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(The victim will be very much aware that he BLOOD ARMOR just fought off some kind of terrible all-consuming power.) . . The caster heals 2k2 Wounds and regains 1 Rankable enough to understand that Maho is the true source of in any Ring or Trait which has been reduced below its normalthe cults strength are allowed to learn this technique. . . . . Likewise, the Kolat game mechanics (Pathsfrom character interactions spill over into real life, and the and Advanced School) are not to be granted lightly. . 58 Facing Tomorrow . . These groups sometimes come into conflict with the Kolat itself, although more often the Ten Masters al- low such groups to operate without interference after Conspiracy stories have an intrinsic appeal just look at the all, such groups can form effective scapegoats for failed success of The X-Files and the enduring obsessions with the Kolat plots. The effects of the spell are obviousfor the spell onto that person, at the rate of 1 point of Taint food becomes rotten, water turns foul and discolored, andfor every 2 extra Wounds inicted. . . . . . . However, the former iron-clad central ter, and at times it appeared the armies of Rokugan might control was gone, never to return. . . . . In turn, Otomo Jama arranged for these swords to be gifted to the champions of the Scorpion, Crab, Crane, and Lion Clans, intending their power would destroy these leaders and plunge the Empire into chaos. Bayushi Rikoji was highly suspicious of the Jama Surubeautiful sword which arrived unexpectedly from the Imperial 21capital. . The the future. theory was the separate sects would be less vulnerable than a single unied organization. . . . . 40 Snakes in Some Plains: Mastery Level 3 . Giant octopi do ters, many of which are too small or inoffensive to threatenexist, however, and can reach a size of between fourteen and humans. . 23 The Minds of the Lost . . . Yet within two years the . . . . . . . . They also succeeded in in- over whether the so-called Age of Man meant an end touencing the development of Rokugani law, pushing it even their struggle or only the beginning of its next phase.more strongly toward testimony and social status and awayfrom evidence and logical deduction. I nd the clearly in sight. Samurai of the Crane Clan in particular see killing one of their namesake birds as an act of needless destruction of innocent beauty, and no one ever shoots at a crane in their presence. They roll +1k1 c Venom: Asp venom is only dangerous if it is intro- on Attack rolls but lose all Ranks in the Stealth Skill. The masks have no visible method of attaching to someone, and normally have no immediate effect on c Dark Paragon (Knowledge) a living person who puts one on. . . . . The lord of the Crane, recipient of Passion, publicly confessed his love for a geisha half his age, then com- mitted suicide by leaping into the Sea of Amaterasu. . . . . 199 Death and the Rokugani. 175 Jigoku, The Realm of Evil . ENEMIES. . . . . . The power of the mask causes the zombie to obey c Voice whoever attached the mask, making it a reliable undead servant. . . . 256 Genso no Oni, Dark Warrior . . . Iuchiban haslast time. . The Bloodspeaker had not yet mas-Iuchibans immortal body would be entombed forever. . . 19 The Early Champions . I have never seen swers. guards the Hidden Temple. . . . . . The occasional starving ronin may not be so 14 they are often closely associated with the fox-spirits of Chi- choosy, however. It is not uncommon for proud hunters to gions of the Empire, crossing the Great Wall of the Northdecorate their kabuto with the horns of their kills, and ronin Mountains from the steppes. . . . Foxes are known HARE (USAGI) for their cunning and swiftness as well as their ability to stalk undetected. They are generally found only in the Mantis Damage: 7k3 Armor TN: 25 Isles, although they occasionally appear in the southern coast- Reduction: 5 al swamps of Rokugan as well. . . . . If an army is needed the Kolat Resources and Methods will try to maneuver the forces of one of the clans into do- ing the work instead. . TheScorpion Clan uses their venom for its own sinister purposes,and other, more secretive organizations also harvest snakevenom. . While they not com- samurai have imported elephants as curiosities, but there havemon in Rokugan, they can be found in several rivers and never been more than four in the Empire at any one time.many coastal swamps, as well as on the Isles of Silk andSpice. . . 