when samurai come!"

Greater Mujina (IE) (EE)
"The masters of the Mujina direct their servants in the ways of mischief."

Hawk Riders (IE) (EE)
"These barbarians are without honor, binding their beasts in that way."
          -- Shinjo Yokatsu

Heavy Cavalry (IE) (SL)
"Speed is only half of the battle. You need strength as well."
          -- Shinjo Hanari

Heavy Cavalry (EE)
"Toturi advanced on the Crab lands, relying on his quickness and ferocity to bring him victory over the retreating Sukune. He never saw the ambush of Crab cavalry waiting just out of sight..."
          -- The Battle at Iyosha Hill, Part I

Heavy Infantry (IE) (SL)
"Force! Bring me men with swords and spears to cut down my enemy. Swiftness comes from demoralizing your enemy, not outrunning him."
          -- Hida Kisada

Heavy Infantry (EE)
"When the forces engaged at Beiden Pass, Sukune tried to hold the Crab army together, but the unorthodox tactics of the ronin Toturi were too much for the inexperienced samurai."
          -- The Battle at Beiden Pass, Part III

Heavy Infantry (BP)
"Toturi's army was puny compared to the might of the Crab force waiting for him, but the tight, twisting pass did not allow Sukune to take full advantage of his superior force."
          -- The Battle at Beiden Pass, Part III

Heavy Mounted Infantry (TV)
"Toturi cried, 'For Rokugan!' and their cheers echoed his battlecry as the combined might of three armies charged the walls."
          -- The Day of Thunder, Part Five

Hida House Guard (SL)
"There is no honor in defeat. There is no honor in compromise. There is only honor in victory."
          -- from the war banner of the Hida family

Horsebowmen (TV)
"When Toturi joined the armies of the Lion, Otaku Kamoko followed his charge, her battlemaidens' arrows cutting down Junzo's force with deadly accuracy."
          -- The Day of Thunder, Part Six

Imperial Honor Guard (AD)
"Something in the Palace has changed, I tell you. You can see it in their eyes."
          -- Kakita Toshimoko

Imperial Palace Guard (SC)
"The palace guard stood valiantly, but Shoju's men employed poisons, ninja, and all manners of treachery to gain his prize."
          -- The Lion Histories, Volume II

Lesser Mujina (IE) (EE) (OE) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (SC)
"Beware alliances with tricksters and fiends."

Lieutenant Sukune (SC)
"His mettle will be tested first here. It will be tested again."

Lieutenant Uji (SC)
"As Uji watched his father die on the end of a Scorpion sword, he cries out his name, his heart filled only with the fires of revenge."

Light Cavalry (IE)
"Strike your opponent where he does not expect to be struck. That is the way to end the battle swiftly, and a swift victory is the most honorable victory."

Light Cavalry (EE)
"When Sukune's army retreated, Toturi chased after him, leaving behind Shinjo Yasamura to guard the fabled Pass. Little did he know that this single action would bring him face to face with his greatest challenge..."
          -- The Battle at Beiden Pass, Part IV

Light Cavalry (OE)
"When Toturi left behind Shinjo Yasamura to guard Beiden Pass, he didn't count on having to fight his way through the Unicorn's army in order to make his way to the Crane lands. The battle was brief, for Toturi saw no gain in fighting former allies."
          -- The Second Battle of Beiden Pass

Light Cavalry (SL)
"While the infantry was engaged, the cavalry moved to the south, burning homes and farms as they went."
          -- The Battle for Kakita Castle, Part V

Light Cavalry (AD) (TV)
"The leaderless Lion cavalry charged into Kisada's ranks with fire and fury, and only Tsuko noticed the Crab cavalry moving quickly through the woods flanking them to the North."
          -- Kisada's Last Charge, Part IV

Light Cavalry (SC)
"'How could they have gotten here so soon?' Shoju asked. But by now the point was moot. The Unicorn had arrived - and they arrived three days ahead of Shoju's schedule."
          -- The Unicorn's Charge, Part 1

Light Cavalry (CJ)
"...as Hommaru rode, he met with Otaku Kamoko and her army of mounted peasants. When she heard the news, it is said she smiled, and said, 'Now we will see what mettle this shugenja is made of.'"
          -- The Battle at Isawa Palace, Part III

Light Infantry (IE)
"The bushi were honorable, bound to our cause. I looked into their eyes and saw only devotion. We were few, but strong."
          -- Miroto [SIC?] Hitomi

Light Infantry (EE) (BP)
"After forcing the Crab army out of Crane territory, the ronin Toturi led his army of Dragon, Unicorn and ronin against the retreating Hida Sukune to the crossroads of the Empire where Sukune made his stand."
          -- The Battle at Beiden Pass, Part I

Light Infantry (OE)
"Using the superior mobility of the Dragon Army, Toturi was able to turn certain defeat against the superior forces into victory against the legendary armies of the Crab. After his victory, he pursued the retreating Crabs, leaving his Unicorn support in command of the pass."
          -- The Battle of Beiden Pass

Light Infantry (SL)
"The Phoenix and Crane numbered only in the dozens, so Daidoji Uji relied on position rather than brute force."
          -- The Battle for Kakita Castle, Part I

