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Postcards from the Edge By Jon Blyth As much of the nation's attention seems focused on the Far East at the moment, I was delighted to stumble across some oriental writings this month. What follows are some examples of the work of the revered Haiku-master, Toomuchi-Wa Honka. This obscure visionary travelled the length and breadth of Japan in the 15th century, preaching the wisdom of traditional ways and opposing new forms of warfare that were appearing. Translated from the original Japanese these Haiku still cleverly retain the rule of 5-7-5 syllables across the three lines, and amazingly seem to shed some light on parts of our current Warhammer league. Who would have thought it? Old graves lay open Spill forth the army of fear "I see dead people" Plague-ridden. Big guns Furry hordes cover the field Shooting each other Ranks of waiting beards All knee-deep in gunpowder What big hats they've got Loads of orcs about Different combinations But what's the right one? Whirling fanatics No chance to get in and scrap Far too much magic Upper-class tin cans Sweeping all foes before them Home in time for tea Even more beards here Grumbling but still relentless Nasty flame cannon I don't mind the knights It's that bloody tank I hate Get me a spanner