Virtuosa (idk how to spell the characters name) is a rebel who went off on her own journey against her people (the knights) Juren, I can somewhat understand him because he's Chinese and taking down Gujin who is a mongol and they have history, even proved by that special animation where they fight, but the arakure gang and their lore is so boring and just bad, Gaki leads the arakure, and she hates corrupt authority, but then why is she doing their dirty work for money??

The new characters we've gotten are just lame in lore, I want an order bound knight and hopefully it's what we get in December

So since the Metal trial have started, For Honor has had now 2 audio clips on their social media with a date of August 28 on there. The second one even saying "Better luck next time" I am curious if anyone recognizes them from somewhere or if they are wholly unique. Last time they did this was a teaser for Arakure, and since for honor is going to have a trailer out it leads me to 2 conclusions.

1.We are getting a preview of the next knight hero early, whether it pops up in game for anything I don't know but they may begin to take to the forefront of lore and marketing ahead of it's release. If so then the audio clips cannot be found in game and are original. If they do pop up in game it's likely going to be as a npc only hero first with a incomplete moveset/list of executions.

2. It's a preview of the knight hero skin we're getting next season, in which these sound bites already exist in game and we just need to figure out where they come from. Maybe they're part of the hero's moveset, or maybe it's also sounds of them fighting other heroes as well.

The only thing I know for sure is that the timing is set during the third week of the Metal Trials and where we should be getting Astrea and her warmongers again. So my question is thus, do you guys think this all is leading to some sort of lore thing, like Astrea breaking out with the next season being what she does afterwards, or do you think it's unrelated to her and more to someone/something else?

So I played a whole lot in 2021-2022 and only a handful of times since but last week I got back into the game again proper but the story’s seems to have dropped off a cliff?

Last i remember horkos and chimera were beefing fair enough but I’ve been reading up on what I’ve missed and chimera vanished for a long time and then a dev said they disbanded? How did they lose the war?. Horkos didn’t fair much better apparently as Astrea and horkos were defeated by the Khatun?? How? Horkos was an entire army with members from all factions how could one faction consisting of Khatuns beat them?. Speaking of the khatuns they now control the myre? Just like that? When the Vikings and knights have been unsuccessful in doing for hundreds of years?

From what I can tell from research, having gotten "The Warmongers' Ideals" and "The Metal Trials" for today, it doesn't seem to be anything new, the Warmonger one came from Rise of the Warmonger event and we already knew they were having that version be the final week of the trials so some orders may come from that event and not the OG Metal Trials event.

That said, we have had some events that reused old orders and snuck a few new ones in there so don't be afraid to bring up a order if you don't recognize it. I remember the original had some cryptic stuff that the community had to work together to figure out the meaning to so if you see any secret message be sure to cross-reference the old research....because if we get something new hidden in the map that will surprise me.

Edited: So far it seems most orders are for Rise of the Warmonger, with the only exception being the metal trial one so far. Only been a few days but at the same time I cannot help but ponder if those are orders are the default now....

Weird programing or hint of the future reveal? either way I'll keep my vigil.

Probably the largest gang of 'street rats' I've ever seen

Synopsis

The Arakure are taking Heathmoor by storm, and they bring new weapons of revolt.

Event Orders

Partners in Crime: Gaki and her older brother Suiichi were an inseparable team in the game of stealing to survive. Whether it was an easy pickpocket, or a fortified Samurai supply convoy, anyone was a fair target for the poor orphans.

Complete 2 matches of any game mode. / Execute 2 Heroes in any game mode.

What's in a Name: Gaki was not her birth name, but the victims of her petty crimes dubbed her The Brat or "little devil" so often that she eventually adopted it as a badge of pride.

Complete 2 matches of any game mode. / Complete 2 matches of any game mode with 2 different Heroes.

No Class, No Life: Rigid Samurai society discouraged any association with poor outcasts like Gaki and Suiichi. Upstanding vendors refused to risk their reputations by dealing with the children, whose money was sourced by illegal means.

Perform 10 Takedowns in any game mode. / Complete 2 matches of any game mode. / Revive 3 allies in any game mode.