Light Infantry (AD) (TV)
"When Kisada's fleet arrived on the shores of Otosan Uchi, he was grreeted [sic] by the mighty roar of hundreds of Lion Samurai ready to die to protect their Emperor."
          -- Kisada's Last Charge, Part I

Light Infantry (CJ)
"...the Phoenix samurai stood ready as Tadaka's sorcery tore at the earth, burying the marching corpses as they advanced."
          -- The Battle at Isawa Palace, Part IV

Light Infantry (SC)
"And as the Unicorn charged, Shoju's shugenja improvised a quick spell to stifle their advance. He prayed it would be enough to prepare a counter attack."
          -- The Unicorn's Charge, Part 2

Light Mounted Infantry (TV)
"The ogres and goblins counterattacked, but Hida Tsuru was ready for them. They flanked the creatures while Shiba Tsukune's shugenja threw down a rain of jade."
          -- The Day of Thunder, Part Seven

Mantis Budoka (FK)
"Fill a man's mind with bushido and you empty it of fear."
          -- Matsu Tsuke

Matsu House Guard (SL)
"Do not pray for deliverance from the storm, but deliverance from your fear."
          -- from the war banner of the Matsu family

Medium Cavalry (IE)
"Watch the Unicorns closely, and you will learn that it is the maneuver that carries the day, not strength, as the Crab would have you believe."
          -- Matsu Daira

Medium Cavalry (EE)
"Toturi made a quick retreat, falling back to save his tired army from the fresh Crab cavalry, only to find himself cut off from his Unicorn ally at Beiden Pass by an army of Shadowlands creatures led by the Crane Champion, Doji Hoturi."
          -- The Battle at Iyosha Hill, Part II

Medium Cavalry (OE)
"The Crane armies were not ready for the sheer fury and swiftness of Matsu Agetoki's mounted charges. They lost at Kakita Palace, fell back to Doji Palace, fell back again, but they would make their stand at Asahina Temples."
          -- The High Histories of the Lion

Medium Cavalry (BP)
"As soon as Sukune tried to reinforce his position, the infantry fell to their bellies as the cavalry leapt over them, charging into the weakened infantry of the Crab."
          -- The Battle at Beiden Pass, Part IV

Medium Cavalry (SL)
"And as all seemed lost, Shinjo Yasamura's cavalry rode in from the North, forcing the Crab army to retreat to Baiden [sic] Pass."
          -- The Battle for Kakita Castle, Part VI

Medium Cavalry (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"Tsuko watched with tears in her eyes as Kisada trampled over her shattered forces and marched into the Imperial Palace."
          -- Kisada's Last Charge, Part VI

Medium Cavalry (SC)
"'The damnable beasts are flying!' Shoju cried as he watched the Otaku battle- maidens erupt into a moon-lit fire and fly above his troops towards the walls of Otosan Uchi."
          -- The Unicorn's Charge, Part 3

Medium Infantry (IE)
"They broke through the mist, a thousand of them. They ran toward us as we lowered our spears and I knew that we would soon be crossing swords."
          -- Miroto [SIC?] Daini

Medium Infantry (EE) (BP)
"With Toturi at his heels, Sukune's only duty was to hold the pass long enough for his brother, Yakamo, to join with him to provide the strength he needed to destroy the ragtag ronin army."
          -- The Battle at Beiden Pass, Part II

Medium Infantry (OE)
"Even the brilliant tactics of Shiba Tsukune coupled with the mighty power of the Phoenix shugenja was not enough to preserve the great library at Isawa Palace. The library was burned to the ground and the Black Scrolls kept there were taken away by the undead sorcerer, Yogo Junzo."
          -- The Battle at Isawa Palace

Medium Infantry (SL)
"The Crab army descended on the Phoenix and Crane, smashing into their ranks with brutal abandon and deadly precision."
          -- The Battle for Kakita Castle, Part II

Medium Infantry (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"Before she could engage the Great Bear, an order from the palace arrived, commanding Tsuko to stand aside and let her army fight without her."
          -- Kisada's Last Charge, Part II

Medium Infantry (SC)
"When the Otaku reached the wall, Soshi Bantaro activated the magics slumbering deep within the living stone. The battle-maidens screamed as lightning arced from the walls, burning them in mid-air, causing them to fall like cinders and Shoju's infantry counterattacked the surprised - and defenseless - Unicorn infantry."
          -- The Unicorn's Charge, Part 4

Mounted Spearmen (TV)
"The ogres fell under the speed of Shinjo Yasamura's lancers, and in the midst of the clamor, the two Yakamo's began their deadly duel."
          -- The Day of Thunder, Part Eight

Mounts (CJ)
"You want to ride with me? You will need these..."
          -- Otaku Kamoko

Naga Bowmen (IE) (EE)
"Watching the elegance of their archers, I could not help but think of these creatures as samurai of a sort."

Naga Bushi (IE)
"As I watched them, moving forward into battle, their eyes as stern as steel, I could do nothing but admire them. They stood beside us, and I was glad for it."