123 Roc Sect . . . . . . . Kitaro rolled his eyes, drawing a slight snicker from the boy Riding next to him on a young pony, Kitaros valet-in-train- at his side. In the after- In the aftermath of the Battle of Sleeping River, the Blood- math of this terrible incident, the forces of Rokugan rushed speakers became a less unied and more diverse organization,The Bloodspeakers forth to search the entire Empire for the Bloodspeaker, and ssuring into many different cells and sub-cults scattered within weeks they had located the cults remote headquar- across the Empire. 220 The Naming of the Lying Darkness .134 the Demon of the Endless Horde . . . . The hideous mask burned through the boys esh artifacts than ever before and to overthrow the estab- and fused with his skull, transforming him into a self-willed lished order of Rokugan. 142 The Beginning . 226 ENEMIES OF THE EMPIRE After Oblivions Gate . 95 Chapter 1: Bestiary . . . . . . him likely to become one of the most terrible blood sor- Iuchiban proved quite skilled at luring those with similar cerers to plague the Empire. . Yajinden had acquired the terrible relic known as the Anvil of Despair, an artifact created from the blood of the First Oni and the souls of the lost Boar Clan. 100 The Death of Iuchiban . . . . . . . . .244 Simple or Complex Attacks . . Notable Lost Villains . 64 Campaign Options: The Nezumi as Adversaries . His soul bides its time in whatever dark cornerof Jigoku it resides, and one day it may yet nd away to escape the grasp of the Realm of Eviland return to the living world. . . . 51 Nezumi Communication and Psychology . He is dismayed by the schism between the Masters over the Kolats policies, and increas- ingly believes there is no need to destroy the last vestiges of Celestial involvement in the mortal realm. This may be some-is acutely aware that, while the occasional TPK (total party thing as simple as Reduction that cripples a partyskill) can make for powerful stories, it is also a bit of a buzz- ability to damage the creature, or it may be the abil-kill and can severely limit ongoing campaign options. . No single human being in the his-tory of the Empire has engendered such horror, such disgust,or such outright fear as the Bloodspeaker. . . The GM can employ alomaniac has created his own Kolat, imitating the the Kolat in a variety of ways, from single mysterious en- rumors about the true organization and embarking on counters (why did that magistrate seem so uninterested in the plots and schemes of his own. . The Kolats manipulation of events within the Empire pro- ceeded for centuries, each tiny step advancing their plan by almost imperceptibly small increments, each garnering more power and inuence for the conspiracy. . . 87 Kolat of the Empire. . . no dishonor comes back to his lord and sufcient funds are returned to the clan. . Bloodspeaker Philosophy Iuchibans philosophies emphasized individualism, the right of every person to seek power and strength without regard The Bloodspeakers feel cheated by the great cosmic cycle. . . It speaks in a deep and terrify- elsewhere in the Empire. . . 197 Spirits of Yomi . . The Early Centuries One day, we will stop the wheel of reincarnation forever. . Welcome to Enemies of the Empire, the rst sourcebook for probably a benecial thing, as allowing freshly-made Introductionthe Legend of the Five Rings Role-playing Game, 4th Edition! But even as the conspiracy rose to heights of more than an enigmatic mystery, a word spoken in whisperspower it had never before attained, dangers were lurking that which might mean nothing at all. . . . 137 Flesh of the Dark Lord . 259 Kamu no Oni, the Killing Maw . It can leapcons are far more swift than eagles, eagles are known for and glide great distances, using a web of skin that connectstheir surprising strength and have even been known to make its front and rear paws on each side. The Onis Eye was cap-ever grew too strong. . It is considered to be c Swift 3 (when ying) Swift 4 (instead of Swift 2) when gliding. . . The Lotus Sect is also available, a formidable ciless in their approach. He dreamed of a way to escape the grip of the Celestialhating the Rokugani power structure that had shunted him off Wheel and become immortal. . dead armies during both the Battle of Stolen Graves and the later Battle of Sleeping River. . On the other hand, the Ko- themselves. By the mid-ninth century B.C., the Assyrian menace posed a direct threat to . . . .183 Child of Chikushudo. . . . Strength Trait, and Wounds. . . AIR 2 EARTH 1 FIRE 2 WATER 1REFLEXES 4 STAMINA 2 AGILITY 3 STRENGTH 3Initiative: 5k4 Attack: Bite 3k3 (Complex) c Jet Propulsion: A squid or octopus may re a jet ofDamage: 3k1 (bite) water to move at a greatly increased rate. . . Most species of doing from great distances. . . These cells are scattered Finally, it should never be forgotten that the three greatover wide geographical areas and dispersed among the nor- battles against Iuchiban are some of the