The Master of the Void Monks, a force of entropy and corruption, a son of the Black Sun and Destroyer of Worlds. The death of time. The death of light. The death of existence.  Eternal night. The circle turns. The suns dim. Erase the living. A chorus sings.  

The Ghost of Fuwa is a tale older than the Empire's rulership of the Jwar Isles. In the story, the spirit appears and causes suffering and sorrow in Fuwa until a lowly monk tries to banish it, learning it was wronged in life and must be appeased. Its ghostly hands escape the lantern looking for flesh to squeeze and choke, such a spirit is an obvious draw for the cult of Yurei. How much of the story is true, we cannot guess, as it comes to us from the Ito clan, allies of duplicity. 

Remember that most of the time, when it comes to Jima and the Silver Moon Syndicate, The House Always Wins... well. Enter young Fuku, a man of marvel with cards, dice, lee-rets, bluffing, blinding, and bidding. One night, he won so much that he earned the eternal ire of one of the underbosses, Deikuo. Deikuo was convinced that Fuku was somehow cheating but could not work out how. All he knew was that Fuku played large and loud, leaving the table just before his luck would surely turn for the worse. He even sent several of his thugs after Fuku, but strangely enough, they all suffered extremely "unlucky" accidents.

Determined to make Fuku lose, Deikuo used a considerable portion of his wealth to offer to the Rakki to make Fuku lose on a costly hand of cards. It's said that this is how the Rakki got that slight smile on the side of his mouth because Fuku won the hand, costing not only the players but Deikuo himself all they possessed. You can't bet against luck, it seems. After winning, even more, he drew the unwanted attention of the Oyabun of the Golden Dawn, who made him an offer he could simply not refuse; you can't play games of chance when you're dead, so he now works for the Silvermoon Trade Synidicate, because as anyone knows, those who the Golden Rakki will not, or cannot, interfere with are valuable.

Like many models in the Silvermoon Trade Syndicate, Fuku is not taken for his overt combat ability. Instead, his collection of luck-altering abilities fits in well with the Silvermoon's existing re-roll mechanics. Gamblers' Ruin can cause even the most skilled model to simply have an unlucky roll, and Misfortune can cause glancing blows to turn into fatal hits.

Mina was born in a small fishing village on the coast below the Rokan mountains, where she loved to swim and play in the sea. She swam gracefully, even managing to use the force of the waves to propel her toward the beach at great speed, and by doing this, she could perform incredible stunts and crowd-pleasing acrobatics. The locals called her a 'water dancer'. Her life was one of sand, sea, and surf; she felt balanced and harmonious and sought to learn more about these feelings and her place in the universe.

That is why she went to the temple of Ro-Kan, to learn more about the wonders of the world and the force that binds it all together. She has been given instruction and teaching, and because of her affinity with the ocean, she can summon sea water to aid in her and others' defence. Her powers are inextricably linked with the tides' pull and the moon's stages.

The Moon Lions are well known for their stealth and their savagery, and it is because they share these traits with the members of the Bleeding Moon that they have incorporated these animals into their ever-broadening arsenal. These creatures live in the immediate surrounds of the Bleeding Moon's hidden stronghold, where they are known to eat the unwary, unwanted, and uninitiated. Occasionally the Bleeding moon finds a cub that can be trained and taken with them.

Sadly the Moon Lions are notorious for reverting to their instincts after only a handful of mission together before fleeing back into the wild. However, Neko proves to be different and has become one of the Bleeding moon, showing no signs of wanting to return to his natural habitat, quite the contrary, he seems more at home within their ranks than most initiates!

While only a new ashigaru and just out of training, Kokkio significantly influences the Takashi's tactics. He has learned to use the more recent version of the Dragon Clan's arquebus weapons. While undergoing training, Kokkio sought to use the movement - and distance - of the banners that lined the training area to significant effect. With each twist and turn of the flag in the wind, he could adjust his shots accordingly, becoming far more accurate and decidedly deadlier. He mentioned his technique to his Gunso, who has now incorporated a series of banners on the battlefield to help the gunline get the most out of their weapons and training.

The Prefecture can bring a surprising amount of ranged firepower. A line of arquebuses is sure to be something no opponent would want to approach. Kokkio improves all of their ranged abilities and, with his armour and enough Melee Pool to defend, can fend off melee retaliation. The usual black powder gunline is excellent for this, but consider Matsu, The Grey Pilgrim, and even the Dragons themselves!

