Each season culminates in the global gathering for Legend of the Five Rings that is Winter Court. This year we had a pretty wild meta with a number of big changes just before the event leaving the environment largely unexplored, add to that the convergence of players from environments all across the world and you’ve got a pretty exciting event.

The event started off with a ‘last chance qualifier‘ giving players who didn’t have any invite already a shot at getting a spot. Luckily for them, the event did actually have the capacity, so all players were able to qualify.

This tournament was tracked on Lotus Pavilion allowing us to easily look at the results and pairings and quickly generate charts. Consider supporting Lotus Pavilion at this Patreon page.

Then games kicked into the normal routine with two days of qualifiers (Day 1A and Day 1B) where players who got 42 points or better (and the top player of each clan below that) went on to the final day.

Day 1 A – https://thelotuspavilion.com/tournaments/4879

Day 1 B – https://thelotuspavilion.com/tournaments/4883

Day 2 – https://challonge.com/wintercourtday2?fbclid=IwAR1N-eWZoBpgJ_RPUK4KCq_G0lBzkAwPzytk_dBNZU-IagexCnFU_dx3BZw

Prize support for this event was pretty impressive. These are designed by Wade Piche in FFG who has been doing some fantastic work for us L5R players and he’s been getting better and better at it.

These are just the participation prizes! And those rings and favor tokens are metal.

For the rest of the prize support see here.

Draft Format

One interesting addition was Tyler running a new draft format for the game. There are a number of cards specifically for this format which hasn’t been released yet (we’re not sure if they will be at all), but players to managed to get some games with Tyler walked away with the following.



















We believe rules on this new format will be released soon after Winter Court so people who are interested can get some games in. I think the hope is to give new players a way to discover the game without having to buy in straight away, so this might be a good tool to recruit new Samurai.

Day 1 A

Note – I don’t include challengers, so add an extra of each clan for the day 2 numbers.

Day 1A Hatamoto

Crab – Stephen Didion

Crane – Andrew Case

Dragon – Anthony Hunter Edwards

Lion – Aaron Boyd

Phoenix – Travis McDaniel

Scorpion – Erik Stenberg

Unicorn – Mychal Edwards

Day 1B

Note – I don’t include challengers, so add an extra of each clan for the day 2 numbers.

Day 1B Hatamoto

Crab – Pablo Pintor Espinosa

Cane – Yanik Richard

Dragon – Arash Afghahi

Lion – Jason Scarrow

Phoenix – Jose Luis Saenz

Scorpion – Jakub Irzyk

Unicorn – Daniel Kaye

Day 2

Day 2 started with a field of 90 players slowly whittled away in single elims. Day 2 – https://challonge.com/wintercourtday2?fbclid=IwAR1N-eWZoBpgJ_RPUK4KCq_G0lBzkAwPzytk_dBNZU-IagexCnFU_dx3BZw

I believe the top 4 get Hatamoto if they didn’t already have it. Jose already did, but that still adds 3 more Hatamoto onto the list.

Matthew Beck – Phoenix

Zachary Lowe – Scorpion

Steve Palumbo – Scorpion

I believe these are the last Hatamoto of this season with the Hatamoto from the next event (on Sunday) as presumably part of the next season?

Our new Shogun is Jose Luis Saenz of the Phoenix clan

Story Choice

Jose decided that Toturi should investigate the attempt on his life and possible connections to the Emperor’s death, dragging the perpetrators into the light to foil their efforts.

Overview

Day1A + Day1B + the last few from Day2, so this is still missing some games.

The Roles Freed!

At the end of each Winter Court, the top players of each clan get to decide the next role their clan will get. Coming up to this, there were a few rumors and reports are that the top players asked for free roles rather than selecting roles. With all players in agreement, Tyler announced that roles are now free! So each clan can pick whatever role they want to play (but are still locked into the restriction of that role).

Tyler Announcing the Freeing of the Roles

Decks will get posted when I start seeing them!

The team at BushiBuilder.com have been doing a great job compiling decklists here.

Jose Luis Saenz – Shogun – Phoenix

By: fleepa0 Winter Court 2019 – 1st PlaceBy: fleepa0 Kyūden Isawa (Disciples of the Void)

Seeker of Void

Kuroi Mori (Core)

Manicured Garden (Core)

Meditations on the Tao (Core)

Shameful Display (Core)

Upholding Authority (Tainted Lands) Dynasty(40)

Character (27)

3 Ethereal Dreamer (All and Nothing)

3 Solemn Scholar (Core)

3 Adept of the Waves (Core)

1 Asako Tsuki (Meditations on the Ephemeral)

3 Miya Mystic (Core)

3 Acolyte of Koyane (Justice for Satsume)

3 Shiba Yōjimbō (Core)

3 Isawa Ujina (Children of the Empire)

3 Prodigy of the Waves (Into the Forbidden City)

2 Hantei XXXVIII (Children of the Empire) Holding (13)

2 Ancestral Shrine (Children of the Empire)

3 Favorable Ground (Core)

3 Forgotten Library (Core)

3 Imperial Storehouse (Core)

1 Kanjo District (Meditations on the Ephemeral)

1 The Imperial Palace (The Chrysanthemum Throne) Conflict (40)

Attachment (10)

