Flavor Text: Heaven and Earth

A Game of Go - "---"

A New Guardian - "---"

Accept With Honor - "I arrived just as Hataki crossed blades with my wicked cousin, Kuemon. I confess, I prayed for the Lion's victory." - Bayushi Eitarou

Akodo Rokuro - "Naseru-sama, you are in danger. Fortunes save the Empire from the wind of war."

Akodo Tekkan - "Forward! For Ijiasu and the Shogun! No mercy!"

Akodo's No-Dachi - "---"

Ancestral Reverence - "In the ancestral shrines of Friendly Traveler, Crab and Crane worship together." Hachi said. "A small beginning, but an important one."

Aramasu's Ashes - "---"

Arms Merchant - "Fear stimulates business." - Yasuki Jinn-Kuen

Asahina Itoeko - "She is either mad or a seer. I have no time to puzzle out which." - Asahina Sekawa

Asako Toshi - "They say you are immortal, Toshi-sama," Kai said. "I am just a man," the old henshin said with a laugh."

Ashigaru Fishermen - "We have brought down whales, Lady Kitao. A Crane kobune should not be difficult."

Avalanche Tattoo - "---"

Bane of the Anvil - "I wish you to return a message to my half-brother," Kaneka said with a scowl. "Tell him that I am coming for him."

Bane of the Bastard - "Visit the Shogun's supply lines, Aroru," Naseru said. "Show Kaneka his place."

Bane of the Sword - "Empress or no, Toturi's spawn will bring no peace to the Phoenix Clan."

Bane of the Wolf - "Daigotsu has corrupted my mother's gift, used it to release Fu Leng into the Heavens. Your death, Dark Lord, will not be easy."

Bar the Gates - "Fail the Crab and face me!" Masagaro roared."

Bayushi Eitarou - "To insult Hataki's memory is to insult Shamate's memory. Remember the Lion with honor, or face my wrath."

Bayushi Tai - "---"

Blade of Slaughter - "---"

Blessed Sword - "Strive to deserve it, Okakura," Kurohito said."

Burning Smoke - "Yue's failure can only be forgiven if she recovers that which was stolen from her. Otherwise, the Khan will demand blood."

By Steel Redeemed - "Stay your hand, Mae," Tashishai said. "Your Champion needs you still."

Celestial Imbalance - "Home," Fu Leng whispered as he looked out at the ravaged heavens. "I have come home."

Channeling Void - "Perhaps even the Celestial Heavens are not beyond our grasp." - Shiba Aikune

Chuk'tek - "Those who will be chieftains must train with chieftains. These are the chuk'tek, the pack bosses of the Nezumi." - Hida Hio

Chunigo - "The Phoenix did not appreciate my inimitable talents."

Cove of Cursed Blades - "This cove's tale is a sad one," Yoyonagi said. "The tale of a brave man and a fool."

Crab Builders - "What they build so swiftly they can just as rapidly destroy." - Kaiu Namboku

Critical Moment - "---"

Crude Blade - "As long as it cuts."

Daigotsu - "I do not seek the throne... I already have an Empire."

Dark Covenant - "There is only one thing Tamori fears, but when I sought it out, it was not there.: - Isawa Nakamuro

Dark Oracle of the Void - "---"

Darkness Rising - "These beasts are nothing compared to what Fu Leng has unleashed in Tengoku." - Kaiu Kiyoshi

Delicate Negotiation - "A marriage, you say?" the Otomo asked."

Deploy Scouts - "We must be cautious," Ijiasu said. "Naseru cannot be allowed to escape the city."

Desertion - "It is unlike the Crane to give up Toshi Ranbo without a fight." - Matsu Nimuro

Doji Jurian - "You seek a spouse fit for a Wind, Tanitsu-san? I think I know the perfect choice."

Doji Okakura - "The Lion, the Crab, Kaneka... none of them will matter unless Daigotsu is stopped."

Embrace the Elements - "The universe affects one man, and one man can affect the universe." - Hoshi Wayan

Escape from Shadow - "When Daigotsu's soldiers entered, the first Oracle of Jade was already gone, taking the Jitte with him."

