School Waves upon the rocks. When you defy danger in a physical fight, roll+strong instead of roll+bold. Choose a family name: Hida, Hiruma, Kuni, Yasuki Choose a personal name: Yuto, Shogo, Goro, Jotaru, Oda, Masaru, Ton, Shuzo, Chie, Junko, Oharu, Shige, Yuko. Hiroe, Hisa, Mayo
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Elegant
The mountain falls upon you. When you charge into a battle with no concern for your own safety, take +1 forward. You may not choose the suffer little harm or suffer no harm result on your next move. Survey the field. When you read the situation before combat or a battle and act on the MC’s answers, take +2 on the first question instead of +1. Fence of steel. If you are attacked when you have no armor, you can use your skill with weapons to hold your enemies at bay. Consider yourself to have 1-armor.
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Blessed
Harm: □□□|□□□ Face: □□□|□□□ Shadowlands Taint: □□□|□□□ is my secret love.
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Archetype
□ Hida Bushi Rank 1: Shell of the crab. You wear your armor everywhere. You are always assumed to have 2-armor unless you specifically state otherwise.
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Hida Bushi Rank 2: The mountain does not move. When you have taken 6 or more harm, you may make one additional move before collapsing.
Starting Stats Choose one: • +1 Bold, +2 Strong, –1 Elegant, 0 Sagacious, 0 Blessed • +2 Bold, +1 Strong, 0 Elegant, –1 Sagacious, 0 Blessed • +1 Bold, +2 Strong, –2 Elegant, 0 Sagacious, +1 Blessed • 0 Bold, +2 Strong, –1 Elegant, +2 Sagacious, –1 Blessed
Insight Choose another player character and fill in their name on the appropriate line. • I have faced on the battlefield. • bears a scar that I gave them. • ’s family and mine have been enemies for generations. • I know ’s skill and I fear and respect it.
Possessions Every session you have 1-wealth at your disposal. You have a katana sword (3-harm hand mounted valuable), a wakizashi short sword (2-harm hand), and light armor (1-armor). Choose two more weapons: a daikyu, samurai horse bow (3-harm close/far reload mounted). a naginata, pole arm (3-harm hand area). a no-dachi, heavy sword (3-harm hand area +1 to Strong moves vs. mounted opponents). a tetsubo, metal wrapped club (3-harm hand). a war fan (2-harm intimate mounted +1 to battle if you are commanding soldiers). a yari, spear (2-harm hand area mounted). You may choose two other possessions: a war horse. a fine kimono for court functions. an item with a heroic history tied to your family (describe the item). heavy armor (2-armor). Choose one staff or position: a personal servant or handmaiden. a minor command with six soldiers.
School
Doji Courtier School Choose a family name: Asahina, Da Choose a personal name: Genji, Hy juro, Miyazaki, Reijiro, Yoriie, Tetsun Nayoko, Shizue, Rumiko. Inoue, Tam
oji, Kakita Ieyasu, Kikiko, Kaori, Mayumi
□ Doji Courtier Rank 1: The perfect gift. You always know
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Moves The artisan’s gift. Once per session your art can be used as a gift worth your choice of 1-wealth or 1-favor.
what gift will be most appropriate, roll+elegant. On a 10+, give a gift worth up to 2-wealth. On a 7-9, give a gift worth Survey the audience. When you read the situation before a up to 1-wealth. If the recipient is an NPC and accepts the gift, performance or display and act on the MC’s answers, takes +2 they owe you 1-favor. You do not need to spend any of your on the first question instead of +1. session wealth to give these gifts. Art reveals the soul. When you display or perform a type Doji Courtier Rank 2: Test of honor. Your words sub- of art roll+elegant. On a 10+, gain both. On 7-9, choose 1. tly call someone’s honor into doubt, roll+elegant. On a 10+, • you restore 1-face. choose 3. On a 7-9, choose 2: • you gain 1-wealth from a patron of the MC’s choice. • Your target is forced to withdraw from the room. • Your target loses 1-face. Art sways the soul. When attempting to seduce or manipu• Your target makes a rash statement or promise. late someone that has been seen your art, take +1 forward • Your target does not challenge you to a duel. against them.
