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2022/12/23 12:40:07
Subject: Re:Bushido: Risen Sun Releases (12 Days of Previews!)
Kanluwen wrote: I'm running late on this, but their website also was not super stable the past few weeks.
First up is a Prefecture of Ryu model:
The defenders of the Golden Dragon Shrine are some of the finest warriors in the Jwar Isles. Each one not just a capable Samurai but a devout Michi practitioner. The nature of the Shrine and the things it protects are not known, even to the Daimyo of the Dragon Clan but the guardians would each give their lives to protect it.
Kizoko is the first of these new type of Samurai for the Dragon Clan. They play very differently, though you can substitute them for other samurai and they can cover that role well. Disturb Flow offers some new tactics for the Prefecture and if you have Virtue Tokens, the ability gained is valuable.
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Next is Ito:
The Ito Shugenja have been testing the limits of their clan’s connection to Orochi. Where the Shisai are granted power from the Kami, Shugenja take power and abuse their bond. As soon as the first followers became Hebimiman, the Shugenja tried to do the same. But where Orochi’s gifts are seamlessly blended into the supplicant to make a perfect predator, the Shugenja experiments often produce malformed piteous creatures they call Abominations. The Daimyo may have halted these blasphemous rites were it not for the animosity it creates within the clan, thus ensuring his power and position.
As the battle goes on, Yankī’s abilities get better and better, but he will burn out early and cannot survive the battle. While his Rice Cost accounts for this, you need to make sure he engages as many times as possible during his peak power to get the best out of this unique profile.
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Temple:
After a meeting of Masters, The venerable Master Ekusa was nominated by Master Enos to become Grand Master of the Temple.
A single leader to combat the many threats the Temple faces with the Savage Wave, Cult of Yurei and strife among the Samurai Clans (Again) being exacerbated by the return of the Kinshi Temple from out of time and existence. Ekusa still sits atop his old friend Kame Sam, but the newly opened Ki energies have invigorated the old master, he now levitates above the tortoise shell and he looks less than half his true age. With all the resources of the Temple at his disposal, will Ekusa turn the tide?
Temple players have been using Ekusa since the original release of the game. With his unmatched Channel and Leach abilities and unique support options he already has a place in many lists. His new options open the choices for list building even more with an enhancement to make him the ultimate support model in the Temple faction. He now comes with an Enhancement card offering more abilities making sure you always get a great activation. The Believer trait is one that monk players have been wanting for a long time. The new model also comes with a theme card which only permits Master Monks. While this is very limited, the abilities gained allow for a really cinematic list where the Masters are all but unassailable.
Spoiler:
SAVAGE WAAAAAAAAAAAVE!
Most Onisho will use a variety of weapons in their desire to grow, kill and exalt themselves into full Oni status. Yasei has used weapons but is one of the most proficient unarmed Onisho seen in decades. He seems to instinctively know how to bend, twist and break opponents in increasingly creative ways.
A great melee fighter, with an array of Special Abilities, Yasei is a fairly straightforward profile, granting clear advantages to any Warband needing some melee bite. His support abilities also help, in particular being able to destroy terrain can be a key ability to break stalemates.
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Silvermoon:
Tomo was training in medicine. While still an apprentice they were called to tend to a sick patient and made a terrible error. Not only was the patient lost but Tomo contracted their disease. Now horribly disfigured Tomo was unable to get new patients; who wants to see a diseased doctor? Also dismissed from finishing the required education, fate seemed to have nothing but failure in store. Things turned around when Tomo discovered exactly what kind of patient would go to such a healer. Several Silvermoon Shatei burst into Tomo's meagre rooms with a fellow who was about to bleed to death. With unfinished and imperfect knowledge, Tomo did the best they could and the patient survived. Now valued for keeping clients confidential as much as healing talents, Tomo makes a living tending to the lowest rung of the Syndicate’s employees. Several patients have died due to the shock of the treatments and many bear terrible scars from the primitive, half understood methods Tomo uses but when the Magistrates or the Prefecture Patrols are after you, sometimes there is no other choice...
