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Taro Hirai

Hirai Taro is a character in the Woodpecker Detective's Office series. He is a literary boy who aspires to be a novelist.

## Appearance

His hair appears somewhat thick and he has pastel purple colored eyes.

## Personality

Analytical, his deduction skills are said to put any adults to shame.

## Woodpecker Detective's Office Story

Hirai states that he has been thinking of writing a novel.

## Interactions With Other Characters

### Kindaichi Kyosuke

They stay at the same boarding house together.
Episode 12

**Pale Blue Skies** (蒼空, Sōkū) is the twelfth episode of the Woodpecker Detective's Office anime adaptation.

## Summary

Takuboku's condition is rapidly deteriorating, getting worse with each passing day. Still, he's determined to unveil the identity of Accuser X. He tasks Kyosuke with tailing a suspicious man they spotted at the church. Takuboku appears to be certain that he's the man they're looking for.

Kyosuke proposes the idea that it could be multiple people but discovers it's just one person doing this string of crimes. Kyosuke and Takuboku demand to know who this person is and why they've done it. The true culprit reveals themselves and explains what they've done to help expose social issues.
ノンファ・ニューエス・シファニン

**「あはは・・・私はあんまり体が強くないからさ。イサパアやシファンみたいには早く走れないや。」**

By ノンファ・ニューエス・シファニン（ニヤトーの弟子同士の会話）

ノンファ・ニューエス・シファニン（英:Sipahnin NewS Nongfa）とは、ニヤトーの3番弟子で、史上初めてノクファイ人としてアナウンスされた台風族である。ゴビィー大連邦が”唯一”完全に実効支配権を失っていた地域であり、2000年のダムレイ侵攻時に作られたアンドロイド第一工場を契機に産まれた人物である。足尾極意の使い手ではあるが、先代の師匠である山羊 光と同様に強い力をかけて戦うことを苦手としている。

## 母親との関係

母親は、第10代目神風である、ファクサイ・N・N・カンサムライである。ゴビィー大連邦の中でも屈指のパワーを誇りまた屈指の忍耐力を持つ人物として有名な母とは対照的に、余り体は強くなく、小さい頃から日に当たるのを苦手としていた。そのため外には常に帽子を被って出ていた。

## 師ニヤトーとの関係

シファニンは、第三次ダークマター戦争がはじまって間もなく、若きニヤトーと戦場で出会ったとされている。第三次ダークマター戦争では、ノクファイとレンブットの国境付近で、激しい戦争が局所的に行われ、シファニンはそれに巻き込まれてしまった。その際にニヤトーに救われた。
ベルテルーパ連合軍

ベルテルーパ連合軍（英:Belterupas Armed Forces）とは、ゴビィー大連邦レンブット連合軍ベルテルーパ支部に存在する独立した軍隊。所属元はレンブット連合軍で、ベルテルーパ連合軍最高司令官はモラヴェ・ユフリン上級元帥である。またベルテルーパ連合軍での階級はゴビィー大連邦本国基準に即した場合、1回り階級が下がる。そのため、ベルテルーパ連合軍の大将であってもゴビィー大連邦本軍としては大佐相当である。また大尉以下は、ゴビィー大連邦では軍曹や伍長に、また准尉以下は、兵長また上級兵相当になる（例外として伍長の場合もある）。

## ベルテルーパの守護者

* アドウェイ・マイク
* リワンナ・キャシー
* マリアナ・イルドウェル
* ティランダ・リリアン
* ゴーリン・アルベド
* ウスマン・アリエル
* マリリン・テイラー
* カリーナ・デイジー
* ジュナー・オリーブ
* オフェル・オーエン
* クリシン・マピュラ

## ベルテルーパ上級将校

* モラヴェ・ヴァンヘオン
* モラヴェ・ユフリン
* ボラヴェン・オルクヤン

## 歴代最高司令官

* オスカー・レイ（1970年 - 1992年）
* オスカー・サライ（2003年 - 2005年 / 2015年 - 2018年 ※準元帥でトップー2という立場であったが、事実上の指導者であった。）
* インブード・アイザック（2005年 - 2009年）
* モラヴェ・ミュウリン（2009年 - 2012年）
* ボラヴェン・オルクヴァン（2011年 - 2013年 / 2011年 - 2012年は臨時で準上級元帥階級。）
* モラヴェ・ヴァンヘオン（2013年 - 2015年 ）
* ボラヴェン・オルクヤン（2015年 - 2018年 ※正式ではあるが実質的な指導者はオスカーサライ氏）
* モラヴェ・ユフリン（2018年 - 2021年 / 2021年 - ※2018年から2021年は正式ではあるが、元帥級ではなかった。）
Bokusui Wakayama

**Bokusui Wakayama** (若山 牧水, *Wakayama Bokusui*) is a character in the Woodpecker Detective's Office series. He is described as a poet who marches to the beat of his own drum.

## Appearance

Wakayama has orange tinged hair that has a fringe parted to the left side where his forehead is visible.

## Woodpecker Detective's Office Story

Replying to someone, Wakayama states he should create one right away.

## Etymology

* The name **Bokusui** means "shepherd, tend cattle" (牧) (**boku**) and "water" (水) (**sui**).
* Bokusui's surname **Wakayama** means "young, immature" (若) (**waka**) and "mountain, hill" (山) (**yama**).

## Trivia

* Wakayama is said to love alcohol and travelling.
* Wakayama always appears and disappears on a whim.
Granny Smith

*This text has been copied from https://grannysmith.fandom.com/wiki/Granny\_Smith as this wiki's article only said "granny smith version" before.*
**Granny Smith** is a game by Mediocre AB, a Swedish indie studio. This was their second series of games. It was released on August 30, 2012.

## History

In early versions of Granny Smith, the game was called rollo. This name came from a Swedish candy of the same name.

## Gameplay

Granny Smith's gameplay involves pressing two buttons: [[1]] and [[2]].

## Characters

* Granny Smith
* Scruffy
* Ouie

## Cost

When granny smith released, there was a free version with only the first few levels and a full version that costs USD$1.99. At some point, presumably after version 1.2.0, the free version was removed from stores.

## Trivia

* This series precedes Smash Hit but comes after the Sprinkle series, making this the second series Mediocre has made.
* In DOES NOT Commute Granny Smith is seen driving a minibus. She is picking up a large consignment of fruit from the harbour.