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Archetype
Starting Stats Choose one: • 0 Bold, –1 Strong, +2 Elegant, 0 Sagacious, +1 Blessed • 0 Bold, –2 Strong, +2 Elegant, 0 Sagacious, +2 Blessed • –1 Bold, –1 Strong, +1 Elegant, +1 Sagacious, +2 Blessed • –1 Bold, 0 Strong, +1 Elegant, +1 Sagacious, +1 Blessed
Insight Choose another player character and fill in their name on the appropriate line. • I have use as an inspiration for a work of art. • received an example of my art as a gift. • I refused ’s offer to purchase a piece of art. • has publicly criticised my artistic abilities.
Possessions Every session you have 1-wealth at your disposal. Choose one weapon: a wakizashi short sword (2-harm hand). a war fan (2-harm intimate mounted +1 to battle if you are commanding soldiers). You have the materials needed to create or perform your art, a fine kimono for court functions, and may choose two other possessions: a riding horse or a litter with bearers. a letter of recommendation from a powerful person worth 1-favor. an item with a heroic history tied to your family (describe the item). a personal servant or handmaiden. a bodyguard.
School
Mirumoto Bushi School Choose a family name: Agasha, Kitsuki, Mirumoto, Togashi Choose a personal name: Eiichi, Hisato, Takuya, Yojiro, Takeshi, Noriaki, Munoto, Kazuki, Chisato, Midori, Hiroshi, Momoko, Yumako. Natsuko, Asami, Fumiyo
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Elegant
□ Mirumoto Bushi Rank 1: Two hands and two blades. You use both swords of the daisho (katana and wakizashi). When you do damage with your weapons, inflict +1 harm.
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Mirumoto Bushi Rank 2: Two against many. Whenever you are fighting or defending yourself against superior numbers, your two swords reduce the advantage. You act as a small gang when fighting multiple opponents.
Archetype Moves The stance betrays the school. When an opponent takes a stance, ready to do violence or engage in a duel, roll+sagacious. When you act on one of your observations, take +1 forward. On a 10+, choose 2. On a 7-9, choose 1. • There is an error in your opponent’s technique that you can exploit. • Your opponent’s school has a weakness against a particular defense. • You have learned a specific counter to one of your opponent’s school techniques. • Your opponent’s school is weak against a particular offensive move you know. Perfect form. In a duel, you always have precise and proper form. You do not need to choose this from the list.
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Victory goes to the bold. When faced with violence from another swordsman and you want to read the situation, roll+bold instead of roll+sagacious. The duelist’s stance. When you drop into your stance, you display your skill, roll+bold. On a 10+, choose 2. On a 7-9, choose 1. • Your opponent must also show you their stance. • Your opponent is intimidated and backs off. • Your opponent is forced to publicly recognize your skill, restore 1-face.
Starting Stats Choose one: • +2 Bold, 0 Strong, +1 Elegant, –1 Sagacious, 0 Blessed • +2 Bold, +1 Strong, 0 Elegant, 0 Sagacious, –1 Blessed • +1 Bold, +2 Strong, –1 Elegant, +1 Sagacious, –1 Blessed • +2 Bold, –1 Strong, +1 Elegant, 0 Sagacious, 0 Blessed
Insight Choose another player character and fill in their name on the appropriate line. • dueled me and bears a scar I gave them. • I have observed ’s technique and know I can defeat it. • I served as ’s champion in a duel. • fought me in battle and delivered me a grave defeat.
