Flavor text

Flavor text appears in the text box of some cards. The small snippet of text it there to convey the the card's relation to the story of the game. Like reminder text, flavor text appears italic an has no rules relevance.

Cards

Name	Clan	Flavor Text
A New Name		"With your new name, you leave childhood behind and begin your service to your lord."
A Perfect Cut		"The quality of a warrior's skill can be measured in a single stroke." – Book of Sun Tao
Above Question		"Excuse me, samurai-san, but you must be mistaken! It could not possibly have been her."
Acolyte of Koyane		The fortune of accomplishment expects—and rewards—only excellence.
Adept of Shadows		There are dozens of ways to hide, and only one way to be seen.
Adept of the Waves		Water is flexible and yielding, yet none can withstand the crashing waves.
Admit Defeat		It is not only a question of defeating one's opponents, but defeating them in such a manner that they know they have been beaten.
Adopted Kin		Facing a crisis of children, the Dragon were willing to turn even to the peasantry to find new heirs.
Against the Waves		Water is ever changing. A gentle wave one moment and a torrent of force the next.
Agasha Sumiko		"I will not merely record history. I will forge it myself."
Agasha Taiko		"How could it be wrong to seek the enlightenment the ise zumi so effortlessly posses, when all work towards Togashi's wisdom?"
Ageless Crone		"It is good to see you again, Grandmother. You have not aged a day. Ever." – Ikoma Ikehata
Aggressive Moto		Moto can die but cannot yield.
Akodo Kaede		Heedless of her own fate, Kaede chose. With that choice, a soul was bent and a destiny altered.
Akodo Kage		"Thank you, sensei. Your wisdom has again guided me to the right path." – Akodo Toturi
Akodo Makoto		"I am sworn to the Lion. My former husband's acts with the Crane army are none of your concern."
Akodo Motivator		"You may find that honor carries a different meaning in this battlefield."
Akodo Toshiro		"You are the most gifted swordsman of your generation. Why must you waste your time on this cowardly art?" – Akodo Gendo
Akodo Toturi		"I fear you are searching for the perfect answer. Sometimes there is none, and you must still make a decision." – Agasha Sumiko
Akodo Toturi (Lion Clan)		A lion is more than his roar, his mane, his teeth, his heart. A lion is all of these.
Alchemical Laboratory		"I have seen no interest among the fire kami for keihi bark - except when ground to paste, which seems to bring them great delight." - from the journals of Agasha Shunsen
Alibi Artist		"No, noble Kitsuki-sama. I was having tea with the daimyo's son at that time."
All and Nothing		"It is what is not."
Altansarnai's Vanguard		When war calls, she stands ready.
Ancestral Armory		"This is the spear of Matsu Okimoto. Do not dishonor his memory."
Ancestral Lands		"Our claim on these lands stretches back to the dawn of the Empire."
Ancestral Shrine		The lights shine through to Yomi in the hopes of finding those they once knew.
Apprentice Earthcaller		"The kami are already angry. It's not difficult to turn their rage to your advantage." – Kuni Yori
Arbiter of Authority		Yuuhisa immediately regreted asking who had requested the historical records.
Ardent Omoidasu		"You expect Akodo-san to care about an insult conceived by a novice, when he has singlehandedly repelled eight different Unicorn assaults on Jintou no Shiro?"
Armament Artisan		"We rule the Sea of the Sun Goddess by the skill of our sailors and the excellence of our quivers."
Army of the Rising Wave		"Stripped by the wave, the wasteland becomes a battlefield." – Togashi Yokuni
Asahina Augur		"This is the only bird I have seen in days. War comes for us, whether we wish for it or not."
Asahina Maeko		At the sight of black sails, Maeko's heart sank. “I never thought I would be so mad at myself for being right.”
Asahina Takako		"Life is already fleeting. Why waste such precious time with war?"
Asahina Takamori		"A red sun in the hour of the Hare. Not a bird in the sky. Do you not see that the battle is already won?"
Asako Lawmaster		They came to her to receive a fair verdict on the child's inheritance. She sent both away with nothing, for both had approached the dispute with dishonorable rancor.
Asako Maezawa		"We all have our roles to play, Tsukune-sama."
Asako Togama		"Never overlook knowledge when you find it, no matter how lowly its source."
Asako Tsuki		“History is fixed, but the future flows.”
Ascetic of the North Wall		“Be as the mountain: unyielding of body and mind.”
Ashigaru Levy		Ashigaru of the Lion Clan benefit from better training, better equipment, and greater numbers than those of any other clan.
Attendant to the Emperor		"Will that be all?"
Austere Exemplar		"To understand the world is to understand the rhythm of the breath."
Backhanded Compliment		"No one could accuse you of vanity with such a style."
Bayushi Aramoro		"This is for you, Kachiko."
Bayushi Collector		"Your gift to my family is most appreciated."
Bayushi Dairu		"I was honored to stand as your champion, Daisetsu-sama."
Bayushi Gensato		“I see your skill is greater than mine. Please accept my most sincere apology.”
Bayushi Kachiko		"Which of us would bid this game to end? We are nearly perfectly matched, but there can only be one victor."
Bayushi Liar		"I sincerily doubt that asking you to trust me will change anything, and yet I ask anyway."
Bayushi Manipulator		"Victory does not always go to the strongest of two opponents." – Bayushi's Lies
Bayushi Shoju		"Believing what is true is only sensible."
Bayushi Shoju (SD)		In one clear moment, Shoju understood his unspoken duty, though the touch of polished emerald would forever tarnish his soul.
Bayushi Traitor		"I am sorry. This was my duty."
Bayushi Yojiro		"If you will not believe a word I say, I may as well tell the truth."
Bayushi's Whisperers		Words traveled fast from city to city: the Emerald Champion was coming to visit.
Beastmaster Matriarch		"I have always heard that the Lion’s greatest weapon is their pride.” – Ikoma Ikehata
Before the Throne		"Your August Imperial Majesty, your humble servant comes before you..."
