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#20 New Masterworks

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Fully follows the core 07-02-masterworks.md format. 20 additional masterworks unique to this expansion. Distinguished from Foreign Divine Treasures — these masterworks are produced within Japan or are Japanized foreign weapons (Foreign Divine Treasures are legendary arms from abroad).

#§ Scent — Famed Blades of a New Age

A famed blade is not forged in a single age. The divine swords of the Bakumatsu, blades that flowed into Japan from abroad, masterworks made in Japan yet below the rank of a Divine Treasure — all are gathered in one place.

#§ Law — 20 Masterworks

#Swords·Blades (8 items)

#40-03-01. Muramasa (村正)

Technique [Kata] Muramasa's Sever: Energy 4 · Courage+Swordsmanship >= Defense+2 · attack +5 · on Critical Hit, weapon-breaking (Break 1 enemy weapon) · 1 time per 1 battle · masterwork grade · 1 time per 1 battle + masterwork grade + on Critical Hit = 3 limiting conditions (follows 00-05 §10) Curse [aptitude]: after 5 sessions of use, a Fate check at the start of every session. On failure, Frenzy for 1 round (indiscriminate attack against friend and foe).

  • Scent: A Japanese famed blade forged by the Muramasa clan. A rumor that it is cursed — after a certain number of uses, it affects the wielder.
  • Base: odachi (07-01)
  • Restriction: Swordsmanship License or higher.
  • Price: not for sale (legendary). GM reward.

#40-03-02. Masamune Severing Blade (政宗 絕刀)

Technique [Kata] Sever of Justice: Energy 3 · Finesse+Swordsmanship >= Defense+1 · attack +4 · additional +2 against demons·evildoers Blessing [aptitude]: on a righteous act (smiting evil·protecting the weak), grants Energy aid B-1 1 time (one breath's limit temporarily +1, 1 time per 1 session).

  • Scent: A late work of Masamune. The last tanto he forged. "The blade of the righteous path."
  • Base: tanto (07-01)
  • Restriction: Bearing +1 or higher.
  • Price: 80 gwan. Only from Masamune's descendants.

#40-03-03. Righteous Koro (虎牢) Blade

Technique [Kata] Koro Single Point: Energy 2 · Finesse+Swordsmanship >= Defense · attack +3 · can be thrown (3 zones' distance)

  • Scent: A throwing-style short blade carefully forged by a righteous-path dojo. A Koro (虎牢)-style hilt.
  • Base: tanto
  • Restriction: Swordsmanship License.
  • Price: 25 gwan.

#40-03-04. Bakumatsu Western Sword (幕末 洋刀)

Technique [Kata] Western-Style Strike: Energy 3 · Courage+Swordsmanship >= Defense · attack +3 · usable for both Japanese and Western swordsmanship

  • Source: a fusion of a Bakumatsu Japanese sword + a Western saber — used by part of the Shinsengumi
  • Era: Bakumatsu (1853-1868)
  • Cultural sphere: late-Edo Japan
  • Scent: a fusion design of a Bakumatsu-era Japanese sword + a Western saber. Carried by part of the Shinsengumi.
  • Base: katana or saber (dual stats)
  • Restriction: limited to the Bakumatsu era (historical campaign).
  • Price: 35 gwan.

#40-03-05. Jigen-ryu Master's Blade

Technique [Kata] Preemptive Strike Enhancement: Energy 4 · Courage+Swordsmanship >= Defense+1 · attack +5 · first-round-only Critical Expansion · user's Energy -1 · masterwork grade. first round + masterwork grade + Energy -1 = 3 limiting conditions (follows 00-05 §10) Blessing [aptitude]: if holding a Jigen-ryu License, first-round attack +1 additional.

  • Scent: A blade used directly by an orthodox Jigen-ryu master. Worn and bent, yet of Renown Title.
  • Base: katana
  • Restriction: Jigen-ryu License recommended (without it, effect is halved).
  • Price: 60 gwan. By tutelage at a Jigen-ryu dojo.

#40-03-06. Yagyu Shinkage-ryu Wooden Sword

Technique [Kata] Martial Subdual: Energy 3 · Finesse+Swordsmanship >= Defense · attack +3 · on hit, the enemy is knocked out (instead of killed) Blessing [aptitude]: suited to the martial philosophy — if holding a Yagyu Shinkage-ryu or Jikishinkage-ryu License, Energy -1.