For the Clan - "Find Naseru!" the Khan roared as his troop galloped through the streets of Ryoko Owari."

Garden of Serenity - "The loss of serenity is the greatest tragedy."

Gargelara - "---"

Goshiu no Shiryo - "Grandfather knew the importance of sacrifice."

Heart of Rokugan - "A cursed tower..." Kuon said. "A Tower of Fear. So be it. Now let the Horde know fear."

Hida Benjiro - "Lord Kuon needs your support, Benjiro." "Then I will follow him, my sister. Not for his sake, but for yours."

Hida Hitoshi - "I will convey your regards to the Anvil, Lord Shogun."

Hida War Banner - "---"

Hiruma Tsukiko - "We Hiruma wield the only weapon that the Horde cannot overcome - hope."

Honor's Ground - "Failure!" screamed the spirits as they descended upon Toshi Ranbo. "Traitor!" "Never!" Kurohito smiled. "Now, Yasuyo!"

Hoshi Yoson - "Master Wayan will not speak of what happened in the Twilight Mountains. I hope he will tell the tale, when he is ready."

House of the First Stone - "Fine sake, warm beds, pretty girls," Munemori laughed. "What more do I need?"

Ide Tang - "I bear a message from the Khan. For delaying me, he will surely have you both beaten. Do not threaten your future by delaying me any further."

Ikoma Fudai - "Best keep an eye on that one. Fanatics are unpredictable." - Ikoma Sume

Ikoma Tomaru - "Sacrifice honor for the Lion. Sacrifice honor for money. It makes little difference to me."

Introspection - "Seek enlightenment, but do not be foolish enough to expect enlightenment." - The Tao of Shinsei

Isawa Junichiro - "---"

Iuchi Yue - "Find the Black Scroll, Yue," the Khan said in an icy voice. "Recover what the Phoenix have stolen."

Jade Katana - "Use it wisely," Kiyoshi warned. 'That sword is worth more than your life."

Jade Pikemen - "---"

Jade Yari - "It will be put to good use," Ishi promised."

Kaiu Waotaka - "Waotaka frowned at Kuon. "What you ask is impossible," he said. "Since Oblivion's Gate, not enough jade remains to outfit an army, let alone march upon Daigotsu's city."

Kakita Chiyeko - "Midoru's troops serve the Shogun well despite Kaneka's hatred for their clan. Do they have something to prove?" - Moto Chagatai

Kakita Dojo - "---"

Kakita Soichi - "Come, assassin. Let me show you the strength of the Crane."

Kanashimi - "---"

Kanji of Power - "---"

Katana of the Moon - "How can the Lady afford to give us such gifts when Fu Leng assaults the heavens?" I asked. "How can she afford not to?" she replied."

Kaze-no-kami's blessing - "The Fortune of Wind is unpredictable. His blessings and curses are everywhere."

Kikage Zumi Initiates - "Do not call us mad," Vedau said with a leer. "I know madmen who might be insulted."

Kitsuki Tadashi - "Nothing is a detail; nothing is beneath notice."

Kokujin's Daisho - "---"

Kuni Rihito - "The blood of countless fallen Crab stains my hands. There is no redemption for one such as me."

Kyuden Ikoma - "---"

Lessons from Earth - "What can we mortals do, Tokei?" The Grand Master's gaze was unreadable. "Let me show you, Toku."

Loyalty Renewed - "---"

Mask of the Maw - "---"

Master of the Bells - "---"

Matsu Watako - "The Lion will not come to save us, uncle," Korin said to Fujimaro, no hope left in his voice. "Then we shall fight our way home," Watako replied."

Military Advisor - "Kaneka's forces set up camp outside the City of Lies, forcing Naseru to wonder when the attack would finally come."

Mirumoto Kyuzo - "We are all legends, little brother," Kyuzo said. "Our only choice is how to end the tale."

Morning Glory Castle - "---"

Moto Chaozhu - "---"

Nairu no Oni - "They nest in the Tower of Fear's ramparts, hungry for a meal of slow Crab bushi." - Kihei

Noh Theater Troupe - "War will come and go, but drama is forever."