Beloved Advisor		"The children would love to see you again." "So long as our lords maintain peace, I see no reason that could not happen."
Benevolent Ambassador		With compassion and patience, the Ide turn trade into friendship, and friendship into alliance.
Benevolent Host		Crane generosity often end conflicts before a single blow is struck.
Benten's Touch		"Blessed Benten, Lady of Love and Beauty, shine your radiance upon me. Let my hands work your beauty in the mortal realm and my words spread your grace at all."
Blackmail Artist		"The real art in convincing your mark that you are bound by duty and honor, to expose him. At which point, buying you off becomes this idea."
Bonsai Garden		"Daily caretaking leads to a life of peace." – Tao of Shinsei
Border Fortress		The first stage of attack. The first line of defense.
Borderlands Defender		Even when faced with such hardship, the Crab Clan has never wavered, standing steadfast in its duty to protect the southern border of the Empire.
Brash Samurai		A samurai lives at all times three feet from death.
Bustling Academy		Peace ir far from tranquility when there is so much to learn.
Callow Delegate		"He already thinks himself so talented... but there is potential there."
Captive Audience		"Now you must hear our demands!"
Cautious Scout		They told him to be careful, but there was only one way to know for sure.
Ceaseless Duty		“What if you are the sword that stems the tide of darkness?” – Kaiu Shihobu
Censure		"I bring word from the Imperial Chancellor."
Challenge on the Fields		"Face me, Shono! Fight me now!" – Matsu Mitsuko
Chancellor's Aide		"I wish to see the leaves of Ide-sama's garden before they begin to fall. The regent's business with me can wait." – Kakita Yoshi
Charge!		A samurai must always be ready. Ready to fight. And ready, if need be, to die.
Chikai Order Protector		"I need not understand the Elemental Masters' wisdom, so long as it remains safe with them."
Chronicler of Conquests		“I have seen the flames of war rage across the plain, consuming palace and city and monastery alike. It is a sight I will never forget.”
Chrysanthemum Steward		"The Empire cannot survive if it does not have leadership."
Chukan Nobue		When reading and writing proved impossible to her, the daughter of the Chukan daimyō set out to learn from the traditions kept alive by the people of Rokugan.
City of Lies		In Ryokō Owari Toshi, koku could pave any road.
Common Cause		"They may break our homes, but they will never break our spirit."
Consumed by Five Fires		"By these fires be cleansed." – Isawa Masahiro
Contingency Plan		"The only thing that is certain is that something will go wrong." – Bayushi's Lies
Countryside Trader		“Poor in rice, yes. But rice is not our only wealth.”
Court Novice		"Each detail you reveal is another tool your opponent will use against you." – Sensei Nagori
Court of Deception		Where the truth lies.
Court of Justice		"You will find I am only interested in the truth." – Kitsuki Jusai
Courteous Scheming		"Why don't we discuss this in private?"
Crippling Taxes		Without the vast reserves of wealth once boasted by the Crane Clan, it falls upon its servants to ensure the clan does not starve.
Cunning Confidant		"I would not share such thoughts with the court."
Cunning Magistrate		"Let them fear the law and be better for it."
Current of the Beryt		“I know of no kami that live on the banks of the Beryt. Yet show one its majesty and the roar of a cataract will never leave you.”
Curry Favor		"How could the Crane do any less for our honored allies?"
Cursecatcher		“If you leave now, I cannot protect you.”
Cycle of Rebirth		"This lifetime shall prepare you for the trial to come." – Togashi Hassuno
Daidoji Harrier		"Victory will be only achieved through preparedness." – Daidoji Uji
Daidoji Kageyu		"Many thanks for the invitation to your court. I hope to learn many of your ways while I am here."
Daidoji Nerishma		"It's an ambush! Be ready!"
Daidoji Netsu		"I am unworthy of the trust you place in me, my lady. I shall endeavor to earn it."
Daidoji Uji		"I'm proud of what Uji-sama has done with the Iron Cranes. But do they have the will to bear such crimson stains upon their white wings?" – Bayushi Shoju
Dazzling Duelist		"If you were so wise, you would not have challenged me."
Deathseeker		"I shall redeem my name in service to my clan!"
Desolation		"I pray the kami will forgive me for what must be done."
Diplomatic Gift-Giver		Each gift forms the foundation of future favor.
Disciple of Shinsei		"If we do not let go our fear and our desire, we will be trapped in this cycle for eternity."
Disguised Protector		Her face might be bare, but she was never without a mask.
Dispatch to Nowhere		"Your loyalty has been recognized, and you may take up your new assignment in Kinbō Province at once." – Soshi Shiori
Divine Ancestry		"I fought alongside my betrothed in his victories, as Matsu once fought beside Akodo-no-Kami." - Matsu Tsuko
Doji Challenger		"I hope you are prepared to defend your words with steel!"
Doji Diplomat		“Our clan needs strength of arms now, more than ever, and I think you can help me gain the allies we need.” – Kakita Yoshi
Doji Fumiki		She would not even deign to look upon her lessers.
Doji Hotaru		"Were it not for the rule of kō, we would be trapped in this game for eternity. We are nearly perfectly matched."
Doji Hotaru (JfS)		"Do you believe that the Emerald Magistrates lie, brother, or that they are simply incompetent!"
Doji Kuwanan		"I begin to suspect you don't ever care about the truth."
Doji Kuzunobu		Each poem spun discloses a trace of the wondrous forest home to which he hopes to one day return.
Doji Representative		"I regret that I must decline your gracious invitation."
Doji Shigeru		"It is humbling to be mistaken for the beautiful Lady Shike."
Doji Shizue		"Mukashi mukashi..."
Doji Whisperer		"Lean closer, that I might tell you something only the willows should hear..."
Duel to the Death		"So be it." – Kakita Toshimoko
Duty		"I will be your villain, Hantei." – Bayushi
Eager Scout		The first to fight, the first to die.