greatest clashes be-mal population of Rokugan, preferably hiding within towns tween good and evil in Rokugans long history. c Range: 50 c Area of Effect: One target creature This spell cannot make extreme physical changes to the c Duration: Conditional (see below)target, such as removing limbs or organs (e.g. . . . . . . ning an organization dedicated to patient long-term plan- The Kolat quickly began to experiment with their new ac-ENEMIES OF THE EMPIRE ning. . . measures against it. . . The remaining cultists serve as foot-soldiers for thespeakers will too easily fall prey to the magistrates and Witch goals of their leader, and generally keep their activities localHunters who constantly try to root them out. . . . . )demonstrating great loyalty, adaptability, and efciency or In addition, at all times you may ignore the penalty to yourgreat ability to forge alliances with other Kolat. . If something were to happen to you, with me or not?which I must confess is relatively likely, I would be unable toforgive myself for your death. He shook his head. they are actually using the power of the Taint, they try to Power was the ambition that drove Otomo Jama to search conceal this from their followers and to pretend they are ac- for magical strength in blood magic and the gaijin sorceries cessing power from within themselves an innate energy of the Khadi. . . . Silk Sect . . He gains +3k3 on all rolls to resist mental or social inuence from anyone other than Iuchiban, but suf- fers a 3k0 penalty to all Social Skill rolls made to inuence others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Although the cults senior leaders and most powerful sorcerers usually recognize Power is the main focus of the Cult of the Blood Red Moon. . Its membership and structure are con- change significantly. . .133 the Demon Commander . . . . age damage production abilities in order to ensure a fair ght. . Whilethe Oracle of Blood has been silent since his death, it maycontinue to exist, as it is comprised of the ethereal stuff ofdreams. . . . . They are already wealthier than any ronin or common- ers theyve ever met, and this only con- rms their faith in the Bloodspeaker doc- trine of self-advancement. They have ears almost anywhere a samurai could be of Great Clan samurai in their lands. . .255 Gagoze no Oni, Plague of the Forest . . . . AIR 1 EARTH 2 FIRE 1 WATER 1REFLEXES 3 - AGILITY 3 PERCEPTION 2Initiative: 3k3 Attack: Bite 3k3 (Complex) Armor TN: 20Damage: 1k1 (plusvenom) Wounds: 6: +10; 12: DeadSkills: Stealth 5 Special Abilities:Special Abilities: c Rut: During their mating season, male stags become much more aggressive and careless. Action to spend a Void Point and negate the benecial effectsOnly ten exist at any one time, and they generally achieve of the Maneuver. . . . When the Empires troops Scorpion Kuroiban (Black Watch), but others would continue reached Yamatsu, he stood over a dead body, whispering, I to operate undetected, cancerous growths within the body of have him. He had captured Iuchibans malign spirit within Rokugan. . They are little more than animals, but cunning warriors just the same. They fulll their mission at any cost, forgetting their deeds afterward. Iuchibans Influence: A SAMPLE CULT CELL: THE BLACK WIND The Oracle of Blood For the assistance of GMs, we present here a small Blood- During those times when Iuchiban is free and active speaker cell which can be inserted into any campaign with a in the world, the activities of the Bloodspeaker Cult minimum of changes. . . ASAHINA YAJINDEN, THE ARTIFICER OF BLOOD Advantages: AIR 7 EARTH 4 FIRE 4 WATER 3 VOID 5 c Allies (Bloodspeaker Cult) c Forbidden Knowledge (Maho) - WILLPOWER 6 INTELLIGENCE 7 PERCEPTION 6 - c Great Potential (Craft: Weaponsmith) c Prodigy Initiative: 10k9+2 Attack: Knife 10k4 c Soul of Artistry (Craft: Weaponsmith) Damage: 4k1 (Knife) Disadvantages: Armor TN: 40 c Compulsion (master his art) Wounds: Normal human c Infamous Wound Ranks c Jealousy (Iuchiban) School/Rank: Asahina Shugenja 2/Bloodspeaker Technique (Insight Rank 8)ENEMIES OF THE EMPIRE Taint Rank: 2.3 Yajinden, the master articer of the Bloodspeakers and crafter of the legendary bloodswords, remains an enigmatic gure. . It was Minobe who rallied them with a not very wise or capable, readily agreed.furious shout of Blasphemy! as he cut down the rst of thezombies. . . . . . You have nothing to fear here.agreed, of course, but now that were here, if you would feelmore comfortable elsewhere, you are of course free to go. . . .198 Chapter 13: The Undead. . . Some sleepers aregiven a fail-safe that causes them to kill themselves should TECHNIQUE: TIGERS DO NOT FALLthe mission fail if this is the case for you, this Disadvantageis worth 8 points. . Gineza built not only Yume-do, the Realm of Dreams, creating the Oracle of Bloodthe main Tomb but also two duplicates, all of them in remote to communicate with his remaining followers. . . . . . . . . . . 