The relationship between the Minimoto and the bears, that also call the mountains surrounding Jyoto home, runs deep. Whilst being from one of the smallest breeds of bear on the island Tetsu more than makes up for his diminutive size, charging with a ferocity and force that can overwhelm all but the most steadfast of opponents. Surviving the charge of Tetsu...
The Risen are easy to ignore, slow, brainless and weak. But soldiers across the Jwar Isles are realizing you ignore them at your peril. Sheer numbers allow them to swarm opponents; together they can bog a far superior warrior down. It is most disheartening as well as exhausting to strike an opponent the killing blow only to see them rise again. A true tool...
Not much is known about the wanderer, he remains an enigma even to those he fights alongside. Whilst there is nothing to point to Toshiro’s presence being the catalyst for violence he often appears before momentous events. In battles involving Toshiro chaos reigns and even the most composed soldiers find themselves in a rage; feeding on the death and...
Nobody knows who first thought to teach Bakemono the way of Bushido but some koryu has managed it and now Trak is teaching others. He tries to take all of his training seriously, including the parts about honour and bravery, but being a Bakemono often fails. The Shadow Council may look down with scorn on the principles of Bushido but they choose not to...
Akashi retired as a legend from the fighting pits having garnered renown even outside the empire. His return to the Jwar Isles has had many question the motives behind his return. He has stirred feelings in the Buto that many would prefer buried and it seems that he has become increasingly political as he has aged. Although old Yokozuna is still a threat...
Amaruq quickly learned to master the fierce elements of the mountains she works and serves as inspiration for aspiring hunters. Nobody is foolish enough to want to fight in hand to hand combat with the monsters Amaruq calls prey and she is adept at taking them out long before they can become a threat. In worst case scenarios when the javelins have failed...
The crabs of the Eastern Sea are proving to be an invaluable ally to the Jung. They swarm across the battlefeild at times merely offering themselves up as a nuisance or distraction. Often this is enough. At other times the swarms will part revealing the larger more dangerous species such as the Fiddler crabs or the Horseshoe crabs. Each has its own purpose...
A proud sister of the House of the Long Shadow, Dudiko is an exemplar of the virtues of her house. She is able to hold her own in melee however she is more inclined to retreat in a cloud of smoke, leaving her opponents vulnerable and wary of where she will attack from next. Her smoke bombs can be useful for all in her company and she was not too proud to...
Kimiko is one of the Hoshi family's Ice Witches. A Minor House, pledged to the Minimoto, the Hoshi live on the frozen peaks of the Iron Mountains and take almost no part in the politics or games at Court other houses delight in. They are closer to the spirits of the mountain and many of their daughters inherit powers over cold and ice. Kimiko ensures that...
If Master Koju is in danger all of creation will bend to ensure her safety, and even the most depraved Kami representing the worst aspects of creation will not harm her. This often manifests as wild animals appearing alongside her to attack those who threaten her and her enemies seem to slow down in her presence allowing her allies the opportunity to take...
Onyomi is considered monstrous even amongst the Oni of the Savage Wave. Onisho in her presence fight harder than ever before, proving they are worthy of being considered an Oni or perhaps merely trying to keep their kills for themselves. Onyomi is spurred on by the blood letting of the Onisho and will be driven to charging into melee alongside them more...