Punishment: A pivotal moment in Gaki's life came when a Kensei sabotaged one of her risky heists. For days, the Samurai hunted her and Suiichi through the swamps until finally catching them and killing her brother.

Execute 2 Heroes in any game mode. / Complete 2 matches of any game mode.

The Katana Hilt: Fueld by despair and rage, Gaki broke the katana of the Kensei who killed her brother. She kept the sword hilt as a reminder of what she lost, and a symbol of her defiance against the Samurai order.

Complete 2 matches of any game mode. / Capture 5 zones in any game mode.

Rebels United: Word spread of Gaki's exploits among violent, unruly warriors throughout the Myre. Soon, she became the leader of the Arakure, who shared her lifelong motivation to defy, dismantle, and spit on authority.

Complete 2 matches of any game mode.

Disrespect: Gaki required all Arakure to break the katana of any Samurai they defeated as a rite of passage. Now, they wear the sword hilts like a prize on their armor to show priviliged authorities that they are far from untouchable.

Execute 2 Heroes in any game mode.

Up All Night: The Arakure are a loud, irreverent gang of mercenary fighters united in their defiance of Samurai authority. When they aren't out partying all night, they thrive on dangerous jobs in the gray area of the law.

Execute 2 Heroes in any game mode. / Complete 2 matches of any game mode.

Loyal to Death: Born without social standing, each Arakure has been relentlessly shunned by traditional Samurai society. This shared experience has instilled a fierce loyalty that when united, becomes their most dangerous quality.

Complete 2 matches of any game mode. / Perform 10 Takedowns in any game mode.

Street Fighters: The Arakure refined their fighting style in tavern brawls and back-alley turf wars, where playing dirty with scrappy techniques always beats fighting fair.

Complete 2 matches of any game mode. / Capture 5 zones in any game mode.

Only the Dirtiest Jobs: Before Guljin's rise to power throughout Heathmoor, the Arakure operated as an essential part of the Myre's criminal underbelly. They handled dirty jobs for corrupt daimyo, and everyone profited - until the Mongols arrived.

Capture 5 zones in any game mode. / Complete 2 matches of any game mode.

Embracing Change: Most of the Samurai houses thought an alliance with the Mongols dilute their identities and invite undue risk. The House of Dokuja, however, placed higher priority upon survival and dominating the Myre.

Execute 2 Heroes in any game mode. / Complete 2 matches of any game mode.

Clean Streets: Skirmishes between the houses reliably distracted Samurai from the Arakure's illegal activities. But once Dokuja's House sought an alliance with the Mongols, the Arakure suddenly found their illicit operations in jeopardy.

Complete 2 matches of any game mode. / Complete 2 matches of any game mode with 2 different Heroes.

Power Shift: With the Mongol's increased presence throughout the Myre, the once thriving criminal underworld became starved for business. Black markets shuddered and the Arakure went from ignored and tolerated to fugitives on the run.

Revive 3 allies in any game mode. / Complete 2 matches of any game mode.

Vandalism: Dokuja's House immediately erected statues of Guljin throughout the Myre to honor their new alliance with Mongols. Just as quickly, Gaki issued an order to all Arakure to deface and destroy them.

Perform 10 Takedowns in any game mode. / Complete 2 matches of any game mode.

Party Crasher: After sneaking into Dokuja's stronghold, Gaki beheaded the new statue of Guljin in protest of their Mongol alliance before she was drawin into a chaotic massacre. Her only path to survival was to fight her way out.

Perform 10 takedowns in any game mode. / Complete 2 matches of any game mode.

Trailing the Oni: While infiltrating the Dokuja's banquet, Gaki was startled to discover pools of blood lining the halls. She realized she wasn't the only uninvited guest when she saw what seemed to be a demon treading among the corpses.

Complete 2 matches of any game mode. / Execute 2 Heroes in any game mode.

Short-Lived: Those who had grown weary of rampant crime and violence among the Samurai houses appreciated the Mongol alliance. But the Khatun forces were spread too thin. Soon, grand expectations were met with spiraling disappointment.

Complete 2 matches of any game mode. / Revive 3 allies in any game mode.