Earth Becomes Sky		"I used to look up to the heavens, but the earth seems to have decided it wants that position."
Effective Deception		It would be a matter of time before Kuwanan come searching for his sister's seal. It was Sadako's duty that he find it.
Elegance and Grace		At the sight of her joy, a thousand poems were born.
Endless Plains Skirmisher		A samurai lives at all times three feet from death.
Enigmatic Magistrate		"Is it just to uphold an unjust law?"
Enlightened Warrior		In heart, air. In spirit, earth. In sword, fire. In body, water. In mind, void.
Enlightenment		"The world and I are as one."
Entrenched Position		"It would take an entire Moto horde to break through here."
Ethereal Alignment		“This was never your fate.”
Exemplary Etiquette		His gentle courtesy eased the hearts of his guests, until they found themselves unwilling to confront him over his vassal's undue aggression.
Fair Accord		"So long as there is the light of 'I want to make a deal,' even the most painful negotiations will eventually pay off." – Yasuki Taka, the Wily Trader
Fan of Command		"In the chaos of war, the chain of command unites the valor of samurai." – Akodo's Leadership
Favor of the Kami		“Like air, invisible. Like water, formless. Like earth, unchanging. Like fire, powerful.” – Isawa’s Elements
Favorable Dealbroker		"A tea set this fine would go anywhere else for 2 koku. But for only you, I will make an exception."
Favored Niece		Not once in her life she needed to ask twice.
Fawning Diplomat		Flattery is the currency of the court.
Fearless Skirmisher		“Lay down your sword now and we will show you mercy.” – Daidoji Netsu
Feral Ningyo		The sea's embrace is cold and sharp.
Fertile Fields		"Inari-no-Kami smiles upon these lands." – Aiko, priestress of Inari.
Festival for the Fortunes		Wisteria blooms Prayers fly on colored streamers Armies march to war
Fiery Madness		They had considered every possible vulnerability save one.
Fight On		"If we rest, the entire Empire falls."
Fine Katana		Immortal steel waits Venerated divine blade The fires of the soul
Fire Tensai Acolyte		"I had barely bowed my head before the trees began to burn. What has drawn so many fire kami to this place?"
Fire Tensai Initiate		"Can you coax the mind from wandering and keep to the original oneness?" – Tao of Shinsei
Flooded Waste		Where none survive to cremate the fallen, rot and corruption reign.
For Greater Glory		"Our names shall never be forgotten!"
Forgery		"Who could refuse an order from the most honorable Elemental Masters?" – Shosuro Hametsu
Forgotten Library		Truth cannot be lost, only forgotten.
Formal Invitation		"It would be an honor if you would join us."
Four Temples Advisor		Even the wisest and most powerful daimyō does not wholly ignore the words of one who has studied the Tao.
Fruitful Respite		Kaiu engineers are never idle.
Fuchi Mura		“The wheel without a hub, turning, stops for the hand of neither master or no master.” – Togashi Kazue
Funeral Pyre		"We speed our fallen to Meido, that they do not rise again."
Fū Sui Disciple		"The energies of Sun and Moon, of the Five Elements—all must be balanced."
Gaijin Customs		"They stood, unmoving, each unsure how to proceed."
Gallant Quartermaster		"Doom descended on our brothers and sisters on the Wall. I will not wait for help to come when my own stores could mean the difference between life or death.
Gift of Amaterasu		"Even the Fortunes must recognize greatness."
Gifted Tactician		"If you are fighting only the present battle, you have already lost the war." – Kitsu Motso
Glorious Victory		"If we should be victorious, it is because the heavens will it."
Goblin Sneak		"Goblins? Impossible. Goblins have never been spotted this far from the Wall."
Golden Plains Raider		"Better this town be left abandoned than run by despots."
Graceful Guardian		"Victory without honor is no victory at all."
Greater Understanding		"Does an enlightened person fall under the law of cause and effect?"
Guard Duty		"But mother," said the young Lion, "how am I to find glory if I remain behind?" "You will find honor," said his mother. "And a Lion requires nothing more." – Ikoma's Chronicles
Guest of Honor		"You wouldn't want to disgrace yourself in front of our distinguised guest, would you?"
Guidance of the Ancestors		"Oh blessed ancestors, hear my prayer! May the strength of your honor guide my steps and lead me to righteousness!"
Hall of Victories		"In these records, you will be remembered for the next thousand years."
Hand to Hand		"On the battlefield, all actions are honorable." – Akodo's Leadership
Haughty Magistrate		"There is the Tao and there is the Law. Both are the same under Heaven."
Heartless Intimidator		"A beautiful knife, isn't it?"
Height of Fashion		The tides of fashion ebb and flow. Stay ahead of them, or sink beneath the waves of obscurity.
Heroic Resolve		So long as he never lost his feet, he would never stop fighting.
Hida Etsuji		"Let them come. We are overdue for a glorious victory."
Hida Kisada		"What need have I of glory to defend this wall?"
Hida Kotoe		"You don't need this."
Hida O-Ushi		"Empty words are the coward's way."
Hida Secretkeeper		"I suffered the misfortune of witnessing my lord at work. Do not make a mistake."
Hida Sugi		"I knew there was much to Rokugan that we must defend. I never realized how much of it was beautiful."
Hida Sukune		"Few can claim to know the defenses of the Wall as well as the Champion's youngest son. Yet who will follow such a child into battle? – Hida Sanae
Hida Tsuru		"We cannot simply hide on our wall and wait."
Highlight the Flaws		"Do not make the mistake of inviting a master artisan into your home." – Kitsuki Chiari
Hiruma Kogoe		"Assume anything we see is probably dangerous."
Hiruma Skirmisher		"My lord, I bring grave findings from beyond the Wall."
Hiruma Yōjimbō		Enemies learned quickly: it was never wise to give her a reason to draw that awful blade.
