Ancient, time-worn, almost immortal celestials walk among us; the portents cannot be clearer. The paths they make and follow are akin to the cosmic wheels of fate and ki, ever-turning, blessing or cursing with every great revolution. In the form of Master Bat, the embodiment of the Cycle of the Bleeding Moon, has descended from heaven to promote certain destinies.

But what does this mean for the great cycle? What does this mean for Jwar? Master Bat has a toolbox of tricks that can be useful for many lists, but he most certainly suits the Bleeding Moon ninja theme. How could they exclude their patron after all?

The feud between rival houses has spilled out into the Jwar Isles' larger conflicts and both families are calling on their allies to engage their foes. A Kiyozumi cousin from the great Ito clan has done nothing but drain the coffers and exploit his status in his search for entertainment, whilst his two servants scramble to satisfy his every whim. Daihanji, meanwhile, has sought fighting men. His old reliable gunso returned from retirement, and a former bandit leader defeated in his youth, now sworn to serve when needed.
This box adds 5 new miniatures to take your warbands from the two player starter up to 100 rice, and to provide new possibilities to many Bushido warbands with new Ronin options. Box contains five 32mm scale fine detail resin miniatures on 30mm bases, and 9 full colour cards for use in the Bushido Risen Sun table top game.

Her true affiliation is now revealed, an agent of the Kage Kaze Zoku right in the heart of the Prefecture her true mission unclear, but it only goes to show the ninja can infiltrate anywhere. A ghost and skilled assassin, almost impossible to pin down in melee she is as elusive as the morning fog, as deadly as the Takifugi, her enemies can never know when or where she will strike. The danger only increased further as part of a Shadow Wind death squad.

This model can be fielded as part of a warband affiliated with the following factions:

• Prefecture of Ryu
• Shadow Wind Clan

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

Note: this product comes with a plastic base. You may purchase resin receptacles upgrades with optional magnets here.

Blister contains two resin miniatures supplied with 30mm bases and full colour profile card.

Wu Shuo has tirelessly battled the emperor's adversaries in the Western territories for as long as his memory serves. He endured a gruelling campaign that consumed thousands of samurai and ashigaru daily. This war without end prompted the unpopular initiation of conscription in the Prefectures.

General Wu Shuo, a veteran of more than military conflicts, hides his true feelings as he is merely a vassal of Emperor Song, knowing what to say and when to say it. His rise to the top has not been meteoric, quite the opposite; it has been a long, detailed process of one foot in front of the other for a very long time, but this has garnered him support, both at court and among those he commands, those of the Golden Legion, fighters nearly beyond compare.

If a member of the Imperial Family hadn't visited her camp, Zhongwei might have remained a highly competent but overlooked gunso in the Golden Legion. The Emperor’s cousin, the Imperial Prince, who had received orders to inspect the troops, visited her camp. However, the enemy of the West learned of this and launched a mission to assassinate or capture the Prince.

Though they only reached the outskirts of the camp and never got close to their target, the Prince’s daughter was walking near the perimeter, collecting wildflowers, becoming the focus of the thwarted attack. Over a dozen enemy warriors close d in on the young girl, and when the others finally sprang into action, they found Zhongwei pierced by arrows shielding the young girl. Zhongwei's selfless actions earned her much praise and led to her being taken to the capital to convalesce.

While there, the emperor, thankful for her bravery in saving a favoured niece, bestowed much praise, declaring her under his power alone. The exact meaning of this remains unclear. Perhaps it was a reward to shield her from lesser nobles' interferences? Or maybe he in tended a commission in the Golden Sentinels? All that is known is that the Imperial scribe wrote beside her name, “A rank second only to the Emperor." High praise indeed, regardless of the meaning.

Zama is from a tribe living on the great plains north of the mainland. Once at war with the empire, her people now pay tribute to Emperor Song and hire themselves as mercenaries. Zama and her tribe had contact with Shiho Hiroto when he was travelling abroad, and in a story for another time, they became bound to him with ties of blood and honour. She and a handful of her ilk are now in Jwar, ready to repay that debt. Having power and understanding over her fearsome eagles, she is an ally to the Tengu, who she reveres and knows from her past. Zama is a peerless falconer; she directs her birds while she remains safe. When faced with larger prey, eagles attack the eyes, offering advantages for other assailants to finish them off. As a hunter, she also uses traps and snares. Zama can run them down if she snares an opponent with a barbed line.