Naga Bushi (EE) (OE) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"They have the courage to face the Shadowlands armies because the walking dead are not their ancestors returning from the grave."
          -- Isawa Tadaka

Naga Bushi (SC)
"Led by their beautiful commander, they watched from afar, and despite their best efforts, a pair of ise zumi eyes saw them."

Naga Guard (AD)
"No matter where we turned, there they were, waiting for our next move."
          -- Hida Tampako

Naga Spearmen (IE)
"Their hands were sure and their eyes showed no fear. They charged into the fray with the ferocity of wildmen and the nobility of dragons."
          -- Togashi Yoshioki

Naga Spearmen (EE)
"Their hands were sure and their eyes showed no fear. They charged into the fray with the ferocity of wildmen and the nobility of dragons."
          -- Togashi Yoshi

Ninja Genin (IE) (EE)
"When diplomacy fails - When honor is sacrificed - There are the Ninja."

Ninja Genin (OE)
"Cloaked in black midnight, they moved with the silence of death..."

Ninja Stalkers (TV)
"Cornejo never believed in ninja, until it was too late."

Ogre Warriors (FK)
"As they crushed our ranks, their leader showed his snaggly teeth and spoke with a beastly snarl: So you thought I was alone...?"

Peasant Levies (CJ)
"Winds blow, nations change, fortunes rise and fall, but the simple folk will always be asked to shoulder the weight."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Personal Champion (IE) (EE)
"Kolat filth! If you even try to touch him, I will kill you."
          -- Koji Iname

Pikemen (FK)
"Toku looked up to the tip of the pike and smiled. 'This will certainly make things easier, Lord Toturi.' I had to agree.

Ratling Bushi (IE)
"Like a swarm they were, overcoming the samurai as if they were standing still."
          -- Iuchi Junzo

Ratling Bushi (EE)
"Like a swarm they were, overcoming the samurai as if they were standing still."
          -- Iuchi Daiyu

Ratling Pack (IE)
"What manner of land could spawn such a wretched horde?"

Ratling Pack (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"They fight with such courage. Perhaps we have misjudged these creatures..."
          -- Matsu Gohei

Ratling Pack (OE) (SC)
"They have proved their allegiance time and time again. We have much to gain from these creatures, and much to learn about them."
          -- Hida Sukune

Samurai Cavalry (IE)
"The remaining Crab forces fled, but there was no hope for them. We ran them down and left them dying with arrows in their backs."
          -- Otaku Kamoko

Samurai Cavalry (EE)
(unverified)

Samurai Warriors (PE) (IE) (EE)
"The way of the warrior is to build an indomitable spirit and an iron will; to believe that you cannot fail in doing anything."
          -- Miyamoto Musashi

Scout (IE)
"Sagacious generals are able to get intelligent spies...this is the essence of the military."
          -- Sun Tzu

Scout (EE) (BP) (SL) (AD) (TV)
"Do not ask me if I fear those walking dead men. I will sneak about their camps in the darkness because my Lord commanded me to. That is all the reason I need."

Scout (OE)
"If you want a battle, this is the place to fight it."

Scout (CJ)
"...the road warden, a young man named Hommaru, saw the advancing armies and flew like the wind to warn his masters."
          -- The Battle at Isawa Palace, Part II

Scout (SC)
"Shoju's advanced scout ran into the courtyard. 'The Unicorn!' he shouted breathlessly. 'The Unicorn are here!'"

Shadowlands Madmen (SL)
"Lord Doji assured me all was well when he left to speak to Lady Bayushi, but then returned with an army of madmen and burned down the Kakita Palace."
          -- Kakita Yoshi

Shiba House Guard (SL)
"Choosing between two evils is still choosing evil."
          -- from the war banner of the Shiba family

Shield Wall (BP)
"As the shards of death fell down upon us, we crouched behind our defenses and were not afraid."
          -- Hida Tampako

Shield Wall (FK)
"As the shards of death fell down upon us, we crouched behind our defenses and were not afraid."

Shiryo no Asahina (TV)
"The courageous heart has no room for revenge, Hoturi. Only forgiveness."

Shiryo no Asako (TV)
"We will rise again, but not in the form you know."

Shiryo no Bayushi (AD)
"You have turned from duty to walk the path of revenge. Only a few realize the cost they must pay when destiny comes to call."

Shiryo no Hiruma (AD)
"You have lost your way, young one, and that is why you cannot see the evil that festers on the Throne."

Shiryo no Hiruma (AD)
"You have lost your way, young one, and that"

Shiryo no Ide (TV)
"We are part of a great plan, but not the plan you think."

Shiryo no Ikoma (TV)
"Our destiny has been hidden, but all will be revealed."

Shiryo no Kakita (AD)
"Do not think of the blade, do not think of the draw. Only he who acts with no thought will draw the purest, most perfect strike."

Shiro no Mirumoto (TV)
"Darkness has found our daughter's heart. If it is not purged, it will claim our destiny."

Shiryo no Shinjo (AD)
"Do not let your mind be clouded with what is proper. Let your mind be cleared with what is right."

Shiryo no Yogo (TV)
"We have always shared a kinship with the shadows, but we must be careful, for no one is safe from its hunger."

Shiryo no Yoritomo (TV)
"We have proven our worth, but do not take ease, for that is only the beginning of our journey."