2 Fine Katana (Core)

3 Ornate Fan (Core)

3 Cloud the Mind (Core)

2 Pacifism (Core) Character (6)

3 Ancient Master (Breath of the Kami)

3 Isawa Tadaka (Bonds of Blood) Event (24)

2 Banzai! (Core)

3 Censure (Into the Forbidden City)

3 Court Games (Core)

3 Let Go (Core)

3 Policy Debate (For Honor and Glory)

3 Supernatural Storm (Core)

3 Against the Waves (Core)

3 Clarity of Purpose (Disciples of the Void)

1 Display of Power (Core) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com https://bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=d8488fbf-03c9-11ea-be04-020c407d2d9d&public=y

Zachary Lowe – Finalist – Scorpion https://www.bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=a0402553-057c-11ea-be04-020c407d2d9d&public=y Kb poogin/Zack lowe finalist

By: Poogin Kyūden Bayushi (Underhand of the Emperor)

Keeper of Air

Midnight Revels (Children of the Empire)

Night Raid (Core)

Pilgrimage (Core)

Secret Cache (Core)

Upholding Authority (Tainted Lands) Dynasty(40)

Character (32)

3 Alibi Artist (Underhand of the Emperor)

3 Bayushi Liar (Core)

2 Court Novice (Tainted Lands)

3 Blackmail Artist (Core)

3 Keeper Initiate (Core)

3 Miya Mystic (Core)

3 Seppun Truthseeker (Underhand of the Emperor)

3 Bayushi Dairu (Masters of the Court)

3 Favored Niece (Core)

3 Bayushi Aramoro (Underhand of the Emperor)

3 Shosuro Ibuki (Justice for Satsume) Holding (8)

3 Favorable Ground (Core)

1 Hidden Moon Dōjō (The Ebb and Flow)

3 Imperial Storehouse (Core)

1 The Imperial Palace (The Chrysanthemum Throne) Conflict (40)

Attachment (2)

2 Mark of Shame (All and Nothing) Character (6)

3 Goblin Sneak (Tears of Amaterasu)

2 Shosuro Sadako (All and Nothing)

1 Shosuro Miyako (Justice for Satsume) Event (32)

2 Assassination (Core)

3 Backhanded Compliment (The Chrysanthemum Throne)

3 Censure (Into the Forbidden City)

3 Court Games (Core)

1 Duty (Underhand of the Emperor)

3 For Shame! (Core)

3 Forged Edict (Core)

2 Stay Your Hand (Children of the Empire)

3 Way of the Scorpion (Core)

3 Calling in Favors (Core)

3 Noble Sacrifice (Core)

3 Soul Beyond Reproach (The Ebb and Flow) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com

Matthew Beck – Top 4 – Phoenix https://www.bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=3ff910e5-ca73-11e9-ae5c-020c407d2d9d&public=y Winter Court 2019 – Third Place – SoV Phoenix / Five Fires

By: Algahra Kyūden Isawa (Disciples of the Void)

Seeker of Void

Kuroi Mori (Core)

Manicured Garden (Core)

Midnight Revels (Children of the Empire)

Shameful Display (Core)

Upholding Authority (Tainted Lands) Dynasty(40)

Character (29)

3 Ethereal Dreamer (All and Nothing)

3 Solemn Scholar (Core)

3 Adept of the Waves (Core)

2 Asako Tsuki (Meditations on the Ephemeral)

3 Miya Mystic (Core)

3 Acolyte of Koyane (Justice for Satsume)

3 Shiba Yōjimbō (Core)

3 Isawa Ujina (Children of the Empire)

3 Master of Gisei Toshi (Fate Has No Secrets)

3 Prodigy of the Waves (Into the Forbidden City) Holding (11)

3 Ancestral Shrine (Children of the Empire)

3 Favorable Ground (Core)

3 Forgotten Library (Core)

1 Kanjo District (Meditations on the Ephemeral)

1 The Imperial Palace (The Chrysanthemum Throne) Conflict (40)

Attachment (9)

3 Fine Katana (Core)

3 Ornate Fan (Core)

3 Cloud the Mind (Core) Character (7)

3 Ancient Master (Breath of the Kami)

2 Feral Ningyo (Tainted Lands)

2 Isawa Tadaka (Bonds of Blood) Event (24)

2 Banzai! (Core)

3 Censure (Into the Forbidden City)

3 Court Games (Core)

3 Let Go (Core)

3 Supernatural Storm (Core)

3 Against the Waves (Core)

3 Clarity of Purpose (Disciples of the Void)

2 Display of Power (Core)

2 Consumed by Five Fires (Fate Has No Secrets) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com

Christopher D'Agostino – Top 8 – Scorpion https://bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=29e146be-0434-11ea-be04-020c407d2d9d&public=y Just Fuck My Shit Up Fam – Top 8 Worlds