In the game, Zama uses ranged attacks which do not need LoS. Using the Eye Peck Ki Feat can inflict the Blind State, an effective way to combat many enemy models. Her Barb Ki Feat is an excellent control element that can manipulate the battle by correctly controlling enemy movement. Zama is a Ronin model available to Shiho and Descension warbands.

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

Only some mercenaries last long unless they have prodigious skills to offer. Atsunobu has excellent swordsmanship skills and is a veteran of many battles, fighting to the bitter end regardless of the enemy. The Shiho, shoring up an army lacking in experienced fighters, are hiring sellswords and ronin from beyond Jwar, paying them with purloined Takashi Silvermoons so fresh they are still dripping in blood.

Atsonubo cares not about whence the coins come, be it Takashi, borrowed from the Silvermoon Trade Syndicate, or, as some of the rumours suggest, donated to the Shiho by the Syndicate to effect a change in the way of things…

Kinshi and Rokan players have been waiting a long time for this model. Indeed, it was first written in 2015! Kinshi Players will know it has many synergies with various Kinshi models, including

replacing the Husk when killed. It can also accelerate the collection of Void Counters.

In a Rokan Warband, it helps keep Monks topped up on Ki. For both Factions, the Kami can steal Ki Tokens from the enemy, hampering their ability to use their abilities. Doing this at both melee and ranged attacks gives this Kami many options and is a must-buy for Righteous Warriors players.

Hiroto has returned to the Jwar Isles, but he is in no fit state to either raise hope in those scattered forces of the Shiho who still harbour loyalties nor incite fear in those that took all that was precious from his family.

Bushido is a game of savage battles, of cunning stratagems and last-ditch defences, and where debts of honour are paid in blood.

In Bushido, the fate of the world hangs not on armies but on individual heroes, people of extraordinary capacity, attuned to the all-permeating life force known as Ki. This force is the fabric of the Bushido universe, and those with the appropriate training or natural talent can tap into this energy source and gain seemingly superhuman powers. In the world of Bushido, the delicate tapestry of Ki – and thus the universe itself – is threatened by the forces of imbalance, and it is up to you to protect it – or help rip it apart.

In a game of Bushido, nothing less than the fate of the universe is at stake. Are you ready for the challenge of the Way of the Warrior?

Note: this product is made of resin. Box contains:

• 10 miniatures and bases
• 30 full colour cards
• 1 token set
• 1 rules booklet (Full colour, A5 sized, unabridged)

An eclectic retinue of warriors plucked from the mainland by Shiho Hiroto while on his travels around the Empire. Among the group is a wild horseman of the steppes fighting alongside a strongman wielding a fiery log as his weapon of choice. Then we have a ritually scarred Michi monk trapped in endless suffering supported by two mysterious swordsmen who are identical in both manner and style. Finally, a venerable Shiho banner bearer who has spent countless years alone in the swamps thinking that the Dragon Wars still raged on around him. They have all sworn an oath of loyalty to the Drunken Master and seek to see the Shiho rule once more.

Those that follow the way of Michi will often spend hours in meditation, waiting for a sign from their ancestors of the correct path they should follow or the right choice to make. In times of peril the ancestor spirits have been known to manifest in physical form. Their presence guiding the hands, minds and blades of the living, gifting them their infinite insight and knowledge gathered from their timeless vigil and granting them the courage to stay on the path. Of course this comes at a great price to the spirit for once you have left the heavens you may never return…

This model can be fielded as part of a warband affiliated with the following factions:

• Ito Clan
• Minimoto Clan
• Prefecture of Ryu
• Shiho Clan

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

Ashinaga Tenagis exact motivations for joining the fray are unknown but they are a welcome boost to the morale of the villagers they appear to protect, their presence imbuing a sense of belief in the common people enabling them to fight harder in defense of the balance of Jwar. To look at them individually one would think that they lack any combat skill, but once combined, one astride the other, the pair are a tricky opponent.

This model can be fielded as part of a warband affiliated with the following factions:

• Jung Pirates
• Temple of Ro-Kan

Blister contains one miniature supplied with a 40mm base and full colour profile card.

Baichi lives to support the brothers. Where others may have slunk off into the night he has been steadfast in his loyalty and devotion. He is vital for their cause and the brother’s know it, many a time he has allowed them to achieve unexpected feats on the battlefield. His importance is such that even his master Shenzhiqi will throw his body on the line in order to protect him and keep the supply lines open.

This model can be fielded as part of a warband affiliated with the following factions:

• Cult of Yurei
• Ito Clan
• Jung Pirates
• Savage Wave
• Shiho
• Silvermoon Syndicate

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