Hitsu-do Disciple		"You expect me to fear some unarmed woman?" – Hatsuichi the rōnin
Honor in Battle		"With victory, your foe is set back. With honor, your foe is vanquished." – Akodo's Leadership
Hunting Falcon		“If she returns without prey, we should be wary.”
Hurricane Punch		"Strike with one thousand fists and you need deliver only a single blow."
I Can Swim		"But scorpion! Now we will both die!"
Ichirō		"My father is a liar and a hypocrite. How could I feel any loyalty to a man who has never once told me the truth?"
Ide Negotiator		His eyes betrayed him, as the eyes of the sultan had in Safa Silib.
Ide Ryōma		"Have you already become a Nehiri, Ryōma-san?" – Utaku Yumino
Ide Tadaji		"Without a worthy opponent, victory is meaningless."
Ignoble Enforcers		"I would trust them with my life. I would not trust them with yours."
Ikebana Artisan		"The art is in the flowers chosen, not merely position."
Ikoma Anakazu		"You dishonor yourself and your clan with this rejection, Mistress of the Impetuous Winds."
Ikoma Ikehata		"I like to think of myself as the 'mane' event."
Ikoma Kiyono		"It is as if she has told us each a unique tale, yet the words in the telling are old the same." – Miya Matsuo
Ikoma Orator		"I could go on for hours! And I will!"
Ikoma Prodigy		She was destined to follow the of her ancestors, the path of the true Go sage.
Ikoma Reservist		"Take arms! The Unicorn are at our door!"
Ikoma Ujiaki		"I remember."
Illustrious Plagiarist		“All good artists borrow. I am a great artist.”
Imbued With Shadows		“Keep telling yourself that I am the one who is lying to you.”
Imperial Librarian		"Only the most esteemed of samurai may use this library."
Implacable Magistrate		"A failure before the law is a failure of honor."
Impossible Kōan		If the candlelight is fire, the meal is long-cooked.
Impulsive Novice		"You clearly have not seen what I can do."
In Defense of Rokugan		"Give her a proper funeral, with all honors. She honored her family, and served her daimyō well." – Hida Kisada
In Search of Self		Many pilgrims set out to discover the world. Those who find wisdom discover themselves.
Inquisitive Ishika		"There was something formless before the universe was born. Serene. Empty. Infinite." – from the scrolls of Starry Heaven Sanctuary
Inscribed Tantō		“Words of wisdom are nice, but sometimes you just need a sharpened claw.”
Insightful Gatekeeper		"The truest path is not cut from stone or brick."
Insolent Outcast		"I could defeat any samurai who think themselves great just because of which clan they serve."
Inspired Visionary		"What need have we for weapons and armor when we have the Kami at our side?"
Insult to Injury		"Surely, your blade must have been caught in its sheath for your draw to have been so slow."
Intimidating Hida		"Is that all you've got?"
Inventive Buttressing		“It would take several oni to break these gates.” – Kaiu Shuichi
Inventive Mirumoto		"When youn understand the path of the sword, your adversary can do nothing you cannot foresee." – Mirumoto's Niten
Invoke the Divine		"No longer will your disrespect go ignored, either by me or by the kami of this place."
Isawa Eju		"This council… could serve… to learn much… from our young… champion."
Isawa Heiko		"How can you not find beauty in water's frozen crystal?"
Isawa Kaede		"All fates are one."
Isawa Masahiro		"The kami are my allies. How can you hope to stand against me?"
Isawa Tadaka		“As a mountain’s roots run deep, I shall not be moved.”
Isawa Ujina		Had she killed him? But there was no blood on the ninjatō's blade. Nor was there a body… He was gone–whoever he was.
Isawa Uona		"We cannot always see that which guides our way."
Ishiken Initiate		The void is nothing. The void is everything.
Issue a Challenge		"If your skill with a blade is even half of what you have boasted, you will face me alone like a true samurai."
Itinerant Philosopher		"A student must learn every falsehood before they can learn the truth."
Iuchi Daiyu		Even the greatest amount of love for his firstborn daughter could not hinder his duty to the Emperor.
Iuchi Farseer		The water kami agreed to travel with her, to share in the wonder of discovery, and to show here they might yet go.
Iuchi Rimei		“Do you have any idea what spirits you might anger? Do you even have any way of controlling them?”
Iuchi Shahai		"I locked my heart away, my prince. I left it behind, that none could see it break."
Iuchi Wayfinder		Chase the sun. Discover the world.
Ivory Kingdoms Unicorn		"Fat, stupid, and ugly. A perfect unicorn!" – Caliph Harun
Iwasaki Pupil		"Remember that with you, there are no samurai. There are only men and women in need of a compassionate friend and a listening ear."
Jade Masterpiece		"Beauty? Enlightenment? A tragic waste of jade? What do you see?" – Kitsuki Yaruma
Jewel of the Khamasīn		A tempest of sand and hate striving for liberation.
Kabuki Hero		"As a tear dew on a fallen leaf – as a glimmer of moonlight on a still lake – such is the impermanence of this life." – Asahina Ichikawa
Kaito Kosori		"An arrow, once loosed, cannot be recalled."
Kaito Nobukai		"The art of archery is the art of letting go."
Kaiu Inventor		"It will work...eventually."
Kaiu Siege Force		Where the work of Kaiu minds fails short, Kaiu hands must follow through.
Kakita Favorite		"They will forget your name when they hear of mine."
Kakita Kaezin		"For the coward, there is no life. For the hero, there is no death."
Kakita Ryoku		From the virtue of her writing, gossip about the former Imperial Advisor inevitably becomes reverent praise.
Kakita Yoshi		"I will not forget."
Kakita Yoshi (RaW)		"Bayushi Shoju has gone too far."
Karmic Teachings		"What do you remember?"
Karmic Twist		"This is not my fate; it is ours."
Kenson no Gakka		It stands as a testament to the limits of Scorpion ambition.
