Life in the peaks of the Iron Mountains is harsh and unforgiving. It is a place of snow, ice, and blizzards, not one of second chances or mercy for the weak. There are but a handful of beings or beasts that can live in such an ungodly place and thrive. One such creature is Yuyokuma, a bear of prodigious size and strength with a shared soul affinity with the Minimoto clan, who worship bears as their ancestors did.

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Itsunagi is having a profound effect on the Ito. While many revere him as the chosen of Orochi, others envy his position and plot his downfall. The clan, it seems, is divided and conflicted. Koburai is neither; he respects Itsunagi’s leadership style without question. Likewise, Koburai respects Itsunagi’s fighting prowess and seeks nothing more than to emulate it; he even wields twin blades like his hero. The swiftness of the snake manifests itself to the Ito clan in many ways, and Koburai, it seems, is blessed by both speed and reflex. Koburai can draw his weapon, strike and return to a ready stance before the blood has even begun to flow. He’s been known to avoid the stealthiest of traps and even reacts before enemy magic has a chance to bring him down.

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The Shiho have many practitioners of Kyudo, and Misaki is as proficient with a bow as any of her generation.

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There is little known about the Bakemono and even less understood. That they are different from one another is at best a guess, but after years of conflict against them, the Minimoto tells us of one type - so far - that defies any description of any kind. It would ring hollow had it not been reported by so many. It seems that when in the act of dying, the Yami’mure vomits forth an egg or capsule of some sort that immediately opens to reveal twin Bakemono that are at once ready to fight. There is no period of doe-eyed sentimentality; they simply grab their fallen siblings weapons and press on into the fray. If this genus is different from the others is unknown, and if they bring this reaction out in others is also unknown. What is known is that once you’ve witnessed this abomination, it’s something you’ll never forget.

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Kukibo, the apprentice, is eager to learn what the others of his species can teach him. He fights alongside others of the same feather, and because of his youth, he can keep up with those of the Blue Gale, long-known for their dazzling speed and flying prowess. Kukibo, a wielder of magic, a shugenja, can smite the Tengu’s foes from above with pure lightning as well as make the storm dance to his tune.

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Happy Sunday Bushido fans! Now that our last wave of releases has shipped. We felt it appropriate to give you a sneak peak at the miniatures coming in the next wave. Any guesses as to what these may be?

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GCT Studios wrote:
Happy Valentine’s Day Bushido fans!

In the spirit of all things romantic, we would like to share a look at two star crossed lovers who will be hitting the shelves later this year as part of our new Two Player Starter Set.

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The heirs of two rival samurai families, destined to fall in love against all precedent and defy their ancestors. Misadventures and strife result from their forbidden love but will our star-crossed lovers survive or be forced to fight in an escalating war between feuding factions?

It's the morning after Valentine's Day and, while we at GCT rarely have cause to pay specific observance of this particular holiday, this year is different! Following our social media posts yesterday we thought it worthy to share a little more detail about our aforementioned lovers.

Hozumi Koga and Kiyozumi Hinadori grew up in the same village and while their paths didn’t cross during childhood, they met as adults and, of course, fell in love. All would have been well and their love could have formed a strong alliance were it not for the fact that an incident generations ago caused a feud which had consumed both of the noble samurais families ever since.

Koga and Hinadori are two of the protagonists of our new two player starter set. Like all characters in the new set both are Ronin profiles, meaning whatever factions you play you will be able to use some of the models from the set in your existing war bands. The box has enough to let you play through many of your own stories, as well as our Masters scenarios. You can even see character development using each character’s unique Enhancement Card.

Koga is a Samurai who is proficient with both his Daisho and Dai Kyu. His Ki Feat replicates the effect of Clan Armour for the major Clans. He has synergies with many of the other models in his family and with his theme list. The low cost of his feat means it can be used quite often or, when he needs it less, he can save Ki for boosts.
When Koga realises the depth of his feelings for Hinadori he can be upgraded with his Enhancement Card: True Love. This gives Koga significant advantages when he is included with Hinadori. This is not easy while the families are still feuding but when expanding to other lists, Koga and Hinadori make for a powerful couple together on the battlefield.

Hinadori is a Shisai, she is more of a support piece, with her Ki feats centring around healing and protection. Her new Shomyo affects damage rolls against nearby models. Further to this she has the heal trait to round out her excellent capabilities to both protect her allies and heal back the few points that do get through.
Hinadori can join the Miko as a full priestess, this is her Enhancement Card which provides great Virtue Token potential. As with Koga, Hinadori will work well on her own but when the chance arises she will take full advantage of the synergy on offer.

Satzuko specialises in the art of massage and ki-manipulation, a role traditionally given to men, who use their strength to knead the stress and tensions from a client’s body. Satzuko however is equally skilled and more than capable ensuring Ki flows.

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Musa lacks the dexterity to climb the rigging, fails time after time to tie the simplest knots, and suffers violently from seasickness. However, when an enemy hoves into view he more than makes up for his shortfall as a sailor by pounding his enemies.

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Botan is well-suited to form part of your Temple Warband as he offers excellent mobility with his ‘Cloudwalk’ power. He is also a respectable combat model who use his flames to finish off those he doesn’t stop with his fists.

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Kanluwen wrote:Thanks for that Geek! Felt like I've been talking to myself in here.

ImAGeek wrote:I kinda wish they did painted previews as well as the renders. The renders can look a bit too flat.

Clad in a heavy, flame-resistant suit or armour, Satou Togai wields an unorthodox weapon that is an unholy combination of steel and chain that gives it a range most opponents will underestimate much to their peril.

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Jinichi is a valuable member of The North Star who adds a slightly different approach to what they do. He has perfected fighting with a strange weapon that is a unique combination of blade and chain, and the whirring sound it makes as he spins it is often the last thing his enemies hear before they die. Because of its reach, it can quickly get between a samurai and his sword, thus breaching his defence leaving him open to attack. The blades are designed to cut and tear the flesh from his enemies bones, while the chain can immobilise the arms or legs of the unwary. Jinichi is no stranger to the poison stores of his night-clad clan, and he incorporates this into his fighting style by anointing his blades with deadly toxins. Jinichi is a lethal killing machine with a penchant for tactics and terror.

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Before the fall of the Shiho clan at the hands of the duplicitous Takashi family, Yoshitaka was a drummer in the ranks of the Shiho who would lead his men proudly into war. Yoshitaka is all that is left of the battlefield musicians.

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 BobtheInquisitor wrote:
Are all those minis metal?

Two Player Starter Set (Adepticon Exclusive Release1)
The two player starter set is back and it's better! It launches today for a limited period. Know someone on the fence? Knows the time to pass them a katana and launch their journey into Bushido and the Jwar Isles.

10 models and bases, A5 rulebook, Token set, 30 cards
Limited availability

GCT Studios wrote:Good day Bushido fans!

With the most recent wave released it is time for your scheduled spoiler post from your friends at GCT Studios.

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 Kanluwen wrote:

Before the fall of the Shiho clan at the hands of the duplicitous Takashi family, Yoshitaka was a drummer in the ranks of the Shiho who would lead his men proudly into war. Yoshitaka is all that is left of the battlefield musicians.

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PREORDER MISS-PACK

Due to an unforeseen casting issue all copies of Yoshitaka, the Shiho Clan drummer, have been sent without his left arm. We are currently looking to find the best way to put this right and will post an update shortly to advise.