Tale of Ronin

Game Character

Concept artwork for the Tale of Ronin game showing three Ashigaru foot soldiers from Edo period Japan. They are wearing light armor, hats, and are carrying weapons.

Ashigaru: the Backbone of the Army

When thinking of warfare in medieval Japan, the image of the samurai quickly comes to mind. However, the role of the common foot soldier, known as the ashigaru, should not be understated. Ashigaru began as conscripted farmers and rose through the ranks to become the backbone of daimyo lords’ armies in the Warring States period. …

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The Farmers …

They work hard everyday, farming and surviving, making enough to be able to feed themselves and pay the taxes to the Daimyo. Always following their customs and very suspicious about outsiders. Bandit raids leave these peasants helpless and wish for support from the warriors that might be able to help them, the warriors that are …

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