* In the trailer, Granny Smith is throwing balls. This may be a reference to Smash Hit(wiki), although that game came two years after Granny Smith.
Takuboku Ishikawa

**Ishikawa Takuboku** (石川 啄木 *Ishikawa Takuboku*) is one of the protagonists in Woodpecker Detective's Office. He is based on a real-life poet of the same name and is friends with Kindaichi Kyosuke. Ishikawa is from Iwate and runs a private detective agency to help support his family. He will be voiced by Asanuma Shintaro. He died due to tuberculosis

## Appearance

He has wavy dark white hair that is kept out his face. Ishikawa's long same colored eyebrows are above his hazel like eyes.

## Personality

Feeling that if he had a job worth performing, Ishikawa says he could die happy. He is described both as a swindling and genius poet, who is loose with money and woman. Ishikawa is of the view that if a poet composes poems then a detective composes crime scenes. Ishikawa is cheerful, and analytical in his observations.

## Woodpecker Detective's Office Story

From this month onwards, if Ishikawa is late with the rent, he will be kicked out.

Making an observation, he points out that the tatami mats near the body before him appear to have blood rubbed on them.

He avoids a person charging at him with a knife.

Ishikawa comments where is the real written accusation.

First Case- Genius poet Ishikawa Takuboku moves to Tokyo with the help of an upperclassman of his, Kindaichi Kyousuke. Enraptured by both drink and women, Ishikawa finds himself perpetually out of money. The two men decide to drop by Asakusa and find themselves primary witnesses to a murder. The victim, Tatsukichi, worked in the home of Oguri, the head clerk to the Arakawa mines. When the murder weapon and a letter of accusation written by Tatsukichi are discovered, Oguri is arrested for the crime but Ishikawa isn't convinced. He figures out that the accusation letter found at the crime scene was fake based on the blood stains and shows that the real letter was burned up in pieces in the office's trashcan. Oguri was unaccused. Later Ishikawa reveals to Kindaichi that the letter wasn't actually in the trash can, it was a fake he made because he knew the letter was false, but he just couldn't find the real one.

## Interactions With Other Characters

### Kindaichi Kyosuke

Excitedly taking his hand, he remarks they have a case.

### Yoshii Isamu

Described as a rival where they butt heads with one another.
Episode 1

**A Pleasant Occupation** (こころよい仕事, *Kokoroyoi Shigoto*) is the first episode of the Woodpecker Detective's Office anime adaptation

## Summary

Ishikawa Takuboku is a genius poet searching for fulfillment in his life. He and senpai Kindaichi Kyosuke are both looking for a change of scenery. With his help, Ishikawa moves to the big city in Tokyo. However, Ishikawa quickly becomes entrapped by both drinks and women. He finds himself out of money and will be kicked out in a month if he doesn't pay on time.

While searching the city for ways to make money, the tandem ends up in Asakusa. Suddenly, someone is stabbed and both boys find themselves as primary witnesses to a murder. Ishikawa decides to follow the investigation and learns more about the victim. Tatsukichi was a homeworker in the house of Oguri, the head clerk to the Arakawa mines in Asakusa.

Evidence turns up that pins Oguri directly to the crime. This includes the murder weapon and a letter from Tatsukichi themself pointing out this possibility. Oguri is arrested for this crime despite playing that he's been framed. While everyone else is convinced, Ishikawa remains skeptical until he can prove his innocence.

## Characters

* Ishikawa Takuboku
* Kindaichi Kyosuke
* Tatsukichi
* Oguri
Episode 6

**Honeysuckle** (忍冬, Suikazura) is the sixth episode of the Woodpecker Detective's Office anime adaptation .

## Summary

Tachibanaya Orojiro is a popular Japanese actor. In a bizarre incident, he's bitten and killed by a living doll called Kinginka. This soon becomes the talk of the town and Orojiro's junior actor, Senjaku turns himself in.

The case appears to be resolved but Senjaku dates Kiku from the Milk Hall. She begs Yoshi to help her prove Senjaku's innocence. Yoshii is in love with her so naturally, he agrees to help.

Takuboku, who's short on money without Kyosuke's help agrees to aid Yoshii. Together they investigate the crime and uncover the truth of the matter.
エマス=クニヤラン王国

### 建国日

2013年1月1日（エマス=クニヤラン王国として再独立）2003年1月4日（ファルシャルファ共和国連邦として合併）2000年1月1日（再建）1950年1月1日（東ファルシャルファ自治州）として1951年1月1日（東台風王国連邦として）

## 支配域（土台州）

### 土台州

エマス=クニヤラン支配域

歴史
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### 先代の最初の国家

東台風王国連邦

**エマス=クニヤラン王国（英:The kingdom of Emus=Kuniyalang レ:Al Kein va Kuniyalaeng ファ:Al Nurai vai Kuniyalaen）**は、レンブット共和国連邦の構成国でありレンブット共和国連邦の第三首都でもある。エマス=クニヤラン王国の首都はバンダトローセス。ファルシャルファ系ゴビィー族としてまた鳥系台風族として4番目に小さい国家である。20のファルシャルファ人の共和国に大きな影響を及ぼしておりファルシャルファ人の政治決定に非常に大きな影響を与える。

またレンブット共和国連邦は、ゴビィー大連邦の構成国連邦の一つであるためその構成国であるエマス=クニヤラン王国もゴビィー大連邦の構成国の一つである。立憲君主制の国家であるが、現在は国王積極介入主義を採っており事実上王政が復活している状態である。2022年以降のエマス=クニヤラン王国は、ほぼすべての政治決定においてトローセス1世の直接の意見が採用されている。

## ファルシャルファ人の故郷

ファルシャルファ人はゴビィー族の人口の2割近くを占めており、これは単独の民族としては最大の割合である。そのためゴビィー大連邦内ではかなりの影響力を持つ。その範囲は、レンブットやイナギオンテにとどまらず、クロファザールやノクファイ、ヘリオルドにまで及び、また地域少数派を含めると、ベルテルーパにまで及ぶ。

## ヌーリ・アワング第一王女の出身地

ヌーリ・アワングは2010年6月12日21時00分に　レンブット共和国連邦-エマス=クニヤラン王国の首都の第一ラボにて**「成長型アンドロイド」**として産まれた。