By: Zah City of the Open Hand (Core)

Keeper of Air

Effective Deception (Justice for Satsume)

Meditations on the Tao (Core)

Rally to the Cause (Core)

Secret Cache (Core)

Shameful Display (Core) Dynasty(40)

Character (33)

3 Alibi Artist (Underhand of the Emperor)

3 Bayushi Liar (Core)

3 Bayushi Manipulator (Core)

2 Blackmail Artist (Core)

3 Keeper Initiate (Core)

2 Miya Mystic (Core)

3 Seppun Truthseeker (Underhand of the Emperor)

3 Shameless Gossip (For the Empire)

2 Favored Niece (Core)

2 Fawning Diplomat (The Chrysanthemum Throne)

3 Hantei Sotorii (For the Empire)

2 Shosuro Ibuki (Justice for Satsume)

2 Bayushi Shoju (Core) Holding (7)

2 Favorable Ground (Core)

1 Hidden Moon Dōjō (The Ebb and Flow)

3 Imperial Storehouse (Core)

1 The Imperial Palace (The Chrysanthemum Throne) Conflict (40)

Attachment (3)

3 Mark of Shame (All and Nothing) Character (4)

2 Goblin Sneak (Tears of Amaterasu)

2 Shosuro Miyako (Justice for Satsume) Event (33)

3 Assassination (Core)

3 Backhanded Compliment (The Chrysanthemum Throne)

2 Banzai! (Core)

1 Censure (Into the Forbidden City)

3 Court Games (Core)

1 Duty (Underhand of the Emperor)

3 For Shame! (Core)

2 Voice of Honor (Core)

3 Way of the Scorpion (Core)

2 Calling in Favors (Core)

2 Kirei-ko (Children of the Empire)

2 Noble Sacrifice (Core)

2 Soul Beyond Reproach (The Ebb and Flow)

1 I Can Swim (Core)

3 A Fate Worse Than Death (Fate Has No Secrets) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com

Aaron Frede – Top 8 – Unicorn

By: AFrede Winter Court Top 8By: AFrede Hisu Mori Toride (Elements Unbound)

Keeper of Earth

Appealing to the Fortunes (All and Nothing)

Demonstrating Excellence (Breath of the Kami)

Endless Plains (Core)

Entrenched Position (Core)

Khan’s Ordu (Warriors of the Wind) Dynasty(40)

Character (33)

3 Child of the Plains (Into the Forbidden City)

3 Moto Youth (Core)

3 Border Rider (Core)

3 Keeper Initiate (Core)

3 Shinjo Gunsō (Justice for Satsume)

3 Shinjo Trailblazer (Warriors of the Wind)

3 Moto Nergüi (Disciples of the Void)

3 Utaku Tetsuko (Underhand of the Emperor)

3 Minami Kaze Regulars (Elements Unbound)

3 Moto Chagatai (Warriors of the Wind)

3 Shinjo Altansarnai (Core) Holding (7)

1 Imperial Storehouse (Core)

3 Shiotome Encampment (Breath of the Kami)

3 Windswept Yurt (Tears of Amaterasu) Conflict (41)

Attachment (6)

3 Curved Blade (Warriors of the Wind)

3 Fine Katana (Core) Character (7)

3 Iuchi Wayfinder (Core)

3 Shinjo Ambusher (Children of the Empire)

1 Shinomen Wayfinders (Warriors of the Wind) Event (28)

2 A Perfect Cut (For the Empire)

2 Assassination (Core)

3 Banzai! (Core)

3 Captive Audience (Core)

3 Ready for Battle (Core)

3 Spoils of War (Warriors of the Wind)

3 Charge! (Core)

3 Strength in Numbers (Core)

3 Unfulfilled Duty (Bonds of Blood)

3 Cavalry Reserves (Core) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com

Pablo Pintor Espinosa – Top 8 – Crab https://www.bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=1e2dec09-eedf-11e9-be04-020c407d2d9d&public=y Definetely new and surprising deck that was Top Crab in Worlds (Top 8 and 6-0 during swiss)

By: Pintorpin Shiro Nishiyama (Core)

Keeper of Air

Illustrious Forge (Children of the Empire)

Manicured Garden (Core)

Midnight Revels (Children of the Empire)

Shameful Display (Core)

Upholding Authority (Tainted Lands) Dynasty(40)

Character (29)

3 Kaiu Envoy (Core)

3 Keeper Initiate (Core)

2 Miya Mystic (Core)

3 Shrewd Yasuki (Core)

3 Vanguard Warrior (Core)

3 Borderlands Defender (Core)

3 Yasuki Hikaru (The Emperor’s Legion)

3 Kaiu Shuichi (Core)

3 Steadfast Witch Hunter (Core)

3 Hida Kisada (Core) Holding (11)

3 Favorable Ground (Core)

3 Imperial Storehouse (Core)

3 Iron Mine (Meditations on the Ephemeral)

1 Karada District (Tears of Amaterasu)

1 The Imperial Palace (The Chrysanthemum Throne) Conflict (40)

Attachment (23)

