Herons (TCG)

Herons were long-legged, long-necked, freshwater and coastal Rokugani birds. Path of Waves, p. 140
== Night Heron ==
The night heron was a nocturnal bird endemic to the forests and glades of Phoenix, Crane, and Unicorn provinces. Identified by its black-and-white plumage and its eerie keen, the night heron was known for a phenomenon called “blue heron flame” (aosaginohi). Under the full moon, the night heron glowed pale blue and casts a phosphorescent sheen over anything beneath its beating wings. While the night heron was peaceful enough to be approached, it fled when it was confronted or senses danger, only resorting to blinding phosphorescent flashes and raking talon attacks when it had no other choice. Path of Waves, p. 242
== Red-Crowned Heron ==
Sacred to the Doji and Kakita families, a frequent subject of art and sculpture, and considered a lucky good-omen animal, the red-crowned heron was named for the bright-red bare patch on its head. With its black-andwhite
plumage and graceful gait, it was widely regarded as a symbol of beauty, cleverness, and longevity. Although it was the largest species of crane in Rokugan, it was not hunted for its meat except by the very desperate. This was partially due to the ferocity with which it defended itself, a display that had inspired martial artists to imitate its wing and claw movements. It was also in part due to the crane's sacred status; needlessly killing one was considered bad luck. Path of Waves, p. 243
== See also ==
* Heron/Meta
Category:Creatures of Rokugan (TCG)