Skeletal Archers (SL)
"One wonders how they can be so accurate with no eyes or muscle to guide their aim."
          -- Mirumoto Sukune

Skeletal Troops (IE)
"Clattering their bones and clanking their armor they advanced, armed with ancient rust-covered weapons and immortal grins..."

Skeletal Troops (EE) (BP) (SL) (AD)
"Three months ago, there were only scattered reports of them, and now the armies of the dead seem to be everywhere."
          -- Hiruma Kage

Skeletal Troops (CJ)
"Junzo marched on the Isawa Palace, knowing the Phoenix held two of the cursed Black Scrolls..."
          -- The Battle at Isawa Palace, Part I

Skeletal Troops (OE) (SC)
"After months of marching and fighting, their flesh peeled away, leaving only bleached and diseased bones in their wake."

Spearmen (IE)
"'Hold!' the general called. 'Not yet...' We watched as the forces charged ever closer, our fists twisting about our spears. Closer...closer..."

Spearmen (EE) (SL)
"Armed with spears, the Crab forces negated the higher ground of the armies protecting Castle Kakita."
          -- The Battle for Kakita Castle, Part IV

Spearmen (OE)
"They had no samurai, no archers and cavalry, but shomehow, a tiny army of monks held off the undead army for days before they were forced to retreat."
          -- The Battle of Osano-Wo Temple

Spearmen (BP)
"'Not yet!' Toturi cried, watching his spearmen eye the advancing undead masses. They waited, waited for the zombies to march into the trap their general had laid for them..."

Spearmen (BP)
"The zombies advanced and the spearmen struck at them, knocking them from their shambling feet to the pitch-covered earth as the scout stood by, ready with a torch..."

Spearmen (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"As the Lion cavalry charged, the Crab cavalry fell back forcing the Lions to fall into wall of blades that Kisada had prepared for them."
          -- Kisada's Last Charge, Part V

Spearmen (SC)
"When the Lion stormed the walls, a wall of spears awaited them, slicing their skin. The Lion fell by the dozens, but they never slowed their inevitable advance."

Spirit Guide (IE) (EE)
"It is wise to listen to your ancestors, young one."

Swamp Spirits (SC)
"The treacherous Scorpion shugenja employed the darkest maho in defending the captured Otosan Uchi."
          -- The Lion Histories, Volume I

Traveling Poet (AD)
"How can I forget my duty while he sings songs of the courage of my ancestors?"
          -- Daidoji Uji

The Twelve Ronin (TV)
"As the two Lion armies decimated themselves, Toturi rode in, his army of ronin behind him. All stopped as all three armies paused, waiting to see what side the ronin would take."
          -- The Day of Thunder, Part Four

Warrior Monks (TV)
"The Hero's might was fueled by the prayers and blessings of the Brotherhood. And as they watched the duel from afar, they were aware of Uikku's Prophecy: One Thunder will fall before they must stand before the Dark One."
          -- The Day of Thunder, Part Nine

Wyrm Riders (IE) (EE)
"Barbarians from the mountains, mounted on beasts that were abominations of the noble Ryu, flew out from over our enemy..."

Zombie Troops (IE)
"They wore porcelain masks and marched with the synchronization of the stars. The bodies of our ancestors had risen to defy us, the name of their dark master a mindless mumbling on their lips."

Zombie Troops (EE)
"From behind their porcelin [sic] masks they mindlessly gibber their master's name..."

Zombie Troops (BP)
"From behind their porcelain masks, they mindlessly gibber their master's name..."

Actions

Along the Coast at Midnight (CJ)
"Never underestimate a Crab's ingenuity."
          -- Kitsu Motso

Ancestral Guidance (CJ)
"The patterns of history are the patterns of the present and the future."
          -- Shiryo no Togashi

Another Time (BP)
"Hitomi and Yakamo saw each other only for a moment before the two armies split them apart."

Another Time (SL)
"He was about to deal the killing blow, but my cousins dragged him away, calling my name..."

Arrival of the Unicorns (SC) (SC)
"Yokatsu pushed them forward through the day and night...and they loved him all the more."

The Arrow Knows the Way (FK)
"'It is as if you do not aim,' I told Tsuruchi. He smiled. 'The arrow knows the way.'"

Arrows from the Woods (SL)
"We charged into the Crab army, but the air was filled with flashing death, and when I saw her fall from her steed, I knew we were doomed."
          -- Shinjo Tokoru

Bad Kharma (CJ)
"Disaster is that on which good fortune depends. Good fortune is that in which disaster is concealed."
          -- Lao-tzu

Be Prepared to Dig Two Graves (PE)
"Before sailing on the sea of revenge..."

Be Prepared to Dig Two Graves (EE)
"For you, there is no sanctuary, no rest, no comfort."

Bend Like a Reed (TV)
"When your opponent overpowers you, bend like a reed in the wind."
          -- Kakita Toshimoko

Block Supply Lines (IE)
"One bushel of our enemy's foodstuffs is worth one hundred of our own."
          -- Sun Tzu

Block Supply Lines (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"Only a fool believes that sabotage does not have its place on the battlefield."
          -- Bayushi Kyoto

Block Supply Lines (OE)
"If a general is wise, he knows that a single man can halt an entire army."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Block Supply Lines (SC)
"The advancing Crab cut off Shoju's supply lines, preventing him from calling any reinforcements."