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Lastly, Pirates!
Fire is every sailor's worst nightmare. Anything that could be a fire hazard is kept as far away from the Jung’s fleet as possible. Crew are not permitted to light any kind of fire on board, even the smallest flame, the only exception being that of the ship’s cook. Fire can also be the greatest weapon at sea, a single flame can destroy an entire ship. Few captains use flame weapons due to the danger to their own ship.
Kurutta is crazy and most captains, even Hibiki, will not permit his home-made devices on their ship. But sometimes needs are great and Kurutta is brought to wreak havoc among enemy ships and crew alike as he throws bombs with maniacal fervour. Kurutta’s damage potential is unmatched, but keeping him around to use it is key to making the most of this model in game.
Good day Bushido fans! We hope that you’re all having a great weekend!
We have a couple of quick updates for you as well as a sneak peek at our upcoming wave of releases that will be available for preorder very soon!
As you will hopefully be aware Adepticon is just round the corner and to make things a little easier for those attending we have added a shipping option to the stir to enable pick up from our booth. The option will be active until 12:00 GMT 17th March (Friday next week) so make sure to get your orders in if you want to guarantee you get what you want.
Our next item is the announcement of the inaugural German Grand Masters Tournament. This will be a catered one-day event in the heart of european mainland. Come to Bavaria, enjoy the sights and play some Bushido. Who knows, you may become the first German-crowned Grand Master. Sign up via Longshanks and if you have any questions please check the Event Announcements channel on our Discord server to contact the organisers.
That is all for now, but keep your eyes out next week for full reveals of our next wave!
Only teaser, unfortunately, is via Facebook and as such will not be shared here.
2023/03/20 16:43:38
Subject: Re:Bushido: Risen Sun Releases (March Teasers!)
At Games Workshop, we believe that how you behave does matter. We believe this so strongly that we have written it down in the Games Workshop Book. There is a section in the book where we talk about the values we expect all staff to demonstrate in their working lives. These values are Lawyers, Guns and Money.
2023/03/20 18:07:23
Subject: Bushido: Risen Sun Releases (March Teasers!)
Adepticon Special box:
House Shadow Themed Warband
Spoiler:
Even amongst the secretive Shadow Clans - those who operate in the darkness performing deeds that would stain the souls of lesser men - The House of the Long Shadow are an enigma, specialising in subterfuge and clandestine operations. Before any battle, The Long Shadow will have studied the terrain, enemy tactics, and the target's fighting techniques and swordsmanship.
While all Ninjas can perform feats beyond the abilities of most mortals, The Long Shadow has been rumoured to use teleportation, invisibility, and even the shadows themselves from which to attack and harass foes.
March Preorders:
Shiho/Tengu:
Spoiler:
The plains are vast, undulating oceans of grass and steppe fought over by horse-riding warriors of unparalleled speed and skill when in the saddle or on foot. Theirs is a nomadic lifestyle for most of the year until the long-dark winters come, and it is only then that they tend to dismount, gather around the watchfires and reflect on the days and cycles that went before. During summer, when the grass moves from side to side like the waves on the far-off seas, hunting game becomes more about skill than sheer brute force. Some hunters - like Batu - chase down larger prey while on horseback, unleashing a string of well-aimed arrows from his short curved bow to bring down deer or savage-toothed boars. But the falconers step forward when the grass is long and the prey incredibly stealthy. The rider may rule the plains, but the birds of prey rule the skies, and nothing escapes their knife-sharp eyesight. Rabbits, hares, small goats and deer are all a part of what the falcons catch from above. This relationship between a tribe member and a hunting bird is especially beneficial in the winter when the horses cannot move through the shoulder-deep snow.
Cult of Yurei:
Spoiler:
Gashadokuro are mainly mindless, but somehow Satou Hatchi is not. It’s become apparent that not even his death can make him forget his extensive training and use of his now-mouldering battle gear and rusty weapons. Even more disturbing to his Yuta mistresses’ is that he has begun leading other skeletons into battle, much as he did in life! Usually, when the Yuta fashion a Gashadokura, only the bones break the earth’s skin to rise and serve again; the intellect and life spark of who they once were are long gone. Not so in Satou Hatchi’s case; there has been corruption in an already corrupt process!