Kirei-ko		The deadliest poison produces the most beautiful shade.
Kitsu Motso		"The time is now."
Kitsuki Chiari		“This changes everything.”
Kitsuki Counselor		"What is there to learn from a book that cannot be taught by a flower?"
Kitsuki Jusai		Rumors tell of a master duelist who has hung up his sword, unwilling to draw steel until he can find his disgraced father and complete the challenge cut short by circumstance.
Kitsuki Kāgi		"If only Doji-sama's records were not as frustratingly secretive as he was while he was alive…"
Kitsuki Shomon		"Governor Hyobu, on my honor, I shall share the fate of any student who uses my teachings to transgress."
Kitsuki Yaruma		"One cannot send the mountains to the Emperor, but one can send an artist."
Kitsuki's Method		Every detail, no matter how small, carries its own implications of the truth.
Kobo Ichi-Kai Jūjutsu		"Who needs a weapon? I am the weapon."
Kudaka		"It's tradition, this, just askin' the kami for their aid."
Kuni Purifier		"As long as the Taint clings to you, there is nowhere for you to hide."
Kuni Ritsuko		“The kami of earth abhor corruption even more than we do. Their aid is ours for the asking.”
Kuni Silencer		"Have you seen a soul cut off from his ki?"
Kuni Yori		"I know our enemy."
Kyofuki's Hammer		"I have made the appropiate offerings to keep my home safe. Have you?" – Rujo the rōnin
Let Go		The material world is but a distraction.
Levy		"Every clan must aid in the defence of Rokugan."
Liar's Mask		"The face is the first traitor." – Bayushi's Lies
Licensed Quarter		With promises of fine wine, awaiting riches, and beautiful entertainment, Ryokō Owari Toshi can break even the most stouthearted of samurai.
Lion's Pride Brawler		"Let me put it another way."
Local Daimyō's Retainer		“My lord, is it wise to bring such lowly rōnin into your service? Surely there is a Doji or Kakita pupil who would serve better than… her.”
Magistrate Station		“We cannot be cruel, but taxes must be paid. The poor harvest has put everyone on edge.”
Maker of Keepsakes		No two of her brushes are the same, each carved with a distinct grace that suits the kami dwelling within.
Manicured Garden		The perfect garden maintains all five elements in harmony.
Mantis Seafarer		"Nothing compares with a fresh sea breeze."
Mantis Tenkinja		"None exist in the whole of the Emerald Empire who are as talented as they." – Yoritomo
Marauding Oni		"No price could be too high for victory."
Market of Kaze-no-Kami		The Daidoji learned long ago that the marketplace was merely another battlefield for them to master.
Master Alchemist		"The secrets of the elements are not kept by the kami alone."
Master Tactician		“It is neither war nor peace: only order and chaos.” – Akodo's Leadership
Master of Gisei Toshi		There are strict rules regarding the behavior of guests. There have never been any guests.
Master of the Swift Waves		"When I call upon you, you will answer."
Matsu Agetoki		"Do not be so quick to put yourself above the Shinjo, nephew. Do you ignore or forget the lesson Moto Tsume taught our family of pride? – Moto Rurame, to Moto Chagatai
Matsu Berserker		When the rage come forth, none could stand against them.
Matsu Gohei		"Why'd you want to fight me when you'd do such a bad job of it?"
Matsu Koso		“What good is an army if you don’t use it?”
Matsu Mitsuko		"You are a Unicorn without honor, just like your mother! You will fight me!"
Matsu Swiftspear		"One does not achieve victory by holding forces in reserve." – Akodo's Leadership
Matsu Tsuko		"We take what we want by strength of honor, or not at all."
Matsu Tsuko (TEL)		"We will make them cower for their insults, and Arasou will be avenged."
Mediator of Hostilities		"Do not lose your virtue under Tengoku by thinking a katana alone puts you in the right."
Meditations on the Tao		"Appreciation of beauty is the beginning of wisdom." – Tao of Shinsei
Meek Informant		Samurai seldom notice peasants. Peasants always notice samurai.
Meishōdō Wielder		"I know the kami's Name. I can bend it to my will."
Merchant of Curiosities		"How fascinating. You say it is used for eating?"
Midnight Prowler		Those who know Ryokō Owari Toshi know not to stay out after nightfall.
Mindful Warrior		“When the day closes and Amaterasu sleeps, what will you have learned? What difference will you have made?”
Mirumoto Daishō		"When your opponent sees but a single blade, you have achieved victory." – Mirumoto's Niten
Mirumoto Hitomi		Had there been a time when Hitomi smiled? Perhaps before her brother had died, but rarely since then…
Mirumoto Masashige		A crisis of children, a heretical sect, and armies marching to war. Yet no guidance would come to him from Togashi-ue.
Mirumoto Prodigy		Each new opponent showed her more of herself.
Miwaku Kabe Guard		"This wall is as unassailable as the honor of the Lion."
Miya Mystic		"Most of my family speak to the citizens of the Empire. I speak to the kami of the land itself."
Miya Satoshi		"You who would speak to the Son of Heaven would do well to speak first to me."
Moment of Perfect Beauty		"Its pattern will never appear again" – Shinsei
Mono no Aware		Autum's voice falters Visions of days together Fade with the new snow
Moto Chagatai		"Where is it written that the Khan of Khans must always be a Shinjo?"
Moto Eviscerator		"Do not be so quick to put yourself above the Shinjo, nephew. Do you ignore or forget the lesson Moto Tsume taught our family of pride? – Moto Rurame, to Moto Chagatai
Moto Horde		Felled by swords or trampled by hooves: to face them was to face death.
Moto Juro		"I will follow you, and they will follow me. Even to Jigoku itself."
Moto Nergüi		"Honor is for those with no deeds to their name."
Moto Outrider		"Lands won on horseback ought to be ruled from horseback."
Moto Youth		Strike your enemies with such speed they cannot think to strike back.