## 国家の成り立ち

現在のエマス=クニヤラン王国の領土は、1945年まで存在したファルシャルファ連合王国を治めていた王族の直轄領と定められている。ファルシャルファ連合王国の諸侯達が治めていた邦領のうち、現在の雄大帝国領ヘリオルド公国、レンブット共和国連邦に属するブネックハーム共和国連邦の2つは、それぞれ貴族であったウィニー家とセルマ家がファルシャルファ連合王国の王の信託を経て治めており、これらの地域は現在もエマス=クニヤラン王国と深いつながりがあるが、エマス=クニヤラン王国の領土として組みいられることはなかった。

なお、後述の土地柄で詳細に述べているが、エマス=クニヤラン王国はかつてファルシャルファ人をまとめていた国家であることから、ゴビィー大連邦内に点在・分布するファルシャルファ人またはファルシャルファ系の人物に大きな影響を持つ。時にエマス=クニヤラン王国の意思決定はファルシャルファ人全体の意識を変えることすらあり、ゴビィー大連邦内部でも非常に影響力が高い国家と言えるだろう。

少し前まではエマス系の血筋の中でもヌーリ家とサリカー家が突出して権力を握っており、トローセス1世が即位するまでは度重なる権力闘争が繰り広げられており、政治体制は腐敗していた。このため治安は一時ゴビィー大連邦内でも屈指の悪さで知られていた。

## 土地柄

**エマス=クニヤラン王国**は、**ファルシャルファ系（現鳥系台風族）**を基盤として成り立っており人口の95%以上がファルシャルファ系ゴビィー族で構成されている。また**ファルシャルファ系ゴビィー族の分布はレンブット共和国連邦の隣にある構成連邦国、イナギオンテ共和国連邦のファルシャルファ共和国**にまで跨っているため、エマス=クニヤラン王国は、イナギオンテ共和国側にも強い影響力を持っており、選挙にも大きな影響を与える。

また、イナギオンテ共和国連邦ほどではないが、　ブネックハーム共和国連邦やヘリオルド公国にもかなりの影響力を持つ。

## 領土問題

レンブット共和国連邦とイナギオンテ共和国連邦に跨るファルシャルファ系ゴビィー族で一つの共和国を作った方がいいというファルシャルファ統一案が時々国会で上がるが、ファルシャルファ系ゴビィー族の住民投票で毎回否決されている。その最大の理由は、ファルシャルファ系ゴビィー族がすんでいる星があまりにも斑に分布していて、またファルシャルファの統一国家を建国しても、統治が難しいという観点から独立はファルシャルファ自身が望んでいない。

また国民も、**ナトゥルヴァース（イナギオンテ共和国連邦のファルシャルファ人）**と**エマス=クニヤラン**（レンブット共和国連邦のファルシャルファ人）では、元の血統が大きく違うことが影響して、無理に統一する必要はないという認識が人々の間では当たり前となっている。このため領土問題で合併案が出ても否決されることが多い。

## ファルシャルファ=ゴビィー共和国連邦　臨時政府の構成国として

2021年4月にゴビィー大連邦から分離独立したファルシャルファ=ゴビィー共和国連邦の構成国として復活する。これは2022年のトローセス1世即位時に解体された。

## バンダヌーリの戦い

主にエ連軍クリストバル連合軍とゴビィー大連邦軍エマス=クニヤラン近衛師団・バンダヌーリ防衛隊が交戦した戦い。エマス=クニヤラン王国は、この戦いに敗れた場合、エ連軍によって突きつけられていた無条件降伏を飲み込む予定だった。（バンダトローセスの旧名）

この戦いでは、エマス=クニヤラン王国、次期女王として当時知られていたヌーリ・アワング王女が自らクリストバル連合軍総大将であるクリストバルと対峙し、なんとかクリストバルを討つことが出来た。
Erebor Redoubt

* Level 1
* Level 2
* Level 3

"Thráin at once sent messengers bearing the tale, north, east, and west; but it was three years before the Dwarves had mustered their strength. Durin's Folk gathered all their host, and they were joined by great forces sent from the Houses of other Fathers; for this dishonour to the heir of the Eldest of their race filled them with wrath."
—Appendix A, The Return of the King

The majority of dwarven soldiers fought in large armies, alongside their brothers in arms. However, there were some who fought in specialist groups. These dwarves were trained against a specific foe and had equipment that would define them on the battlefield. However, they were no less devastating in battle, with their unique skills often giving them the edge on their foes.

The Erebor Redoubt is a unit production for the Erebor faction and its Adventure: Durin's Folk subfaction. It provides access to the faction's specialist units.

## Upgrades

**Upgrade Redoubt to Level 2 (A)** - +10% faster build speed. Allows recruitment of Adâruf-sulûkh. Cost: 500

**Upgrade Redoubt to Level 3 (A)** - +25% faster build speed. Allows recruitment of Khazâd-uzbadul. Cost: 300

*In Adventure: Durin's Folk, this upgrade also allows for the recruitment of Khazad-dûm Veterans.*

## Function

The Erebor Redoubt can be used to recruit the following units:

 Wyrm Slayers | Swordsmen
 Khazâd-uzbadul | Swordsmen
 Khazad-dûm Veterans | Swordsmen

## Strategy

The Erebor Redoubt is a unit production building that provides Erebor's specialist and heroic units. The high cost of the building and units means that the player should not use this in the early game and only use it in the mid-game onwards if their economy is strong enough. The Vault Wardens are a tanky special unit that can deal high damage to cavalry. They can use their leaderships to support nearby allies and are a strong defence for map chokepoints and around a Dwarven Mine. The Wyrm Slayers are a fast swordsman unit. They are immune to fire damage, making them strong against Fire Wyrms and fire arrows. They deal high damage to enemy heroes and can use their speed to chase them down, while also dealing high fire damage to enemy units. Lastly, the Khazâd-uzbadul are semi-heroic units limited to 3, these battalions have high armour and damage, can support nearby heroes and can disrupt enemy units.

In the Adventure: Durin's Folk subfaction, the Erebor Assembly also allows for the recruitment of elite Khazad-dûm Veterans, highly durable swordsmen who can lower armor of enemies around them and grant surrounding allies immunity to fear and terror once they are properly leveled up.
Woodpecker Detective's Office (series)

## Woodpecker Detective's Office

* Novel
* Anime
* Image

***Woodpecker Detective's Office*** (啄木鳥探偵處 *Kitsutsuki Tantei-dokoro*) is a 1999 Japanese mystery novel by Kei Li that is getting an anime adaptation in April 2020.

