Training Grounds Flavour Text:

This set was different from others in that there was a story spread across the cards, with each card numbered in order.

LN_D00: Kenson Gakka - "---"

LN_D01: Temples of the New Tao - "---"

LN_D02: Shrine to Fukurokujin - "---"

LN_D03: Copper Mine - "---"

LN_D04: Matsu Aoiko - "We are warriors, Ferishi. We should not waste our time rummaging in ruins for the litter of the past."

LN_D05: Dragon Dancers - "Take Aoiko and any twenty of my warriors, Shigetoshi" the Lion Champion commanded. "Search Otosan Uchi for any histories that remain."

LN_D06: Matsu Mabuchi - "Our clan destroyed the Imperial city years ago. I do not look forward to returning."

LN_D07: Akodo Tadenori - "You survey the city as if it were a battlefield," Shigetoshi said with an amused smile. "Everything is a battlefield, my lord," the old general replied.

LN_D08: Birth of the Sword - "After Toturi Tsudao drove the Dark Lord from Otosan Uchi, the Lion destroyed what was left. The Swords of Yotsu patrol the Imperial City now, fighting the shadowy things that remain."

LN_D09: Shrine to Daikoku - "---"

LN_D10: Ashigaru Fort - "As the Lion drew closer, they found the once serene plains of the Emperor had now become dotted with peasent fortresses"

LN_D11: Matsu Ferishi - "Like Aoiko she is a member of the Lion's Pride, fierce warrior-maidens who defend the honor of their Champion."

LN_D12: Matsu Aoiko - "Fearless as she was, Aoiko still clutched her grandfather's trident just a bit closer when she saw the bleak ruins of the Imperial City for the first time."

LN_D13: Matsu Ferishi - "Fan out," Shigetoshi commanded. "Search the library ruins quickly. There is much work to be done."

LN_D14: Copper Mine - "Our ancestors watch over us always," Shietoshi said. "We cannot allow their deeds to be forgotten."

LN_D15: Matsu Kenji - "Do not allow emotion to override your sense, Aoiko. Your soul is like a blade, and must be kept sheathed lets it it become rusted and dull"

LN_D16: Matsu Hyun Exp - "---"

LN_D17: Ashigaru Fort - "The Yotsu Ronin watched the samurai cautiousy as they moved through the city, like wolves in the presence of lions."

LN_D18: Akodo Shigetoshi - "Be on your guard, all of you" Shigetoshi said firmly. "Even after all this time, the Dark Lord's minions may still skulk through these streets."

LN_D19: Matsu Reishiko - "---"

LN_D20: Sanctified Temple - "This city makes me feel unclean," Tadenori hissed. "It stinks of corruption, and of failure"

LN_D21: Matsu Reishiko - "---"

LN_D22: Rice Paddy - "Though once lush and pure, the Emperor's gardens were now brown and dead. Nothing would grow here again."

LN_D23: "As the search continued, Tadenori only grew more dour. The old general could sense trouble coming, like a farmer can smell a storm."

LN_D24: Matsu Reishiko - "---"

LN_D25: Akodo Shigetoshi - "Digging is peasents work," Aoiko said bitterly. "You would trust a peasent with your grandfather's legacy?" Shigetoshi replied.

LN_D26: Matsu Mabuchi - "Aoiko's grandfather may be a hero," Mabuchi said, "but that does not give her cause to be so arrogant."

LN_D27: Ashigaru Fort - "Aoiko is arrogant, but she is also very sad," Hyun replied softly. "It must be hard to stand so deep in your grandfather's shadow."

LN_D28: Matsu Ferishi - "We have searched for days, Ferishi, and found nothing," Aoiko said. "Then we must search harder."

LN_D29: Rice Paddy - "The nearby farmers would come to watch the Lion work, from time to time. Their eyes were hollow and haunted, as if wondering if the samurai would bring battle to their lives once again"

LN_D30: Akodo Tadenori - "A thunderous roar shook the ruined city. "Oni," Tadenori said, slowly drawing his battle fan.

LN_D31: Dragon Dancers - "Three Swords of Yotsu ran from the alley, one wounded so badly that he leaned upon another, When the ronin saw the warriors of the Lion Clan, their eyes filled with hope."

