Utawarerumono — The False Faces
Lost in a blinding snowstorm, adrift without a memory, our story begins with a man who doesn’t even know his own name. He awakens alone on an endless white expanse, utterly disoriented and struggling to grasp any sense of self. His fragile existence is shattered by a sudden attack – a terrifying creature unlike anything he's ever seen. Just as all hope seems lost, a mysterious girl named Kuon appears, rescuing him from the danger. Recognizing his vulnerability, she takes him under her wing, bestowing upon him a new name: Haku.
He awoke in a world utterly unlike his own, adrift in a landscape populated by beings with fur and tails sprouting from their heads. A cruel twist of fate had stolen his memories, leaving him disoriented and alone. This was no gleaming metr…
The village is besieged by creatures known as gigiri, small insects possessing vicious claws. Haku and Kuon join a band of mercenaries to aid in their eradication, but their efforts take a dangerous turn when they encounter a boro-gigiri – …
Haku and Kuon made for the capital, their progress however rudely curtailed by a bandit ambush.
Upon arriving in the capital city, Haku and his companions sought employment, though their initial efforts were preceded by a celebratory indulgence. It was during this revelry that a young woman named Nekone appeared, revealing herself to …
The relentless rhythm of Haku’s days – laboring from dawn till dusk and then poring over books late into the night – was beginning to take its toll. Yet, his diligence was rewarded with the promise of a vacation. Embracing this newfound fre…
The Hakuroukaku, the inn that sheltered Haku, was renowned for its captivating proprietress. A letter from her arrived, an invitation to a banquet. He accepted, but...
The emperor of Yamato commands unwavering loyalty from his people. And soon, his daughter, Anju, will celebrate her birthday. At Hakuroukaku, an unexpected guest has arrived. Kuon regarded the young woman with a chilling detachment, her gaz…
A single vessel slipped out into the night fog, its departure marked by a silent departure. It was, unbeknownst to most, a clandestine center for illicit games of chance.
A messenger arrived in Yamato, bearing the claim of hailing from a land across the eastern sea.
Anju held a secret affection for General Oshutoru, a love complicated by her station as imperial princess. The constraints of her rank prevented her from pursuing such feelings as a commoner might. Aware of her plight, Kuon and the others e…
The princess resolved to feign abduction, a desperate gamble to lure Oshutoru into rescuing her. She sought out Nosuri’s assistance, and Haku was drawn into the scheme as well. Unaware of the princess's true identity, Nosuri remained oblivi…
In gratitude for rescuing the princess, Haku is summoned to the palace and granted an audience with the emperor. As a token of appreciation, he is presented with two young women known as the Priestesses of Chains. He remains unaware of the …
A northern barbarian horde looms over Yamato, yet the townspeople appear strangely unconcerned. The eight pillar generals prepare a counteroffensive, and Haku is swept up in the ensuing conflict.
The invaders have seized Yamato citizens, forcing them into service as frontline soldiers against the Eight Pillar generals. Rurutie and Haku embark on a perilous mission deep within enemy territory: to free the loved ones of those held cap…
The age-old magic woven into the masks is unleashed against the encroaching Usuurussha forces. The invaders are shattered by the might of the Eight Pillar Generals, yet the question remains: can Yamato bear the price exacted from its own pe…
The war had left Haku profoundly melancholic. Though the women of the village showered him with tokens of affection, each intended to lift his spirits, their kindness brought no solace. Finally, the men resolved on a grand banquet, a night …
The long-held secrets of Haku’s history begin to surface. His ties to the emperor, and the enigmatic, potent masks, are finally brought to light.
War has been declared by the Emperor against Tousukuru, and Haku is called to the conflict. Will Kuon be prepared to take up arms against her own people?
The campaign against Tousukuru had stalled, progress proving dishearteningly slow. Consequently, Haku was dispatched with fresh troops. Facing a frustrating deadlock, Munechika turned to him, seeking a strategy to finally shatter the impass…
Haku conceived a masterful strategy for infiltrating the fortress guarding the Tousukuru supplies. However, his efforts were detected by a general whose strength rivaled that of his entire cohort.
With the Emperor deceased, his daughter is thrust into a position of power. However, the Eight Pillar Generals harbor designs of their own. She is found poisoned, and Oshutoru is wrongly accused. Can Haku arrive in time to avert disaster?
With the emperor gone and Anju fallen victim to poison, Oshutoru accepted responsibility for the deed. Haku conceived a bold undertaking to bring him back.
A desperate flight has begun, Haku striving to spirit Oshutoru and Anju away from the city. Yet, can he outrun the combined strength of the eight great generals?
Escape from the capital is a desperate scramble, pursued by the remaining Eight Pillar Generals who hunt Oshutoru. Cornered by Burai, Haku and his companions face annihilation; their only hope lies in Oshutoru, wounded and forced to unleash…
The princess and her companions had reached Enna-Kamui safely, preparing for the impending civil war. Later, Oshutoru and Nekone arrived, bringing with them grim tidings: Haku was dead.
