Yokai: Yokai is a broad term encompassing numerous supernatural creatures in Japanese folklore. These include:
- Tengu: Bird-like creatures with human and avian features, often associated with mountains and forests. sometimes considered the reincarnated spirit of one who was proud and arrogant in life . Tengu are renowned swordsmen and are said to have taught the military arts to the Minamoto hero Yoshitsune.
- Oni: Demonic ogre-like beings known for their strength and frightening appearance.
- Yurei: Ghosts or spirits of the deceased often depicted as pale, disheveled figures.
- Kitsune: Fox spirits capable of shapeshifting into human form. They are often portrayed as mischievous or wise creatures possessing magical abilities.
- Tanuki: Shape-shifting creatures resembling raccoon dogs. They are known for their mischievous and playful nature.
- Jorogumo: A spider-like yokai that can transform into a beautiful woman to lure and prey upon unsuspecting victims.
These could be embodied by various aspects of the existing japanese army!
Oni Masks - a tech researched at the shinto temple which allows a shinto priest to consecrate a mask for the samurai. They increase hitpoints.
Way of the kitsune - a tech researched at the shinto temple which allows shinobi to have reduced time on their disguises!
Aspect of the Jorogumo - a tech researched at the shinto temple which allows Ona Bugeisha to disguise themselves!
Embodiment of the Tengu - A tech researched at the shinto temple which increases samurai move speed!
Resistance of the Tanuki - A tech that allows town centers to spawn a pack of wild dogs that attack any units (friend or foe) that are not garrisoned in a building.