Flavor Text: Broken Blades

A Time For Action - "Hachi and the Anvil had come to an agreement at last. Ironically, it was then that the Horde attacked Otosan Uchi."

Agasha Chieh - "Her skill and intellect are as impressive as her beauty. I pity any samurai who underestimates her, man or woman." - Rezan

Akodo Fumio - "What I seek, you will find, Tsuno!"

Akodo Hakuseki - "With my Akodo ancestors guiding me, how can I fail?"

Akodo Yobi - You once served Toturi's Army, Yobi. Now you will serve mine." - Akodo Kaneka

Ancient Promise - "The Children of the Last Wish soon sought out Naka Tokei. Both sought understanding. . ."

Armor of the Mountain - "Hida Tokichiro has a grudge against Kitao. Does it matter why?" - Yoritomo Kumiko

Asahina Sekawa - "---"

Asako Bairei - "He delves too deeply into history's mistakes. Some knowledge should remain lost." - Isawa Nodotai

At Your Command - "My life is yours, Storm-Daughter. I beg your command." "Find the Bitter Flower," she said, "and sink it."

Badge of Purity - "My soul is pure. My body shall heal. Shahai will suffer for her crimes." - Kuni Kiyoshi

Banzai Charge - "Reinforcements will not arrive in time. Fight or die, here and today!" - Yasuki Hachi

Bayushi Katai - "We were the first to make the Tsuno bleed. I suggest you fight beside us."

Bayushi Yaro - "Quite an impressive reproduction, this blade. Goro-san will not note the difference until it is drawn. By then it will be too late." - Bayushi Churai

Berserker Rage - "Attack!" screamed Kuon, "The Wall shall be ours once more!"

Blessed Dojo - "Aikune has found what?" - Isawa Taeruko

Blessed Ward - "Arrange supplies for the Dragon. I do not care about the costs." - Toturi Sezaru

Blood in the Shinomen - "Miyako showed no fear. "You will not have the honor of my death, beast."

Boundless Sight - "The city will die, I think," Tokei said, gazing from the Vigilant Keep, "but two heroes will be born."

Brilliant Armor - "The Naga city lay in ruins, crushed and occupied by the Tsuno. Tsudao gave a great cry, and the Legion charged."

Burning Blade - "If we wield the power of the Fortunes," Aikune whispered, "perhaps we can force one to hear us."

Choke the Soul - "Forgive me." - Katsu

Chukandomo - "Your lord's blade is cursed. Should Kurohito fail, your Clan will be lost."

City of Gold - "Here you will find what you seek, Temoru." The Dragon nodded to the ronin. "I pray that you are right, Zokusei."

Conscription - "You, you, and you. And you."

Consumption - "All things serve me in a way of my choosing." - Shahai

Corruption's Price - "The Crab stopped short at the sight of Kuroda. With a smile, he ordered the oni to attack."

Cut Them Off - "If the Crane attempt to use the pass, destroy them." - Moto Chen

Daidoji Heizo - "Return to the Wall and spend my days bartering for steel and jade to kill oni? I prefer my role among the Crane, thank you."

Daidoji Merchants - "Kaneka and the Crab share the Yasuki wealth, but the Crane have their own resources."

Dangerous Extremes - "---"

Dark Oracle of Air - "My precious Katsu. . . "

Deep in Meditation - "---"

Devout Acolyte - "Lady Kaede, we await your return."

Dirty Fighting - "Let us end this, Crane," Kagetora spat."

Doji Akiko - "I seek a treaty with the Crane, Hochiu-san." - Crane and Phoenix, Part II

Doji Jotaro - "If they move through dreams, my lady, then perhaps all the Spirit Realms are open to them."

Draw Them Out - "What deal have you made with my brother, Heikichi?"

Embargo - "The Ide sighed. "If Lord Kurohito wished to move his supplies through the Seikitsu Pass, he must petition the Shogun personally."

Entrenchment - "Open the gates!" Nobumoto shouted. "If you follow Kitao," Ichiro hissed, "you can stay outside."

Falcon Messengers - "The Daughter of Storms has arrived safely, Sumito-san. It is time." - Moshi Junichi

Field of Amaterasu - "With the Crane's wealth and the Phoenix's magic, none could oppose us, Hochiu-sama." - Crane and Phoenix, Part III

Gaheris no Shiryo - "---"

Garen - "Since the Battle of White Stag, the gaijin has sailed the Seas of Shadow, waiting for vengeance." - Shahai

Gunso - "The Unicorn sentries are nowhere to be found, Lady Tsudao. I fear they may have fallen."