Possessions Every session you have 1-wealth at your disposal. You have a katana sword (3-harm hand mounted valuable), a wakizashi short sword (2-harm hand), light armor (1-armor), and a personal servant or handmaiden. You may choose two other possessions: a riding horse. a fine kimono for court functions. a daikyu, samurai horse bow (3-harm close/far reload mounted). a tetsubo, metal wrapped club (3-harm hand). an item with a heroic history tied to your family (describe the item).
School Waves upon the rocks. When you defy danger in a physical fight, roll+strong instead of roll+bold. Choose a family name: Akodo, Ikoma, Kitsu, Matsu Choose a personal name: Hirotada, Shotaro, Tashiro, Yamato, Gennai, Hoshi, Junzo, Kenzaburo, Masae, Ritsuko, Ayame, Hiroko, Setsuko. Yukari, Machiko, Satomi
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Harm: □□□|□□□ Face: □□□|□□□ Shadowlands Taint: □□□|□□□ is my secret love.
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The mountain falls upon you. When you charge into a battle with no concern for your own safety, take +1 forward. You may not choose the suffer little harm or suffer no harm result on your next move. Survey the field. When you read the situation before combat or a battle and act on the MC’s answers, take +2 on the first question instead of +1. Fence of steel. If you are attacked when you have no armor, you can use your skill with weapons to hold your enemies at bay. Consider yourself to have 1-armor.
Archetype
□ Matsu Berserker Rank 1: The lion’s claws. When you charge into a battle with no concern for your own safety, the next blow you strike does +1 harm, but you may not choose the suffer little harm or suffer no harm result on your next move.
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Matsu Berserker Rank 2: Roar of the lion. Your fierce and savage attitude toward battle intimidates your opponents, roll+strong. On a 10+, choose 2. On a 7-9, choose 1. • • • •
An enemy quails and falls back from you. An enemy loses their grip on something. You strike fear in your enemy, take +1 forward. Your battle cry alerts an ally and they appear at your side.
Starting Stats Choose one: • +1 Bold, +2 Strong, –1 Elegant, 0 Sagacious, 0 Blessed • +2 Bold, +1 Strong, 0 Elegant, –1 Sagacious, 0 Blessed • +1 Bold, +2 Strong, –2 Elegant, 0 Sagacious, +1 Blessed • 0 Bold, +2 Strong, –1 Elegant, +2 Sagacious, –1 Blessed
Insight Choose another player character and fill in their name on the appropriate line. • I have faced on the battlefield. • bears a scar that I gave them. • ’s family and mine have been enemies for generations. • I know ’s skill and I fear and respect it.
Possessions Every session you have 1-wealth at your disposal. You have a katana sword (3-harm hand mounted valuable), a wakizashi short sword (2-harm hand), and light armor (1-armor). Choose two more weapons: a daikyu, samurai horse bow (3-harm close/far reload mounted). a naginata, pole arm (3-harm hand area). a no-dachi, heavy sword (3-harm hand area +1 to Strong moves vs. mounted opponents). a tetsubo, metal wrapped club (3-harm hand). a war fan (2-harm intimate mounted +1 to battle if you are commanding soldiers). a yari, spear (2-harm hand area mounted). You may choose two other possessions: a war horse. a fine kimono for court functions. an item with a heroic history tied to your family (describe the item). heavy armor (2-armor). Choose one staff or position: a personal servant or handmaiden. a minor command with six soldiers.
School Choose a family name: Asako, Isawa, Shiba Choose a personal name: Kosami, Fumiaki, Naganori, Satoshi, Sozen, Takeshi, Washi, Yodo, Fuyoko, Kimiko, Wazuka, Sakura, Mineko. Kiyomi, Hoshi, Chikuma
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Harm: □□□|□□□ Face: □□□|□□□ Shadowlands Taint: □□□|□□□ is my secret love.
