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ACT II
Central Honshu · Alpine
2 LVLS
ACT II◆Central Honshu · Alpine
NAGANO
「 The Crow Castle 」
Matsumoto's black-walled castle, reconverted into a Lee Kia stronghold. A betrayed friend of Kenzo waits in the keep.
Levels
2
Theme
Betrayal · Mystical secrets
Bosses
1
Tint
snow-ink
Overview信
The 'Crow Castle' earned its name in the 1500s — black lacquer against white snow.
Today it hides the documentation of Lee Kia's occult excavations at Fuji.
The first true betrayal of the journey.
Sensory Profile
- light
- Snow-reflected blue · torchlight warmth inside
- sound
- Wind under eaves · tatami compression · distant bell
- weather
- Snowfall · frozen river ice
- scent
- Pine smoke, cold iron, lacquer
Level Breakdown
4.1
Alpine Village & Snowy Paths
The approach to Matsumoto. Snow-covered rooftops, frozen rivers.
Vibe
White rooftops · blood-red prayer flags · breath steam
Enemies
Yakuza Mountain EnforcersRonin Mercenaries
Hazards
Ice patchesAvalanche triggers
4.2
Matsumoto Castle ("Crow Castle")
The iconic black-walled castle reconverted into a Lee Kia Corp stronghold.
Vibe
Tatami floors · paper screens · lacquered black beams
Enemies
Castle GuardsRonin Mercenaries
Boss
Pitt "Sunstrike" — corrupted former friend of Sensei Kenzo