LN_D32: Gifts and Favors - "---"

LN_D33: Akodo Kurako - "A song came from Matsu Hyun's lips, a tale of heroes past, inspiring her brethern to greatness."

LN_D34: Dragon Dancers - "Draw bows and fire!" Tadenori commanded, pointing toward the ronin with his fan."

LN_D35: Rice Paddy - "The Lion Archers fired true, past the fleeing ronin and into the mighty demon that hounded them."

LN_D36: Matsu Mabuchi - "The demon was terrifyingly powerful, but he was no match for the Lion's finest samurai."

LN_D37: Copper Mine - "The demon is dead," Yotsu Iemistsu said with a relieved sigh, "but I regret to report that is only one of many."

LN_D38: Violence Behind Courtliness City - "Hyun, ride for help as swiftly as you are able. Nimuro must know waht has happened here."

LN_D39: Akodo Kurako - "We all owe you our lives, Shigetoshi-sama," Iemitsu said. "The Swords of Yotsu shall defend the city beside you."

LN_D40: Gifts and Favors - "---"

LN_D41: 700 Soldier Plain - "The time has come for the Lion to fight," Shigetoshi said.

LN_D42: Boastful Proclamation - "---"

LN_D43: Doom of the Dark Lord - "---"

LN_D44: Sanctified Temple - "We do not know the nature of our enemy," Tadenori said. "We do not know their number, we do not know their purpose."

LN_D45: Sanctified Temple - "All the same Tadenori, they shall be defeated," Aoiko replied.

LN_D46: Akodo Yobi - "I agree with Aoiko," Yobi added. "We cannot allow Otosan Uchi's grave to be defiled."

LN_D47: Akodo Yobi - "Neither can we charge into combat without preperation, Yobi," Tadenori replied.

LN_D48: Akodo Yobi - "Then let me take three Lion," Yobi said. "We shall scout the extent of our enemy."

LN_D49: Akodo Kurako - "---"

LN_F00: Right Hand of the Emperor - "---"

LN_F01: Strength of Purity - "Aoiko did not volunteer her company to Yobi - there was no need to prove sincerity with words. All knew she would wish to be the first to see the enemy."

LN_F02: Omoidasu - "---"

LN_F03: Spearhead - "A Lion maiden rides to report to her brethern, Jin-sama," the tiny demon reported. "Kill her," the Bloodspeaker replied.

LN_F04: Strength of Purity - "Hyun galloped for the shattered gates of the city. A thing of blood and shadow rose before her, calling her name. She leaned into her saddle and drew her blade."

LN_F05: White Shore Plain - "Fortify that shrine," Tadenori commanded. "This will be our headquarters."

LN_F06: Deathseeker's Glory - "---"

LN_F07: Gunso - "Stay near me, Aoiko," Yobi commanded. "This mission is too important to risk with recklessness."

LN_F08: Ring of Water - "---"

LN_F09: Veteran Bushi - "Reckless?" Aoiko snarled. "I am no stranger to battle, Yobi."

LN_F10: Volcanic Fields - "---"

LN_F11: Luring Tactics - "The beast at the gates waited for Hyun to charge, but at the last moment she turned and galloped deeper into the city."

LN_F12: Veteran Bushi - "The Creature shambled after Hyun, never realizing that such was precisely her intent."

LN_F13: Retribution - "The Lion will know neither victory nor escape." - Seppun Jin

LN_F14: Luring Tactics - "Hyun ducked off her horse, running into the ruins of a sake house."

LN_F15: Omoidasu - "---"

LN_F16: Officers' Council - "---"

LN_F17: Peasant Vengence - "Your time has come. Cast down your samurai masters!"

LN_F18: Deathseeker's Glory - "---"

LN_F19: Steadfast Bushi - "The beast followed Hyun into the depths, and she collapsed the doorway on its massive shoulders. With the creature immobile, she turned and raised her blade."

LN_F20: Spearhead - "By the fortunes, there are so many," Yobi whispered, looking out at the oni that now roamed the city.

