Description

Kimiko is one of the Hoshi family’s Ice Witches. A Minor House, pledged to the Minimoto, the Hoshi live on the frozen peaks of the Iron Mountains and take almost no part in the politics or games at Court other houses delight in. They are closer to the Kami of the mountain and many of their daughters inherit powers over cold and ice.

One of the interesting aspects of Kimiko is that she lets you recruit a Kami of Reflection which offers invaluable defence against enemy opposed Ki Feats. If you don’t recruit one she can summon one to the game, but this exhausts her powers and she can’t play any further part in the battle. She also brings a great Ki Feat called Icy Veins which gives a model gains Fearless, Durable (Ranged), and Slow until the End Phase. Obviously Fearless and Durable against Ranged is a great buff for your own guys but this can also be used on enemy models, you have to weigh carefully its best use each turn. Some times you need the protection against Ranged, other times you need to Slow an enemy.

Finally before the game Kimiko lets you place an Icy Terrain card on the table which hinders enemy movement. This can be invaluable to slow the enemy progress as the Minimoto are the slowest of all factions. Combine these powers with her Samurai training (Giving her Martial Prowess) which is a good defence in Melee and she’s going to be a real help for Bear Clan players in all kinds of lists.

Blister contains one miniature, one 30mm base and three full colour profile cards.