Mountaintop Vigil		None knew what had brought them together, yet it was agreed that none could find their answers alone.
Naive Student		"Your first lesson is to realize the facts alone cannot sway the soul." – Asako Hayate
Natural Negotiator		"Beware the Ide with empty hands." – Ujik proverb
Noble Sacrifice		There was no greater honor.
Obsidian Talisman		“Did this power not also come from the heavens?”
Obstinate Recruit		Others might question his pride, assuming it would be his downfall. For him, it was a source of strength.
Oracle of Stone		Pray it does not foretell disaster.
Ornate Fan		At times, the ornamentation is the point. At others, it is merely a distraction.
Otomo Courtier		"I speak with the voice of the Son of Heaven"
Outflank		"Do not follow the roads your foe lays out for you. Blaze your own." – from the tactics of Shinjo Khulan Khan
Pacifism		A peaceful environment leads to a peaceful mind.
Pacifist Philosopher		“Use your sword. You will only prove me correct.”
Paralyzing Delicacy		When the guests' breaths suddenly fell short, only the cooks could be blamed.
Perceptive Kitsuki		"So that was Asako-sama's handwriting, as I suspected."
Perfect Guest		One with impeccable courtesy can indulge extravagant tastes.
Perfect Land Ethos		"Shoshi ni kie." – chant of the Perfect Land Sect
Persuasive Counselor		"You must not take offense at my words. Did your Bayushi not name himself a villain?"
Petal Village Estate		For Imperial bureaucrats who cannot live in Otosan Uchi, a beautiful estate in one of the surrounding Petal Villages touts their noble station.
Pit Trap		"My apologies, samurai-san. That pit was intended for goblins." – Kaiu Shuichi
Pledge of Loyalty		"As I swore to your father, I swear to follow you." – Kakita Yoshi
Prayers to Ebisu		While some wish for glory, most simply desire comfort.
Privileged Position		"Welcome, Bayushi-san, to Kenson no Gakka, where we proudly remember our history…"
Procedural Interference		The interruption was unorthodox, but none present could gainsay her.
Prodigy of the Waves		"To adapt and flow around any problem, this is the lesson of water." – Isawa's Elements
Purifier Apprentice		"When you face the darkness of the Shadowlands, you must be unflinching, lest you become the subject you wish to study." – Kuni Ritsuko
Purity of Spirit		"One masters war by embracing peace." – Tao of Shinsei
Reader of Omens		“I have never seen the birds this aggressive before...”
Ready for Battle		"We are prepared to pay any price."
Reclusive Zokujin		To see a Zokujin is a sign of great significance—the excitement of a myth sighted, and the dread of what drove it to the surface.
Reinforced Plate		"It is a wonder that anyone can fight in that thing." – Kakita Kaizen
Reprieve		There is one more thing that must be done.
Retreat		"The astute warrior who lives reaps three victories over the foolish warrior who dies." – Book of Sun Tao
Ride Them Down		"We will bring the war to the Lion." – Moto Juro
Righteous Magistrate		Her gaze silences dissent.
Righteous Samurai		"Unlike you, my actions are above reproach."
Ring of Binding		"For the next thousand days and a day, may you contemplate the suffering you have wrought upon the lives of innocents."
Roving Michibiku		"The truth of the world can be found sitting at the riverside. The river never begins, the river never ends. All of life is like the river, lessons never begin and lessons never end." – Tao of Shinsei
Saadiyah al-Mozedu		"When I turned sixteen I vowed to escape or to die in the attempt, thereby to free my father to act against the caliph's tyranny."
Sadane Student		"How adorable that you would wear something your little brother made for you."
Sake House Confidant		“Would you like to concede?”
Samurai of Integrity		"Your soldiers will follow you into the darkest valley, and fight in the blackest night, if they are illuminated by your honor." – Akodo's Leadership
Savvy Politician		For each of her accomplishments, she defended the praised to those around her, and in this manner their loyalty was secured.
Scene of the Crime		"See where the latch was splintered – this was not the work of shinobi, as they would have us believe."
Seal of the Crab		In the name of Lord Hida Kisada, Defender of the Wall
Seal of the Crane		In the name of her Elegance, Lady Doji Hotaru, Trusted Left Hand of the Emperor, Beautiful Mistress of the Arts, Skillful Daimyō‏‎ of the Doji, and Indomitable Champion of the Crane Clan.
Seal of the Dragon		In the name of Togashi Yokuni, the Enlightened, Master of the High House of Light, and Champion of the Dragon Clan
Seal of the Lion		In the name of His Excellency, the Right Hand of the Emperor, High General, Champion of the Lion, and Daimyō of the Akodo, Toturi, son of Daio, son of Kozue, daughter of Yokutsune...
Seal of the Phoenix		In the name of Lady Shiba Tsukune, the Soul of Shiba, Protector of the Council, Keeper of the Tao, Daimyō of the Shiba, and Champion of the Phoenix Clan.
Seal of the Scorpion		In the name of Lord Bayushi Shoju, the Most Dutiful, Master of Secrets, among other titles known and unknown, Daimyō of the Bayushi, and the Champion of the Scorpion Clan
Seal of the Unicorn		In the name of Lady Shinjo Altansarnai, Seeker of the Setting Sun, Khan of Khans, Mistress of the Five Winds, Daimyo of the Shinjo, and the Champion of the Unicorn Clan
Seeker of Enlightenment		"What is not wisdom?"
Sententious Poet		"Please allow me to finish your composition. Your words inspire me towards the battle chants of the Moto."
Seppun Guardsman		"Our cousins, the Otomo, secure the Empire. We secure the Emperor."
Seppun Ishikawa		"You are not worthy of her, Toturi-sama."
Seppun Truthseeker		"The number of Scorpions in our Emperor's counsel concerns me. I am certain they do not operate without an agenda."
Serene Warrior		The real battle is fought against one's self.
Severed From the Stream		"There is no place for you, not even the Void."