80 Character Option Differences . .153 The Tsuno . Thus the Tiger may suddenly become cheap forgeries the method has innite be considered rst among equals. . . . . . . its secrets carefully and so far no other maho-tsukai has ever Whether or not the target falls prone, he is considered to be exhibited its power. . Do not sell or share my personal information. . . c Technique Rank: 6 (can also be taken at Insight Ranks above 6) c Replaces: Any Technique (or none) at Insight Rank 6 or higher, The words you are searching are inside this book. . . . . .152 The Fall of the Kitsu . The caster Reduction: 10 (due to Wounds: 133: Dead must make an Opposed Earth Roll against an unwilling vic- Khadi) tim. The power of the Onis Eye makes it pitifully easy name each generation so as to remain in the mortal world for the Kolat to discover dark secrets about its targets once until he could face his brother Fu Leng once more at the Sec- they draw its ire. . This allows the cell to move elsewhere The Oracle appears in dreams as a shape rising from any time there are signs of trouble or Witch Hunters moveENEMIES OF THE EMPIRE a dark pool of blood, sometimes a human form and into the area. . 200 Where Undeath Lurks . . . . . . . are intelligent and aggressive hunters, strong swimmers, and seem to have a taste for human esh. . . . . Kitaro forced a smile. The GM should exercise in-telligent judgment in considering its effects. . . . . Skills: Artisan (several) 2-5, Calligraphy 5, Courtier 3, Craft: He has spent seven centuries in an endless search to achieve Mempo 4, Craft: Weaponsmith 10, Defense 2, Etiquette true and absolute perfection of his art, dwelling always in the (Courtesy) 6, Knives 6, Lore: Heraldry 3, Lore: History 5, shadow of Iuchibans power and greatness. . . . Whether it be foreign goods from the Burning Sands delivered by Roc Sect messengers, or high grade Kaiu steel from Yasuki contacts, Kolat merchants know where to get what the samurai of Rokugan want. . . 73 Nezumi Schools . Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1967. . . . . The sects task is ing sleepers Rokugani who have been brainwashed andboth simple and demanding: preserve everything the conspir- reprogrammed to serve the needs of the conspiracy. . Hirotadas men are for the most part loyal to his goals and adept at lying to magistrates. For example, ness grew stronger the Kolat employed ever more stringent what if the Kolat nally succeeds in assassinating Togashi? . Their early efforts were slow, painstaking, and not always successful. . The Silk Sect is outsiders from approaching the Temple. . Or the name Iuchiban? . His memories were mostly destroyed, but his guile the medium through which two worlds collaborate toward the and his hatred of corruption remained fully intact, and he same goal. The Akutenshi . . . . . Many Kolat believed this to be Given such facts, it was perhaps inevitable that the Kolata major victory for the conspiracy, a huge step forward in would face a major defeat just a few years later. Why Samurai Fall Peasants and the Kolat to the Kolat The Kolat is by no means an exclusively samurai orga-Betraying the will of the divine and fighting to re- nization. . . . . . . . 127 Bloodlines . . . . Thus began the third great rise of the Bloodspeaker escaped imprisonment twice, after all why should he notCult, one which would shake the entire Empire to its foundations. In regions where contact with animal spirits is wide- circle, eventually ending up in its starting place, a habit ex-Bestiary spread, such as the Kitsune Mori, killing a fox is considered ploited by experienced hunters. . 208 Notable Undead Villains . .151 The Kenku Swordsman School. As they waited on gas and unemployment lines, as their enemies abroad grew ever more aggressive, and as one after another their leaders failed them, Americans began to believe the country's greatness was fading. Tigers are not If Stamina is reduced to 0 by the poison, Earth and pack animals, preferring solitude and viciously defending Wounds become 0 as well, and the victim dies. . . . . . . 