Kokoro is unusual for an Oni, unusual in many ways. He invokes both fear and respect in other Oni, feelings that are alien to them. This is what has not only allowed him to survive into old age but also flourish. Nobody knows how old an Oni can live until a natural death, it hasn’t happened. What is known is that Kokoro has consumed countless souls and is...
Kosuke hails from the mainland of the Empire. He fights with all four limbs, strength and skill are indistinguishable between arms and legs, hands and feet. He comes in aid of his fellow monks of the Ro-Kan and the prowess he shows on the battlefield will be well received by those he fights alongside. However his presence has caused disquiet amongst the...
Mako Takashi was a renowned swordsman and respected general before many of the current generation of the Takashis were even born, he was one of the eight great Blademasters of the Empire and was appointed a General of the Imperial Armies, leading the Golden Sentinels before his age caused him to retire. Often referred to as “Uncle Mako” it may not be clear...
Mika has earned early praise at Akio Takashi's Koryu and she has learned from him the foundation of the Dragon clan’s fighting style. Meanwhile she has also caught the eye of her cousin Hagane whose additional training is not appreciated by the clan elders as it promotes aiming for a killing blow at the expense of any defense. Akio in particular recognizes...
Special cards are an interesting and flexible way to create a very focussed, individual and distinct Warband for your favourite faction. There are four types of Special Cards and each work slightly differently but each in their own way will enable you to customise your Warbands to fit the play style or theme you want. These packs contain an assortment of...
Nuan is on the first rung of the ladder to becoming a Minimoto Blacksmith. His family take great honour from Nuan’s position and he is fully committed to progressing through the ranks. The first step is to master one’s fear for the molten metals they so revere. The impure metals and slag are literally hurled at opponents or cleverly manipulated to create...
Nobody knows what he did to be punished so, some even say he cut off his own wings, but the fact that he has perfected a technique of throwing his axes at his enemies wings may show he wants others to suffer as he does. Even the most stoic and reserved of Tengu can become enraged at his mere presence. In combat his bargain with Yurei wards away enemy blows...
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...