## Overview

The story takes place in 1909 during Japan's Meiji era. The novel tells the fictional story of Takuboku Ishikawa (a real life poet) who runs a detective agency and his friend Kyōsuke Kindaichi, a real life linguist, who both investigate a ghost appearances at the Asakusa Jūnikai building, known as the Ryōunkai.

## Anime

Liden Films will be animating the series. Shinpei Ezaki is the director, Taku Kishimoto is in charge of the writing, and Kaoru Saki is the character designer.

## References

1. ↑ Hanebad's Shinpei Ezaki Directs Woodpecker Detective's Office Anime at Liden Films @ Anime News Network
Ryunosuke Akutagawa

**Ryunosuke Akutagawa** (芥川 龍之介, *Akutagawa Ryūnosuke*) is a character in the Woodpecker Detective's Office series.

## Appearance

Akutagawa has medium length dark colored hair and blue eyes.

## Personality

Analytical, Akutagawa uses hand gestures to illustrate his statements. He is described as a mysterious student by Kyosuke Kindaichi. Considered aloof and a genius.

## Woodpecker Detective's Office Story

Akutagawa voices that a matter means the truth is lost in a grove of conflicting evidence.

## Interactions With Other Characters

### Kyosuke Kindaichi

They were introduced to one another by Natsume. He is thought of as cool and smart by Kindaichi who always says such exciting things.

## Etymology

* The name **Ryunosuke** means "dragon" (龍) (**ryu**), "this" (之) (**no**) and "forerunner, herald" (介) (**suke**).
* Ryunosuke's surname **Akutagawa** means "garbage" (芥) (**akuta**) and "river, stream" (川) (**kawa**/**gawa**).
Kyosuke Kindaichi

**Kindaichi Kyosuke** (金田一 京助 *Kindaichi Kyōsuke*) is one of the protagonists in Woodpecker Detective's Office. He is based on a real life linguist of the same name and is friends with Takuboku Ishikawa. He is voiced by Sakurai Takahiro.

## Appearance

His hair lies flat over his head and the fringe partially covers his slightly darker eyebrows. Kindaichi has blue eyes and wears circular rimmed glasses.

For clothing he is seen wearing a brown suit and hat.

## Personality

Helpful, he considers that detectives and poets may be pretty similar. He shares opinions on various other people. He is a shy guy, who gets flustered easily. A really good friend to Ishikawa, going out of his way to give him money whenever he needs it.

## Woodpecker Detective's Office Story

Kindaichi Introduces himself as a college lecturer who is staying at Gaikeikan in Morikawa-cho, Hongo Ward.

Asking if he does not mind, he requests Ishikawa to please accept his support. Walking with him, he comes across a scene where someone is found dead.

## Interactions With Other Characters

### Ishikawa Takuboku

He considers him to have true talent which he loves, and is considered his lifelong support partner.

### Hirai Taro

Knowing him as a boy studying literature, Kindaichi stays at the same boarding house as him.

### Wakayama Bokusui

Kindaichi observes that he appears and disappears on a whim.

### Hagiwara Sakutoro

He describes him as shy and withdrawn, who has been in love many times.

### Yoshii Isamu

Hearing that he comes from a rich family, Kindaichi is also aware of him as Ishikawa's rival.

### Nomura Kodo

They went to middle school together, Kindaichi describes him as taking care of everyone and is really reliable.
Episode 5

**Accursed Beast** (にくいあん畜生, Nikui an Chikushō) is the fifth episode of the Woodpecker Detective's Office anime adaptation .

## Summary

Takuboku meets up with an old friend who shows off his poetry collection. It has grown a lot since they had last seen each other. While Takuboku is thrilled, he also begins to lose confidence in his own abilities. Being a makeshift detective has made him busy and kept him away from poetry for some time.

Kyosuke notices Takuboku beginning to get down on himself and wants to help. However, he discovers his friend was in talks with another prostitute. Still angered over their last encounter with the red-light district, Kyosuke can't conceal his resentment.

Meanwhile, at Milk Hall, Natsume holds a poetry contest to see which of them will confess their feelings to Kiku. It is there that Takuboku and Kyosuke supposed to come to a resolution, but Kyosuke decides to cut ties with him for good.

## New Characters

* Oen
* Kiku
Episode 9

**Events Fulfilled** (仕遂げしこと, Tsukamatsu Togeshi Koto) is the ninth episode of the Woodpecker Detective's Office anime adaptation.

## Summary

Takuboku continues to spend time with Tamaki after helping solve his case. He takes a liking to him and is inspired by the way he helps the needy. This is directly tied to his unique philosophy on life and death.

Kyosuke hears a rumor from Hirai that ghosts are appearing where Kagami died. Takuboku and Kyosuke go there to investigate together. There they find a disturbing truth behind the appearance of ghosts.

Meanwhile, Tamaki's husband Sonobe is kidnapped. He's dragged out the window by an unknown person while Tamaki is away. Everyone returns to find him missing and deduce that Tamaki's brother likely behind it.
Axe-elf Warriors

* Portrait
* In Game

"At this time therefore the Sindar were well-armed, and they drove off an creatures of evil, and had peace again; but Thingol's armouries were stored with axes and with spears and swords, and tall helms, and long coats of bright mail."
—The Silmarillion, Of the Sindar

Residing within the Golden Wood, the Hatholdhrim protect their Lord and Lady's land from Orcish invaders descending from the Misty Mountains and the fortress of Dol Guldur. Armed with shields and axes, these Elven warriors lie in wait within the forest and ambush their foes from all sides in deadly, close-range strikes.

In Age of the Ring, Axe-elf Warriors, or Hatholdhrim, are summonable units in Lothlórien. They are temporarily summoned by the **Forth, Axe-elves!** ability of the Axe-elf Garrison fortress expansion for 20 seconds.

## Strategy

Axe-elf Warriors have a very short summon time and so their summon location must be precise to maximise their effectiveness and attack high priority targets in the short time they are on the battlefield. The Axe-elves can be summoned relatively close to the fortress but far enough behind enemy lines that they can be summoned on the enemy's ranged siege engines to quickly destroy them before they can take down Lothlórien's fortress and unit recruitment structures. Combining Axe-elf Garrions with Flet expansions can make a Lothlórien Fortress incredibly difficult to destroy as the Flets can engage units that get too close whilst Garrisons can summon Axe-elf Warriors on top of enemy siege to prevent them harming the fortress.
Kodo Nomura

**Kodo Nomura** (野村 胡堂, *Nomura Kodō*) is a character in the Woodpecker Detective's Office series.

## Appearance

Nomura has relatively short gray like hair, although he physically appears young.

