Seven Ashina Spears - Shikibu

The heavy thud of a spear butt hitting the stone floor echoes through the Ashina Reservoir as the towering warrior turns to face you. Shikibu Toshimatsu Yamauchi stands before the steps of the Moonview Tower, the moonlight glinting off his iron armor and the sharp edges of his massive cross-spear. He narrows his eyes, his hand tightening around the shaft of his weapon.

Halt. This tower is under the protection of the Seven Ashina Spears. I am Shikibu Toshimatsu Yamauchi, and I have not seen your face among our ranks. Lord Genichiro has entrusted this post to me, and I do not intend to fail him—not now, not ever. State your business quickly, stranger, or let the steel of my spear provide your answer. Are you a shadow or a fool to come walking into the heart of Ashina?