2 Fine Katana (Core)

3 Ornate Fan (Core)

2 Favored Mount (Core)

3 Finger of Jade (Tears of Amaterasu)

3 Reprieve (Core)

3 Spyglass (Core)

1 Talisman of the Sun (Meditations on the Ephemeral)

3 Watch Commander (Core)

3 Jade Tetsubō (Core) Character (3)

3 Hiruma Skirmisher (Into the Forbidden City) Event (14)

2 Banzai! (Core)

3 Court Games (Core)

3 Defend Your Honor (Children of the Empire)

3 Gaijin Customs (The Chrysanthemum Throne)

3 The Mountain Does Not Fall (Core) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com

Daniel Kaye – Top 16 – Unicorn https://www.bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=a46ceb23-00a7-11ea-be04-020c407d2d9d&public=y Trailblazer – Worlds 2019 top 16

By: action_johnny Hisu Mori Toride (Elements Unbound)

Keeper of Water

Border Fortress (Tainted Lands)

Endless Plains (Core)

Khan’s Ordu (Warriors of the Wind)

Pilgrimage (Core)

Upholding Authority (Tainted Lands) Dynasty(40)

Character (34)

3 Moto Youth (Core)

3 Border Rider (Core)

3 Keeper Initiate (Core)

3 Miya Mystic (Core)

3 Shinjo Gunsō (Justice for Satsume)

2 Shinjo Trailblazer (Warriors of the Wind)

2 Master of the Swift Waves (The Ebb and Flow)

2 Moto Nergüi (Disciples of the Void)

3 Utaku Tetsuko (Underhand of the Emperor)

2 Shinjo Kyōra (For the Empire)

3 Shinjo Shono (Breath of the Kami)

2 Minami Kaze Regulars (Elements Unbound)

3 Moto Chagatai (Warriors of the Wind) Holding (6)

3 Shiotome Encampment (Breath of the Kami)

3 Windswept Yurt (Tears of Amaterasu) Conflict (41)

Attachment (11)

3 Curved Blade (Warriors of the Wind)

3 Fine Katana (Core)

2 Cloud the Mind (Core)

2 Talisman of the Sun (Meditations on the Ephemeral)

1 Adorned Barcha (For the Empire) Character (9)

3 Iuchi Wayfinder (Core)

3 Shinjo Ambusher (Children of the Empire)

3 Tattooed Wanderer (Core) Event (21)

1 Assassination (Core)

3 Banzai! (Core)

3 Captive Audience (Core)

2 Defend Your Honor (Children of the Empire)

3 Let Go (Core)

3 Spoils of War (Warriors of the Wind)

3 Charge! (Core)

3 Cavalry Reserves (Core) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com

Kyle Thiele – Day 2 – Phoenix https://www.bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=24ad2b40-c381-11e9-ae5c-020c407d2d9d&public=y Winter Court 2019 – Top64 – Bushi Phoenix (Infinight)

By: Infinight Isawa Mori Seidō (Core)

Support of the Lion

Manicured Garden (Core)

Rally to the Cause (Core)

Sanpuku Seidō (Disciples of the Void)

Shameful Display (Core)

Upholding Authority (Tainted Lands) Dynasty(40)

Character (30)

3 Solemn Scholar (Core)

3 Miya Mystic (Core)

3 Acolyte of Koyane (Justice for Satsume)

3 Haughty Magistrate (The Chrysanthemum Throne)

3 Seppun Ishikawa (Fate Has No Secrets)

3 Serene Warrior (Core)

3 Hantei Sotorii (For the Empire)

3 Prodigy of the Waves (Into the Forbidden City)

3 Akodo Toturi (Children of the Empire)

3 Shiba Tsukune (Core) Holding (10)

2 Ancestral Shrine (Children of the Empire)

3 Favorable Ground (Core)

3 Forgotten Library (Core)

1 Kanjo District (Meditations on the Ephemeral)

1 The Imperial Palace (The Chrysanthemum Throne) Conflict (40)

Attachment (9)

2 Fine Katana (Core)

2 Cloud the Mind (Core)

2 Pacifism (Core)

3 Sashimono (Core) Character (2)

2 Isawa Tadaka (Bonds of Blood) Event (29)

2 Banzai! (Core)

3 Censure (Into the Forbidden City)

3 Court Games (Core)

3 Honor in Battle (The Emperor’s Legion)

3 Purity of Spirit (For the Empire)

2 Ready for Battle (Core)

3 The Path of Man (Disciples of the Void)

3 Charge! (Core)

3 Clarity of Purpose (Disciples of the Void)

2 Strength in Numbers (Core)

2 Display of Power (Core) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com

Yanik Richard – Top 16 – Crane https://bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=ab7c2570-04f7-11ea-be04-020c407d2d9d&public=y Yanik Richard Worlds 2019 (Crane Hatamoto, Top 16)