For clothing, Nomura is seen wearing a purple jacket over an olive green waistcoat, which in turn is buttoned on top of a white collared shirt.

## Personality

Described as the caring older brother type. Nomura is stated by Kindaichi to take care of everyone and is really reliable.

## Woodpecker Detective's Office Story

Nomura has heard that Takuboku Ishikawa witnessed a murder scene.

## Interactions With Other Characters

### Kyosuke Kindaichi

Nomura and Kindaichi went to middle school together.

### Takuboku Ishikawa

Speaking amicably to him, they are at ease discussing a crime scene.

## Etymology

* The name **Kodo** means "barbarian, foreign" (胡) (**ko**) and "temple" (堂) (**do**).
* Kodo's surname **Nomura** means "field, wilderness" (野) (**no**) and "town, village" (村) (**mura**).
Citadel of the White Company

"So it must be, for you (Beregond) are appointed to the White Company, the Guard of Faramir, Prince of Ithilien, and you shall be its captain and dwell in Emyn Arnen in honour and peace, and in the service of him for whom you risked all, to save him from death."
—King Aragorn II Elessar

The White Company was a special guard created by King Aragorn II Elessar after the end of the War of the Ring, specifically for the purpose of protecting the Prince of Ithilien Faramir. Those who were appointed to the White Company were some of the most skilled and elite soldiers in all of Gondor, led by their first captain, Beregond, and they were allowed to create their own dedicated Citadel in Ithilien so that they could fulfill that role to the fullest.

The Citadel of the White Company is a structure summoned by its respective 15 PP spellbook for the Adventure: Ithilien faction. It serves as a unit production building but is limited to 2 on the battlefield at any given time.

## Function

The CItadel of the White Company shoots at nearby enemies and periodically produces +25 resources.

### Recruitment

The Citadel of the White Company can be used to recruit the following units:

 White Company Guardians | Pikemen

Beregond can also be recruited from the Citadel of the White Company.

## Strategy

The Citadel of the White Company is analogous to the Dol Amroth Citadel as a very powerful summon that allows Adventure: Ithilien to summon a secondary Fortress structure which grants them access to summon elite units and an excellent hero. Although it cannot be upgraded unlike the Dol Amroth Citadel, it is arguably even more important since it is one of the only ways for the Ithilien faction to create a permanent forward base outside of the Ithilien Citadel. The Citadel is very durable and can stand strong against an enemy assault for a prolonged period of time if it is properly protected. The White Company units themselves are also very tanky and durable, making for excellent late-game units that can stand their ground in prolonged combat in contrast to the rather frailer Ranger units.
Episode 11

**The Hour of Demons** (逢魔が時, Omagatoki) is the eleventh episode of the Woodpecker Detective's Office anime adaptation.

## Summary

A series of missing children incidents has occurred among the merchant families in town. However each of the children has returned in a matter of days. Someone affected comes to Takuboku with a case because their child never returned. They've been missing for a month.

Takuboku is in poor health, so Kyosuke takes on the case for him. He brings Sakutaro and Kodo along to investigate with him. As they investigate, the child suddenly returns.

Takuboku soon learns of several accusation letters thought to end with Tamaki's death. They've started up again, reigniting Takuboku's will to investigate. He sets out to discover the true identity of the person only known as Accuser X.
Episode 10

**Over Many Mountains and Rivers** (幾山河, Iku Yamakawa) is the tenth episode of the Woodpecker Detective's Office anime adaptation.

## Summary

Without Tamaki around, Takuboku finds himself falling back into his old depression again. He abandons poetry and tries to write a novel. His plan is to use this novel to change society's views to be more like Tamakis.

Takuboku asks Natsume to look at it but he's unimpressed. Even with Sonobe's help, Takuboku feels he's unable to honor Tamaki's memory. Back in his old habits, Takuboku tricks Kyosuke into giving him money. He heads down to the Red-light District to devote himself back to debauchery. Yoshii and Sakutaro find him there and clash with him over his foolishness.

Takuboku is surprised to find his fellow literary men worried about him. He's drowning in hopelessness but he finds hope when he hears Bokusui's poem.
Episode 7

**Gentleman Thief** (紳士盗賊, Shinshi Tōzoku) is the seventh episode of the Woodpecker Detective's Office anime adaptation.

## Summary

While Ishikawa Takuboku is off with Yoshii Isamu, Kyosuke takes on a case of his own. Someone has stolen all of the wages meant to go toward all the employees at a major company. Kyosuke is able to find the thieves prints on a discarded cigarette and he is apprehended. However, the whereabouts of the money remains unknown.

The company puts up a reward to whoever finds the missing wages. Kyosuke decides to take up this job and considers asking Takuboku to help. He rejects this idea and enlists the help of young Hirai instead. Together they decipher a codded message that leads them to the hiding place.
Isamu Yoshii

**Isamu Yoshii** (吉井 勇 *Yoshii Isamu*) is a character in the Woodpecker Detective's Office series. He is a count and a poet.

## Appearance

Yoshii hair is longer on top in proportion to the sides and his fringe is parted on the centre to be on either side of his face.

## Woodpecker Detective's Office Story

Yoshii voices that a poem is truly one like a closet pervert would create.

## Interactions With Other Characters

### Takuboku Ishikawa

Yoshii and Ishikawa are stated to be rivals by Kyosuke Kindaichi.

