<div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Battle of Oshiro Castle</strong></span></div><br/>With the Emperor not even a full half year dead, neighbour attacks neighbour in a decisive clash between great Clans that could shape the future of Shindo for an age.  Banners flutter in a a heavy wind, and dark clouds grow as if to herald the coming death.  The carrion eaters shelter thick along the branches far away on the treeline.  The assembled forces of Clan Aka ka are prepared to launch an attack against their foe over the open incline towards the castles.<br/><br/><strong>Belligerents</strong>:<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Clan Aka ka</span><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Kogatana</li><li></li></ul><br/><span class="bbc_u">Clan Oshiro</span><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Midori Oshiro</li><li></li></ul>