Bushido: Vorbestellung

GCT Studios haben die Vorbestellung für ihre neuen Figuren gestartet.

Die neue Warband „The Wretched“ für den Cult of Yurei kostet 38,40£

In the shadows and dark corners of the world, the worshippers of Yurei are gathering force. The many members of this Cult may not even be aware that they are serving the same dark masters.
A once-great scion of the Peacock clan, laid low by a curse of his own making.
Kokou will live forever.  Many a man’s dream but for Kokou, a living nightmare of half life and many stages of undeath.  This would be a sad tale already but Kokou has also damned the men under his command, sharing their Lord’s fate and existing as wretches, their only companions now are creatures as fell and pathetic as they are.
Immortality also has its advantages however and Yurei can always make use of a combat trained group with nowhere else to turn.

Box contains five resin miniatures supplied with bases and 10 full colour cards.

Dazu erscheint Nintoku für 9,84£

Executioners rarely live in the towns where they work. Most prefer anonymity, while others are open about what they do. However, their association with death leaves them all but outcasts by the villagers, as it seems death’s scent follows them, tarnishing their every interaction. While some in the profession remain detached, seeing it as justice served rather than a life lost, others revel in the killing. In Nintoku’s case, he never shies from telling the locals his profession or how much he enjoys ending the lives of those sentenced to death. By doing this, he fulfils his bargain with Yurie. Still, no matter how many perish at his hands, satisfaction is always out of reach, leaving his dark thirsts unslaked, even when ending those from the higher classes, the classes that look down upon him and those of his ilk.

Nintoku is a solid Melee profile, but more than this, he can set up other Burakumin for the win. When he slips his noose over the neck of an enemy, allies are much more likely to land their most devastating abilities, which in The Cult of Yurei can be amazingly powerful, and often disgusting.

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

Die beiden Klägerinnen der Präfektur von Ryu Miho und Tama kosten 16,44£

All funeral processions have wailers.  A daimyo will always have many of the peasants wailing naturally at his death, but to ensure there is never a time when grief is not on show, the Takashi clan, in this instance, provides professional mourners. Statuesque and graceful, they assist in the endless cycle of prayers and remembrances as woe-struck mourners attach blessings, letters, and prayer strips to them for carrying alongside their dear, departed daimyo on the solemn path to his final resting place.
Both of these support models have various abilities that can be useful in different warbands. In particular, Endurance is a powerful buff that allows a Melee model to last for an entire turn even after being exhausted. Miho and Tama, known as the Ladies of Letters, have two powerful Ki-feats: Tears for the Dead and Spirit-Ward.
Tears for the Dead temporarily sidelines a strong enemy combat model while Spirit Ward, well-known to other factions, can be decisive in most matchups. The Ladies also bestow Prayer Tokens, which can change the dynamic of any scenario, but favour the Prefecture of Ryu players, who are long-experienced in dealing with such matters.

Blister contains two resin miniatures supplied with bases and two full colour profile cards.

Die zugehörige Warband „Passing the Night“ kostet 62,40£

Heralds of our times, heralds of woe! Through the mist, they come, treading rhythmically; four voices cry in unison,” Death! Dishonour! Judgement! Punishment!” It is a curious procession, never seen in Jwar, not even when old man Shiho died.
“Death! Dishonour! Judgement! Punishment!” they call in time to the stamp of their weary feet. The mourning party marches slower than they would on parade as a sign of respect to the daimyo that the reliquist carries on his incense-smoke-shrouded back; the remains of the leader of the Takashi clan, wrapped in silk, and prayer beads and scrolls that highlight his many deeds of bushido. Alas, he is no more, and someone has to bear the cost of the Takashi clan’s wrath; they desperately need someone to blame, and they have found it in these four men.
Takashi Hira found them guilty, and they must pay for their ineptitude. They are accused of laxness in the face of danger, allowing assassins to kill their daimyo.

Four commanders—one of the Watch, the Guard, the Castle, and his private bodyguard—had been in charge of his defence and failed. They stop at every village, where judgment is passed upon them. Woe betide any who try to waylay or attack them, as they are still some of the best the Dragon Clan has to offer, but more than this, they have a deep, burning need to relieve themselves of shame by performing heroic actions. These Samurai failed to protect their daimyo. They will not fail again.

This box contains seven thematic models for the Prefecture of Ryu and is a 100 Rice force ready to play. The Samurai can be made very powerful, but this requires them to cleanse themselves of shame, which can be difficult as it mounts. You have a considerable advantage if you can control the shame, but bringing shame upon the wrong model can be disastrous.

Box contains 7 resin miniatures, bases and 13 full colour cards.

Als Ronin erscheint die Master Bat für 12,05£

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?

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

Minimoto bekommt mit Kamuy einen Bären für 12,05£

When the Hoshi accompany their Minimoto allies to war, the mountains’ ferocity goes with them. The Ice-Witches can summon a powerful spirit that embodies the ferocity of a fierce mountain storm; a wrath of ice and the death of cold made manifest that is virtually indestructible and terrifying as it mauls opponents to death. Most soldiers never want to behold Kamuy, the fierce mountain spirit in question. The Minimoto could conquer the Jwar Isles if these kami did not melt when away from their mountain peaks for too long.
With seven boxes and Durable, Kamuy is already something to consider when making a list; with +2 Strength, powerful attack and Rend, he is a fantastic melee beater. You must use him before he melts; however, you must get the most out of him early or make sure he always has a Blizzard to fight in.

Blister contains one resin miniature supplied with a 50mm base and full colour profile card.

Die Awoken erhalten mit Katzu einen Bogenschützen für 9,84£

Like the other males in the ever-present but mostly unseen Jaakuna, Katzu enjoys a life devoid of pleasure, rest or appreciation for his sacrifice. Myriad spiderlings cover Katzu’s body, which slowly drains his blood to feed. Should he be killed, they abandon him in droves to find fresher prey. For the Jaakuna, this is Katzu’s greatest contribution.
Katzu’s bow is surprisingly effective, but his real use comes from his Ki Feat. The ability to add more swarms, even as a melee trick, is powerful and can also help keep your Feat value high by adding an additional Kumo.

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

Quelle: GCT Studios