Harsh Winter - "Only fools start a war in the winter. . . unless their troops need not fear the cold." - Daigotsu

Hida Advisor - "Kuon may not be a talented general, but he has excellent advisors." - Hida Reiha

Hida Kuon - "We will not fail."

Hida Reiha - "Kuon's celestial sword, Yuruginai, has been reforged. The Crab stand strong. I would pity Daigotsu, did he not deserve this so."

Hida Tokichiro - "I'd swear there's a bit of Kaiu blood in that one, Lord Kuon." - Hida Sakamoto

Hiruma Ryuichi - "Shoot first. No questions."

Hitomi Echiko - "She has sworn to stand against the Phoenix until Temoru returns. I believe she will."

Hitomi Hogai - "Once a Hida, his tattoos appeared less than a week after his arrival. I think perhaps the Hitomi are deeply troubled." - Mirumoto Ukira

Honor is My Blade - "The path of bushido is the path of victory." - Toku

Hound of the Lost - "Perfect." - Hakai

I Give You My Sword - "Where Kitao hesitated, Kumiko saw opportunity."

Iaijutsu Technique - "Well done, student. You are now ready to learn the true reason for your quest."

Ide Sadanobu - "Sadanobu has journeyed for so long now, I doubt he remembers what it's like to have a home." - Shinjo Shono

Ikoma Otemi - "Otemi returned from his voyage with a jade studded warship, a Nezumi crew, and a hold full of Crane gold, and was rewarded with a Scorpion wife. Look upon him, and see what it means to be a Lion." - Matsu Nimuro

Iron Defenders - "Hold her back! It is only one Unicorn!"

Isawa Izumi - "The dire is so beautiful," she purred. "Watch it dance."

Isawa Yoriko - "When the need arises, she is always ready."

Iuchi Hari - "Come now, Utaku-chan. I can help you move more swiftly than that."

Jade Vein - "The peasants mine recklessly, but this is not a time for caution." - Kaiu Ryojiro

Jotei - "It protects the foolish and devout, those that are well-intentioned yet ignorant."

Kaelung - "He has not abandoned his quest. He merely wishes to gather the resources he needs. Given what he wishes to do, I think that wise." - Morito

Katsu - "Why must you corrupt everything you touch, mother?"

Kisada's Fist - "---"

Kisada's Shrine - "My grandfather is the Fortune of Persistence," Kuon whispered. "I pray that he guides this blade."

Kozue - "Master, how can I avoid this fate?" "Follow me, Yasuyo, and I shall teach you."

Lady Moon's Curse - "Be cautious, Vedau. The Dragon Thunder can remove her gifts just as easily." - Hitomi Kagetora

Lesser Shrine - "---"

Lobbyists - "---"

Loyal Yojimbo - "Step aside, my lord!"

Maho-Bujin - "They are despicable foes without fear, honor or mercy. Destroying them id a service to the clans they once served." - Kuni Kiyoshi

Make Your Choice - "Better with you than against you, Shara-san."

Matsu Makiko - "You should not have given your heart to Otemi so easily, my sister. Of course I will help you."

Mirumoto Shokan - "It matters not how small our rations are. My soul is filled with rage, and only vengeance can satisfy my hunger. With the Spring thaw comes the death of the Phoenix."

Moshi Jukio - "Wakiza. . . had a daughter?"

Moth Tattoo - "Like the moth, seek the fires of wisdom without fear."

Moto Kubulai - "Study the true names, my child. All things come to you."

Muchitsujo - "---"

My Father's Weapon - "It may not be a katana, but that makes me no less proud to wield it." - Hida Sakamoto

Mystic Dojo - "Sezaru seeks the support of the shugenja families. The Tamori are only the first." - Miya Gensaiken

No More Games, Yasuki - "---"

Ogre Hag - "By the Fortunes! Is that one a female?" Omomi laughed triumphantly."

Open the Waves - "The Yoritomo have learned much from the Moshi; they control the sea as the Moshi control the wind. Together, the weather is at their command."

Open Warfare - "Where is their general?" Kuon roared."

Overwhelmed - "Come with me, Moto. . ."