Beheaded: After suffering sever casualties and intense resistance, Dokuja's Mongol allaice collapsed. Control of the Myre shifted solely to the remaining houses, and many believed Guljin's broader dominance was waning.

Perform 10 takedowns in any game mode. / Complete 2 matches of any game mode.

Fueling Dissent: Beyond the Myre, The Scorching Herald spread tales of the Arakure brazenly vandalizing Guljin's statues. Many warriors already having doubts about her forced "peace," and these stories only bolstered this sentiment.

Complete 2 matches of any game mode with 2 different Heroes. / Complete 2 matches of any game mode.

>Not like he wanted it, but dang, can't believe Saburo gets none of the credit for this. smh Gryphon, not taking responsibility for the murder-hobo you helped make worse.

Community Orders

On the Run: "Breaking the katana marked me for life. I fought to get stronger every day."

Be the Faction with the most Dominion matches won.

Divided Faction: "They cry without an Emperor. Idiots love being told what to do!"

Be the Faction with the most Executions performed.

Revitalized: "We turned their statues into dust. Now, the Arakure are back in business."

Be the Faction with the most takedowns performed.

Loading Screen Lore

The Katana Hilt: "Gaki wore the broken katanan used to kill her brother as a symbol of her defiance against the Samurai."

Rebels United: "Gaki leads the Arakure, who shared her lifelong motivation to defy, dismantle, and spit on authority."

Clean Streets: "Once the Dokuja allied with the Mongols, the Arakure found their illicit operations in jeopardy."

Vandalism: "The Dokujas erected statues of Guljin to honor their alliance, which the Arakure defaced and destroyed."

Beheaded: "After the Dokujas' alliance collapsed, the Myre was again divided, and many felt Guljin's reign was waning."

Barracks Lore

I think that was the term Ubi had used for everything from Executions to Outfits back when Cross Save was added.

Executions

• No Snitches: The Arakure specifically target the vocal cords when valuable information can be deadlier than a sharp blade.
• Explosive Rage: Many Arakure refer to defeated enemies as "bags," using them as an outlet to release their deep resentment of the world.

Emotes

• Muddy Fingers: Arakure cover their tonfas with fine dirt to improve their grip, preferring practicality over traditional Samurai refinement.
• Stay Pumped: Arakure will take any chance to intimidate and show off. Keeping their muscles warm for the next fight is just a bonus.
• Shadow Boxer: The Arakure practice dodging fast attacks by avoiding thrown bottles. The slowest cleans up while the others keep drinking.

It overhypes them as "leading the rebellion" against the mongols WHEN THEY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING!

Most of the work was done by Saburo who wrecked the Samurai-mongol alliance ON HIS OWN while all the Arakure did was bust up ONE statue in the freaking garden and act in general like frat idiots.

A lore order even states that the arakure broke more statues BUT NONE OF THEM are broken in game and suddenly they think they're top of the world which is straight up pathetic.

It singles out Ayu and her government as the problem through calling it "groups lead by a single person" when THAT'S HOW SOCIETY WORKS! Even worse, the arakure are a new thing as it was formed by the leader Gaki herself so it's literally a group lead by her which is freaking hypocritical.

The lore even lies as the arakure are supposed to be rebelling against the samurai authority but it straight up says they take jobs for corrupt daimyos and leaders which makes them EVEN MORE hypocritical.

The arakure are supposed to be "dirty fighters" that use cheap tactics when MOST OF THE CAST can be considered that! Centurion, shaman, aramusha, juren, and pirate are the few examples of dirty fighters and in a world like this, dirty fighting would be common

Even worse, MOST OF THE SAMURAI use cheap tactics. Most of the samurai have smoke bombs, use arrows, drain stamina with Kiai, cause bleed, set traps, throw knives or shuriken, and kyoshin can even pin you which are cheap tactics that can be used anywhere to screw someone over.

The ONLY TWO samurai that don't have those as optional feats are hitokiri and arakure meaning that those two are the ONLY ONES that more or less fight fair which makes calling the arakure "dirty fighters" a freaking lie.

And that's just some of sloppiest lore the arakure has.

I'm not sure what the devs were thinking when writing something that's this absolutely straight up stupid.

Has anyone seen any statue on the maps change? Just one?