By: Anonymous Kyūden Kakita (Masters of the Court)

Keeper of Air

Magistrate Station (Elements Unbound)

Manicured Garden (Core)

Midnight Revels (Children of the Empire)

Shameful Display (Core)

Upholding Authority (Tainted Lands) Dynasty(40)

Character (33)

2 Callow Delegate (All and Nothing)

3 Doji Whisperer (Core)

3 Brash Samurai (Core)

1 Daidoji Nerishma (Core)

3 Keeper Initiate (Core)

3 Doji Challenger (Core)

3 Asahina Takamori (Masters of the Court)

2 Doji Kuzunobu (The Emperor’s Legion)

2 Hantei Sotorii (For the Empire)

1 Iron Crane Legion (The Children of Heaven)

3 Kakita Toshimoko (Children of the Empire)

2 Doji Kuwanan (Justice for Satsume)

3 Kakita Yoshi (Into the Forbidden City)

2 Tengu Sensei (Elements Unbound) Holding (7)

3 Favorable Ground (Core)

3 Kakita Dōjō (Children of the Empire)

1 The Imperial Palace (The Chrysanthemum Throne) Conflict (41)

Attachment (6)

3 Fine Katana (Core)

3 Mark of Shame (All and Nothing) Character (5)

1 Meek Informant (Tears of Amaterasu)

1 Young Harrier (Fate Has No Secrets)

2 Political Rival (Core)

1 Shosuro Miyako (Justice for Satsume) Event (30)

1 Assassination (Core)

3 Banzai! (Core)

2 Court Games (Core)

3 Defend Your Honor (Children of the Empire)

2 Gossip (Masters of the Court)

3 Policy Debate (For Honor and Glory)

3 Voice of Honor (Core)

3 Way of the Crane (Core)

3 Calling in Favors (Core)

2 Duel to the Death (Bonds of Blood)

2 Noble Sacrifice (Core)

3 Soul Beyond Reproach (The Ebb and Flow) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com

Erik Baalhuis – Top 16 – Crane

Seeker of Void

Manicured Garden Air

Entrenched Position Earth

Magistrate Station Fire

Pilgrimage Void

Shameful Display Void Kyūden KakitaSeeker of VoidManicured Garden AirEntrenched Position EarthMagistrate Station FirePilgrimage VoidShameful Display Void Dynasty Deck (40)

Character (28) 3x Brash Samurai

1x Daidoji Nerishma

3x Doji Challenger

2x Doji Kuwanan

2x Doji Kuzunobu

3x Doji Whisperer

1x Iron Crane Legion

1x Kakita Asami

2x Kakita Kaezin

3x Kakita Toshimoko

2x Kakita Yoshi

2x Maker of Keepsakes

3x Miya Mystic

Holding (12) 2x Esteemed Tea House

3x Favorable Ground

3x Imperial Storehouse

3x Kakita Dōjō

1x The Imperial Palace Conflict Deck (40)

Event (19) 3x Banzai!

3x Court Games

1x Gossip

3x Let Go ///// /

3x Policy Debate

3x Voice of Honor

3x Way of the Crane

Attachment (18) 3x A New Name

1x Daimyō’s Gunbai

3x Duelist Training

3x Fine Katana

3x Formal Invitation

1x Hawk Tattoo //

1x Kakita Blade

3x Ornate Fan

Character (3) 1x Ancient Master /

2x Political Rival

Arash Afghahi – Top 32 – Dragon

By: Arash Afghahi Crab splash – CloneBy: Arash Afghahi Mountain’s Anvil Castle (Core)

Seeker of Air

Manicured Garden (Core)

Restoration of Balance (Core)

Sacred Sanctuary (Breath of the Kami)

Shameful Display (Core)

Upholding Authority (Tainted Lands) Dynasty(40)

Character (33)

3 Doomed Shugenja (Core)

3 Togashi Initiate (Core)

3 Agasha Swordsmith (Core)

3 Miya Mystic (Core)

3 Kitsuki Investigator (Core)

2 Kitsuki Yuikimi (Bonds of Blood)

3 Mirumoto Raitsugu (Core)

2 Tranquil Philosopher (Children of the Empire)

2 Master Alchemist (The Fires Within)

3 Niten Master (Core)

3 Togashi Mitsu (All and Nothing)

3 Togashi Yokuni (Core) Holding (7)

3 Favorable Ground (Core)

3 Imperial Storehouse (Core)

1 The Imperial Palace (The Chrysanthemum Throne) Conflict (40)

Attachment (23)