7 Hand of the Masters . . Ultimately, however, it was another man who suppliedup by children to name something unknown. . . Although the Kolat are perhaps the idealsigned to be self-sufcient and independent, united only by conspiracy theory villains, the Bloodspeakers work almostdevotion to Iuchiban. . ), BAT (KOUMORI) BEAR (KUMA)Bats are usually seen as a good omen in Rokugan, since they Bears are large omnivorous mammals found throughouteat insects such as mosquitoes which are often believed to be mainland Rokugan. . For opponents without ac- cess to Techniques, like some ronin, an equal Insight Rank can indicate that there is a potential advantage, however slight, on the part of the characters. Travel- ing across the Empire, leaping from body to body, Iuchiban contacted Yajinden and gathered his followers to prepared for another assault on the Empire. In such cases, of course, aLotus assassin ends the betrayal efcientlyand swiftly, but such risks are constant andthe conspiracy is ever-vigilant. . . Tigers also sometimes cross the mountainsstags. . . . . . Not so for one of its denizens, however, who is tireless in her mission to compile a record to outlive the world her Archives of the Empire *. . . In his early years he was a goals and beliefs into his expanding organization. The target of the spell Disadvantages may or may not persist the GM should ad- judicate such situations.) . . . 187 Sample Spirits and Characters . . Few Silk Sect agents actually died whenthe Hidden Temple fell, but the loss oftheir central headquarters left themhelpless, unable to report their infor-mation or put it to use. Uploaded by: Romain Rivalin. . . . . EMPIRE David Lepore T odd Rowland John Zinser Brian Bates. . An Ogre mercenary's life is one of wandering battles, frequently featuring fights against terrible odds, but with massive feasts in the offing, if they survive. . . The caster must succeed in a Contested Willpower roll against the MASTERY LEVEL 5 victim, and if the victim wins, the caster is hurled back into his current body. . .170 Shadowlands Beasts. During thetheir long-term program of putting the entire universe into chaotic era known as the Race for the Throne, shortly beforethe hands of man. . . He amasses vast wealth while lining his clans coffers and sharing enough with his men to help keep them subservient and loyal. 229The Nothing As An Adversary . Some are more overt and blasphe-mous, spreading Taint and destruction at every opportunity, Even better, the Bloodspeakers can work extremely well aswhile others are more controlled and calculating. . . . . duced into the bloodstream (via a bite). . . . . . . . . On thatof the edgling Empire when they were not simply crushed basis, Tora argued, rebellion against the Kami was not merelyoutright. . . . He would have it no other way. . Common animals in their territory they maintain vast herds on their rolling grasslands. . The nancial and historical fallout from the war only conrmed for the Ten Masters that nancial warfare would be a very useful tool for controlling and manipulating the Empire. . c Range: Touch IUCHIBAN, THE BLOODSPEAKER c Area of Effect: Caster c Duration: Instantaneous AIR 6 EARTH 7 FIRE 5 WATER 5 VOID 6 c Raises: Duration (+6 hours per 2 Raises) AWARENESS 8 - INTELLIGENCE 8 PERCEPTION 6 - A hideous and blasphemous spell that many Bloodspeakers Initiative: 10k9 Attack: Knife 10k5 use to articially extend their lifespans. The defeated rebels were mostly driven out perfected the universe, forming it in their own image. . . . . Every shugenja inthe sect is taught a special spell which allows them to directly Sleeper agents may be activated by a trigger word, phrase,contact the Master of the sect, albeit without actually seeing or poem, by a set time passing, or any of a wide variety ofhim. . It mightdiscussing ways in which the Kami might someday be defeated take hundreds or even thousands of years to bring mankind en-and their own rule restored. . . 108 Mastery Level 6 . . . can be extremely difcult to trace back to their source. Apes are not overtly aggres- weigh down the limbs and weaken blows. . . . . . Enemies gradually erode the characters ability to function.of the Empire also presents the information necessary to Ideally, for an even match, the two will have similarcustomize the forces described within, making each enemy rolls. Subtly guided by Jinn-Kuen, Chen destroyed a large per- centage of Shanegons more important operations, ruining the Masters reputation so completely that he ed the Empire, fearing Master Tigers enforcers would be coming for him. As the new MasterENEMIES OF THE EMPIRE Coin, Jinn-Kuen has been vastly more successful than his pre- decessors, and has rapidly become one of the most powerful members of the Ten Masters. . Are they strong enough to defeat Rokugans greatestconceal membership and identity. . . . . 70 Step 4: Derived Attributes. in this manner. . Embed Enemies of the Empire to websites for free. . . The Yasuki family has always had a large role to play in the HAND OF THE MASTERSKolats mercantile ventures, although over time the conspira-cy has also worked its way into other trade-oriented families The Hands of the Masters are among the most elite of thesuch as the Daidoji, Yoritomo, and Ide. .180 Yume-do, The Realm of Dreams. 