Examine Field Dispatches
Draft Narrative Entries
Measure Legacy Survival
Collate contradictory field dispatches and casualty records from frontline generals before committing ink to paper. Sift partisan exaggerations from verified territorial movements.
Frame military slaughter through the Confucian doctrine of heavenly retribution to appease suspicious Kyoto courtiers while preserving your lord's formidable political reputation.
Test how your selective silences survive Tokugawa censorship boards and modern archaeological excavation. Balance narrative survival against documentary accountability.
The Burning of Mount Hiei
When Nobunaga razed the ancient Tendai temples in 1571, Gyūichi could neither excuse the sacrilege nor condemn his master. Every stroke balanced factional survival against eternal judgment.
The Scribe's Dilemma
Primary source criticism begins where personal fear meets manuscript authority. Submit your simulation decisions and discuss narrative bias with our research colloquium.