## Etymology

* The name **Isamu** means "brave, courage" (勇).
* Isamu's surname **Yoshii** means "lucky, good" (吉) (**yoshi**) and "well, mine shaft, pit" (井) (**i**).
Barding Outriders

* Portrait
* In Game

### Faction

Reign of Ironfoot Erebor, Adventure: Durin's Folk, Adventure: Dorwinion (Woodland Realm)

### Summoned By

Arcah's Messenger of the King
King Brand's King of the Bardings

### Timer

45s (Messenger of the King)
90s (King of the Bardings)

### Attack Type

Melee single + trampling

"We discover that messengers have come also to King Brand in Dale, and that he is afraid. We fear that he may yield. Already war is gathering on his eastern borders. If we make no answer, the Enemy may move Men of his rule to assail King Brand, and Dáin also."
—Glóin

The Bardings of Dale have the same ancestors as the Rohirrim and have similar skill at horse riding. As King Brand built up the armies of Dale, he knew that he would have to fight against the orc hordes of Mordor and the powerful riders of Rhûn. He therefore ensured that his own cavalry would be well-equipped and skilled in battle to overcome these threats. Under the command of the King, these Riders could be sent out to scout the enemy, harass wherever the enemy was weakest and ride to the aid of their allies in Erebor.

The Barding Outriders are an elite cavalry force for Reign of Ironfoot Erebor and its Adventure: Durin's Folk subfaction, as well as the Adventure: Dorwinion subfaction of the Woodland Realm. They can only be summoned by King Brand and Arcah (and solely the latter for Adventure: Durin's Folk).

## Strategy

Barding Outriders are a temporary cavalry unit that can be used to cause disarray among the enemy's units, particularly their archers due to the Messenger of the King being castable behind enemy lines. The Outriders are durable and so can survive a charge into elite units, however this does not mean that they are invulnerable to pikemen. The battalion summoned by Messenger of the King have a short duration of 45 seconds and so are best utilised when flanking the enemy to quickly disrupt their formations and slay archers; Brand's summoned battalions lasts considerably longer and so can be used either to engage the enemy or to flank around and harass the enemy's economy since they have more time to destroy a resource structure.
マピュランビルライン

マピュランビルライン（英:Mapulanbills Line）は、かつてゴビィー大連邦と大ヒョウタン帝国の間に存在した実効支配線のこと。この境界線の名前の由来は現在のマピュランビル共和国と現在のベルテルーパ共和国連邦との間に明確な境界線があったことに由来する。ただしマピュランビルラインは、1896年以降、ロジュアン共和国連邦軍のフラワリン進駐により少しずつヒョウタン帝国側にずれており、2021年末にミンドゥル・カルム氏が率いるショウドイキー帝国軍とフラワリン独立軍が、フラワリンを正式に奪還したことをきっかけに完全に崩壊した。

また、第四次宇宙大戦ではこのマピュランビルラインが完全に崩壊し、現在はユ・ハルディラインと呼ばれる新たな実効支配線が出来ている。

## 成立した経緯

アンナ朝タマ帝国とヒョウタン帝国がレンブットを巡る争いに終着点を付けるために休戦協定として定めた条約で、旧マピュランビル共和国連邦、旧レンブット共和国連邦、旧バルティア連邦、旧ロジュアン共和国連邦（フラワリンの一部を含む））とヒョウタン帝国の実効支配線（緑樹自治区、膨樹自治区、花香自治区、圣紫自治区）の4自治区を事実上の国境線と定めたことに由来する。

## 1896年事変

ヒョウタン帝国領内に居たフラワリン人がフラワリンでヒョウタン帝国に対する革命を起こすと「自国民保護」を名目に、ゴビィー大帝国がヒョウタン帝国に宣戦布告を行い、旧ロジュアン共和国連邦の奪還を開始。その後ヒョウタン帝国は、応戦したもののメジュルヴァールの一部が奪還されたために、これ以上の戦争を継続は不可能と判断し、休戦をゴビィー大帝国に提案。ゴビィー大帝国とヒョウタン帝国は1914年に条約に署名し、ロジュアン共和国連邦のロジュアン部分は1915年に実効支配（ヒョウタン帝国西花香自治区領有権放棄）が確定した。しかしロジュアン共和国連邦内のフラワリン部でも革命が相次ぎ、最終的にフラワリン独立国を革命を起こした民衆が一方的に宣言。その後100年間に渡り独立闘争が続いた。
Forlong

* Portrait
* Ingame

"Forlong!" men shouted. "True heart, true friend! Forlong!"
—Return of the King, Minas Tirith

Forlong was the lord of Lossarnach and was renowned for his girth and surprising vitality despite his age. During the War of the Ring, he marched with approximately three hundred Axemen to the aid of Minas Tirith and fought in the Battle of Pelennor Fields. Forlong fought hard and bravely but became isolated from allies which resulted in his death at the hands of multiple enemies.

In Age of the Ring, Forlong is a hero for Gondor and its Adventure: Grey Company subfaction. Once he is recruited, Gondor (in standard play) may recruit Lossarnach Axemen from a level 1 Barracks.

## Abilities

**Lord of Lossarnach** - Modifier Type: Leadership. Fiefdom troops near Forlong earn experience 33% faster and become immune to Fear. Stacks with Buffs and Spells. Passive ability.

**Level 3: Vitality (R)** - Forlong temporarily deals knockback and gains +50% Damage and +25% Speed. Left click to activate.

**Level 7: True Heart, True Friend (T)** - Modifier Type: Spell. Forlong temporarily empowers a friendly hero, granting them 50% armor, 50% faster experience gain, and 75% faster power recharge times. Stacks with Leadership and Spells. Left click icon then left click on target hero.

## Strategy

Forlong is a particularly useful hero for Gondor in the early game thanks to his **Lord of Lossarnach** leadership which allows Gondor's basic Fiefdom units to level up faster and gain **Armaments of the White City** at level 4. This enables them to survive for longer in combat due to the additional armour they gain. **Vitality** increases Forlong's potential for killing enemy heroes as he can inflict severe damage and pursue them due to his increased speed. It also allows him to counter clumps of units as his basic attacks gains an area of effect and knockback. Finally, Forlong becomes a hero supporter once he reaches level 7 - **True Heart, True Friend** can be cast on Gondor's higher tier heroes such as Boromir, Gandalf the White or Elessar to buff them and increase the rate at which their abilities cool down.

## Trivia

* Forlong's likeness is based on actor Brendan Gleeson
Bofur

* Portrait
* Ingame

"Bofur: You're homesick. I understand.
Bilbo: No, you don't. You don't understand. None of you do. You're Dwarves. You're used to this life, to living on the road, never settling in one place, not belonging anywhere! I'm sorry, I didn't...
Bofur: No, you're right. We don't belong anywhere. I wish you all the luck in the world. I really do."
—An Unexpected Journey

Bofur was one of the thirteen Dwarves that traveled with Bilbo and Thorin Oakenshield in the latter's quest to reclaim Erebor from the dragon Smaug. The Company succeeded and Bofur was able to survive the Battle of the Five Armies. He made his home in the Lonely Mountain, which prospered under the reign of King Dáin until the War of the Ring, when the Dwarves came under threat from Sauron's armies in the North. It is likely that Bofur participated in the Battle of Dale and Siege of Erebor against the Easterling invaders.

