For months, the Crab have waited the coming war, sensing it before it even began. Now, in the heart of Winter, news of the Khan’s march reaches Hida Kuon. Though impressed with Chagatai’s tactics, Kuon must stand against his ambition. The Crab champion also increases strikes against the Scorpion Clan, to punish them for their arrogance in attacking his clan and, though fighting on two fronts, Kuon also directs the Onisu Kyofu and his legion of Damned warriors to lay waste the City of the Lost, deep in the Shadowlands. When the spring comes, the Empire shall witness the full fury of Crab vengeance.

The Crane

The War of Silk & Steel rages on, and even the wealthy Crane Clan has begun to feel the pangs of a war interrupted by winter. The battlefields are quiet now, but in the Empress’ Winter Court, a different battle rages. Weary of the Dragon clan’s self-righteous crusade, the Crane Champion Doji Domotai orders her courtiers to claim victory in the courts at any cost. Even as the Dragon threat persists, Domotai looks to the west and sees her Lion Clan allies bracing for the Khan’s assault. How many foes can the Crane defeat with words and gold, and how many will demand a price of steel and blood?

The Ratling

The ancient Nezumi civilization that fell before mankind ever walked the earth has never been found. Its remnants are few and far between, and so fallen to ruin that even the wisest Nezumi can make little of them. Until now. Hidden in the Plains Above Evil, the Grasping Paw tribe has discovered an ancient tomb that can only be a forgotten relic of the Nezumi Empire. Why has it remained hidden until now, and what link does it share with the Tomb of Seven Thunders? The One Tribe has vowed to discover the truth even if, in so doing, they will finally face Tomorrow.