Flavor Text: 1,000 Years of Darkness

A Fallen Friend – “Toturi and Hoturi faced one another one final time.”

A Wish Granted – “The Last Wish, at last, was complete.”

Another Hero Falls – “You will die poorly, Goemon. Alone, and unmourned. Such is the fate of all who oppose the Hantei.” – Ikoma Ujiaki

Aramoro’s Promise – “I promised my brother that I would protect you,” the ninja whispered. “There is only one way I can do that now.”

Asako Kinuye – “Do you thirst for revenge against the Dark Masters?” Daigotsu asked. “I can give you the means, if you have the courage.”

Ashalan Blade – “Your land is cursed,” said the pale-skinned wanderer. “We will help you cleanse it, Moto.”

Ashura – “The Chosen of Fu Leng hover on wings of death. All that they touch is destroyed.”

Bayushi Aramoro – “When you need me, I will return.”

Birth of the New Hantei – “Why does an immortal god require an heir?” Hoturi mused. Kachiko said nothing.”

Bloodspeaker’s Altar – “Not all the Oni Lords have returned,” Daigotsu said. “Perhaps Akuma is waiting for a better offer.”

Burial Mound – “—”

Candas – “Hidden by the sea, Candas is the only Naga city that remains.” – Zanshar

Chamber of the Dark Council – “Shahai is dead, Daigotsu,” Tsuke said with a smile. “Cease your games and return to the table.”

Child of Fu Leng – “Yakusoku is a beautiful child,” the Emperor said. “No doubt she will make her father proud.”

Chithith – “Humans say Empire gone to blazes. For Nezumi, not much really changed.”

Chuda Retainer – “The Snake Clan flourished under Fu Leng’s rule.”

Daidoji Uji – “He is a vengeful spirit, the last of a proud clan.”

Dark Emperor’s Blessing – “You are like a son to me, Daigotsu,” Fu Leng said. “Thank You, Dark Lord,” the young man replied.”

Dark Ring of Air – “—”

Dark Ring of Earth – “—”

Dark Ring of Fire – “—”

Dark Ring of the Void – “—”

Dark Ring of Water – “—”

Dim Mak – “A curse on you. A curse of death. . .”

Everyone Dies – “Never before had I seen so many Ashura in one place. As I saw them descend from the sky, I knew the City of Lightning was doomed.” – Kuni Osaku

False Scroll – “Seek them,” the Dark Lord said, “if you dare.”

Gifts and Favors – “The Hantei sends his regards, Lord Ikoma.”

Goju Hitomi – “—”

Hakumei – “Uji’s elite students fight with all the old dirty tricks of the Daidoji, and a few new ones. Hakumei, his prodigy, was not born a Crane, but her indefatigable spirit is a reminder of that fallen clan.” – Toturi

Hantei Kachiko – “The Ashura returned with one of Toturi’s children. It amused the Hantei to place the boy in Kachiko’s care.”

Hantei the 39th – “On your knees, samurai, before your Emperor and god.”

Hellbeast – “Kamoko laughed over the ruins of Shiro Shinjo.”

Heroic Sacrifice – “—”

Hida Yakamo – “The Wall has fallen. Now we are the Wall.”

Hitomi’s Choice – “Simply say the word, and I will share the powers of the Lying Darkness with Toturi’s Army,” Hitomi said. Yakamo growled in disgust.”

Honzo – “You are the new teacher,” Takada’s Last Wish said. “No I am not,” Honzo whispered. “I am not Shinsei.” “Yes,” the Wish said with a smile. “You are.”

Horiuchi Shoan – “The most unlikely leaders have stepped forward to guide the clans. It was little Shoan who guided the Unicorn into the desert.” – Togashi Mitsu

Hoturi the Heartless – “The magnificent power of the Emperor has made me what I am: Powerful. Merciless. Unique. Perfect.”

I Give You My Name – “—”

Ikoma Ujiaki – “A man can only stand in the shadow for so long. . .”

Importune Kami – “A small favor, little spirit,” the shugenja said.” “Help me wash the pain away. . .”

Isawa Tsuke – “I have been looking for you, girl,” Tsuke said. Shahai did not have time to scream.”

Ishada – “The power your slavemasters took from you. I can return,” Ishada said as he crouched on the skull tide. “I am listening,” the Great Sea Spider replied.”

Island Sanctuary – “Kuni Osaku and Shashakar purified the Great Sea Spider. Now even the Obsidian Legions do not dare attack us here.” – Yoritomo

Kage – “Of course I will help you protect her, Hakumei.”

Kuni Osaku – “She carries the name of the one who defeated me. It is an insult I will not endure.” – The Maw

Kuni Yori – “You were right, Lord Kisada.” Yori smiled as he drew the knife.”

Kuruma Date – “—”

Kuruma Seiro – “With Yori’s necromancy and the Tainted Crab serving the Dark Lord, the siege weapons of the Obsidian Legion have become a terror to behold.”

