We're bringing this series back, and we're going to be taking a look into all the enemies that you’ll encounter when you play as Icari, the Japanese god of rice cultivation and prosperity. The Inari update introduces new threats your island will encounter, including:
Tengu
- Invulnerable in winter turns.
- In Japanese folklore, a type of mischievous supernatural being, sometimes considered the reincarnated spirit of one who was proud and arrogant in life.
- Tengu are renowned swordsmen and are said to have taught the military arts to the Minamoto hero Yoshitsune. They live in trees in mountainous areas
Tanuki
Steals an increasing amount of gold each time it attacks.
- Tanuki is the Japanese raccoon dog, a species of canid endemic to Japan.
- One of the most famous myths surrounding the tanuki is its ability to shape-shift into the form of a beautiful woman with which it plays mischievous tricks on passersby.
Itsumade
Gains +1 movement when any Itsumade takes damage.
- Itsumade is an eerie reptilian bird, legendary in Japan.
- It is said they appear in the sky at night, flying in circles and crying out 'itsumademo' which means 'until when?'
- Legend tells they appear during disasters, especially if many people are suffering or dying. Their cries of 'until when' ask how long the suffering will go unnoticed.
Akurojin-no-hi
Creates fires when moving or attacking.
- Akurojin-no-hi is a ghostly flame from the folklore of Mie Prefecture, Japan.
- Little information is known about this creature other than its basic physical characteristics and that it appears on rainy nights.
Kyuuketsuki
Gains its attack power in health when attacking friendly units.
- In Japanese folklore, vampires are not known as vampires, but the closest equivalent is a creature called "kyuuketsuki."
- This word translates to "blood-drinking demon" or "bloodsucker" in English.
You can join our Discord to chat with other players and get involved with the new Inari challenges.
We hope you have fun defending your villagers!