  • Scent: A wooden sword used by the Yagyu house for orthodox training. No killing is its philosophy.
  • Base: wooden sword (damage -2)
  • Restriction: no killing. Half effect against yoma.
  • Price: 15 gwan.

#40-03-07. Joseon Hwando (朝鮮環刀)

Technique [Kata] Hwando Sever: Energy 3 · Finesse+Swordsmanship >= Defense · attack +3

  • Scent: The standard blade of a Joseon military officer. A round hilt guard.
  • Base: katana (foreign variant)
  • Restriction: Joseon origin or Foreign Adaptation (Joseon) recommended.
  • Price: 20 gwan. From Joseon trade or a Joseon military officer.

#40-03-08. Ming Tang Sword (明 唐刀)

Technique [Kata] Crosscut Slash: Energy 3 · Courage+Swordsmanship >= Defense · simultaneous attack against 2 enemies in the same zone (each check +2)

  • Scent: A Ming-era long blade. Longer and straighter than a katana. Used by Qi Jiguang's army.
  • Base: odachi (foreign variant)
  • Restriction: Ming origin or Foreign Adaptation (Ming) recommended.
  • Price: 30 gwan. From Ming trade or a Ming military officer.

#Spears·Polearms (3 items)

#40-03-09. Hozoin Cross-Shaped Spear

Technique [Kata] Cross Grab: Energy 4 · Finesse+Spearmanship >= Defense+1 · on hit, seal the enemy's weapon for 1 round

  • Scent: A Hozoin-ryu traditional cross (十)-shaped spearhead. Specialized in grabbing an enemy's weapon.
  • Base: yari (07-01)
  • Restriction: Hozoin-ryu License recommended.
  • Price: 50 gwan. From a Hozoin temple.

#40-03-10. Takeda Red Spear (赤槍)

Technique [Kata] Red-Banner Charge: Energy 4 · Courage+Spearmanship >= Defense+1 · mounted only. attack +5·[Pierce 2] · 1 time per 1 battle · masterwork grade. mounted + masterwork grade + 1 time per 1 battle = 3 limiting conditions (follows 00-05 §10) Blessing [aptitude]: if belonging to an Akazonae squad, Energy -1.

  • Scent: Carried by a member of the Takeda house's Akazonae (赤備え) unit. Red lacquer.
  • Base: yari
  • Restriction: friendship with the Takeda·Sanada·Ii house or an Akazonae squad.
  • Price: not for sale. Bestowed by a house.

#40-03-11. Jixiao Long Spear (紀效長槍)

Technique [Tactic:Stance] Mandarin-Duck Formation Operation: Energy 3 · if 1 squad member accompanies, both sides' attack +1·Defense +1 (1 battle)

  • Scent: The Ming army's standard long spear per Qi Jiguang's Jixiao Xinshu.
  • Base: yari (variant)
  • Restriction: Ming military-officer origin or friendship with Qi Jiguang's army.
  • Price: 25 gwan. Ming army supply.

#Bows·Guns (4 items)

#40-03-12. Joseon Horn Bow (角弓)

Technique [Kata] Pyeonjeon Shot: Energy 2 · Finesse+Archery >= Defense · attack +3·[Pierce 2]

  • Scent: The standard composite bow of the Joseon military examination.
  • Base: bow (07-01) (foreign variant)
  • Restriction: Joseon origin or Foreign Adaptation (Joseon) recommended.
  • Price: 30 gwan. Joseon military officer or trade.

#40-03-13. English Longbow (Longbow)

Technique [Kata] Volley (volley): Energy 2 · Finesse+Archery >= Defense · if 2+ squad members are adjacent, simultaneous fire (each check +1)

  • Scent: The mainstay weapon of England's Hundred Years' War. A 1.8m yew bow.
  • Base: bow (foreign variant, range +2)
  • Restriction: Nanban (English) origin or Foreign Adaptation (Nanban).
  • Price: 35 gwan. Nanban trade.

#40-03-14. Matchlock Precision Type (火縄銃 精密形)

Technique [Kata] Inatomi-Style Precise Aim: Energy 3 · Finesse+Archery >= Defense+1 · attack +4 · range +2 Blessing [aptitude]: if holding an Inatomi-ryu License, Energy -1.

