Murakumo (ZERO)

Original	V Series	ZERO

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"Murakumo" (むらくも Murakumo, "Gathering Clouds") is a clan from the nation of Dragon Empire. The clan was originally a part of Nubatama in the manga. In the lore, they are one of the Dragon Empire's espionage corps. This clan has no known leader, although the "Magatsu" clan has notable standing within Murakumo.

Playstyle

Murakumo's main focus is making use of "clones", primarily in the form of creating duplicates of the player's rear-guards from outside the deck which then "disappear" at the end of the turn, either removing them from the game or adding them to the player's hand. Clones are often given [Boost] so that they can be called to the backrow that way when they disappear the player isn't left without [Intercept] units.

Some of Murakumo's units can also reduce the [Power]  of the opponent's attacking units to grant the player additional defense.

Fight Skins

Standard

Shingo Komoi

Shingo Komoi
(Яeverse)

Shinemon Nitta

Yu-yu Kondo

Mirei Minae

Unit Representatives

Covert Demonic Dragon, Magatsu Storm, with Shingo Komoi

Covert Demonic Dragon, Hyakki Vogue "Яeverse", with Shingo Komoi (Яeverse)

Stealth Rogue of Revelation, Yasuie, with Shinemon Nitta

Chakrabarthi Divine Dragon, Nirvana, with Yu-yu Kondo

Sealed Blaze Maiden, Bavsargra, with Mirei Minae

Design

Concept

This clan is based off of ninjas and dragons, which is apparent in their designs and playstyles. Despite being a clan of the Dragon Empire, the majority of the units are not dragons, but of other races such as demons, beasts and ghosts. Like it's counterpart Nubatama, the clan is heavily influenced by Japanese culture, with a brighter color scheme and a focus on wind and clones. Most of the units have "Stealth" in their titles, as well as a type of stealth, and a form of being, whether it be "Rogue", "Beast", "Fiend", or "Dragon". Many units have designs based off of the Muromachi period of Japan, as well as some kabuki influences. The inhabitants of this clan are demons, beasts, ghosts, and dragons.

Races

Name	Type	Description
Abyss Dragon	Shared	Dragons born from the shadows.
Demon	Shared	Denizens of darkness.
Ghost	Shared	Ethereal spirits of those who were once alive.
High Beast	Shared	Intelligent mammalian and avian animals.
Human	Shared	Ordinary people who wield armaments to fight.
Noble	Shared	Humanoids of an upper social class with mystic powers.
Warbeast	Shared	Beasts who specialize in combat.
Winged Dragon	Shared	Normal dragons without special elemental features.

Themes

Name	Type	Description
Dueling Dragon	Archetype	Dragons who specialize in melee combat and capture.
Magatsu	Sub-Clan	A clan of dragons specializing in wind-based ninjutsu.
Shirayuki	Archetype	The leader of the Yuki-Onna, a clan of ghosts that live in snowy regions.

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