36. . . characters a slight advantage over their enemies canModern role-playing tradition is for the rst book of a new increase enjoyment of the game and provide oppor- 7line to introduce lots of inhuman creatures for your adventur- tunities for the characters to be successful early iners to ght and kill in order to gain glory in the name of their their careers. PCs to use Strength (or as they tire, Stamina) in place of Agility for their attack rolls. . Rokugan is one of Common to their territory are bears, boar, eagles, falcons,the most civilized areas of the world, but its people have great hares, stags, and wolves.reverence for the natural world, and thus the beasts of Roku-gan thrive. If these qualities are roughlydenizens of the spirit realms, the twisted inhabitants of the equal, then the two opponents have roughly the sameShadowlands, the alternately bitter and noble ronin, and ev- ability to strike and damage opponents. to advance its cause. 39 Naga Tactics. . . . The new the Kolats goals.Emperor, the former Akodo Toturi, was a mortal man, nota scion of the Hantei line. . . . Published online by Cambridge University Press: 28 July 2009 Robert M. Grant Article Metrics Save PDF Share Cite Rights & Permissions Abstract 40 A Naga Campaign. . 213 Wildlife Encounter Table. 29 Naga Religion: Step 2: Pick Your School . Where could theynd moral authority for such audacity? . . . But it was Yajindens very talents some form of blood magic in the dawn of the Empire, and his which were his undoing. 79 Mastery Level 6 . . . . At one time he was both a Kolat and a secret enemy of the conspiracy, and he R S40 OC ECTThe Kolat witnessed the death of the woman he loved when she tried to The Roc Sect is a mixture of Kolat and Qolat, and serves as the assassinate the possessed Emperor Hantei XXXIX. . . . None of these clans are Kolat agents, reporting directly to the Ten Masters and carry-aware of the degree to which their trade networks serve the ing their will to the rest of the conspiracy. Strange Creatures of Rokugan - a L5R 5th Edition Monster Manual. . While they appear fearsome, elephants arelunging at convenient prey. . Players interested inplaying falconers and hunters will nd information they need c WOUNDS A battle between evenly matched opponentsin the Bestiary chapter, while those with a yen to play a wave can often be determined by which one has the greaterman will nd a wide variety of options available to them in ability to endure the combat without succumbingthe Ronin chapter. . . . . Each individual cell of a Bloodspeaker PCs can never be sure who is a Tainted cultist and who is anCult branch is normally no more than ve to six members innocent.with one leader, though during peak activities they may haveas many as eight or ten members. . . . . . . . The critical moment came at the end, when Yamat- the Empires social system and leadership, or held together by su would have to release Iuchiban at just the right moment fear of a terrifying leader, they were a group typied by strong for him to be ensnared by the spell. Hida, without compunction or scruple, to pursue their ultimate secretly glad to be rid of the strange artifact, never searched goals. . . . . . The most common varieties are the blacka form of Gaki. 55 (Rokugani Pre-History). . . . Numerous gures of exceptional power rose among the Bloodspeaker Cults ranks during this long era. . . 20, Centuries of Plotting . This senior member isdarkest and most powerful secrets until they prove themselves usually the only one with signicant knowledge of maho andtruly devoted. . For thirty days a circle of of Stolen Graves. . Is it not impressive,Ito? he asked. 23 The Lost as Adversaries: Major Nezumi Tribes . . . . . Aggressive bears can be terrifying, for they Wounds: 5: +10; 10: Dead are notoriously difcult to kill. . . 243 Shadowlands Taint Rank . . . . Sleeper agents are a vital tool in this program, since they can be unleashed Within the Kolat, Tiger agents are spoken of in hushed without warning to kill someone for no apparent reason or tones and whispers. . . . . . . dent of his birth. . . This was a source moving it across the Empire to the Hidden Temple. GMs inflicting stronger penalties on combatants who do not may depict larger specimens by increasing the Earth Ring, have the Swimming emphasis of Athletics. . . His mother was kidnapped by Bloodspeakers in 1111 while she was with child, and the cultists chose to spare her in order to enact an experiment in which the unborn childs soul was bound to an unnamed oni, the child. . . . . 25 The Lost as Adversaries: The Nezumi as Allies. 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