LN_F21: Spearmen - "Aoiko frowned as she saw a band of Yotsu swordsmen flee from the oni. She turned to Yobi but his face was grim - there was nothing they could do to save them."

LN_F22: Gunso - "To Jigoku with this," Aoiko spat. "Return to Shigetoshi with the report Yobi, while i fight for the Empire!" Lifting her trident, she charged.

LN_F23: Ring of Earth - "---"

LN_F24: Tireless Assault - "Foolis Girl!" Yobi retorted, following her.

LN_F25: Steadfast Bushi - "To Me Swords of Yotsu!" Aoiko cried. "Together we will make our stand!"

LN_F26: Gunsen of Water - "---"

LN_F27: Deathseeker's Glory - "---"

LN_F28: Omoidasu - "---"

LN_F29: Gunso - "Hyun crawled out of the wreckage, but found her steed gone. With a determined frown she continued on foot."

LN_F30: Officers' Council - "---"

LN_F31: Spearmen - "The Lion formed in a defensive circle, slowly giving ground to retreat. Their tactics seemed sound, till the black-armored samurai appeared."

LN_F32: Tireless Assault - "Yobi roared in defience as if he recognised his foe."

LN_F33: Peasant Vengence - "Aoiko rushed to Yobi, but corrupted spearmen blocked her path."

LN_F34: Steadfast Bushi - "Demons like you should not be allowed to exist Voitagi," Yobi hissed. Voitagi moaned piteously and ran Yobi through with his blade.

LN_F35: Spearhead - "Yobi!" Aoiko shouted, pushing the peasants aside and lunging at Voitagi with her trident."

LN_F36: Volcanic Fields - "---"

LN_F37: Veteran Bushi - "Her grandfather's weapon pierced the Lost samurai's chest. Voitagi stumbled back and wrenched the weapon free with a spray of black blood."

LN_F38: Retribution - "Watching form afar, Jin frowned. Speaking words of magic, he drew Voitagi through the shadows to his side."

LN_F39: "Retreat!" Aoiko shouted, heaving Yobi over one shoulder.

LN_F40: Spearmen - "When Aoiko returned, Shigetoshi's face was grim. Yobi's wounds were grave - he would not survive the night."

LN_F41: Lessons from Kuro - "I have never seen such focus and clarity. Miyako's lessons with the Naka have changed her." - Kitsu Dejiko.

LN_F42: Elite Spearmen - "Hyun returned to the wall to find smaller creatures like the last patrolling its length. How could Otosan Uchi fall to darkness so quickly?"

LN_F43: Elite Spearmen - "Hyun moved toward the wall, staying amid the shadows as the sun sat. She prayed that she would not be seen."

LN_F44: Shireikan - "---"

LN_F45: Shireikan - "---"

LN_F46: Superior Strategist - "---"

LN_F47: Superior Strategist - "---"

LN_F48: Battlefield of Shallow Graves - "---"

LN_F49: Battlefield of Shallow Graves - "---"

SH_D00: The Spawning Grounds - "---"

SH_D01: Obsidean Mine - "Jin looked at the bloodstained, corrupted jade with a faint smile. There was a certain sense of pride in a job well done."

SH_D02: Akodo's Grave - "Do not mourn that i die Aoiko," Yobi whispered. "Mourn that Voitagi still lives. Avenge me."

SH_D03: Voitagi - "Not all those who once followed Toturi are heroes." - Seppun Jin

SH_D04: Seppun Jin - "---"

SH_D05: Corrupted Dojo - "We must delay the Lion a bit more, until our army is ready."

SH_D06: Bawaru no Oni - "Here they come," Tadenori hissed.

SH_D07: Voitagi Exp - "---"

SH_D08: Obsidean Mine - "Here, in the place of Toturi's greatest victory, Voitagi. Here, we shall remake the Empire." - Seppun Jin.

SH_D09: Gekido no Oni - "---"

SH_D10: Ogre Bushi - "Hyun escaped the city, only to find the farms beyond now beseiged as well. A trio of ogres attacked a farmer and his family. Though her mission was foremost, her honor would not allow her to stand aside."

