The Tao of Shinsei

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meditation (OE)
"When you are doing one thing, be concerned with that one thing and nothing else. Distraction breeds disaster."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

Plans Within Plans (TV)
"When your enemy is certain you cannot act, victory is within your reach."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

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

A Stout Heart (SL)
"The only true test of courage is the last one."
          -- The Tao of Shinsei

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

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

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

Quotes by Sun Tzu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Narrow Ground (CJ)
"On narrow ground, if you are the first, you should fill it up to await your opponent."
          -- Sun Tzu

Reserve Movement (FK)
"Awaiting the hungry with full stomachs, that is mastering strength."
          -- Sun Tzu

Suspended Terrain (SL)
"Even if he entices us with profits, we will not advance."
          -- Sun Tzu

Tortuous Terrian (AD)
"Those on a straight way thrive. Those on a tortuous course die."
          -- Sun Tzu

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

The Doom of Hantei

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

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

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

The Doom of the Phoenix

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

The Doom of the Lion

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

The Prophesies of Uikku

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

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

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

The Return of the Seven Thunders

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

The Lion Histories

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

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

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

The Scorpion Coup

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

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

Akodo's Leadership

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

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 Soul of Akodo (SC)
"A great man's heart can pump the life's blood of a thousand men."
          -- from Akodo's Leadership

Bayushi's Lies

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

Toturi is Drugged (SC)
"Do not fear your enemies. Only a friend can betray you."
          -- from Bayushi's Lies