Combined List
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Imperial Edition
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Beiden Pass
Shadowlands
Forbidden Knowledge
Anvil of Despair
Crimson & Jade
Scorpion Clan Coup
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."
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
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
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..."
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..."
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..."
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
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."