Overview

I am going to write a series of blog posts chronologically following the major figures in the Sengoku period. I think it helps to have a "main plot" that other things can branch off from.

At the risk of being cliche, I want to go with the Nobunaga->Hideyoshi->Ieyasu main plot.
Because this story progression is the center of a lot of the major events in the second half of the second period(the most popular half) so it will be most relevant to most readers.

Of course, I will take requests for standalone writeups as well if people want them.

I will be stealing illustrations from various Sengoku games for my posts so don't sue.
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Have fun!

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  1. BreenJanuary 2, 2019 at 4:45 PM

    I was truly enjoying this series. Will you be continuing it anytime soon?

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