Paddock - "The land is so much nicer since Vordu began exploring the City of Night," Chaozhu remarked. Shem-Zhe coughed nervously."

Palm Strike - "You left your guard open. Get up and try again."

Path of the Dragon Star - "---"

Perfect Silence - "---"

Petition Forgiveness - "From Lady Kitao, Tanitsu-sama."

Pirate Wharf - "There are places in these isles where one can hide anything, or anyone." - Yoritomo Komori

Plumb the Darkness - "Tjeki searched the far reaches of the spirit realms to find the Lost Tao. Who imagined that he might succeed?"

Port Town - "Yoritomo's heir may have her father's kama, but she does not have an army. Find her, Naizen. Kill her."

Private Augury - "The Tsuno move in dreams," she whispered."

Quest for Guidance - "What is your wish, Daughter of Isawa?" - Crane and Phoenix, Part I

Ravenous Podlings - "---"

Razor's Edge Dojo - "---"

Relentless Assault - "Despite the horror of Kuroda's return, the valiant Crab retook one of Daigotsu's six watchtowers."

Rice Paddy - "The shogun protects the Empire. His authority is absolute. Join him or be counted as an enemy of Rokugan." - Akodo Ijiasu

Righteous Protection - "With a single blast, Sezaru destroyed the beast and entered Otosan Uchi."

Rising Sun Tattoo - "Nyima is not the only one Lord Sun has chosen." - Tamori Chosai

Run Him Down - "Move or die in the mud, Crane."

Sacred Gong - "The Shiba have grown strong in our absence," observed Hochiu. "We must rebuild the Council, and soon."

Sailors for Hire - "As soon as his wedding ceremony was complete, Otemi left White Stag in the Deathless. His love for the sea far exceeds his love for his bride." - Ikoma Fudai

Sampan - "The Mantis shrugged. "Perhaps the Daughter of Storms feels that the two of you have much in common. . ."

Scroll Cache - "They were. . . a gift." - Satoshi

Seas of Shadow - "The Tainted seas can take you any place, at any time. . . " - Garen

Seductive Kansen - "---"

Seiko no Shiryo - "The blood of magistrates runs in Ogura's veins. Perhaps that is his secret." - Bayushi Paneki

Shadow Dragon - "It fills the role once held by the Darkness, chaining the Goju to Daigotsu's will." - Naka Tokei

Shiba Hayoto - "I will hunt that madman Hogai Shinjo Noriyori - "Chagatai gladly offered his wakizashi to the Shogun. If the Khan must serve an Emperor, that Emperor must be a conqueror."

Shiro Shinjo - "---"

Shosuro Yudoka - "Well?"

Shrine of Stone - "The Fortune of Stone is said to dwell within, though his name has been forgotten."

Slaying Fields - "The devastated battlefield erupted in a mighty shower of earth and fire. "Free at last!" cried Taeruko."

Small Farm - War is a costly undertaking, and it is ultimately the peasants who must pay the price.

Solitary Engagement - "A Scorpion is most dangerous when he has nothing left to lose."

Stand Aside - "As Kaneka marched on Otosan Uchi, ronin flocked to his banner. Some were drawn in by his legend, others by his name. Most, I think, smelled the stolen Yasuki gold." - Doji Nagori

Tamori Shaitung - "I have no father. Do not ask me of him again."

Tamori Shukuen - "The Dragon Clan would be honored to support you, Lord Sezaru."

Ten Thousand As One - "To me!" Hachi shouted, rallying the survivors to his side."

The Dark Daughter's Caress - "Come, Kiyoshi. We will finish what I began with your leg."

The Importunate Vu - "The beast leaped onto Kayobun's shoulders, and with a mighty scream they charged. . . "

The Shadowed Tower of the Shosuro - "---"

The Shogun's Fealty - "I give you my sword," Ijiasu said without hesitation."

The Steel Throne - "---"

The Wolf's Proposal - "to the starving Dragon, the appearance of Sezaru was a welcome relief."

Three-Pronged Assault - "Otemi, Nimuro, and Kaneka. The Horde will flee or perish at their hands." - Hantei Naseru

Time of Loyalty - "Perhaps the time has come for you to return to our clan, brother."

Tonfa - "What the monks lack in steel, they make up for in imagination."

Toturi's Shrine - "When the Lost came, Naseru's men repelled them from Toturi's Shrine."

