Shadow War (book)
Shadow War is a sourcebook for Kindred of the East that details the ways Kuei-jin wage war against each other, as well as the Great Leap Outward and Bamboo Princes.
Summary
From the White Wolf catalog:
- At Twilight the Knives Still Shine
- In Kowloon, the Bamboo Princes stir insurrection against the bloodless, ancient mandarins of the Quincunx. In Korea, two elders of the Green Courts swear ritual enmity in a midnight war, as each has been told that the other is akuma. In California, freed from the dictates of civilized warfare, the Kuei-jin seek to wash away the hapless Kuei-jin with sudden savagery. Everywhere, the Kuei-jin are at war.
- At Midnight, They Are Red with Blood
- Shadow War is a guide to warfare, both formal and otherwise, among the Kuei-jin. From the honorable strife of the twilight war to the relentless savagery of midnight was against the Yama King's servants, from the battles outside the Middle Kingdom to the means the youngest Wan Kuei use in their struggles against their elders, everything a Kuei-jin needs to know about taking the field of battle is here.
Chapters
Introduction: Welcome to Life After Midnight
Chapter One: Twilight War
Details the origin of the customs of Shadow War dating back to the Wan Xian, over the Five August Courts as well as its form in the modern Quincunx and other Courts.
Chapter Two: Midnight War
Details the ways Midnight Wars are fought, as well as what ceremonies are necessary.
Chapter Three: Underground War
Details about the Bamboo Princes, their ways to wage war against older Kuei-jin as well as how their various cells are interconnected.
Chapter Four: Scarlet Screens
Details about the various groups Kuei-jin entertain as Scarlet Screens
Chapter Five: Crimson War
Details about the recent conflicts with western vampires, including the Great Leap Outward and the invasion of Adelaide, Australia.
Appendix: Gods of War
A short description of various proficient Shadow Warriors.
Background Information
The 1999 Jul-Dec Catalog has a different text entry for the book:
Not All Wars Are Fought by Armies
So, young one, you wish to learn how the Kuei-jin made war? Then you must learn the customs of the Shadow War. One does not simply attack one's enemy. There are customs that must be observed so that you might win allies and earn respect through your victory. If you fail to observe the traditions, it does not matter if your first attack succeeds. Stories of your brief success might, however, enliven your funeral.
Some Wars Are Fought in the Shadows
Shadow War is a glimpse into the vicious struggle within the Courts of the Kuei-jin. When honor is at stake, when blood is called for, when there can be no compromise short of total annihilation, it is time for the Shadow War. Take notes. Your very soul could depend on it.
Memorable Quotes
(...)
Characters
(...)
Terminology
Gansheze, Scarlet Screen, Takeouji, Great Leap Outward
| Previous book: KOTE: Dharma Book: Devil-Tigers  |
Game Books Kindred of the East books |
Next book: KOTE: The Thousand Hells |