King Shamoke

Where the valleys converge, there too is King Shamoke, straddling the border between nations; the tumbling waters of the confluence as precarious as his future. To his north, east and south lie the Han, a persistent thorn in the side of those who would call themselves independent. Yet Shamoke must appease this unstable empire, lest he invite their wrath. At the same time, however, he is respected by the tribes of the south, and so cannot concede too much, or risk shattering the fragile ground beneath his feet.

Where the valleys converge, there too is King Shamoke, straddling the border between nations; the tumbling waters of the confluence as precarious as his future. To his north, east and south lie the Han, a persistent thorn in the side of those who would call themselves independent. Yet Shamoke must appease this unstable empire, lest he invite their wrath. At the same time, however, he is respected by the tribes of the south, and so cannot concede too much, or risk shattering the fragile ground beneath his feet.

Shamoke stands astride two worlds, yet if he is not careful, he will be devoured by them both! In almost all directions, the warlords of the now-crumbling Han snap at his heels. Yet Shamoke must appease these unstable warriors, lest he invite their wrath. At the same time, however, he is respected by the remaining Nanman tribes of the south, and so cannot concede too much or risk shattering the fragile ground beneath his feet.

-10 satisfaction for Nanman (faction-wide)
(only if this character is prime minister, heir or faction leader)
+8 melee evasion for melee infantry (faction-wide)
(only if this character is prime minister, heir or faction leader)
+15% speed for melee infantry (faction-wide)
(only if this character is prime minister, heir or faction leader)

Reformation
Faction respecification
+ / - Faction diplomatic relations
+ / - Character satisfaction
Alternative government types

Lord of the Five Valleys
Faction feature

Might of the Valley
Axe infantry
Role: shock infantry
+ Defence vs. missile
+ High mobility

Wuling Fighters
Sword & shield infantry
Role: assault infantry
+ Large health pool
+ Increased damage to characters

Wuling Slingers
Missile infantry
Role: skirmish infantry
+ Ignore terrain penalties
+ High mobility