In Age of the Ring, Bofur is an exclusive hero who appears in Mission 7 of the War in the North Campaign.

## Strategy

Although he lacks special abilities, Bofur is a useful hero to use in the defence of Erebor as he has a relatively large amount of health and so can be used alongside the other heroes at the player's disposal to tank and inflict damage whilst Erebor's regular units are left unharmed.
Angmar Ravagers

* Portrait
* In Game
* Upgraded

"The Witch-king took a special interest in the largest and toughest of his minions, cursing them with fell magic and turning them into senseless, unstoppable husks tailored strictly to his will."
—Age of the Ring

Whilst the Witch-king's corrupting influence left many of his servants emaciated and feeble, there were some orcs within the depths of Angmar's strongholds that showed resistance to this slow decay. The Witch-king was drawn to these resistant orcs and experimented on them until they were left in a state of purgatory in which they were neither fully living nor dead, utilizing the same fell magic and experiments that The Necromancer used to create his own Ravagers.

The Angmar Ravagers are an elite anti-structure swordsmen unit for the Adventure: Angmar subfaction of Dol Guldur. They are functionally identical to the Orc Ravagers and are recruitable from a level 2 Spire of Angmar.

## Abilities

**Slow Decay** - Units are continually drained by the Witch-king's magic, slowly losing health over time. Slow Decay can be countered by Shivering Presence from nearby Angmar structures and the Witch-king. Passive ability.

**Level 3: Appetite for Destruction (R)** - Angmar Ravagers deal knockback damage and regain health per hit against structures for 20 seconds. Left click to activate.

## Upgrades

**Black Banners (V)** - When equipped, increases this battalion to level 2. Research upgrade at a Spire of Angmar to enable this equipment. Cost: 100.

## Strategy

Angmar Ravagers are identical to the Orc Ravagers from Dol Guldur, being tanky front-line units with high health and armour who are able to sustain large amounts of damage whilst other units inflict heavy damage against the enemy's forces. Like most of Angmar's infantry units, they suffer from **Slow Decay**, so reinforcing them with sources of **Shivering Presence** can allow them to survive longer in battle. Aggressive base expansion with forward Ruinous Towers and the Witch-king allows them to benefit from the additional damage and armour from Shivering Presence, allowing them to more easily destroy structures and withstand more enemy attacks. They benefit from Cargást's March of the Dead ability which increases their speed and experience gain, allowing them to move between sources of Shivering Presence without decaying and reach level 2 quicker. **Appetite for Destruction** enhances Ravagers' effectiveness against structures as they regain health per hit - allowing them to inflict more damage against a structure before dying.
Woodpecker Detective's Office (anime)

* Visual 1
* Visual 2

The Woodpecker Detective's Office (Kitsutsuki Tantei Dokoro, 啄木鳥探偵處) anime is based on the novel of the same name. It was announced by the Kimikoe Project on March 22, 2020 and stated for release on April 13, 2020.

## Overview

A ghost has been seen at the Ryounkaku skyscraper in Asakusa. We’re in Meiji 42 (1909) and Takuboku Ishikawa has come to the scholar Kyosuke Kindaichi because of newspaper articles that report about the ghostly disturbance. Tokuboku opens a detective agency only because he wants to save his family from starvation and Kyosuke joins him as his assistant.

## Characters and Cast

* Ishikawa Takuboku
* Kindaichi Kyosuke
* Nomura Kodo
* Hirai Taro
* Wakayama Bokusui
* Yoshii Isamu
* Hagiwara Sakutoro
* Akutagawa Ryunosuke

## Promotional Videos

TVアニメ「啄木鳥探偵處」キャラクターPVApril 13 release date reveal
## Japanese Staff

* Original creator: Kei Ii
* Chief Director: Shinpei Ezaki
* Series Composition: Taku Kishimoto
* Character Design: Hara Shuichi
* Character Concept: Kaoru Saki
* Music Composition: MONACA
* Sound Director: Youji Shimizu

## Company Production

* Animation Production: LIDEN FILMS
* Production:
	+ LIDEN FILMS
	+ Tohokushinsha Film Corporation
* Internet Streaming: Crunchyroll
* Licensed by: Crunchyroll

## Soundtrack

* Opening song: Honjitsu mo Makoto ni Seiten Nari by Makoto Furukawa
* Ending song: Gondola no Uta by NOW ON AIR
Bounders

* Portrait
* Standard
* Upgraded

"A rather larger body, varying at need, was employed to 'beat the bounds', and to see that Outsiders of any kind, great or small, did not make themselves a nuisance. At the time when this story begins the Bounders, as they were called, had been greatly increased."
—Fellowship of the Ring, Of the Ordering of the Shire

The Bounders are peace-keepers, patrolling the roads, paths, and borders of the Shire, settling disputes and keeping an eye out for wicked things and foreigners alike. During the last days of the Third Age, their numbers were greatly increased by Mayor Whitfoot, who could feel trouble brewing in the wild lands beyond.

In Age of the Ring, Bounders are the basic swordsmen unit for Rivendell recruitable from a level 1 Bree-land Encampment. Similarly to Took Archers, they can stealth nearby trees.

## Abilities

**Level 3: Toggle Rock-throwing (W)** - Switch to rock-throw attack.

## Upgrades

**Banner Carrier (V)** - When equipped, increases this battalion to level 2. Research upgrade at Rivendell Forge to enable this equipment. Cost: 100

## Strategy

Bounders are a cheap and fast-moving infantry unit that can be recruited in large numbers to keep the enemy at bay until Rivendell is able to afford more elite units, such as Dúnedain Rangers, in the mid game. Bounders fare reasonably well against other basic infantry units, especially when supported by Took Archers who deal large amounts of damage and by Gildor whose **Companion** leadership buffs Hobbit units. Fatty Bolger's **Fear! Fire! Foes!** ability significantly increases the recruitment speed of Hobbit units, which allows Rivendell to produce vast numbers of Bounders and Took Archers which can potentially overwhelm the enemy if their units have been depleted mid-battle.
Feredir

* Portrait
* In Game
* Upgraded

"There was no thought of a fight. Even if the Dwarves had not been in such a state that they were actually glad to be captured, their small knives, the only weapons they had, would have been of no use against the arrows of the Elves that could hit a bird's eye in the dark. So they simply stopped dead and sat down and waited."
—The Hobbit, Barrels Out of Bond

The Elves of the Greenwood were highly adept hunters that could stalk their quarry at close distance without ever alerting their prey. Few could enter the Greenwood without their movements going unnoticed, for the Feredir were numerous and kept a close watch on the Elvenking's Road.