Observe the Enemy - "Yamainu moved cautiously, studying the corrupted wasteland. Naseru would reward him well for such information."

Obsidian Mempo of Fu Leng - "Where did it come from?" Mishime asked, staring in horror at the man it had killed. "It is a blessing," Daigotsu said reverently. "A blessing to be treasured."

Once and Again - "Finally, Jukio knew what Kumiko was hiding."

Oracle of Blood - "---"

Otomo Ambassador - "---"

Outrider - "A wise general knows that patrolling one's borders is not enough. It is beyond those borders that the true threat lies." - Sun Tao

Poison Marsh - "Once, this was Nirukti," the Naga whispered."

Puppet Theater Troupe - "Even children must learn Fu Leng's story," Nagori said, "that they may be prepared to fight him."

Purification - "---"

Ransom Hostage - "---"

Rebuilt Temple - "---"

Rekai's Harriers - "Daylight Castle would have fallen again if not for Rekai's archers," Todori said. "We will not forget our friendship with them."

Rend the Soul - "---"

Righteous Conviction - "The Emerald Champion has entered the Shadowlands, Lord Kuon. Good riddance to him."

Sand Garden - "Faced with the Tower of Fear mere feet from the Wall, the Crab scoured each home and garden for every last scrap of jade."

Shamate Pass - "Hataki fought here against nine bushi for the honor of his Scorpion lover. he died as he lived - victorious." - Bayushi Eitarou

Shiba Gyukudo - "Mirabu says Aikune will not return..."

Shiba Mirabu - "---"

Shiba Yobei - "Be at peace, and death holds no fear."

Shifting Earth - "It was the Wall that was broken, not the Crab. Never the Crab." - Kaiu Namboku

Shinjo Guan - "Guard the City of Night, Guan," Shono commanded. "Vordu may be gone, but the danger still remains."

Shinjo Slings - "A deadly but barbaric weapon," Ijiasu sneered. "Quite," Kaneka replied. "Make sure our Akodo troops are equipped with some."

Shosuro Kamatari - "---"

Shrine to Benten - "---"

Shrine to Bishamon - "---"

Shrine to Daikoku - "---"

Shrine to Ebisu - "---"

Shrine to Fukurokujin - "---"

Shrine to Hotei - "---"

Shrine to Jurojin - "---"

Siege Towers - "Let's see Daigotsu pierce defenses that can move from day to day." - Kaiu Umasu

Sinister Transformation - "Change is so exciting." - Chunigo

Small Farm - "Great things come from humble beginnings." – Toku

Soshi Aki - "Perhaps, Fuyari-sama, I have discovered the reason Yojiro has been so unpredictable of late."

Soshi Natsuo - "Yogo Junzo is reviled because he ultimately failed. Had he not been weak, what might we have gained?"

Steel Fan - "I will never again be bested by a mere girl," the ninja said. "Never again," she agreed, and buried the fan in his throat."

Stolen Relics - "The Unicorn were not meant to have power like this." Clutching the crystal scroll case, the Phoenix faded into the shadows."

Stone Hand Adepts - "They speak little and rarely emerge from their temple in the desert. We should be grateful for that." - Shinjo Xushen

Strange Travelers - "Hello again, Master Tokei," the creature said"

Subterfuge - "You fools!" Huang shouted. "Shono gave no order to withdraw!"

Sunda Mizu Dojo - "There is no rest, only times of preparation."

Superior Stance - "Kenji! Yasuko!" Otemi shouted as he cut down another assassin. "Where are you?"

Sycophant - "Congratulations on your great victory at Toshi Ranbo, Lord Nimuro!" the little man said. "Quiet, you fool," the champion spat."

Tattoo of the Void - "---"

Tax Collection - "---"

Tear Away the Darkness - "Burn it all. Leave no evidence." - Bayushi Atsuki

Temple of the Ninth Kami - "---"

Tengoku's Gates - "After the Celestial Gates fell, the shadows seemed just a bit darker." - Naka Tokei

The Demon Skull - "---"

The Mountain Does Not Move - "Kill her! the goblins cried. "For the Dark Daughter!"