  • Scent: A precision matchlock refined by the Inatomi house. Range +1.
  • Base: matchlock (07-01)
  • Restriction: firearm upkeep·gunpowder supply required.
  • Price: 70 gwan. Possible upon tutelage from the Inatomi house.

#40-03-15. Nanban Pistol (洋短銃)

Technique [Kata] Nanban Strike: Energy 2 · Finesse+Archery >= Defense · close-range (1 zone) only. attack +3·Critical Expansion

  • Scent: A pistol brought in by a Nanban trader. Easy to carry.
  • Base: pistol (foreign)
  • Restriction: Access to Nanban trade. Gunpowder and bullet supply.
  • Price: 50 gwan. Nanban trade.

#Armor·Defensive Gear (3 items)

#40-03-16. Black Armor (黑甲冑)

  • Scent: A formal armor imitating Date Masamune's black armor.
  • Base: full armor (07-03, base Defense 12)
  • Effect: Defense 15 (base 12 + masterwork bonus +3) · if main-profession dan 5 or higher or officially recognized by a warrior house, Intimidation +1 · within the masterwork cap of +3 (follows 00-05 §10)
  • Restriction: Hardiness +2 or higher (weight).
  • Price: 200 gwan.

#40-03-17. Joseon Brigandine (朝鮮 頭釘甲)

  • Scent: The standard brigandine of a Joseon military officer. Outer cloth + inner iron plate.
  • Base: full armor (foreign variant, base Defense 12)
  • Effect: Defense 15 (base 12 + masterwork bonus +3) · firearm damage -1 · within the masterwork cap of +3 (follows 00-05 §10)
  • Restriction: Joseon origin recommended.
  • Price: 150 gwan.

#40-03-18. Nanban Cuirass (洋胸甲)

  • Scent: The refined cuirass of a Nanban knight. A steel plate.
  • Base: full armor (foreign variant, base Defense 12)
  • Effect: Defense 16 (base 12 + special bonus +4, rare grade from Nanban trade) · sword·spear damage -1 · but relocation -1·Infiltration -2 · justification for exceeding the cap: a Nanban steel plate · exceeding the +3 cap is balanced by rare grade + a relocation/Infiltration -2 penalty (follows 00-05 §10 masterwork +3 cap exception clause)
  • Restriction: Access to Nanban trade.
  • Price: 250 gwan.

#Other (2 items)

#40-03-19. Shikigami Talisman Bundle (式神札束)

Technique [Kata] Shikigami Summoning: Energy 5 · Wisdom+Sorcery >= 11 · summon 1 minion-grade shikigami for 1 session (consumes 1 sheet)

  • Scent: A bundle of 5 shikigami-summoning talismans refined by an onmyoji.
  • Base: talisman (prop variant)
  • Restriction: onmyoji profession or Sorcery License or higher.
  • Price: 100 gwan (5 sheets). Onmyoji main house.

#40-03-20. Tea-Ceremony Meibutsu Bowl (茶碗 名物)

Scent: A meibutsu tea bowl of the Raku school. Aesthetic·political value. Effect (tool·Bearing enhancement): during a tea-ceremony rite, Bearing check +3·diplomacy +2 Blessing [aptitude]: when used in a tea-ceremony rite, both the PC and the guests gain a mental effect +1 for 1 session (focus·Bearing).

  • Restriction: able to handle tea-ceremony tools.
  • Price: 500 gwan. Meibutsu trade.

#§ Design Perspective

  • Distribution of the 20 masterworks: swords·blades 8 / spears 3 / bows·guns 4 / armor 3 / other 2.
  • Foreign masterworks: 8 kinds (Joseon·Ming·Nanban + the Hozoin house, etc.). Distinguished from Foreign Divine Treasures (45-foreign-relics) — masterworks are obtainable within Japan, Divine Treasures are legends from abroad.
  • School linkage: 6 kinds (40-03-05·06·09·10·11·14) link directly to a school of this expansion or the core — the difference from school-exclusive gear (40-04) is "License recommended," not "License required."
  • Coexistence with core masterworks: no modification of core masterwork entries. Additions only.

"A famed blade is forged. But the name of a famed blade is made by its wielder."