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Beiden Pass
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Anvil of Despair
Crimson & Jade
Scorpion Clan Coup


Personalities

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

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 (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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 (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

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

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 (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..."

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

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."

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."

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

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.'"

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."

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

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

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

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

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 Ugulu (TV)
"Junzo looked upon his new creation and smiled. 'Let us see Toturi out-maneuver this!'"

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 (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."

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

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."

Events

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

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."

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

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

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

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

Holdings

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

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

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

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

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

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."

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."

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 (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."

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

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

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."

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

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

Togashi Testing Grounds (TV)
(unverified)

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..."

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

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..."

Items

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

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."

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?"

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

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."

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."

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 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..."

Spells

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

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

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."

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."

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..."

Followers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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."

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 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."

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

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."

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

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

Actions

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

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

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."

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 (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 (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

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?"

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

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."

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

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

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

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."

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

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

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

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

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

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 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..."

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 (EE) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"One who is samurai must, before all things, keep in mind that he must die."
          -- Daidoji Yuzan

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."

Offer of Fealty (TV)
"Do not be so quick to follow your master. Your strength is needed in this world, not the next."

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

Outflank (IE) (EE) (BP) (SL) (AD) (CJ) (TV)
"When besieged, let them on the roof, then take away the ladder."
          -- The Thirty-Six Strategies

The Path of Wisdom (TV)
"Serenity is the most subtle strength of all."

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

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

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."

Salute of the Samurai (TV)
"You were the general, Shiba-san, but it was our cavalry that saved the day."
          -- Shinjo Yasamura

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

Shinobi (TV)
"Shinobi: the art of hiding in plain sight."

Stance of the Mountain (TV)
"Those with pure purpose have the strength to never fall."

Strike Without Striking (TV)
"You cannot draw the sword when you and it are one. Neither can you sheathe it."
          -- Takuan

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'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."

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..."

Untrustworthy (TV)
"Guard your words carefully, for you own every word you speak."
          -- 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

Your Last Mistake (TV)
"Underestimating your enemy will always be your last mistake."