If you enjoy the "Legend of the Five Rings" base game and want more cards that benefit all clans, this premium expansion is a must-have! It brings thematic and mechanical novelties without being tied to a specific clan.
- Premium expansion for all
- New thematic cards
- Focus on duels and honor
- Updates game lore
- Requires the base game
- Expansion, not standalone
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"Children of the Empire" is a premium expansion for "Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game," and it comes packed with 234 brand-new cards! Forget the old expansions that focused on a single clan; this one is for everyone to enjoy, bringing a wealth of new cards for each clan. The theme celebrates the tranquility of the Hantei Dynasty, with themes of dueling and honor permeating everything.
In addition to boosting the strategies of all clans, this expansion also offers a snapshot of current characters and events in the "Legend of the Five Rings" story. Look out for cards representing key moments from the fiction and an updated version of an iconic character whose role in the universe has shifted. It's for those who already enjoy the base game and want more depth and new content, without being tied to a specific clan. Prepare for more intrigue and battles in the Emerald Empire!
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