Guan Yu was one of the Five Tiger Generals of the Shu Han kingdom. Considered a hero worth 10,000 men, he was the oath brother of Zhang Fei and Liu Bei.
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Guan Yu (Wood)
7 Life
3 Speed
6 Experience
1 Damage
Chinese • Warrior • Male
Shen su: If you hit with two basic attacks in a single turn, you immediately gain +1 speed for the rest of the game.
Born a commoner, Guan Yu rose by sheer ability to become one of the most revered military figures in Chinese history. He was instrumental in helping his friend, Liu Bei, establish the Shu Han kingdom in the province of Sichuan.
Illus.: Rob Alexander • Set 2 • 26/100
Warrior Pack
History in Brief
Anachronism Package Blurb
"Born a simple peasant farmer, Guan Yu trained as a warrior to protect all he held dear. A chance meeting with Zhang Fei and Liu Bei led to the formation of the Brothers of the Peach Orchard, a trio of vigilantes determined to restore their beloved land to glory by deposing the unjust oppressors of the Chinese people. Wielding the Guan Dao, a formidable halberd that came to be named after him, Guan Yu will not be stopped in his quest. Guan Yu’s deification as Guan Di is a reminder to all those who oppose him in the Anachronism™ arena that they fight against an unquenchable and unconquerable nobility."
Trivia
- Whereas Zhang Fei supposedly was rough with his subordinates, Guan Yu was well-liked by those serving under him. Instead, he tended to be arrogant when dealing with other officers of his rank.
- In Chinese theatre, Guan Yu is a popular character, depicted as a the epitome of loyalty and righteousness.
- Like the Chinese warriors in Set 6, Guan Yu can be found in Luo Guanzhong's Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and Koei's Dynasty Warriors video game series.
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