SH_D11: Bawaru no Oni - "Tear down the walls! Destroy Deathseeker's Shrine!" the demon roared.

SH_D12: Obsidean Mine - "If we must die here," Akodo Shigetoshi said to his warriors, "Let us give these damned souls a battle to remember."

SH_D13: Run For Your Lives!: - "To me!" Hyun shouted to the peasants.

SH_D14: Voitagi - "In the days before the Emperor was possessed by the Dark God, even the heroes doubted if they would triumph. Some made pacts with evil for there own safety..."

SH_D15: Plains of Otosan Uchi - "---"

SH_D16: Ogre Bushi - "The ogres lifted their clubs, circling Hyun warily. These beasts were no fools - strong, intelligent and deadly. The poet held her blade in both hands and prepared."

SH_D17: Corrupted Dojo - "Those Yotsu who met Seppun Jin met a horrible fate."

SH_D18: Proposal of Peace - "Once this city is ours, Lord Iuchiban will oppose the Empire on both sides. Rokugan will know no peace ..."

SH_D19: Nairu no Oni - "The demons moved quickly, but Tadenori insured that the defenders were always ready."

SH_D20: Ashigaru Fort - "As Hyun prepared to face the ogres, arrows rained down upon her foes."

SH_D21: Shrine to Fukurokujin - "---"

SH_D22: Voitagi - "Voitagi was to assassinate Toturi before the Day of Thunder. Yobi robbed him of his moment of glory and left him in a shallow grave."

SH_D23: Oblivion's Gate - Death is no barrier to those who serve Jigoku. So long as our corruption stains the earth, Fu Leng can restore his loyal servants."

SH_D24: Fushiki no Oni - "---"

SH_D25: Shackled Oni - "---"

SH_D26: Shadowlands Bastion - "Here with blood and Tainted jade, we shall reopen the doorway Fu Leng created. We shall create a new Festering Pit."

SH_D27: Gekido no Oni - "The peasants of the outlying villages had been in hiding, waiting for someone to lead them against the Horde. They rallied to Hyun's side."

SH_D28: Gifts and Favors - "---"

SH_D29: Kyoso no Oni - "---"

SH_D30: Akodo's Grave - "Aoiko put a torch to the blanket that lay over Yobi's body and gathered his swords."

SH_D31: Nairu no Oni - "Wave after wave," Kenji said, firing another arrow. "Is there no end?"

SH_D32: Shackled Oni - "---"

SH_D33: Fushiki no Oni - "---"

SH_D34: Corrupted Dojo - "Surround the shrine," Jin commanded. "Let no Lion escape."

SH_D35: Kyoso no Oni - "---"

SH_D36: Ashigaru Fort - "Spread word of what has happened!" Hyun ordered the peasants. "Rokugan must know of the danger here!"

SH_D37: Ashura - "Deathseeker's Shrine survived the night, and the Lion gave thanks to their good fortune."

SH_D38: Gifts and Favors - "---"

SH_D39: Shackled Oni - "---"

SH_D40: Ashigaru Fort - "The peasants ran in every direction, but Hyun's path was clear - the Kitsu Tombs."

SH_D41: Farmlands - "With a peasants borrowed steed, Hyun galloped across the countryside."

SH_D42: Shadowlands Marsh - "---"

SH_D43: Far from the Empire - "---"

SH_D44: Chuda Masaru - "Continue with the ritual," Jin ordered. "The gateway to Jigoku may yet be closed, if we are not diligent."

SH_D45: Chuda Maseru - "Maseru winced in pain as the blade slit his arm. Focusing on the blood he added his power to Jin's"

SH_D46: Kukanchi - "---"

SH_D47: Kukanchi - "---"

SH_D48: Yosuchi - "---"

SH_D49: Yosuchi - "---"

SH_F00: Black Heart of the Empire - "---"

SH_F01: Parasitic Oni - "The once noble Swords of Yotsu groaned in pain and terror at what they had become."

SH_F02: Hideo Spawn - "All manner of beasts issued forth from Jin's gateway. Of his madness was not stopped soon, the Empire would surely be doomed."