Lesser of Two Evils – “Your destiny awaits, Togashi Mitsu.”

Matsu Masutaro – “I cannot abandon my oath or my duty. I can only pray that when I find death, the ancestors will forgive me.”

Moto Kumari – “Kamoko has lost more than her soul. She has lost her edge. She’ll never catch me.”

Mountain of Shadows – “Those who enter the lands of the Dragon return mad or not at all. My home has become the new Shadowlands.” – Togashi Mitsu

Musha – “Sanzo’s horse is old and weary, but she is fast enough when she needs to be.” – Toku

Obsidian and Jade – “—”

Obsidian Magistrate – “Run from me. It makes the kill more satisfying.”

Obsidian Mine – “This is jade?” Matyu asked, watching the greasy black substance drip between his fingers. “It used to be,” said Yakamo.”

Oracle of Thunder – “Have courage, my son.”

Otaku Kamoko – “Darkness travels more swiftly than light.”

Parasitic Oni – “Yori is not the most powerful of the Dark Masters, but he is certainly the most creative.” – Hantei the 39th

Pick Your Battles – “—”

Pointless Sacrifice – “The last of the Otomo stood their ground against Fu Leng’s minions. Their deaths were quick and pointless.” – Shosuro Nobukazo

Radakast – “Retreat!” the Radakast shouted as the oni stormed the walls. “the city of Iyotisha is not worth the lives of the Naga!”

Ray of Hope – “You remind me of your father,” Uji said. “I have much to learn yet,” Kaneka replied. “We have time,” the Crane said. “I will teach you.”

Ruins of Otosan Uchi – “Fu Leng’s power has cursed the capital. Nothing pure will ever live there again.” – Yotsu Seou

Seppun Matsuo – “Yoritomo hauled Matsuo from the sea on the Day of Thunder. he now serves the Son of Storms with the same dedication he once showed the Emperor.” – Komori

Shahai no Yokai – “—”

Sharp-Sharp Stick – “The Maw shrieked in rage, but the Ratling danced away.”

Shashakar – “Where are the rest of the Naga?” Toturi asked, looking at the huddled band that followed the Shashakar. “These are all that remain,” the Jakla said softly.

Shiba Tsukune – “Together, Tsukune, we will see the Phoenix reborn.”

Shosuro Nobukazo – “How may I serve you, my lord?”

Snak – “Shiny-shiny!” the Ratling said, drawing the obsidian mirror from the rubble. “Me keep.”

Soul of the Grand Master – “Your pain is exquisite, Kuro-san,” Fu Leng said, caressing the crystal. “I almost pity you. Almost.”

Swallowed by the Sea – “No more tricks, Mantis!” Osaku roared.

Tadaka’s Last Wish – “We will try, Tsukune. We will fix what we can.”

Tadaka’s Sacrifice – “You run,” Tadaka replied. “I die.” With a brilliant explosion of energy, Tadaka consumed the throne room in fire.”

The Darkest Shadow – “Kill the Daidoji,” said Hoturi, pointing at the castle. The Ashura gladly complied.

The Imperial Palace of Fu Leng – “—”

The Jade Hand – “—”

The Maw – “The greatest of the Oni Lords, it was thought lost in the depths of Jigoku. Fu Leng has returned it to Rokugan, to our sorrow.” – Kuni Sensin

The Thunders Fall – “As Hoturi fell, the Hooded Ronin vanished with a mournful sigh.”

Togashi Mitsu – “He lost his arm to the Maw, but he still fights better than any three men I know.” – Moto Kumari

Togashi Shunsen – “The power of Nothing is as dangerous as Fu Leng. The Dragon must be cleansed.” – Togashi Mitsu

Togashi’s Prison – “Many believe Togashi perished, but Fu Leng preserved him for his own amusement.” – Bayushi Aramoro

Toku – “So tired. . . Just a bit farther and I can rest. . . ”

Tosekiki – “The Dark Lord’s catapults are living things. Fall to them, and you will become their ammunition.”

Toturi – “Beaten, broken, but never defeated. The Black Lion carries the hopes of an Empire.” – Kuni Osaku

Toturi’s Defeat – “The army of the Thunders fell again. Had it not been for Kaede, Toturi and Yakamo would have died there.”

Toturi’s Grave – “You will not be forgotten, father.”

Usagi Masashi – “That was close. . . Much too close. . .”

Vengeful Kami – “The elemental spirits are not pleased by what the world has become,” Wakiza hissed.”

Yogo Junzo – “You were fast, Kamoko, but the Dark Lord was faster.”

Yoritomo – “He lives,” Matsuo said, staring at the fallen Champion.”

Zanshar – “Zanshar, the guardian of Candas, will not rest. the fate of his race depends upon him.” – Horiuchi Shoan

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