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My life for my lord. When someone you are protecting suffers harm and you are in a position to intervene, roll+bold. On a 10+, choose 3. On a 7-9, choose 1: • You suffer the harm instead of your charge. • Reduce the harm by –1. • Trade harm for harm to the person who delivered the damage. The interposing blade. When someone you are protecting must defy danger, you may help them for +2 instead of the normal +1. The guardian sees all. When you are ready for violence, roll+bold. On a 10+, when an enemy makes their move you are ready before they can even act. They must back down and offer no violence or force your hand and submit to harm. On a 7-9, choose 1: • You suffer little harm. • You inflict harm. • You impress, dismay, or frighten your enemy. Close at hand. If your charge is attacked when you are not in the scene, roll+sagacious. On a 10+, you suddenly appear without warning, armed and ready for battle. On a 7-9, you arrive, but unarmored or unarmed, your choice.
Archetype
□ Shiba Yojimbo Rank 1: Touched by emptiness. Shiba training lets the forces of the kami and your ancestors guide you. Gain +1 Blessed (max Blessed +3).
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Shiba Yojimbo Rank 2: Legacy of Shiba. When you are protecting a shugenja, roll+blessed instead of +bold to defy danger or perform any yojimbo archetype move that uses roll+bold.
Starting Stats Choose one: • +2 Bold, +1 Strong, –2 Elegant, +1 Sagacious, 0 Blessed • +1 Bold, 0 Strong, 0 Elegant, +2 Sagacious, –1 Blessed • +2 Bold, 0 Strong, +1 Elegant, –1 Sagacious, 0 Blessed • +2 Bold, +2 Strong, –1 Elegant, 0 Sagacious, –1 Blessed
Insight Choose another player character and fill in their name on the appropriate line. • I stood to protect in the past. • I once stopped ’s attack, but I suffered a grievous wound. • knows the depth of my resolve. • I can trust to have my back.
Possessions Every session you have 1-wealth at your disposal. You have a katana sword (3-harm hand mounted valuable), a wakizashi short sword (2-harm hand) and light armor (1-armor).
Choose one weapon: a naginata, pole arm (3-harm hand area). a yari, spear (2-harm hand area mounted). a yumi, archer’s bow (3-harm close/far reload) You may choose two other possessions: a riding horse. a fine kimono for court functions. an item with a heroic history tied to your family (describe the item). heavy armor (2-armor). a personal servant or handmaiden.
School
Bayushi Courtier School Choose a famil Choose a pers Kenji, Tetsuya, Harumi, Kei
e: Bayushi, Soshi, Shosuro name: Bakin, Gempachi, Jiro, ohei, Yushiro, Naizen, Akemi, Fumie, egumi. Nene, Tsuki, Ume
Elegant
Archetype Moves
□ Bayushi Courtier Rank 1: Mask of seduction. You are
Trail of whispers. When you wish to hear courtly gossip, roll+elegant. When you act on one of the secrets you learn, well-trained in the art of corruption. Take +1 when you attake +1. On a 10+, choose 2 or pay 1-favor and choose 3. On a tempt to seduce someone, either with sex or with other 7-9, pay 1-favor and choose 1. vices. • What is a character’s true agenda? Bayushi Courtier Rank 2: A sin is an unlocked gate. Ob- • What’s the best way to make an alliance with a character? serve a character and learn their weaknesses, roll+sagacious. • Which character is the biggest threat to my plans? • What can I offer to get a character to ? On a 10+, choose 2. On a 7-9, choose 1. • What leverage would be effective against a character? Blackmail the character for 1-favor. Blackmail the character for 1-wealth. The face is a traitor. When you read a person, you may ask Gain 1-blackmail against the person. any question you like as your first question instead of choosReveal the secret, causing the character to lose 1-face. ing from the list.
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Favor of my lord. You have 1-favor every session to use as you see fit.
Sagacious
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Harm: □□□|□□□ Face: □□□|□□□ Shadowlands Taint: □□□|□□□ is my secret love.
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Impeccable grace. When you defy danger in a social setting, roll+elegant instead of roll+bold.
