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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 Sukune (EE) (BP)
"Poor Sukune. He suspected it from the beginning, and his failures at Beiden Pass
confirmed his fate."
-- Kuni Yori
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 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 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
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."
Yasuki Taka (EE) (OE)
"Wily Trader is worth 1 Koku."
Asahina Tomo (IE) (EE)
"He has never been seen outside of a Shugenja temple, let alone set foot on a
battlefield."
Daidoji Uji (IE) (EE)
"There is no time to hesitate. If we do, the darkness will envelop the light of the
Emerald Throne."
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."
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 (EE)
"Now if there was another way to solve this disagreement. Perhaps I could make a
suggestion..."
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 (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 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 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..."
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 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
Ikoma Ujiaki (IE) (EE)
"We serve the Emperor and only the Emperor. A blow against one of our own is a blow
against him."
Kitsu Tojo (IE) (EE)
"There is no honor without sacrifice."
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 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 Tsuko (IE) (EE)
"There is no loyalty but to the Emperor. There is no honor but to die in his
name."
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...'"
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 Warlord (IE) (EE) (SL)
"They say his blood carries the souls of a thousand ancestors..."
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 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."
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 Tsukune (EE)
"Her surprising victory over Matsu Gohei at the battle of Kakita Castle has made her
a powerful enemy."
-- Doji Yosai
Shiba Ujimitsu (EE)
"Be strong, be wise. Know that even though I may fall, I will rise again to stand
beside you."
Bayushi Hisa (EE) (OE)
"When darkness descends, a man must find allies in the shadows."
-- The Tao of Shinsei
Bayushi Kachiko (EE)
"They think you are dying of the plague, but we know better, don't we my Lord?"
Bayushi Togai (IE) (EE)
"Let them think we are weak. Underestimation makes revenge that much easier."
Horiuchi Shoan (EE)
"She stood by her Master, watching him make the Unicorn armies move like the
wind."
Iuchi Daiyu (EE)
"We saw them charging, we watched as arrows of fire descended upon them, and still
they charged on."
-- Isawa Tsuke
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 (EE) (BP)
"Her courage has brought her many victories, but her recklessness will be her
doom."
-- Hida Kisada
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 Yasamura (IE) (EE)
"With the Gods and Fortune with us, we cannot fail - but what will be the
price?"
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."
Earth Dragon (IE) (EE)
"It rose up from the earth itself, and the bushi fell back in awe as its talons fell
upon us."
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.'"
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]
Miya Yoto (IE) (EE)
"The Art of War is the way of preserving Peace."
-- Sun Tzu
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
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
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
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."
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."
Toku (EE) (BP) (AD)
"The true measure of a Samurai is his courage, not his strength!"
-- Toturi
Akodo Toturi (IE)
Toturi (EE) (BP) (AD)
"One must bow to offer aid to a fallen man."
Void Dragon (EE)
(unverified)
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?"
Yotsu Seiki (IE) (EE) (BP) (TV)
"She stood alone against the approaching samurai, a smile playing delicately on her
lips."
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."
Chrysanthemum Festival (IE) (EE)
"We danced and sang and drank until dawn to celebrate the plenty of the New
Year."
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.'"
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]
Glimpse of the Unicorn (IE) (EE) (OE) (BP)
"She was a sign of good luck, foretelling fortune in our future."
Hurricane (IE) (EE)
"Distant thunder rings of present danger."
-- Naka Kuro
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."
Occult Murders (IE) (EE) (OE)
"...the name we had thought long-forgotten, was scrawled in blood on the walls of our
own homes."
Plague (EE)
"Their tongues turned black ad [sic] their eyes boiled white. The quiet companion of
war spares only a few."
Blacksmith (EE) (OE) (BP) (TV)
"Let the Lions have their copper and the Phoenix their silver. Only truth is harder
than steel."
Copper Mine (EE) (OE) (SL) (AD) (TV)
"I have crippled the Crane - the Emperor's left hand. The right hand is next..."
-- Bayushi Kachiko
Dance Troupe (IE) (EE)
"Their presence in the Court brought many Lords to our home and much gold to our
coffers."
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."
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."
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
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."
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
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
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
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 (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."
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."
Marketplace (EE) (SL)
"Use the Crane as an ally, for their greatest strength is our only weakness."
-- Ikoma Kaoku
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
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 Divers (EE) (OE) (SL) (CJ)
"To understand our magic, your must first learn the secret of purity."
-- Ashlim
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
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."
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
Sanctified Temple (IE) (EE) (BP) (SL) (AD)
"What price is too high to pay for Honor?"
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
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
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
Temple of the Ancestors (IE) (EE)
"We draw honor from our ancestors and pass it on to our descendants."