Bountiful Harvest (IE) (EE)
"It is a fool who looks only to the battlefields for the means to victory."

Breach of Etiquette (IE) (EE)
"Sometimes the downfall of houses hinges on a fumble of the wrist."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Break Morale (IE) (EE) (OE) (AD) (CJ) (TV) (SC)
"You cannot expect to lead by example when your own actions cause the army's faith to falter."

Breaking Blow (CJ)
"Hirariko caught the blade in the folds of her kimono, I heard the steel snap as her own blade came for my throat."

Bribery (FK)
"Generals begrudge bestowing ranks emoluments of 100 pieces of gold, and therefore do not know the enemy's situation."

Burning Your Essence (TV)
"Tsuke looked down upon his cousin. Black fire dripped from his lips and flew from his fingertips towards Tadaka."
          -- The Doom of the Phoenix, Part 1

Careful Planning (IE)
"If you know yourself and your enemy, you need not fear the outcome of a thousand battles."
          -- Sun Tzu

Careful Planning (EE) (BP) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"Do not overlook understanding your enemy, Lady Matsu. Great samurai have fallen because they relied only on their own courage and strength and not on their enemy's weakness."
          -- Kitsu Motso

Careful Planning (OE)
"A sagacious general, armed with the knowledge of his enemy, will be able to act as if he knows his enemy's every thought."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Careful Planning (SC)
"Shoju knew he could keep the palace if he had the time to prepare. He was not the only one..."

Charge (IE)
"If the enemy is numerous, disciplined and about to advance...I would say, first seize something they love, and they will listen to you."
          -- Sun Tzu

Charge (EE) (BP) (SL)
"I have no need for caution and planning, Kitsu Motso. The knowledge that I will die protecting the Throne is all I need."
          -- Matsu Tsuko

Charge (OE)
"Planning and preparation are no match for the fire of a samurai's heart!"
          -- Matsu Tsuko

Charge (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"Kisada charged into the throne room and the mad-eyed Emperor who awaited him cut the Great Bear down with a single stroke."
          -- Kisada's Last Charge

Charge (SC)
"Shoju underestimated the fury of the Matsu. It would not be his first mistake..."

Chi Strike (TV)
"You need no armor, you need no sword. You need only to know that you cannot be defeated."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Concealed Weapon (TV)
"Of course I am ready, Doji-san. Shall we begin?"

Confusion at Court (SL)
"A clever word from a diplomat is worth a thousand men on the battlefield."
          -- Bayushi Goshiu

Contentious Terrain (IE)
"...ground upon which it is advantageous for us and our enemy to be."
          -- Sun Tzu

Contentious Terrain (EE) (BP) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"Cast them into positions from which there is nowhere to go and they will fight to the death without retreating."
          -- Sun Tzu

Contentious Terrain (OE)
"On contentious terrain, hold our ground, for we have the advantage."
          -- Master Suana

Contentious Terrain (SC)
"Within the Walls of Otosan Uchi, Shoju had the advantage. All he needed to do was hold it."

Coordinated Fire (TV)
"There were three archers - one Unicorn, one Dragon and one Phoenix - and each shared a single target, cutting down unstoppable oni with each volley."

Corrupted Energies (AD)
"Uona's lips quivered as black blood trickled from their ears. 'I tried to tell you,' she whispered."

Corrupted Ground (BP) (SL)
"This is one situation your Master Sun never counted on, little samurai."

Counting the Lost (TV)
"Choose a side, Goemon. Choose a side or choose my blade."
          -- Matsu Seijuro

Court Jester (SL)
"His simple mistake was turned into an exercise in humiliation by the singing, dancing little man."

Cowardice (CJ)
"Toturi calls it tactics. I say it is cowardice!"
          -- Bayushi Goshiu

Dance of the Elements (CJ)
"There are no secrets. There is no understanding. Void is all and nothing. It is the dance of the elements."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Destiny Has No Secrets (TV)
"Destiny does not believe in secrets. When something is meant to be, it is obvious to all but the foolish."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Disenlightenment (TV)
"There is no time for doubt or fear. Only the purest hearts will survive this day!"
          -- Ikoma Tsanuri

Disharmony (FK)
"You cannot balance the elements while you are without balance."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Disloyalty (SC)
"Cut off the right arm and the left will be wholly occupied trying to stop the flow of blood."
          -- from Bayushi's Lies

Dispersive Terrain (IE)
"...when we engage our enemy on his own territory, close to their homes."
          -- Sun Tzu

Dispersive Terrain (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"It is the nature of the army to defend when trapped, to fight fervently when their is no choice."
          -- Sun Tzu

Dispersive Terrain (OE)
"When the army knows that their families and homes are at their backs, the will fight with the fury of dragons."
          -- Master Suana

Dispersive Terrain (SC)
"More important than anything else, Shoju had to hold the gates. If he could do that, he would have the time he needed to execute his deadly plan."

