A ward is a member of a noble clan who has been taken in by another clan to be raised for a time. The practice varies, with it sometimes being undertaken voluntarily - to help prospective heirs learn the customs of other clans as part of their education. It can also be involuntarily, with the "ward" actually being a "hostage" for his or her clan's good behaviour or until a ransom is paid. Sometimes, as part of marriage alliances, one of the betrothed is taken as a ward so he or she can get to know his or her future spouse. IIju is not Dragon but Hare, although his loyalty to the Takashi is unquestioned, he is the head of the Takashi household guard whom follow his orders without hesitation.

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All the great clans draw on the lesser clans for support, either on the battlefield, in court or commercially, the Takashi are no different and for many generations the Makoto have enjoyed the protection of the Takashi in exchange for their wisdom and consort. The Makoto family are renowned for their wealth of knowledge and love of the sciences. Kioshi has long been the voice of reason in the court of Ryu, his quiet words hold more weight than Minimoto steel to the heads of the Takashi.

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Important: this model is included in the Faction Starter Set.

Blister contains one miniature supplied with a 30mm base and full colour profile card.

The Takashi clan have long followed the teachings of Michi and unlike some of the other clans in the Jwar Isles strictly adhere to its teachings when raising the next generation. The Michi priests already offer the support of their military arm in the form of the Seishin na Geoi, but are not opposed to accompanying any believes on their paths, whether that leads them to battle or otherwise. Through years of dedication the Michi priests are able to evoke the protective powers of their ancestors, dousing flame, neutralising poisons or the intrusive commands of others. The presence of the spirits can also be used to distract and block the concentration of enemies.

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In the Jumo ring there can only be one winner, Malosi is that winner. The champion of the Iron Fist gumi, Oda’s best student. A Buto as strong and fearsome as any other in memory, to look into his blank stare is enough to break the spirit of even the stoutest. Few words are muttered from this hulking monster, in combat he sounds more animal than human, growling and grunting whilst handing out savaging beatings with fist or skull crushing mace, smashing the armoured like beetles beneath an angry bull’s hoof.

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The oyabun of the Silvermoon do not consider age a restriction to the entrance to their service. Many fill their numbers with youngsters eager to establish themselves within the Shatei ranks and prove themselves worthy of their oyabun’s favour. All within the Silvermoon play to their own strengths, and in doing so strengthen their gumi. Sukoshi Kani and Nomi are no different in this respect. Sukoshi, armed with her bag of makibishi, ready to scatter them wide at a moment’s notice to cover a retreat or block a path. Nomi serves as the keen eyes and ears, ready to alert his brethren to approaching or unseen dangers. Their small statures another hindrance turned help, enabling them to sneak into an enemy’s flanks and wreak havoc.

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Sukuratchi, a grizzled and season veteran of Jima’s famed fighting pits, an accolade that many in his trade cannot claim. His years training and taming animals means that Sukuratchi has a vast knowledge of skills and techniques that enable him to bring even the most fearsome of wild animals under his command or push a broken animal to amazing lengths of stamina. Always accompanied by Akuma or “Devil”, the animals named so for their constant snapping and pestering after food. Another animal Sukuratchi is an expert at handling is the Kirian Fighting bird, his current champion Okkete San is one of the most savage and aggressive birds in recent history of the fighting arenas and has won many Silvermoons for those who pass a wager on him.

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Takashi Akio is a legendary sensei of the finest sword Gakko in Ryu. The majority of the Takashi line has learning under his excellent tutelage. Now in the twilight years of his life and with the need for all able body warriors to answer Hida’s call, Akio has put down his Bokken and stepped forward to offer his life in service to his lord. Still a fearsome warrior but the real advantage he offers any fighting force is his expert knowledge of combat. His ability to instruct the samurai around him with either a point to a chink in a seemingly impenetrable suit of armour to a swift reminder of the techniques he taught them on the dust training ring of the Gakko, he is another strong commander to join the Prefecture of Ryu’s ranks.

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Important: this model is included in the Faction Starter Set and the Two-player Starter Set.

Blister contains one miniature supplied with a 30mm base and full colour profile card.

Bachiko is as loyal and devoted to her lord as any can claim to be. She lives and breathes to protect the Takashi line as her father and his father before. A masterful swordswoman, hours spent in the service has given her a sixth sense for danger and she alone has foiled many cowardly attacks against her masters.

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Born to fight, there was never a doubt that these twins would take any path other than that of the samurai. Genji strong and quiet, Eiji quick to anger but equally quick to laugh, on the battlefield when fighting back to back they fight with an unmatched unity.

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Another daughter of the Takashi clan has taken up the fight. Hagane wields her twin Katanas to devastating effect. More like her uncle Hida than his own son, Hiro. Her ruthless streak has endeared her to those that tread the halls of power at the very top of the Prefecture. Hagane can be relied upon to get the job done.

Blister contains one miniature, 30mm base and full colour profile card.

Blister contains one miniature supplied with a 30mm base and full colour profile card.

Blister contains one miniature supplied with a 30mm base and full colour profile card.

Sensei at the Koryu school in Ryu, Katsumoto has for many years passed his exceptional tactical skills on to the sons of the Takashi clan. It is recognised that much of the military success in the Dragon wars was down to Katsumoto’s cunning. Katsumoto spent much of his formative years in the lands of the West, studying in the further flung schools, tirelessly researching the local teachings of warfare, always hungry for knowledge. On the battlefield Katsumoto is the personification of calm, every move is considered, every order weighed. Those who have faced the old warhorse know that there is never an easy victory when Katsumoto Takashi is your opponent.

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Kenta is a true samurai in every sense of the word. As a boy he knew his path, the one he has walked for many cycles in service to his family and the name Takashi. A veteran of countless battles and campaigns, he is a master swordsman, no foe able to outflank him due to practised footwork and deft movements. Many times enemies foolishly thought they had struck the killing blow but the ancestors favour Kenta amongst all others. Though quietly spoken his presence in battle banishes any fear in his troops, steeling their hearts for victory.

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Driven on by a purpose few could match, Matsu fights for her lost sister. The shugenja training she has received for years is now being channeled and focused in ways her mentors never intended. She balks at no fight against any opponent, seeing any battle as an opportunity to hone her abilities. Allowing her to one day take down her real adversary, Itsunagi Ito.

Blister contains one miniature, 30mm base and full colour profile card.

Important: this model is included in the Faction Starter Set.

Blister contains one miniature supplied with a 30mm base and full colour profile card.

Samurai culture has both military and feudal culture. Everyone fits into the social pyramid where a leader had his trusted supporters under his command. They in turn had their own respective supporters under their command, and so on and so on. The Takashi retainers are all capable warriors in the service of a Takashi Samurai of a higher rank, willing to lay down their lives in service. A high ranking lord will always have at least a hand full of retainers watching and guarding them at all times, constantly scanning a crowd or appraising a seemingly harmless peasant seeking council.

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From childhood, the Samurai train to have self-discipline and a sense of duty, together with contempt for material goods, fear, pain and especially death. When combined with an unshakable devotion to their clan and lord they are the epitome of those who truly follow Michi.

Blister contains one miniature, 30mm base and full colour profile card.