Tengu Descension:
Spoiler:
Some of The Children of the Fallen God have recently returned to the world above. A handful has forsaken their subterranean kingdom for life under the suns blinding light. The man they call Ekashiba is one of these brave souls. For centuries they have remained hidden, driven underground by the first of the Savage Waves against this world. They had chosen an open domed cave far beneath the lofty and terrifying heights of Takawa’s Talon as their place of worship. Here, the bodies of expelled tengu from the world above would arrive explosively, bathing the initiates in blood, bone and the holy feathers of their sky-bound gods that they worship from afar. The elders take these twisted remains and fashion talismans, clothes, and even weapons of war for the rest of the tribe. Ekashiba is one of these tentative explorers. He carries a Tengu Bone pick, far superior to most of what the tribe wield. He also has a sacred talisman that he prays gives him some of the tengu’s innate nature. Clad in the remains of his fallen gods, Ekashiba yearns to seek a path to the top of the Talon not just to worship the tengu from afar but serve them loyally as a follower.
Shadow Wind:
Spoiler:
The number three is synonymous with those who deal death from the shadows. That’s why Fuma wields a three-sectioned staff against his enemies. Fuma can use it with each “end section” in one hand while having the centre block incoming blows. Or he can swing the whole weapon granting him extra reach and power. No matter what he decides, this skilled assassin of the infamous North Star has options, and in his line of work, options are paramount to survival.
Minimoto:
Spoiler:
Odamu is typical of the Hoshi family. Their ways are old, uncorrupted by what others deem new or modern. Visiting them is to journey back in time regarding speech, manners, food, and attire. Hoshi Odamu is no exception. He wears armour most newer samurai have never even seen! However, his close relationship and proximity to the Minimoto clan ensures his blades and garb are still the most exemplary in Jwar. Because he has the blessings of the Bear Mon, he is at home fighting alongside his Minimoto allies. He has, over some time, developed a deep and heartfelt affinity for the great bears that call this place home. He feels it almost spiritually, a meeting of minds when both bear and Odamu are near one another. He cannot speak their tongue but has connection enough to lead these ferocious beasts into battle. He likes the wilds and spending time with the bears, following them into areas so cold and remote that another person would perish in moments. Not so Odamu; Hoshi's blood warms his veins, and the Hoshi are famed for enduring extreme cold and foul weather.
2023/03/25 10:04:13
Subject: Bushido: Risen Sun Releases (March Preorders/Adepticon Special)
STILL WAITING FOR US RELEASE:
Inari's Judgement Warband, Hofuku, and Senshi blisters
Spoiler:
The complete Inari's Judgement has been released, as has the ghost lady.
It's becoming a bit much to handle this thread so if anyone else would like to take a stab at it, feel free. GCT's website and its news feeds just don't work all that well anymore for me to update!
2023/08/08 19:39:10
Subject: Bushido: Risen Sun Releases (Updated 7/3)
I think that's a lantern, often used to guide spirits. The vengeful spirit itself is essentially an Ikiryo, which is usually a woman who suppresses so much hate that her spirit literally leaves her body to seek revenge. Relatively famous piece of Japanese horror/folklore.
2023/08/09 16:55:39
Subject: Bushido: Risen Sun Releases (Updated 7/3)
warboss wrote: Thanks. Is that supposed to be a paper lantern and painted as such?
Yeah, I believe so. The official artwork has her holding one that is more of a box style, but I think this is still supposed to be a paper lantern in another style:
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2023/08/10 01:02:07
Subject: Re:Bushido: Risen Sun Releases (Updated 7/3)
These miniatures are cast in resin or metal or both? If both, how do you tell which is which?
I've looked at listings for Ito Mamushi on various store sites, as well as the company's own store site, and nowhere does anyone tell you what material the sculpt is cast in.
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