The Topaz Armor - "The Armor passes to each Topaz Champion. A high honor indeed." - Hantei Naseru

The White Guard - "Like the Moto of old, these savages cover themselves in the color of bones and death. To many, they are death." - Bayushi Norachai

Tireless Assault - "Push them back!" Tatsune cried."

Togashi Kinuko - "With Lord Hoshi gone, how did you come by your tattoos, Kinuko-chan?" Rosanjin asked. She smiled, touched his cheek, and was gone."

Togashi Tashishai - "She is a true dragon's child, born of Tengoku," Matsuo laughed. "Of course she is strange."

Toshimoko no Shiryo - "Heroes of the Crane!" Yasuyo shouted in triumph. "Naishi summons you to protect your Champion!"

Tsudao's Tanto - "A shadow of a wish..."

Tsuno Kira - "Run, Lion, run! You cannot run fast enough."

Tsurayuki - "What deal did Toyozo make to draw that creature to Kitao's side? It must be turned to our cause or destroyed." - Yoritomo Kumiko

Tsuruchi Ichiro - "---"

Tsuruchi Kaii - "---"

Tsuruchi Sho - "Sometimes I doubt that Yutaka is the right man to lead us, but it is difficult to deny that he pays well."

Unexpected Strike - "Quickly!" Fujimaro shouted to his ragged band. "Kill the guards and take the supplies before reinforcements arrive!"

Unscalable Walls - Kage thought the Shadow could not find him, but he was wrong. Only the Crane at his side, bound by honor, saved him from certain doom.

Unspoken Threats - "For both our sakes, Akodo, grant us safe passage."

Utaku Yisheng - "She has roamed the steppes for decades, and never seems to rest. Even I wonder what drives her, and I have enough problems." - Shinjo Shono

Volcanic Fields - "---"

Wholeness of Self - "The Voice whispered for Sezaru to cease, but the Wolf was no longer listening."

Wikki'thich-hie G'ni'ch - "---"

Yoritomo Toyozo - "---"

Zashiki Warashi - "They are the most tragic of spirits." - Kitsu Juri

Starter Deck Reprints:

A Glimpse of the Soul's Shadow - "Samurai, you anger me. I warn you not to do so again, lest the kami alter your place in the Celestial Pattern." - Toturi Sezaru

Accessible Terrain - "Where once there were farmlands, the Phoenix and Dragon leave ruined battlefields."

Akodo Kaneka - "An Empire is built on steel, not words. Naseru is a fool if he thinks his flowery language or pretty allies can stop me."

Akodo Tadenori - "The Tsuno demand punishment. It falls to the Lion to deliver it."

Arrows from the Woods - A Tsuruchi, slain by a Tsuruchi arrow. How have we come to this?" - Tsuruchi Ichiro

Block Supply Lines - "With the Tower of Fear between them and the Wall, the Hiruma were forced to strictly ration all food and water."

Carrion's Breath - That place turns even the Kuni pale with dread."

Charge - "Follow me into destiny!" cries Toturi Tsudao, and the samurai of the imperial army follow her as if her words were lightning and they were the thunder."

Confusion at Court - "As the conflict between the Winds escalates, the Imperial Court scrambles to support a clear victor."

Copper Mine - "The Lion heimin work the mines now that the zokujin have fled the underground to travel the Spine of the World."

Corrupted Iron Mine - "Those who work the Hiruma mines carry enough jade to ward off the taint. But even jade cannot remove the memories of what they have seen there."

Elite Pikemen - "I am not a samurai, but my ancestors have held faith with our lord for forty generations."

Elite Spearmen - "The rain of spears is followed by the storm of swords."

Encircled Terrain - "My brother Enai is dead," Ekiken said. "Now I must avenge our family's honor."

Entrapping Terrain - "Maneuver them toward the marshes and let them pit their strength against the mud."

Fight to the Setting Sun - Red our lifted blades. Red the slash of the horizon. Red the dripping earth."