Starting Stats Choose one: • 0 Bold, –1 Strong, +2 Elegant, +1 Sagacious, 0 Blessed • 0 Bold, –2 Strong, +2 Elegant, +2 Sagacious, 0 Blessed • –1 Bold, –1 Strong, +1 Elegant, +2 Sagacious, +1 Blessed • –2 Bold, 0 Strong, +2 Elegant, +1 Sagacious, +1 Blessed
Insight Choose another player character and fill in their name on the appropriate line. • My lord desires an alliance with ’s family. • knows a potentially compromising secret about me. • I know ’s heart’s desire. • I took ’sside in a dispute at court.
Possessions Every session you have 1-wealth at your disposal. Choose one weapon: a wakizashi, short sword (2-harm hand). a war fan (2-harm intimate mounted +1 to battle if you are commanding soldiers). You have a fine kimono for court functions and may choose two other possessions: a riding horse or a litter with bearers. a well-crafted item worth 1-favor as a gift (describe the item). an item with a heroic history tied to your family (describe the item). information worth 1-blackmail on another character (PC or NPC). Choose one staff or position: a personal servant or handmaiden. a bodyguard. a post as a minor functionary with an aide.
School Moves Choose a family name: Ide, Iuchi, Moto, Utaku Choose a personal name: Bokkai, Dayo, Honzo, Kafu, Magobei, Shoji, Tessai, Zeshin, Arisa, Eriko, Hama, Ginko, Megu. Umeka, Miki, Mako
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Turn the stone to see the rot. When you perform a formal investigation of a person, roll+sagacious. On a 10+, choose 2 or pay 1-favor or 1-wealth to choose 3. On a 7-9, pay 1-favor or 1-wealth and choose 1. • You learn compromising information, gain 1-blackmail over the person. • You gain insight into the person’s character, take +1 forward against them. • You uncover exonorating evidence, gain 1-favor with the person. • You learn a secret about the person or uncover a secret alliance between the person and someone else. • The person does not learn of your investigation of them. On a miss, your investigation becomes public before you have learned enough, and you must either lose 1-face or be challenged to a duel by the target of your investigation, your choice. The reward of loyalty. At the beginning of the session, roll+sagacious. On a 10+, you have performed well and been recognized, gain 1-wealth and 1-favor with your lord. On a 7-9, you have uncovered corruption. You may report it and gain 1-favor with your lord, or keep it hidden and gain either 1-wealth or 1-blackmail from the corrupt person in question. On a miss, you have made a mistake that has come to your lord’s attention.
Paper is the fuel of the Empire. It is a rare person who needs nothing from the government. You have 1-favor every session to use as you see fit in exchange for your help moving a petition or writ through the bureaucratic process.
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View the axle to discern the movement of the wheel. When you defy danger in a social setting, roll+sagacious instead of roll+bold.
Archetype
Utaku Battle Maiden School
□ Utaku Battle Maiden Rank 1: The battle maiden is fierce. When you battle, roll+bold instead of roll+strong.
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Utaku Battle Maiden Rank 2: Swift as the wind. The battle maidens are known for their ability to suddenly appear where they are not expected, roll+bold. On a 10+, you may appear on the scene long before anyone thought you could arrive. On a 7-9, arrive on the scene early, but after the action has started.
Starting Stats Choose one: • +1 Bold, +1 Strong, –2 Elegant, +2 Sagacious, 0 Blessed • 0 Bold, –1 Strong, 0 Elegant, +2 Sagacious, +1 Blessed • –1 Bold, –1 Strong, +2 Elegant, +2 Sagacious, 0 Blessed • 0 Bold, 0 Strong, +2 Elegant, +1 Sagacious, –1 Blessed
Insight Choose another player character and fill in their name on the appropriate line. • ’s name has come across my desk associated with some crime. • I cleared ’s name when they were falsely accused. • I refused ’s petition and they have not forgiven me. • I made an introduction between and a powerful person.