Diversionary Tactics (BP) (FK)
"If my enemy does not know the field of battle...then the left flank cannot help the right, the right cannot aid the left, nor can the front aid the back. Even though they are numerous, they can be forced not to fight."
          -- Sun Tzu

Double Chi (CJ)
"He made a simple gesture, and Taki's blades ignited with a blinding fire."
          -- Matsu Chokoku

Encircled Terrain (SC)
"At the gates of Otosan Uchi - where only a single unit could pass - Shoju placed his greatest defenses, but they still would not be enough."

The Endless Well (SC)
"If your soul is one with the elements, it is an endless well of possibilities."

Entrapping Terrain (IE)
"...Where there are mountains and forests, ravines and defiles...wherever the road is difficult."
          -- Sun Tzu

Entrapping Terrain (EE) (BP) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"When your enemy's force is lesser, attack. When he is equal, outmanuever him. When he is greater than you, avoid him for another time."
          -- Sun Tzu

Entrapping Terrain (OE) (SC)
"Move quickly through entrapping terrain, for sunken land is easily flooded by those who wish to avoid you."
          -- Master Suana

Evil Portents (IE) (EE)
"Every night it seems midnight lasts one heartbeat longer."

Explosives (IE) (EE) (BP)
"This is a new thing in our empire, this 'explosives.' We have not learned to master it yet, but may the gods have mercy on us when we do."

Extortion (CJ)
"Remember, Hoturi-sama, we know the whole story."
          -- Chinoko

False Alliance (SL)
"Trust me, Lord Shinjo. If there is anything that is true about the Hida family, it is that you can always trust us to be true to our word."

Familiar Surroundings (TV)
"A thousand Lions charged the gates of Otosan Uchi and a thousand Lions stood waiting for their charge..."
          -- The Doom of the Lion, Part 1

Fatal Mistake (TV)
"Just a slip of the wrist is all it takes to start a blood fued."

Fearful Populace (FK)
"The peasants turned their fearful eyes up to the castles of the Phoenix, wondering if the rumors of corruption and monstrosities are true."

Feint (IE) (EE)
"When he hesitates, learn to move his shadow."
          -- Miyamoto Musashi

Fight to the Setting Sun (AD)
"The day stretched into night as Hoturi's army pounded against our gates. We could only pray that the other castles still stood."
          -- Daidoji Uji

The Final Breath (FK)
"As he watched them advance towards his kneeling form, he readied his blade for one last strike..."

Fires of Retribution (SC)
"Isawa Szu [sic] threw fire on Shoju's army, but Bantaro whispered, and Szu's robes burst into flames."

Fist of the Earth (CJ) (TV)
"A clear mind can topple even the strongest will."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Focus (IE) (EE)
"If you set your mind on the sword, your mind is taken up with the sword. If you set your mind on timing, your mind is taken up with timing. In either case, your mind lingers and your action falters. Such is how noble men are put into the earth."
          -- Takuan

Fog (TV)
"The Emperor's archers readied their bows, but Uona made certain their efforts would be in vain."

The Fog of War (SC)
"Sending an army without a scout is like leaping from a mountain without looking below."
          -- from Akodo's Leadership

Forgiveness (TV)
"With his dying gasp, he held my hand tight and spoke through blood spangled lips. I nodded and squeezed his hand tight, accepting his forgiveness as he accepted mine."
          -- Bayushi Kachiko

The Fortune's Wisdom (SC)
"Wisdom comes in finding the opportunities that dilemnas provide."

Fresh Horses (CJ)
"Strength is not the only advantage of the Unicorn steeds. Their numbers are almost overwhelming."
          -- Doji Kuwanan

Fu Leng's Steeds (FK)
"Kojiro's dreams are filled with the sight of their frothing lips and the sound of their horrid screams."

Gift of Fealty (SC)
"Though he is close to my heart, I will send him far to serve my cause."

Gift of the Wind (CJ) (TV)
"Those Phoenix samurai may not look like much, but they move like the wind."
          -- Hida O-Ushi

A Glimpse of the Soul's Shadow (CJ)
"His eyes blazed, his lips curled and his fingers hooked into deadly claws. My men froze from the sight of him as his army advanced..."

A Good Day to Die (TV)
"Tadaka saw Tsuke throwing fire from Otosan Uchi's walls and he knew what he had to do..."

Iaijutsu Duel (IE)
"Soon blades would cross - Soon blood would be spilled."

Inner Fire (CJ)
"'You are finished, samurai-ko!' the Oni cried. Hitomi smiled. 'Not yet.'"

Intersecting Highways (IE)
"...land surrounded on three sides such that whoever arrives first will gain the masses of all under Heaven."
          -- Sun Tzu

Intersecting Highways (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"An ally with wings is likely to take flight at the first sign of storms."
          -- Yasuki Taka

Intersecting Highways (OE)
"Do not allow yourself to become isolated, for here, your enemy can call for allies to crush you."
          -- Master Suana

Intersecting Highways (SC)
"Shoju counted on the Lion to be too proud to accept aid from the Crane. That would be his second mistake."

Jiujutsu Duel (TV)
"Bloody and battered, the two Yakamos stood face to face, weapons and glares locked. One would perish, the other would find his destiny..."

Kaze-Do (TV)
"They Way of the Wind is not always subtle..."