Gifts and Favors - "---"

Goblin Wizard - "I lay wounded as the goblin walked amongst the dying, drawing their lives by its magic. Through jade I survived, and when dawn came I struggled to burn the bodies that remained, and returned to Hiruma Castle." - Hiruma Todori

Hantei Naseru - "If the Shogun desires war, he shall have it."

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

Iaijutsu Duel - "---"

Ikoma Tsai - "Master Chrysanthemum once protected the Imperial City. Now that Otosan Uchi is gone, what shall become of him? Many are eager to know the answer - none more so than Chrysanthemum himself." - Morito

Isawa Nakamuro - "The Covenant - the last hope of defeating Tamori - is gone. It must be found, and quickly!"

Isawa Taeruko - "When Taeruko learned the news of Aikune, she only smiled."

Jade Works - "There is precious little jade left anywhere in the Empire. Find me more, Jinn-Kuen, and you may name your reward." - Hida Kuon

Kabuki Theater Troupe - "Only a fool assumes he can live his life well liked by everyone," Naseru replied. "Only a greater fool sees enemies in every shadow," Sezaru said, raising an eyebrow."

Kitsu Dejiko - "I shall follow you, my Empress, whether death or glory awaits."

Light Infantry - "The smoke of dozens of campfires from Kaneka's army blotted out the stars over Ryoko Owari."

Matsu Domotai - "I have come, Turi," Domotai said. "I have answered your call."

Matsu Hataki - "It is time, killer. No power in all of heaven and earth can save you."

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

Naginata - "I prefer my katana, but it cannot reach my enemies who sit astride great horses." - Matsu Kenseiko

Narrow Ground - "Akodo's bones had been uncovered, but the Dark Oracle of Water had sinister plans for those sacred remains."

Ninja Thief - "It would not do to admit that anyone other than a ninja could so easily slip through your guards."

Noekam - "He stands beside Shahai and Hakai, leading the attack against the Kaiu Wall. He has prepared for this day for eight years, with the patience of the dead."

Ogre Bushi - "Just as strong and deadly, these 'cousins' are smarter than any ogre I've ever encountered. I've heard rumors that there are others capable of leading troops and instilling discipline. If this is true, how dark will our future become?" - Toritaka Sensaichi

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."

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

Shackled Oni - "The Dark Oracle of Earth attends to those who defy Daigotsu."

Shiba Aikune - With a single whisper, Aikune set a mountain ablaze. At last, he realized, he had lost control of the Wish." - Shiba Mirabu

Shiba Kai - "I was a fool to trust a Scorpion! That monk will rue the day he stole my secrets!"

Silver Mine - "We seek to quench Tainted-Fire that burns in soul-of-earth," the zokujin said to Shaitung and Nakamuro. "You will help fight Tainted-Fire, or die in darkness."

Skeletal Troops - Amongst them I see many who fell at Volturnum." - Kaiu Umasu

Small Farm - "Great things come from humble beginnings." - Toku

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

Superior Tactics - "---"

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

The Hiruma Dojo - "The Hiruma see the Crab as the Crab see the rest of the Empire. Safe, protected, and unaware of the Shadowlands' true dangers."

Toturi Sezaru - "Let my brothers war with each other while my sister sits idly by. It is further proof that only I am worthy. When Daigotsu comes again, he will find a new emperor with the power to crush him forever."

Toturi Tsudao - "This Empire will know peace. Those who encourage conflict stand against the Lady of the Sun, and will know no mercy."

Tsuno Squad - "Revenge is fodder for lesser beasts. We shall feast on justice!" - Tsuno Kurushimi

Voitagi - "If your jade wears out, his incessant mumbling begins to form itself into words and make perfect sense."

Zombie Troops - "Eternal life? It's a myth, unless it is joined to eternal death." - Noekam

PROMOS:

A Wish Granted - "An act of Sincere kindness is always blessed"

A Wise Investment - "Take this Chaozhu-san" smiled Jinn-Kuen "This will fund your revenge"

A'ichtr'foo - "I would rather fight an Onisu barehanded than stand between a female ratling and her pups" - Hida Hio

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