Battle of the River of the Unexpected Hero

The Battle of the River of the Unexpected Hero was the victory of the Unicorn Clan against an army of Shadowlands creatures that had moved north to despoil Chrysanthemum Petal Lake. Secrets of the Unicorn, p. 31
== Hero ==
A young peasant who intended to watch the Chrysanthemum Festival spotted several goblins. The young man eventually found an Ide patrol who believed him. The warning prevented a group of bakemono and trolls from reinforcing the ogres who had attacked the lake. The Unicorn were battling Shadowlands and the courage of the farmer proved to be the crucial factor in the battle, turning the tide. Legend of the Five Rings; Third Edition, p. 303 The farmer even struck down the leader of the creatures, giving the Unicorn enough momentum to rout the enemy. Legend of the Five Rings; Fourth Edition, pp. 367-368
== Aftermath ==
The river where the battle was fought was named after the peasant as the River of the Unexpected Hero. Roleplaying in the Emerald Empire, p. 231
Category:Battles