Kolat Assassin (PE) (IE) (EE) (BP)
"A silent, painful, honorless death awaits those who do not know the secrets of shadows."

Kolat Infiltrator (IE)
"A name even the ninja of the Empire feared."

Kolat Infiltrator (EE)
"Kolat: a name even the ninja of the Empire feared."

Kolat Spy (TV)
"If we continue like dogs, barking and biting each other's heels, we will die like dogs."
          -- Otaku Kamoko

Lessons From the Past (TV)
"Despite Ginawa's effort to avoid the portrait, it drew tears from him all the same..."

Lies, Lies, Lies (AD)
"Even a tongue as sweet as yours cannot change the truth, Scorpion."
          -- Kitsu Motso

Marries a Barbarian (IE) (EE)
"The choice between love and honor is never easy."

Master of the Rolling River (CJ) (TV)
"The softest stuff in the world penetrates quickly the hardest; Insubstantial, it enters where there is no room."
          -- Tao te ching

Meditation (IE)
"With tranquility, the small goes and the great arrives, with auspicious success."
          -- I Ching

Meditation (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"One who is samurai must, before all things, keep in mind that he must die."
          -- Daidoji Yuzan

Meditation (OE)
"When you are doing one thing, be concerned with that one thing and nothing else. Distraction breeds disaster."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Meditation (SC)
"A moment before he entered the throne room, Toturi took a single breath. As he stood before the Emerald Throne, Shoju did the same."

Mercy (IE)
"Be kind to your captives. Soon they will recognize who the most beneficent leader is."

The Moment Before the Strike (SC)
"One man's dawn is another man's twilight."

A Moment of Clarity (TV)
"I took a breath and when I let it go, I felt my fear go with it."
          -- Mirumoto Daini

A Moment of Truth (TV)
"All too often, the outcome of a duel comes down to a single moment of truth."

Moving the Shadow (FK)
"When you cannot see the enemy's spirit, move his shadow."
          -- Miyamoto Musashi

Narrow Ground (CJ)
"On narrow ground, if you are the first, you should fill it up to await your opponent."
          -- Sun Tzu

Night of a Thousand Fires (CJ)
"I know of only one way to stop them, Toturi-sama - use their own tactics against them."
          -- Ginawa

Ninja Thief (IE) (EE)
"I reached for my blade, and I saw the ninja's eyes flash just as I felt the empty sheath..."

Oath of Fealty (IE)
"Would you be masterless men forever? Follow me!"

Offer of Fealty (TV)
"Do not be so quick to follow your master. Your strength is needed in this world, not the next."

One Koku (CJ)
"Here, a gift from me to you. I suspect my generosity will make its way back to me...sooner or later."
          -- Yasuki Taka

One With the Elements (TV)
"When I am one with the elements, I am one with the world. You cannot harm the world, shugenja, no matter what your pride tells you."
          -- Koichi

An Oni's Fury (CJ)
"Don't tell me you cannot trust an Oni. You can always count on it losing control."
          -- Toku

Outflank (IE) (EE) (BP) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"When besieged, let them on the roof, then take away the ladder."
          -- The Thirty-Six Strategies

Outflank (OE)
"Just hold the front line, I'll take care of the flank..."
          -- Otaku Kamoko

Outflank (SC)
"The Unicorn's attack was swift, but they did not expect Scorpion cavalry to their flank, as if they stepped from the shadows..."

Passing on the Soul (FK)
"I took the blade with trembling hands, praying that I could live up to its legacy..."

The Path of Wisdom (TV)
"Serenity is the most subtle strength of all."

Peasant Defense (AD)
"I came to fight soldiers, not boys."
          -- Hida Yakamo

The People's Expense (FK)
"Samurai gain glory, and Shugenja wisdom, but what do the people gain from this war?"
          -- Toturi

Plans Within Plans (TV)
"When your enemy is certain you cannot act, victory is within your reach."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Political Distraction (SC)
"Shoju had to distract the Lion before attacking Otosan Uchi. Of course, Kachiko would handle that part of the plan."
          -- The Scorpion Coup, Part II

Rallying Cry (IE)
"Sleep? My bushi need no sleep! They need battle to awaken their souls and feed their hearts!"

Rallying Cry (EE) (OE) (BP) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"We strike them quickly, then move away quickly. Only with the strategy of the snake will we survive against an army of marching dead men."
          -- Shinjo Hanari

Rallying Cry (SL)
"We strike them quickly, then move away quickly. Only with the strategy of the snake will we survive against an army of marching dead men."
          -- Shinjo Hanarai [sic]

Rallying Cry (SC)
"We are weary, but so are they; and in our bones and blood is the stuff of heroes! Again! We charge again!"
          -- Matsu Tsuko

Remorseful Seppuku (SC)
"'I've killed Shoju,' Toturi showed them. 'And that is his sword in the broken Emerald Throne.'"

Reserve Movement (FK)
"Awaiting the hungry with full stomachs, that is mastering strength."
          -- Sun Tzu

Rest My Brother (TV)
"The monk touched the shugenja's forehead and whispered quietly. I felt a black wind rush out of Tsuke's crumbling body as if his bones had turned as brittle as rice stalks."

