So you think you know the Secret War, eh? Been to the Netherworld, fought a few demons, tangled with a gaggle of sorcerous eunuchs? Big deal. Until you've messed with the Guiding Hand, you ain't seen nothing. Go back to 1850, hombre, and find out about the high flyin'-est, butt kickin'-est monks of the Shaolin Tradition.

Meet Quan Lo, the Perfect Master. His Six Principles give purpose to the Guiding Hand, but don't let that serene demeanor fool you. Meet Wong Fei Hong, the ultimate kung fu master. A legend in his own time, you don't wanna be on the receiving end of his No Shadow Kick. Meet Fong Sai Yuk, impetuous upstart and fu whirlwind. Yeah, he's got attitude, but he backs up that big mouth with some bad ass moves. Meet Caesar Mack, ex-Boxer, ex-Black Revolutionary, and a survivor of the means streets of New York and the steaming jungles of the Nam. They don't call him Mack Truck for nothing. Get the picture, punk? These aren't the kind of monks who hole up in monasteries and contemplate the meaning of life. They have a plan, they have a vision, and they will kick the ass of anyone who gets in their way.

So check out this tome, G. It'll fill you in on the history, philosophy, and organization of the Guiding Hand. You'll find out about all of Quan Lo's plans, and the part your corpse can play in them. And if you're jonesing for some new rules, look no further. Thrill to six new character types, three new fu paths, and a whole passel of guns for the 1850 juncture. Not to mention a righteous adventure that'll take you into the heart of the Darkness Pagoda. Hey, no one ever said the Secret War would be easy...