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
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
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."
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."
Bloodsword (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"It is an evil weapon, bound to bring doom upon any who use it."
-- Kakita Toshimoko
Climbing Gear (EE) (OE)
"What are walls to the ninja? Paper, that is all."
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?"
Fan of Command (IE) (EE)
"We could see his commands from across the battlefield as if he were standing beside
us."
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
The Jade Hand (IE) (EE)
"It signified the return of a hero from long ago, but when would he claim his
prize?"
Mask of the Oni (IE) (EE)
"Her face twisted as her laughter rang out like brass bells from behind purest
porcelain."
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."
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."
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."
Animate the Dead (EE)
"If you want to know 'How,' I cannot say. 'Why' should be obvious enough."
-- Kitsu Tojo
Biting Steel (EE) (OE) (BP) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"The Dragon know secrets we cannot even hope to understand."
-- Isawa Tsuke
Call Upon the Wind (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"Uona looked at me with a smile. 'Keep practicing,' she said."
-- Morito Tokei
Castle of Water (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"Yours is not the only element that guards us, Tadaka."
-- Isawa Tomo
Counterspell (IE) (EE)
"A strong man will try to be stronger than a blow. A wise man will learn to sidestep
it."
-- Isawa Tomo
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 (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."
Fires of Purity (EE)
"His eyes burned with a fire purer than pearls."
The Fist of Osano Wo (EE)
"The strength of the Thunderer fell from the skies and struck down our Temples with
merciless rage."
The Fury of Osano-Wo (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"Lightning flickered from the Shugenja's fingers, and I knew the samurai was
doomed."
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
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
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
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 (EE)
(unverified)
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 (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
Winds of Change (IE) (EE)
"Know the ways of the wind, for the wind carries the voice of change."
Wings of Fire (EE) (OE) (AD) (CJ)
"Suddenly, the Crab forces burst into an unearthly fire...and they began to
fly."
-- Otaku Kamoko
Apprentice (EE)
"There is nothing to match the exuberance of youth...except, of course, wisdom and
treachery."
-- Bayushi Kachiko
Archers (EE) (SL)
"Some find comfort in the balance of a blade, while others revel in the song of an
arrow in flight."
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..."
Fire Breather (IE) (EE)
"The fire fell from over the wall, swallowing dozens of men in less than a
heartbeat."
Goblin Chuckers (EE) (OE) (BP) (AD) (CJ) (SC)
"Their aim was poor, but with their numbers, they did not need to aim."
Goblin Mob (IE) (EE) (OE) (BP) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"Look out boys, here come the samurai! Hey, anybody seen the boss?"
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 (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 (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
Lesser Mujina (IE) (EE) (OE) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (SC)
"Beware alliances with tricksters and fiends."
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 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
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 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
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 (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 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."
Personal Champion (IE) (EE)
"Kolat filth! If you even try to touch him, I will kill you."
-- Koji Iname
Ratling Bushi (EE)
"Like a swarm they were, overcoming the samurai as if they were standing still."
-- Iuchi Daiyu
Ratling Pack (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"They fight with such courage. Perhaps we have misjudged these creatures..."
-- Matsu Gohei
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 (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."
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
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
Spirit Guide (IE) (EE)
"It is wise to listen to your ancestors, young one."
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 (EE)
"From behind their porcelin [sic] masks they mindlessly gibber their master's
name..."
Be Prepared to Dig Two Graves (EE)
"For you, there is no sanctuary, no rest, no comfort."
Block Supply Lines (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"Only a fool believes that sabotage does not have its place on the battlefield."
-- Bayushi Kyoto
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."
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
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
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
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
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
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."
Feint (IE) (EE)
"When he hesitates, learn to move his shadow."
-- Miyamoto Musashi
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
Intersecting Highways (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ)
"An ally with wings is likely to take flight at the first sign of storms."
-- Yasuki Taka
Kolat Assassin (PE) (IE) (EE) (BP)
"A silent, painful, honorless death awaits those who do not know the secrets of
shadows."
Kolat Infiltrator (EE)
"Kolat: a name even the ninja of the Empire feared."
Marries a Barbarian (IE) (EE)
"The choice between love and honor is never easy."
Meditation (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"One who is samurai must, before all things, keep in mind that he must die."
-- Daidoji Yuzan
Ninja Thief (IE) (EE)
"I reached for my blade, and I saw the ninja's eyes flash just as I felt the empty
sheath..."
Outflank (IE) (EE) (BP) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"When besieged, let them on the roof, then take away the ladder."
-- The Thirty-Six Strategies
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
Strength of Purity (IE) (EE) (BP)
"Strike free from worldly worries. This is the purest stroke."
-- Miyamoto Musashi
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