Feredir are specialist single units of Woodland Realm which can be recruited from Hunting Shrines. They are able to stealth in trees. They are limited to a maximum of 5.

## Abilities and Formations

**Woodland Attire (W)** - Silvan Hunters are fast scout units earning resources when killing foes. Passive ability. When activated, Hunter becomes stealthed for 30 seconds but will lose stealth if they attack. Left click icon to activate.

**Level 3: Hunting Snares (R)** - The Hunter lays a hunting snare which stuns nearby enemies for 5 seconds. Does not affect creeps. Does not work on water. Left click then left click target location.

## Upgrades

**Sindarin Armour** - When equipped, units gain +20% armour. Can be equipped via Thranduil's Love of Silver and Jewels ability.

## Strategy

Feredir are a high risk, high reward unit - they are incredibly susceptible to damage and are very likely to be killed if discovered by the enemy, however if used correctly they can be used to devastating effect as scouts or as unit harassers. They have a high movement speed and a large shroud clearing range which allows them to sneak around the map and be positioned near the enemies base so that the Woodland Realm player gains constant information about their enemy's actions so that they can remain one step ahead. Although the Feredir have low health and armour, they deal significant damage and so can be used to kill creeps with the additional bonus of earning resources per kill - it can be useful to position Feredir next to a creep lair, they won't be able to destroy the lair itself but can farm the creeps to boost Woodland Realm's economy throughout the early game. Once they reach level 3, Feredir can be extremely useful in combat situations as they can lay down **Hunting Snares** to temporarily stun the enemy's units - allowing the rest of Woodland Realm's army to dispatch them.
Distant-thrower

* Portrait
* In Game

"The Haehadron is an elegant machine designed for an inelegant task."
—Age of the Ring Team

In the late Third Age, the Elves of the Woodland Realm were pushed further back into their caves due to the spread of the Necromancer's corruption and the sickness it instilled upon the Greenwood. After repelling numerous assaults from the Undead hordes of Dol Guldur, a counter-attack was launched on the Hill of Sorcery by the Galadhrim of Lothlórien and the Wood-elves of the Woodland Realm. The Elvenking had grown ever more militant in the prelude to this assault and ordered the construction of siege engines for the inevitable siege upon the ruined fortress.

In Age of the Ring, Haehadron, or Distant-throwers, are a ranged siege weapon in Woodland Realm, they can be recruited from a level 2 Siege Grounds.

## Abilities

**Halt Auto Acquire/Auto Acquire (W)** - Left click to not fire automatically/Left click to automatically fire at enemies.

**Bombard (R)** - Bombard target area with devastating artillery. Left click icon then left click target area.

## Strategy

The Haehadron function very similarly to Isengard's Siege Ballistae: they can be used to disrupt the enemy's lines - archers are particularly susceptible to bombardment as they cannot deal good damage against the Haehadron and are temporaily neutralised if knocked down. Alternatively, Haehadron are used in siege situations to deal ranged damage against enemy structures. The weapon is most effective when kept behind Woodland Realm's army with a battalion or two positioned nearby to protect it as it is the opponent's imperative to quickly dispatch any Haehadron present on the battlefield as otherwise they could quickly lose critical structures. When used in combination with Druids of the Oaken Order to debuff building armour, buildings can be taken down extremely quickly.
Furnace

* Level 1
* Level 2
* Level 3

"Saruman: I want them armed and ready to march within two weeks.
Orc Overseer: But my Lord, there are too many! They cannot all be armed in time, we don't have the means.
Saruman: Build a dam, block the stream, work the furnaces night and day."
—The Two Towers

In the years preceding the War of the Ring, Saruman began breeding an army in the caverns of Isengard. In order to sufficiently arm his soldiers, he coordinated the desecration of Isengard and the nearby Fangorn Forest to feed the fires of his furnaces. Although he successfully mass produced a fully armed Uruk-Hai army, his mistreatment of the forest proved to be his undoing as he drew the ire of the Ents who stormed Isengard and flooded its caverns.

In Age of the Ring, the Furnace is a core resource structure for the faction, providing steel for Isengard's armies. The amount of resources will depend on the building placement.

## Upgrades

This building has no upgrades that can be bought and will instead earn experience by gaining resources.

## Abilities

**Level 2: Heat Blast (W)** - Requires Fuel the Fires. Knocks back nearby enemy units and sets the surrounding area on fire. Left click to activate.

## Function

The Furnace will periodically produce a maximum of +25 resources depending on location relative to other resource structures. This value will increase as the Furnace levels up. At level 3, it will shoot arrows at nearby enemies. The Furnace will also increase the command point limit by 50.

#### Steel Bonus

Multiple Furnaces will decrease the cost of Uruk units.

* 2 Furnaces: 5%
* 3 Furnaces: 10%
* 4 Furnaces: 15%
* 5+ Furnaces: 20%

## Strategy

The Furnace is Isengard's primary resource production structure which is fundamental to the faction's success as it boosts the economy and increases the command point limit, so that a greater number of units can be recruited. The Steel Bonus decreases the cost of Isengard's elite Uruk units which is essential for the mid-late game as Isengard transitions to these units to match their opponent's elite units. The Fires of Industry spell book power can temporarily increase the resource output of Furnaces by 300%. The placement of the Furnace influences its resource output, which in turn affects the rate at which it levels up. As with any resource structure, Furnaces are a prime target for enemy raids and so Isengard must be prepared to defend them until they reach level 3, at which point they gain a defensive tower to defend themselves. If the Isengard player purchases the Fuel the Fires spellbook power, Furnaces gain an additional means of defence through **Heat Blast** which significantly limits the effectiveness of melee units against leveled up Furnaces because they must enter the range of Heat Blast to attack the Furnace; risking being blasted back and ignited.