Possessions Every session you have 1-wealth at your disposal. You have a minor government post and a group of aides to work for you. Choose one weapon: a daisho set: a katana sword (3-harm hand mounted valuable) and a wakizashi short sword (2-harm hand). a war fan (2-harm intimate mounted +1 to battle if you are commanding soldiers). You have a fine kimono for court functions and may choose two other possessions: a riding horse or a litter with bearers. letters of recommendation from a powerful person worth 2-favor. an item with a heroic history tied to your family (describe the item). information worth 1-blackmail on another character (PC or NPC). a personal servant or handmaiden. a bodyguard.
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Choose a family name: Kitsune, Mochi, Tsuruchi, Yoritomo Choose a personal name: Hajime, Iwao, Keiji, Raiden, Shigeo, Taro, Tsuneo, Yori, Arisu, Bunko, Etsuko, Izanami, Mari, Nao, Riko, Suzu.
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Harm: □□□|□□□ Face: □□□|□□□ Shadowlands Taint: □□□|□□□ is my secret love.
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O, kami, take away this hurt. To call upon the kami to heal Yoritomo Bushi Rank 1: Claws of the badger. You agphysical damage, roll+blessed. On a 10+, heal 2-harm. On a 7-9, gressively attack with a flurry of blows. Your opponent must you heal 1- or 2-harm, but the pain of the afflicted is passed to give ground before you or suffer +1 harm. you, and you suffer harm equal to what you have healed. Yoritomo Bushi Rank 2: The badger does not retreat. O, kami, strike down my foe. When you are in physical When engaged in combat, you cannot be made to lose conflict and call on the divine powers to harm your enemy, ground. Your opponent cannot make a hard advance against roll+blessed. The attack will damage your foe like a weapon (2- you, nor can the MC choose to have you lose your footing. harm hand loud). On a 10+, choose 4. On a 7-9, you choose 2 and the MC chooses 1: • +1 harm. • an additional +1 harm. • close/far. • area. • non-lethal. • armor piercing. • not loud. • blinding to look upon. • causes terror in observers. • you suffer no harm.
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O, kami, wrap me in your protective embrace. When you must defend yourself from physical attack, roll+blessed. On 10+, you have 2-armor. On a 7-9, you have 1-armor. The armor lasts for one scene. Wisdom of the kami. You may ask the kami for guidance, roll+blessed. On a hit, you can ask the kami questions. Whenever you act on one of the kami’s answers, take +1. On a 10+, ask 3. On a 7-9, ask 1: • What is hidden from me? • What is the will of the gods in this situation? • What is this person’s destiny? • What is the greatest danger threatening me or my allies? • What path should I take? • Where can I find what I seek?
Starting Stats Choose one: • –1 Bold, 0 Strong, 0 Elegant, +1 Sagacious, +2 Blessed • 0 Bold, +1 Strong, –2 Elegant, +1 Sagacious, +2 Blessed • –1 Bold, 0 Strong, 0 Elegant, +2 Sagacious, +1 Blessed • 0 Bold, –1 Strong, +1 Elegant, 0 Sagacious, +2 Blessed
Insight Choose another player character and fill in their name on the appropriate line. • The kami have told me of ’s fate. • I aided with my magic without their knowledge. • saved my life. • I have foreseen that ’s destiny and mine are intertwined, for good or ill.
Possessions Every session you have 1-wealth at your disposal. Choose one weapon: a wakizashi, short sword (2-harm hand). a bo, staff (2-harm hand area). a tanto, knife (2-harm intimate). a war fan (2-harm intimate mounted +1 to battle if you are commanding soldiers). You may choose two other possessions: a riding horse or litter with bearers. a fine kimono for court functions. scrolls containing secret mystical knowledge (5 uses). an item with a heroic history tied to your family (describe the item). a magical fetish or potion (1 use). Choose one staff: a personal servant or handmaiden. a bodyguard.