SH_F03: The Face of Fear - "For three days the Lion held their ground at Deathseeker's Shrine. Though renowned for their courage, it was inevitable for the terror of their situation to take hold."

SH_F04: Retribution - "The gates of Jigoku can be closed as surely as they can be opened, Hyun." - Kitsu Juri

SH_F05: Kirei - "Aoiko knew the final assault would come today. This was her destiny."

SH_F06: Corrupt Jade Sliver - "---"

SH_F07: Test of Might - "---"

SH_F08: Along the Coast at Midnight - "The Deathless set out as fast as it could, with Kitsu magic filling its sails."

SH_F09: Primal Rage - "No oni could stand against Aoiko, until at last she faced Voitagi."

SH_F10: Parasitic Oni - "Shigetoshi paused when he saw the terrible fate that had befallen many of the Yotsu. With steel, he brought them mercy."

SH_F11: Wanton Destruction - "---"

SH_F12: For the Empire - "---"

SH_F13: Spearhead - "The Lion were outnumbered, but with such heroes among their number they could not fall."

SH_F14: Tireless Assault - "To the beaches!" Ikoma Otemi shouted from the helm.

SH_F15: Retribution - "Jin sensed a change. More samurai had arrived."

SH_F16: Primal Rage - "Voitagi moaned as he struck, leaving a deep cut along Aoiko's arm."

SH_F17: Tsuno Blade - "No glory, no honor. Only pain." - Seppun Jin

SH_F18: Test of Might - "---"

SH_F19: Kirei - "Aoiko's trident fell from her hand, her arm hung useless. The demon horde shrieked in anticipation."

SH_F20: Spearhead - "As Voitagi charged, Aoiko rose with Yobi's katana in her hands, cutting the demonic samurai from hip to shoulder."

SH_F21: Corrupt Jade Sliver - "---"

SH_F22: Sneak Attack - "---"

SH_F23: Armor of Earth - "---"

SH_F24: Tireless Assault - "Their leader has fallen!" Shigetoshi cried. "No Mercy!"

SH_F25: Wanton Destruction - "---"

SH_F26: Blackened Claws - "---"

SH_F27: Test of Might - "---"

SH_F28: Ring of Earth - "---"

SH_F29: Along the Coast at Midnight - "---"

SH_F30: Blackened Claws - "---"

SH_F31: For the Empire - "---"

SH_F32: The Face of Fear - "A resounding battle cry echoed from the Lion reinforcements."

SH_F33: Tsuno Blade - "The Kitsu have arrived," Masaru said. "If they are not slain before they see what we have done, we are finished here!"

SH_F34: Sneak Attack - "To Deathseekers Shrine!" Hyun shouted.

SH_F35: Kirei - "Half the Lion troops followed Hyun to the shrine. The other half followed Kitsu Juri, as he tracked the magic that had released the demons."

SH_F36: Wanton Destruction - "---"

SH_F37: Hideo Spawn - "Voitagi has fallen," Masaru said. "All is lost, master."

SH_F38: Tsuno Blade - "Not so long as we live," Jin said, gathering the bloodied jade.

SH_F39: Spearhead - "Juri and his samurai burst into the Bloodspeaker's makeshift temple, but the villans were already gone."

SH_F40: Hideo Spawn - "Pinned between Shigetoshi's defenders and the Lion reinforcements, the Horde was swiftly crushed."

SH_F41: Blade of Secrets - "The lowly bakemono scuttled back into the shadows, the greater part of the army defeated."

SH_F42: Goblin Slingers - "Patient creatures, they could hide where the Lion could not search."

SH_F43: Goblin Slingers - "---"

SH_F44: Oni Horde - "Our oni were defeated, but what we have learned from their summoning remains ours."

SH_F45: Oni Horde - "What you call victory Lion, we call a lesson learned."

SH_F46: Diversionary Tactics - "The Yotsu have fought bravely here," Shigetoshi said to the ronin. "You have earned the respect of the Lion."

SH_F47: Diversionary Tactics - "Grandfather, watch over Yobi-sama," Aoiko whispered as she placed the swords by his grave. "I shall strive to honor you both."

SH_F48: Feign Death - "---"

SH_F49: Feign Death - "---"

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