Taiho would probably go unnoticed among the Jung were it not that he could carry and fire a Heavy Barrel Cannon without an entire crew to assist him. He may be slow to move and fire the fearsome weapon, but Taiho's devastating shots are more than worth the trouble, as the only other way to get such mighty firepower is from the deck of a ship.

The Cannon is the most powerful ranged weapon in Bushido (so far). Jung players will eagerly blast the various shots available to them at the enemy, wreaking havoc! Unlike most dedicated ranged models, opponents may not want to engage Taiho, as having a metal cannon smashed into your face is not much healthier than getting shot by it.

In the darkness of the underworld, the Bakemono signal alarms and warnings over long distances using great horns. These are usually only used far below ground where no human would hear. Tu-ning has brought one of the great instruments to the surface, and for the first time, people have listened to the off-key and mournful note... though none have yet lived to tell of it.

The Bakemono know to go to the horn when it is blown, encouraging more to appear from the shadows and those fleeing to return to the horn as a place of safety in numbers, a rallying point if you will. Adding Tu-ning to your force gives the Rally Ki Feat, which is easy to use with the Ki-rich Bakemono Horde cards, also, the ability to summon an additional model per turn infuriates opponents!

Unburied warriors that are left to rot under the mud of battlefields are ripe pickings for shugenja and others of their ilk. In particular, these witches haunt these sites raising the bones, sinew, and rotting armour to do their bidding. That which claws its way up from under are called Gashadokuro, and these mindless killing machines do their mistress’s bidding without question. However, Akoshi is somewhat different. There seems to be the briefest glimmer of who he was in life, residing somewhere inside him. Akoshi was an accomplished ashigaru in life and remains so in death. He still manages to work in tandem with his other skeletal companions, as if he hears the barked commands of his commanding officer from all those years before. He wields his yari with skill and ferocity, thus keeping his fellow Cult members safe to spread their menace upon Jwar.

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

Haruto is a rarity among the Ito as he is well-liked and often overlooked when others are targeted for familial assassination. Perhaps it’s because he seeks only to do his duty as a samurai? Thus removing himself from all the incessant Ito infighting? Or maybe he’s canny enough to project one and cloak the other?

Haruto on the tabletop has a profile you may expect from a medium-cost samurai. The advantage is that all of his abilities have great synergy with the Ito faction as a whole. Give out poison? Haruto has Combo Attack so you can apply more poison! He has the Ito’s usual excellent Move of five. Still, not having the Melee Penalty for running means he can really move to claim ground without being disadvantaged. His Disengage Unique Effect plays amazingly well with the Ito’s tactics. Rounded out with Armour (2) and a pair of enviable Ki Feats Haruto is sure to be a common sight in Lords of Izu lists.

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

More than a thousand years ago, Itsubo, the legendary founder of the Haiatake Guard, was slain, cut down in glorious battle by an ancient enemy, and has been mourned ever since. His passing is marked yearly by grand celebrations that recount his words and deeds. But the sadness has finally lifted as the wise Koroko have proclaimed the spirit born again! The soul now resides in the body of Itsube, who must now live up to this mythical and timeless reputation. However, this puts her under immense strain. She feels unworthy of this un-earned mantle, and yet, Itsube will do everything she can not to let the Tengu, or herself, down. She is steadfast and unwavering in combat and hopes to inspire the Haiatake Guard to even greater skill at arms.

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

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)

The Hoshi and the Minimoto families are so intertwined as to be almost one. Many a Hoshi daughter has descended from the frozen peaks above to marry a Minimoto, son. Equally, many a Minimoto has risen from below to take their place in a Hoshi household. Sora is an excellent representation of this, a fine blend of both Houses. He carries the bear’s blessing in his large frame and stalwart manner, but it is Hoshi blood that allows him to withstand the fierce winds and freezing snows that blanket the Iron Mountian’s peaks. While still an ashigaru, he is tipped to join the ranks of the guards who protect the ice maidens. Only the very best are given this posting, as it means living in the high places of the world, in gale-force winds, blizzards and whiteouts that can last for days, weeks even. Sora has embraced the best of his lineage and has become a blizzard warrior of some renown.

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

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.

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

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

Mothers often warn their children whilst young 'don’t wander off or the Bakemono will get you!' said more in jest than warning. Little did they know that the monsters of fable would soon become reality.When in numbers the Bakemono appear fearless and swarm forward from the shadows, a tide of hate intent on drowning those before them. The will of the brave faltering and the sky darkening is often a prelude to their appearance.

Blister contains three miniatures supplied with 30mm bases. Note that no profile card is included.

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

Blister contains one miniature supplied with a 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.

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

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