Shadowlands Hunter		"Anyone willing to take on the Shadowlands in their own domain its either a paragon of courage or foolishly reckless. I have yet to meet any paragons." – Toritaka Taguchi
Shameless Gossip		"I understand it was Seijuro-sama who was seen leaving the commander's battle tent when dawn broke."
Sharpen the Mind		Even in peace, the warrior's mind cannot rest.
Sharpened Tsuruhashi		The builder's ax makes no distinction between wood or skull.
Shepherd of Visages		“Remember, we each wear a mask.”
Shiba Peacemaker		A lifetime of peace is worth a moment of war.
Shiba Tetsu		“All that matters is that I serve my clan as best I am able.”
Shiba Tsukune		"I will do my best."
Shika Matchmaker		Though they do not share their art often, matchmakers of the Deer Clan readily guide those in need toward fruitful and enduring partnerships.
Shiksha Scout		"We have seen much that is strange from the world. That our allies might be called strange is merely a compliment." – Shinjo Altansarnai
Shinjo Altansarnai		"This steed will not be broken to rein and saddle, nor will I compromise my clan in the name of peace."
Shinjo Altansarnai (AHD)		"We shall fight together."
Shinjo Ambusher		"Entering an unfamiliar forest was your first mistake."
Shinjo Gunsō		"March divided. Attack united." – from the tactics of Shinjo Khulan Khan
Shinjo Haruko		"I will forge my own destiny, and I do not need some treaty to do it."
Shinjo Outrider		"I'm on my way."
Shinjo Saddle		Among the Unicorn, one inherits more than just a daishō.
Shinjo Scout		“The Scorpion have eyes in every court. We have eyes everywhere else.”
Shinjo Trailblazer		"Do you fear what lies beyond your sight?"
Shinomen Wayfinders		"There are strange creatures that lie within Shinomen that are… unlikely to greet us as friends. Stay on your guard." — Shinjo Tatsuo
Shintao Monastery		With simple ritual and meditation, one lets go of the Three Sins: Desire, Fear, and Regret.
Shiotome Encampment		"We need not mar the purity of our intentions with mere words."
Shosuro Actor		“All of life is a festival, and all are celebrants.”
Shosuro Denmaru		"I fear I can offer nothing of value for your investigation. I generally leave matters of murder in Denmaru's hands." – Shosuro Hyobu
Shosuro Hametsu		Through blackmail, lies, and poison, he schemes to see his sister fall.
Shosuro Hyobu		"We have such pleasure to be enjoyed here. The finest wines. Gardens of rare flowers. The most meticulously trained geisha. All to soothe or calm your senses."
Shosuro Ibuki		"So long as they fear the knife's subtlety, you can trust you will remain safe at court."
Shosuro Sadako		Beneath the mask of the shinobi, nothing.
Shosuro Takao		Yojiro paused, unsure of how to read the next word. The characters read "shadow" and "form," but that introduced a paradox. Shadows had no form.
Shrewd Investigator		“I know of every possible hiding place in a palace such as this.”
Shrine Maiden		"My family has protected this shrine for generations, and we shall protect it for generations more."
Siege Captain		He names each weapon he constructs after a Crab warrior who died bravely in battle, that their spirit might know revenge. And yet as fast as his hands work, the list of names grows faster still.
Silver-Tongued Magistrate		“A beautiful Empire can only be build upon beautiful laws.”
Slaughtered Village		The fallen rider left with empty hands, having taken everything it had come for.
Slovenly Scavenger		"No wonder they're always so weak and scrawny." – Hiruma Izumi
Smoke and Mirrors		"What was that!?"
Smuggling Deal		"I never thought I would be outmaneuvered in a deal twice in one day… or that would I find myself grateful on both occasions." – Yasuki Taka
Sneaky Shinjo		"Conceal yourself like the desert viper within the dunes."
Softskin		"I wish you luck in your return to court."
Soshi Aoi		"You are volunteering to show me how to best interpret an old man, Yojiro-san?"
Soshi Diviner		“Few secrets are illuminated by Amaterasu’s light alone.”
Soshi Illusionist		"People only see what they hope to see."
Soshi Shiori		"The clans cannot strike at what they cannot perceive."
Speak to the Heart		"Let this be a token of good will, that a prosperous future awaits us both."
Spiritcaller Prodigy		“The souls of the last kitsu remain within each of us, that they might one day return in glory.” – Kitsu Takeko
Spoils of War		"It would be a shame to leave such craftsmanship to rust."
Spreading the Darkness		"Feast, kansen, upon this offering."
Stay Your Hand		"Another time, perhaps."
Steadfast Witch Hunter		"The Shadowlands Taint can poison any soul. It is my duty to cleanse it from our ranks."
Steed of the Steppes		Together, they will one day see the world.
Steward of Law		"There is no better armor then the editcs of Hantei-no-Kami."
Steward of the Rich Frog		The City of the Rich Frog receives goods from all over Rokugan for trade. Whether the caretaking of those goods is meant to be overseen by the Lion, the Dragon, or the Unicorn depends upon who you ask.
Stoic Gunsō		"We are the Wall."
Stoic Magistrate		"There is no justice. There is just us."
Stolen Breath		"You truly have nothing to say on the matter?"
Storied Defeat		An honorable lineage, undone by a single stroke.
Student of Esoterica		"Isawa Koutomo writes as if the Yobanjin could invoke without appealing to the kami. Surely this could not be the case!"
Student of War		Each scar teaches her more than would a library.
Subterranean Guile		"You'll get used to the smell." – Yasuki Fuzake
Superior Authority		"Doji Kajo-san, you are not dismissed. Our tea is not yet finished."
Swift Magistrate		"It is our duty to temper the law with compassion."
Tactician's Apprentice		"Chart us the fastest route through the city. We move at dawn."