Trade Hub - "Kitao? Kumiko? What's the difference?" - Moshi Kalani

Traveling Merchants - "Lord Sezaru summons us to the Dragon Lands."

Tsuruchi Heishiro - "A sentimental fool ho clings to the old ways. He is no Mantis." - Tsuruchi Yutaka

Tsuruchi Yutaka - "He is no Wasp. He was born a Mantis, and cannot master our ways." - Tsuruchi Heishiro

Twisted Forest - "Do not look," Paneki whispered. "Keep moving."

Uona no Shiryo - "I do as she guides me," said Nakamuro. "I only hope that I have not shamed her."

Veteran Bushi - "Drawing on the wealth of the Yasuki provinces, Kuon hired ronin by the score to aid the assault on Daigatsu's section of the Wall."

We Will Have Revenge - "---"

White Stag Burns - "---"

Will of Air - "---"

Will of Earth - "The Phoenix follow me now, Taeruko." - Shiba Aikune

Will of Fire - "Hochiu nodded. "The Phoenix stand with the Crane, Akiko-sama." - Crane and Phoenix, Part IV

Will of Water - "A new Master must be chosen." - Shiba Ningen

Yasuki Jinn-Kuen - "To the victor go the spoils, Lord Kuon."

Yasuki Palaces - "---"

Yogo Hatsumi - "You will not enter here."

Yogo Tjeki - "---"

Yoritomo Kumiko - "She was born with the Taint. Her life has been a constant struggle for control. She is truly her father's daughter." - Yoritomo Komori

Yoritomo Soetsuko - "Speak ill of my lady Kitao again, Tokichiro, and the sea will run red with your blood."

Yoshi no Shiryo - "Masagaro moved through the Horde like the wind. Nothing could touch him that day."

Starter Deck Reprints:

Akodo Kaneka - "Serve me as the Kami once served the Hantei. I will forge a single blade from your loyalty and smite down those would undermine the Empire."

Armored Steeds - "A rock rolling downhill, a Dragon in flight. a tsunami unleashed against the islands; think only of these as we charge."

Bayushi Churai - "Do you still believe that you have won? Look around and see what you have lost in your 'victory'. Then look closer and see what I have taken with me."

Bayushi Paneki - "He walks beside my Lady Tsudao, his manner subordinate and his smile maddening. He is a Scorpion, and therefore treacherous, yet when he looks at her, I marvel at the loyalty in his eyes." - Kitsu Deijiko

Bayushi Sunetra - "I keep vigil on your secrets, desires and fears - even the ones you do not yet know. Especially those. . ."

Bend Like A Reed - "Only if you bend before the cutting rush of the wind will you rise again in the following calm." - The New Tao

Blacksmiths - "An honest craft. Not like goldsmiths. Or gardeners." - Hida Kuon

Block Supply Lines - "Kumiko's plans were to ally with Kaneka privately. When Kitao failed her test of loyalty, the Daughter of Storms seized an opportunity."

Careful Planning - "Kaneka's forces are preparing to march. Where will the Bastard lead his men, I wonder? His only true danger is his unpredictability." - Hantei Naseru

Counterattack - "Let us tear the Tamori's wall aside like rice paper and show the Dragon who the true masters of magic are." - Isawa Ihara

Dai Tsuchi - "We honor the spirit of our swords by using other weapons to destroy such filth." - Hida Kuon

Deadly Ground - "We took back Hiruma Castle thirty years ago. We pay the price daily, but we make the Shadowlands pay more." - Hiruma Todori

Deeds, Not Words - "---"

Diversionary Tactics - "If your enemies have occupied the terrain of their choice, do not engage them. Retreat, and entice them to follow." - Master Suana

Encircled Terrain - "I am Daidoji Enai. In honor of my grandfather's friendship with the Hida, I will let you stand aside." "I am Hida Kuoshi. Give your grandfather my greetings."

Geisha House - "Samurai, please enter. Take off your helmet. . . yes, relax. You have earned it."

Gift of the Wind - "The Sun travels the world in a day, but the wind is already there."

Hantei Naseru - "Shogun? Ha."

Heavy Infantry - "With courage, the watchful eye of a noble daimyo, and battlefield promotions, one or two of them may become taisa."

Hida Kuroda - "His loss galvanized the Crab. His return has destroyed them."

