Prefecture of Ryu
The Dragon Clan won the rights to colonise the Westward Isles in a series of duels with their rivals, the Shiho Clan. However, when the Emperor’s vessel expired, and his young heir, too young and inexperienced to concern himself with the petty disputes at the fringes of his lands, the promise of sole settlement rights died with him. The newly formed Prefecture of Ryu found themselves yet again in conflict with their old enemies, the Shiho Clan.
Now, the Prefecture’s grasp of power is weakened, due to the recent Tsunami. Their forces are in disarray, they are fighting on all fronts in the aftermath of the disaster. But still the men and women of the Dragon are ready to take their place at Destiny’s table, uniting the human world by defending it against all threats.
Playstyle
The Prefecture of Ryu is ideal for players who enjoy classic Samurai and Ashigaru forces, while still offering the option to field Dragons, Priests, and Battle-Mages. Its core themes are military discipline, battlefield positioning, and the effective use of synergies.
Accessible for beginners, the faction continues to reward experienced players with increasingly complex and engaging list-building options.
The faction can be divided into three main branches:
Samurai can be fielded on their own or in limited numbers alongside Ashigaru. They are elite warriors and capable commanders. Pure Samurai forces are an excellent starting point for new players, requiring relatively few models and offering a forgiving introduction to the game.
Ashigaru are soldiers designed to operate as a disciplined fighting force. They rely on support models and unit synergies to secure early battlefield control through coordinated pressure. While highly versatile as a group, they struggle when operating alone.
Shisai are priests who focus on supporting other models. They cannot be effectively fielded on their own, but instead integrate into other lists. In the Passing the Night Theme, they accompany highly specialised Samurai known as the Shamed, introducing advanced gameplay centred on precise positioning and resource management. This playstyle represents the faction’s identity at its most refined.
In addition to its core forces, the Prefecture of Ryu can deploy Dragons and Battle-Mages, further reshaping and defining the overall playstyle of the warband.
- Böhmi, Bushido community member