Akagi Clan

The Akagi Clan are a proud warrior dynasty steeped in centuries of tradition and pride. They see themselves as superior in every quality to their neighbours and in some ways they are right. Centuries of warrior training are matched only by a devotion to the arts but will decades of peace take their toll? Traditional enemies are the Mongol tribes but historically the Akagi Clan have also encroached on Choson territory and invaded the Zhuanshi lands. Now a new threat is coming from the west and the Clan must once more call in the samurai and raise a mighty army to defeat the demon hordes. Old enemies must become new allies or new dominions if the clan is to survive. Great honour is there for the taking and great heroes to be made.

The Akagi Clan has a good starting position and has a strong selection of unit types but it must choose it's course wisely. Rapid expansion is likely to bring hostility from Neighbouring kingdoms but it is a necessity in the face of a greater evil.

Krishnapur

In the plains of Krishnapur the centuries of peace and prosperity have built a glittering kingdom. Beautiful palaces and gold and jewelled elephants adorn the hillsides, the King is wise and the people are contented. It is truly the fabled Shangri la. But something is stirring, messengers from the West report evil tidings. In the opium haze strange shapes emerge from the spirit plane. It is time to unlock the armoury, call the mahouts and the fakirs and bring forth the great white elephant for war!

Krishnapur has a strong starting position. Rich fertile plains and forests provide a good income and the lands are protected to the north by impassable mountains. However it is her strengths that may prove to be her undoing. Across the mountains strong martial factions are building and they are coming for the fabled gold of Krishnapur.