Hiruma Masagaro - "As a child, he led his friends to the wrong side of the Wall. Unlike other such foolish children, Masagaro brought his friends out again, alive." - Kuni Utagu

Iaijutsu Challenge - "In the Court of Otosan Uchi, more than diplomacy is conducted in the Assembly."

Iaijutsu Duel - "---"

Iron Mine - "Our mujina may curse and grumble, but at least the oni are not eating them." - Hida Wukau

Jade Bow - "The sword is the soul. The sword is all. So is there honor in killing from afar? Perhaps, but only if the ow has its own honor, its own spirit that lends grace to the shot." - Kakita's The Sword

Jade Works - "Few sources of jade have been found since the Battle at Oblivion's Gate. The Crab demand that more be found, for they cannot penetrate the Shadowlands without it."

Kabuki Theater Troupe - "I hope you do not waste your entire life waiting for a better day, brother," Naseru said with a sigh. "I hope you do not waste yours running away from the enemies you make," Sezaru replied.

Kuni Utagu - "He is gone, but he will never be forgotten. He lives within the pure soul o every witch-hunter. With his spirit guiding me, Shahai will be destroyed." - Kuni Kiyoshi

Light Mounted Infantry - "Questions of honor are questions for my daimyo. She gives orders, and I am honored to obey."

Medium Cavalry - "With the dual advantages of terrain and superior cavalry troops, none have been able to threaten the Unicorn's hold on Seikitsu Pass."

Medium Infantry - "We will hold the high ground and the ridge. The samurai will hold the pass. We keep the enemy off the samurai's flanks, and victory is ours."

Moto Chagatai - "Hold this pass," he ordered Chen, an ambitious gleam in his eyes. "I go to secure the future of the Unicorn. If I am not to sit upon the throne, then I will stand beside it."

Moto Hideyo - "Do not speak to me of the Dark Moto. They are dead, gone my entire life. We are the Moto, and those who stand before us do not stand again."

Moto Vordu - "The Khan has commanded me to unlock the secrets of the City of Night. Though I fear what I may find, I cannot let that stop me."

Outflank - "I confess that I had never seen an enraged Scorpion before then. They cut their way to Toturi's side. When they found that he was dead, they tripled their assault." - Seppun Shigeta

Rallying Cry - "The horn sounds the call to regroup, and I know that we will succeed. This will not be our only glorious victory today."

Ratling Scout - "The Nezumi say they were here before us, before the Kami. Of course they are lying, thieving wretches, but they have their own sense of justice, and they defy the Shadowlands." - Bayushi Paneki

Sanctified Temple - "Serenity comes easily in times of peace. In times of war, the soul shows its true balance." - Toturi Tsudao

Shinjo Maku - "Maku guards the strange new shrine Chagatai ordered to be built in Shinjo lands. During the day, he performs his duties with honor. At night, he only prays for the dreams to stop."

Silk Works - "The strong fibers of silk will be pierced but not cut by arrows or barbs. Such a wound is more easily treated and at little risk of infection. It is not for fashion that samurai wear shirts of silk - it is for protection."

Small Farm - "War is a costly undertaking, and it is ultimately the peasants who must pay the price."

Soshi Angai - "I serve two lords now. If I cannot serve them with honor, then at least I can serve them with my. . . unique talents."

Spearmen - "Even peasants can be taught to throw a spear. In sufficient numbers, they might even be considered dangerous." - Kakita Tenshiko

Stables - "The Unicorn find a kind of insight in motion which the other clans associate with stillness."

Superior Tactics - "---"

The Emperor's Right Hand - "The Lion are the Right Hand of the emperor, but the Emperor is dead and Tsudao commands the imperial armies."

The Hiruma Dojo - "Say what you like about the katana; if the bushi wielding the sword is weak, the second oni will have his head." - Hiruma Tatsuya

The Wrath of Osano-Wo - "Osano-Wo. A Crab with lightnings instead of a hammer. That is good. But I fear he is as stubborn as a Crab also. And what shall we do then?"

Toritaka Tatsune - "Face me if you dare, filthy beast. Your screams will be the sweetest of music."

Toturi Sezaru - "Daigotsu will not be stopped by words. steel, or righteousness. Only I can end the threat of the Dark Lord of the Shadowlands. The throne is mine by right, and none shall stand against me."

Toturi Tsudao - "The Tsuno appear in places marked by violence or where the power of nightmare is strong. We must stop them."

Uncertainty - "Not all ancestors speak words of truth. Doubts can be more crippling than lies."

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