Retreat (IE)
"Surrender is complete defeat, compromise is half-defeat, flight is not defeat. As long as you are not defeated, you have another chance to win."

Salute of the Samurai (TV)
"You were the general, Shiba-san, but it was our cavalry that saved the day."
          -- Shinjo Yasamura

A Samurai Never Stands Alone (SC)
"With the spirits of his ancestors standing beside him, a samurai never stands alone."
          -- from Akodo's Leadership

The Scorpion's Sting (TV)
"Before you lay claim to that deed, brave Matsu, I find that I must tell the court the one thing you so conveniently left out of your tale..."
          -- Bayushi Goshiu

Shadowlands Sickness (SL)
"The pain was too much for him. He tried to raise his katana to protect himself, but his strength had been devoured by that which had once protected him."

Shinobi (TV)
"Shinobi: the art of hiding in plain sight."

Slander (AD)
"In the right hands, slander can kill a man more certainly than a sword."

The Soul Goes Forth (SC)
"Your soul - your life energy - is not bound by the flesh. In can reach where your fingers cannot."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

The Soul of Akodo (SC)
"A great man's heart can pump the life's blood of a thousand men."
          -- from Akodo's Leadership

The Spirit of Water (CJ)
"Learn the ebb and flow of your own energies and you will learn the secret of the universe."
          -- Isawa Tomo

Stall Until Sunrise (AD)
"Again and again they retreated from the Shadowlands army unti they saw the fear dawning in the Oni's eyes."

Stance of the Mountain (TV)
"Those with pure purpose have the strength to never fall."

Stand Firm (CJ)
"The heart grows stronger on native ground."
          -- Daidoji Uji

A Stout Heart (SL)
"The only true test of courage is the last one."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Strength of Purity (IE) (EE) (BP)
"Strike free from worldly worries. This is the purest stroke."
          -- Miyamoto Musashi

Strike Without Striking (TV)
"You cannot draw the sword when you and it are one. Neither can you sheathe it."
          -- Takuan

Subversion (SC)
"The shadows have secrets even the Scorpions cannot fathom."

Suspended Terrain (SL)
"Even if he entices us with profits, we will not advance."
          -- Sun Tzu

Tell the Tale (SC)
"It is not the eyes that see, but the tongue that tells the tale."

Those Who Stand Alone (FK)
"Those who choose to stand alone choose to fall alone."

Through the Waterways (SC)
"Shoju's plan was simple: attack Otosan Uchi from within, capture her fortifications, and wait for the Lions."
          -- The Scorpion Coup, Part I

The Time is Now (TV)
"While others lament on what they should have done, the wise man prepares for whate he should do next."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Toturi is Drugged (SC)
"Do not fear your enemies. Only a friend can betray you."
          -- from Bayushi's Lies

Toturi's Tactics (TV)
"Sometimes, letting him know our advantage is advantage enough."
          -- Toturi

The Touch of Amaterasu (TV)
"I swear I saw him fall more than once under the weight of the ogres and oni, but then a flash of light fell upon him and he once again had the strength of a hundred samurai."

The Turtle's Shell (BP)
"Hide with your little shields, little men. You cannot hide forever."
          -- Hida Yakamo

The Turtle's Shell (SL)
"Hide with your little shields, little men. You cannot hide forever."
          -- Hida Yamako [sic]

To Avenge Our Ancestors (AD)
"Today, we avenge our ancestors or we join them."
          -- Doji Hoturi

Tortuous Terrian (AD)
"Those on a straight way thrive. Those on a tortuous course die."
          -- Sun Tzu

Troops from the Woods (TV)
"As silent as shadows, the reserves waited until the right moment to strike."

Unattuned (TV)
"Tsuke threw down his unholy fire, but Tadaka had learned much from his cousin Tomo..."

The Unclean Cut (SC)
"Without a clean cut, your opponent may dishonor himself and you by crying out."
          -- Toshimoko

Unfettered Attack (FK)
"Mitsu leapt into the army of dead men, his arms and legs spinning and his fiery breath burning the dead skin from their bones."
          -- Toturi

Untrustworthy (TV)
"Guard your words carefully, for you own every word you speak."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

A Vision of Truth (SC)
"Following a false light only leads you deeper into darkness."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Way of Deception (IE) (EE)
"When your objective is near, make it look distant; when far away, create the illusion of being nearby. Warfare is the Way of Deception."
          -- Sun Tzu

When Darkness Draws Near (SL)
"When the creeping shadows move across your door, the wise man chooses not to open it."

Winning Kachiko's Favor (SL)
"Petting scorpions with a compassionate hand only gets you a sting."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Wisdom the Wind Brings (CJ) (TV)
"In order to chose [sic] the correct path, you must know the pitfalls that await you."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

The Wrath of Osano-Wo (CJ) (TV)
"To tempt the wrath of the Fortunes is not courageous or bold. It is simply foolish."
          -- Togashi Yama

You Walk With Evil (CJ)
"Yakamo held the jeweled hand before him. 'I know you now,' he said. 'And if it takes my last breath, I will topple you from that Throne.'"

Your Last Mistake (TV)
"Underestimating your enemy will always be your last mistake."