This start-up kit is an introduction, an overview of the Qin role-playing game, due out in October 2006. The mechanics presented here are a partial but playable version. They do not include all techniques and combat options, and nor do they present the Qin magic system. We encourage you to test the basic mechanics through a combat between the two pre-generated characters herein. Sou Tenken (order #5329535) You’re a Hero. Will you be a Legend ? Qin, the Warring States Qin, The Path of Tao Qin - the role-playing game encourages you to explore a rich and fascinating historical setting. In this Ancient China of the Warring States, doomed to disappear into dictatorship and bureaucracy, there is still the opportunity for you to become a legend… Political intrigues, battles, quests, magic and mythical creatures await ! As a hero questing for adventure, glory or immortality, you will leap from roof to roof, duel against the expert swordsmen of Chu, plot against the rulers of Qin or Zhao, create pacts with spirits or discover the fruits of the Immortal Isles, decipher oracles carved on jade Bi or tortoise shells, direct your troops to assault fortresses, seek wise taoists to benefit from their learning, drive out phantoms or rely on the power of Chi to accomplish high deeds, worthy of the Divine Masters. Knight-errant or mercenary, robber or fleeing courtesan, exorcist or alchemist, simple footman or general, destiny calls you all to enter the legend of this forgotten China.