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07
ACT II
Central Honshu · Alpine
2 LVLS
ACT IICentral 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

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