In a distant kingdom, in an age long forgotten, the darkest day has dawned
Black clouds hover over the Imperial Palace and lightning flashes in the sky. The Crane Champion makes a final stand at an ancient shrine against an army of Shadowlands madment led by his tainted imitator. The Dragon Clan has disappeared deep into the moutains while the Lion defend the Emperor from the armies of the Great Bear of the Crab Clan. The Phoenix come closer every day to embracing the forbidden magics they have sworn to destroy while the Unicorn begin to realize the toll the war has taken on the peasantry. An in the Imperial Palace, Bayushi Kachiko has seen the realization of an ancient prophecy.
This is the darkes day, when hearts and souls will be tested.
Those who are worthy will become legends.
Those who are not will become consumed by the ancient evil who laughs on the Emerald Throne.
-from the Anvil of Despair box