Tactician's Camp		"Lion generals sure do love a surprise… as long as it's planned." – Ikoma Ikehata
Tainted Koku		"Some say greed is an illness. They don’t know how right they are." – Ikoma Ikehata
Taoist Adept		“Only a mind open to the world can perceive it.” – Tao of Shinsei
Tattooed Wanderer		It is said that Dragon shugenja and courtier are warriors, their warriors are monks, and their monks are inexplicable.
Teachings of the Elements		"You cannot balance the elements when you are without balance." – Tao of Shinsei
The Art of War		"Let your enemy see what he wishes to see, so that he will underestimate you." – Akodo's Leadership
The Path of Man		“It is the nature of man to walk the path. It is the nature of man to turn from the path. This is the nature of man.” – Shinsei’s Gift, apocryphal
The Perfect Gift		He had refused twice, but could not bring himself to refuse a third time.
The Spear Rushes Forth		The Crane lives by the ceaseless vigilance of the Defenders of the Doji.
The Stone of Sorrows		There is no sorrow greater than wisdom.
Third Tower Guard		"Swords will break and spears will shatter, but our courage shall never falter."
Thunder Guard Elite		“The Kami only know how many cells these Thunder Guard fill, how many bodies they leave behind…” – Crime Lord Ikku
Tireless Sōdan Senzo		"The spirits cannot rest, so why should I?"
Togashi Gaijitsu		"The tattoos I give are gifts from Togashi-no-Kami himself. You were meant to wield this power."
Togashi Initiate		"What is wisdom?"
Togashi Mendicant		“It was but a little I spent to save the kit, but had it cost a Fortune I would not have grudged it.”
Togashi Tadakatsu		"The ant and the beetle are equal beneath the sun. The beetle and the ant are equal beneath the moon."
Togashi Yokuni		"What transpires in our mountains is a mere pebble against the avalanche that is coming."
Togashi Yoshi		"If I can provide some solace to those less fortunate, then perhaps I will understand my Champion's wisdom."
Tranquil Philosopher		"Enlightenment is the unbent blade of grass amidst a raging storm."
Tranquility		You have entered a state in which nothing can harm you.
Traveling Philosopher		"In another lifetime, her untrod path shall be a road." – Togashi Mitsu
Treasured Gift		“What could I ever do to repay such kindness?”
Trick of the Light		"This confirms all my suspicions!"
Trusted Advisor		"I would be privileged that you would seek my insights in uncovering the truth of such a bizarre matter."
Truthseeker		"I recognized the ink that had been used, as one whose message could be hidden by clever alchemy."
Two-Heavens Technique		"One man, one sword, one strike." – Kakita "Two hands." – Mirumoto
Ujik Tactics		It was only by adopting the tactics of their assailants that the Ki-Rin Clan survived their journey across the Plain of Wind and Stone.
Unbridled Ambition		“Sotorii would be indebted to us. Through him, you could do the things that need to be done.” – Bayushi Kachiko
Unquestioned Heritage		As the farmer who had always known him stepped out of his path, the boy’s vision blurred with tears. Had the whole world changed when he joined his new family?
Unspoken Etiquette		No one had informed the Hida visitors that gifts were expected for such an informal visit, but that didn't make their empty hands any less disgraceful.
Untamed Steppe		"We are meant to hunt and ride free, not stay tethered to Khambulak like an ox on a string." – Moto Rurame
Utaku Mediator		"It is difficult to speak clearly to those who have seen so little of the world."
Utaku Tetsuko		Not even her own sons were immune to her judgment. Morito and Tokei now wander Rokugan as mercenaries for daring to break Utaku law.
Valiant Oathkeeper		"If the Isawa cannot be at peace, then of what value is my blade? If I would not die to uphold my oath, then of what value is my word? If you think me faithless, then you know nothing of the Shiba."
Vanguard Warrior		"You will have the time you need. Use it wisely."
Vassal Fields		"New daimyō, same tax."
Venerable Fortunist		“Prune away your burdens to find your harmony.”
Venerable Historian		"Only by looking to the past can we hope to conquer the future."
Vengeful Oathkeeper		"When a samurai has said he will perform an action, it is as good as done." – Akodo's Leadership
Vice Proprietor		“You know I’ll always have a little something set aside for you…”
Visiting Advisor		She comes with foreign wisdom and leaves with fresh alliances.
Wandering Mediator		“I shall bring these troubles to the Council.”
Waning Hostilities		"Knowing your advantages does you no good if your enemy is able to keep you from employing them." – Tao of Shinsei
War Dog Master		"If samurai were as loyal as dogs, there would be no need for Bushidō."
Warden of the Damned		The wardens who attend to the Damned are as ruthless as they are courageous. They must stand ready to cut down the very companions whose humanity they seek to preserve."
Waterfall Tattoo		"It is a lovely design. But have you discovered its purpose?" - Togashi Hassuno
Way of the Chrysanthemum		As Lady Sun's brilliance illuminates the land, so too does her chosen son radiate peace and prosperity to all Rokugan.
Way of the Crab		Courage. Duty. Sacrifice.
Way of the Crane		There is a proper technique for all things.
Way of the Dragon		Find your own path.
Way of the Lion		"War is the most noble pursuit of a samurai. It gives him purpose and brings honor to his ancestors." – Akodo's Leadership
Way of the Open Hand		“In every trade, someone must give first.” – Ide Tadaji
Way of the Phoenix		Master the elements and be reborn.
Way of the Scorpion		To combat the liars, the thieves and the traitors within the Great Clans, Bayushi's followers would have to lie, steal, and cheat in turn.
Way of the Unicorn		One cannot capture the wind.
Web of Lies		"You're sure this is not the home of Bayushi Shuzo?"
White Horde Vanguard		“It is as if each warrior of the Moto Khan’s horde shares a mind with their steed.” – Miya Boshin
Wholeness of the World		"The Master understands that the universe is out of his control. Because he accepts himself, the whole world accepts him." – Tao of Shinsei
Winds of Change		"You cannot take back your words any more than you can bottle the evening breeze."