3 Fine Katana (Core)

2 Ornate Fan (Core)

3 Seal of the Dragon (Meditations on the Ephemeral)

3 Sharpened Tsuruhashi (The Children of Heaven)

1 Ancestral Daishō (Core)

3 Cloud the Mind (Core)

3 Finger of Jade (Tears of Amaterasu)

2 Hawk Tattoo (The Ebb and Flow)

3 Reprieve (Core) Character (3)

3 Tattooed Wanderer (Core) Event (14)

2 Banzai! (Core)

3 Court Games (Core)

3 Hurricane Punch (Breath of the Kami)

3 Let Go (Core)

3 Void Fist (All and Nothing) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com

Unknown – Top 32 – Unicorn https://bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=fc20963a-8b87-11e9-a0a7-020c407d2d9d&public=y The Khan’s March

By: FanFavorite Hisu Mori Toride (Elements Unbound)

Keeper of Water

Fertile Fields (Core)

Khan’s Ordu (Warriors of the Wind)

Midnight Revels (Children of the Empire)

Shameful Display (Core)

Upholding Authority (Tainted Lands) Dynasty(40)

Character (34)

2 Child of the Plains (Into the Forbidden City)

3 Moto Youth (Core)

3 Border Rider (Core)

2 Miya Mystic (Core)

3 Shinjo Gunsō (Justice for Satsume)

3 Shinjo Trailblazer (Warriors of the Wind)

2 Master of the Swift Waves (The Ebb and Flow)

2 Moto Nergüi (Disciples of the Void)

3 Utaku Tetsuko (Underhand of the Emperor)

2 Iuchi Daiyu (Warriors of the Wind)

3 Shinjo Shono (Breath of the Kami)

2 Minami Kaze Regulars (Elements Unbound)

3 Moto Chagatai (Warriors of the Wind)

1 Shinjo Altansarnai (Core) Holding (6)

3 Shiotome Encampment (Breath of the Kami)

3 Windswept Yurt (Tears of Amaterasu) Conflict (40)

Attachment (10)

3 Curved Blade (Warriors of the Wind)

3 Fine Katana (Core)

2 Cloud the Mind (Core)

2 Talisman of the Sun (Meditations on the Ephemeral) Character (9)

3 Iuchi Wayfinder (Core)

3 Shinjo Ambusher (Children of the Empire)

3 Tattooed Wanderer (Core) Event (21)

1 Assassination (Core)

3 Banzai! (Core)

3 Captive Audience (Core)

2 Defend Your Honor (Children of the Empire)

3 Let Go (Core)

3 Spoils of War (Warriors of the Wind)

3 Charge! (Core)

3 Cavalry Reserves (Core) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com

Michael McCormick – Top 32 – Crab https://bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=656bd530-dfb0-11e9-ae5c-020c407d2d9d&public=y For Da Proxy Emperor

By: Michael McCormick Shiro Nishiyama (Core)

Seeker of Void

Defend the Wall (Core)

Manicured Garden (Core)

Midnight Revels (Children of the Empire)

Pilgrimage (Core)

Shameful Display (Core) Dynasty(40)

Character (29)

3 Kaiu Envoy (Core)

2 Miya Mystic (Core)

3 Shrewd Yasuki (Core)

3 Vanguard Warrior (Core)

3 Siege Captain (Children of the Empire)

3 Hantei Sotorii (For the Empire)

3 Kaiu Shuichi (Core)

3 Steadfast Witch Hunter (Core)

3 Akodo Toturi (Children of the Empire)

3 Hida Kisada (Core) Holding (11)

3 Favorable Ground (Core)

3 Imperial Storehouse (Core)

3 Iron Mine (Meditations on the Ephemeral)

1 Karada District (Tears of Amaterasu)

1 The Imperial Palace (The Chrysanthemum Throne) Conflict (40)

Attachment (12)

2 Fine Katana (Core)

3 Ornate Fan (Core)

2 Finger of Jade (Tears of Amaterasu)

3 Reprieve (Core)

2 Jade Tetsubō (Core) Character (6)

3 Hiruma Skirmisher (Into the Forbidden City)

2 Nezumi Infiltrator (The Ebb and Flow)

1 Kami Unleashed (Disciples of the Void) Event (22)

1 Assassination (Core)

3 Banzai! (Core)

2 Censure (Into the Forbidden City)

3 Court Games (Core)

3 Purity of Spirit (For the Empire)

3 Charge! (Core)

2 Clarity of Purpose (Disciples of the Void)

3 The Mountain Does Not Fall (Core)

2 Way of the Crab (Core) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com

Unknown – Top 32 – Phoenix https://bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=4c7a53c2-fff1-11e9-be04-020c407d2d9d&public=y Worlds 2019

By: Kaza Kyūden Isawa (Disciples of the Void)

Seeker of Void

Kuroi Mori (Core)

Manicured Garden (Core)

Meditations on the Tao (Core)

Shameful Display (Core)

Upholding Authority (Tainted Lands) Dynasty(40)

Character (27)

