Grats to http://homeofthecraneclan.com for getting the preview and kudos to FFG for keeping the clan forums in the loop.

as an old player, this was very appreciated. Domo, FFG.

if the Lion, reveals dynasty and Crane reveals conflict..i predict Scorpions to reveal a random opponent's card in hand.

7 hours ago, Kubernes said:

Looks like the theme behind Crane 'drawing' is based around using cards from the top or near the top of the deck rather than pure card drawing. Because of that alone, this holding looks to be weaker than the Phoenix Shrine.

I am quite confident that the Phoenix Library will be a +0 Province Strength Holding.

Then again, i was quite confident of my dynasty card numbers, and that didn't work out.

10 hours ago, Ide Yoshiya said:

If this observation is correct, I think we can easily BS some flavor behind it, in that while the Crane must uphold their dignity, openly revealing their intent rather than resorting to deception and subterfuge, the Phoenix, while also striving for honor, have also been willing to visit some very dark places from time to time, and would not be above cheating some cards into hand in the interest of protecting what is dear to them.

More than dark or corrupt stuff I would say it could represent the Phoenix resources being amassed knowledge, a lot of which they keep private. In contrast the Crane holding represents their artistic resources, which need to be displayed to be useful.