Where the Prefecture have embraced the new advancements of gunpowder weapons the Ito have always preferred to concentrate their martial pursuits on the more traditional weaponry, specifically the short bow which their archers wield to great effect. Their archers are swift and deadly in the terrain of Izu, and their slightly smaller bows allow for maximum movement in the jungles. Tamotsu is a gifted scout, trail finder and an integral part of the Ito’s war efforts. —description from the publisher