3 Ethereal Dreamer (All and Nothing)

3 Solemn Scholar (Core)

3 Adept of the Waves (Core)

1 Asako Tsuki (Meditations on the Ephemeral)

3 Miya Mystic (Core)

3 Acolyte of Koyane (Justice for Satsume)

3 Shiba Yōjimbō (Core)

3 Isawa Ujina (Children of the Empire)

3 Prodigy of the Waves (Into the Forbidden City)

2 Hantei XXXVIII (Children of the Empire) Holding (13)

2 Ancestral Shrine (Children of the Empire)

3 Favorable Ground (Core)

3 Forgotten Library (Core)

3 Imperial Storehouse (Core)

1 Kanjo District (Meditations on the Ephemeral)

1 The Imperial Palace (The Chrysanthemum Throne) Conflict (40)

Attachment (11)

3 Fine Katana (Core)

3 Ornate Fan (Core)

3 Cloud the Mind (Core)

2 Pacifism (Core) Character (5)

3 Ancient Master (Breath of the Kami)

2 Isawa Tadaka (Bonds of Blood) Event (24)

1 Banzai! (Core)

3 Censure (Into the Forbidden City)

3 Court Games (Core)

3 Let Go (Core)

3 Policy Debate (For Honor and Glory)

3 Supernatural Storm (Core)

3 Against the Waves (Core)

3 Clarity of Purpose (Disciples of the Void)

2 Display of Power (Core) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com

Jared Wright – Day 2 – Crab

By: MoZi (Jared Wright) PaciFISTS not PacifistsBy: MoZi (Jared Wright) Shiro Nishiyama (Core)

Seeker of Void

Defend the Wall (Core)

Fertile Fields (Core)

Midnight Revels (Children of the Empire)

Pilgrimage (Core)

Shameful Display (Core) Dynasty(40)

Character (30)

2 Hida Guardian (Core)

3 Kaiu Envoy (Core)

2 Miya Mystic (Core)

3 Shrewd Yasuki (Core)

2 Student of Anatomies (The Children of Heaven)

3 Vanguard Warrior (Core)

3 Yasuki Hikaru (The Emperor’s Legion)

3 Kaiu Shuichi (Core)

3 Steadfast Witch Hunter (Core)

3 Akodo Toturi (Children of the Empire)

3 Hida Kisada (Core) Holding (10)

3 Favorable Ground (Core)

2 Imperial Storehouse (Core)

3 Iron Mine (Meditations on the Ephemeral)

1 Karada District (Tears of Amaterasu)

1 The Imperial Palace (The Chrysanthemum Throne) Conflict (40)

Attachment (12)

3 Ornate Fan (Core)

3 Reprieve (Core)

3 Watch Commander (Core)

3 Jade Tetsubō (Core) Character (6)

3 Ancient Master (Breath of the Kami)

3 Hiruma Skirmisher (Into the Forbidden City) Event (22)

1 Assassination (Core)

3 Banzai! (Core)

3 Censure (Into the Forbidden City)

3 Court Games (Core)

3 Let Go (Core)

3 Charge! (Core)

3 The Mountain Does Not Fall (Core)

3 Way of the Crab (Core) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com

Jakub Irzyk – Day 2 – Scorpion https://fiveringsdb.com/decks/ad819455-056b-11ea-bf56-22d334ba48b8/view City of the Open Hand

Keeper of Air

Secret Cache Air

Effective Deception Earth

Meditations on the Tao Fire

Shameful Display Void

Midnight Revels Water Dynasty Deck (40)

Character (34) 3x Alibi Artist

3x Bayushi Aramoro

3x Bayushi Liar

3x Bayushi Manipulator

3x Bayushi Shoju

3x Blackmail Artist

3x Favored Niece

1x Fawning Diplomat

3x Keeper Initiate

3x Shosuro Actress

3x Shosuro Takao

3x Soshi Illusionist

Holding (6) 2x Favorable Ground

1x Hidden Moon Dōjō

2x Imperial Storehouse

1x The Imperial Palace Conflict Deck (41)

Event (35) 1x Ambush

3x Assassination

3x Backhanded Compliment

3x Banzai!

2x Calling in Favors

1x Censure

3x Court Games

1x Duty

3x For Shame!

3x Forged Edict

1x I Can Swim

2x Kirei-ko

2x Noble Sacrifice ////

3x Soul Beyond Reproach ///// /

1x Voice of Honor //

3x Way of the Scorpion

Attachment (3) 3x Mark of Shame

Character (3) 1x Adept of Shadows

2x Bayushi Collector

Gunnar Traustason – Day 2 – Dragon

By: Togashi Komhl L5R Worlds 2019 – Gunnar TraustasonBy: Togashi Komhl Mountain’s Anvil Castle (Core)

Keeper of Water

Before the Throne (The Chrysanthemum Throne)

Midnight Revels (Children of the Empire)

Restoration of Balance (Core)

Shameful Display (Core)

Upholding Authority (Tainted Lands) Dynasty(40)

Character (31)

3 Doomed Shugenja (Core)

3 Togashi Initiate (Core)

2 Togashi Yoshi (The Children of Heaven)

3 Agasha Swordsmith (Core)

3 Miya Mystic (Core)

3 Kitsuki Investigator (Core)

2 Kitsuki Shomon (Underhand of the Emperor)

2 Kitsuki Yuikimi (Bonds of Blood)

3 Mirumoto Raitsugu (Core)

3 Tranquil Philosopher (Children of the Empire)

3 Mirumoto Hitomi (Children of the Empire)

1 Togashi Yokuni (Core) Holding (9)

3 Favorable Ground (Core)

3 Mirumoto Dōjō (Children of the Empire)

3 Proving Ground (Children of the Empire) Conflict (41)

Attachment (15)

2 Daimyō’s Favor (Core)

2 Cloud the Mind (Core)

3 Duelist Training (Core)

3 Finger of Jade (Tears of Amaterasu)

2 Hawk Tattoo (The Ebb and Flow)

3 Mirumoto Daishō (Children of the Empire) Character (6)

3 Tattooed Wanderer (Core)

1 Niten Pupil (Bonds of Blood)

2 Togashi Kazue (Core) Event (20)

1 Assassination (Core)

3 Banzai! (Core)

3 Defend Your Honor (Children of the Empire)

1 Good Omen (Core)

3 Let Go (Core)

3 Policy Debate (For Honor and Glory)

3 Rising Stars Kata (The Children of Heaven)

3 Game of Sadane (All and Nothing) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com

Darren Hazelden – Day 2 – Crab



Travis McDaniels – Day 2 – Phoenix https://bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=e264dfb7-cb88-11e9-ae5c-020c407d2d9d&public=y Worlds Day 1A Top Phoenix

By: I Fight Dragons Kyūden Isawa (Disciples of the Void)

Seeker of Void

Kuroi Mori (Core)

Manicured Garden (Core)

Meditations on the Tao (Core)

Shameful Display (Core)

Upholding Authority (Tainted Lands) Dynasty(40)

Character (27)

3 Ethereal Dreamer (All and Nothing)

3 Solemn Scholar (Core)

3 Adept of the Waves (Core)

2 Asako Tsuki (Meditations on the Ephemeral)

3 Miya Mystic (Core)

2 Acolyte of Koyane (Justice for Satsume)

3 Shiba Yōjimbō (Core)

2 Isawa Atsuko (Core)

3 Isawa Ujina (Children of the Empire)

3 Master of Gisei Toshi (Fate Has No Secrets) Holding (13)

2 Ancestral Shrine (Children of the Empire)

3 Favorable Ground (Core)

3 Forgotten Library (Core)

3 Imperial Storehouse (Core)

1 Kanjo District (Meditations on the Ephemeral)

1 The Imperial Palace (The Chrysanthemum Throne) Conflict (40)

Attachment (9)

3 Fine Katana (Core)

3 Ornate Fan (Core)

3 Cloud the Mind (Core) Character (6)

3 Ancient Master (Breath of the Kami)

3 Isawa Tadaka (Bonds of Blood) Event (25)

3 Banzai! (Core)

3 Censure (Into the Forbidden City)

3 Court Games (Core)

3 Let Go (Core)

3 Supernatural Storm (Core)

3 Against the Waves (Core)

3 Clarity of Purpose (Disciples of the Void)

2 Display of Power (Core)

2 Consumed by Five Fires (Fate Has No Secrets) Deck Built using https://www.bushibuilder.com

Aaron Boyd – Day 2 – Lion

Seeker of Air

Before the Throne Air

Demonstrating Excellence Air

Dishonorable Assault Fire

Shameful Display Void

The Art of War Water Kyūden IkomaSeeker of AirBefore the Throne AirDemonstrating Excellence AirDishonorable Assault FireShameful Display VoidThe Art of War Water Dynasty Deck (40)

Character (39) 2x Akodo Zentarō

3x Gifted Tactician

2x Honored General

3x Ikoma Ikehata

3x Ikoma Kiyono

2x Ikoma Ujiaki

1x Implacable Magistrate

3x Kitsu Motso

3x Kitsu Spiritcaller

3x Lion’s Pride Brawler

3x Matsu Berserker

2x Matsu Tsuko

1x Miya Mystic

3x Miya Satoshi

3x Samurai of Integrity

2x Voice of the Ancestors

Holding (1) 1x The Imperial Palace Conflict Deck (40)

Event (22) 3x Censure

1x Command Respect

2x Court Games

2x Even the Odds

3x Forebearer’s Echoes

2x Good Omen

3x Prepare for War

1x Right Hand of the Emperor

2x Spoils of War ////

3x Strength in Numbers

Attachment (18) 3x Adorned Barcha ///// /

3x Blade of 10,000 Battles

3x Fan of Command

3x Honored Blade

3x Sashimono

3x Tactical Ingenuity https://fiveringsdb.com/decks/b065924e-03c9-11ea-bf56-22d334ba48b8/view

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