Ira, Crimson Haze

Ira, Crimson Haze was released in 2018 as the centerpiece of the inaugural Welcome Deck for the Flesh and Blood trading card game. Designed by James White and the team at Legend Story Studios, the card was intended to introduce players to the game's core mechanics, specifically the Ninja class's focus on combat chains and efficient resource management. As a promotional hero card, its inclusion in the starter deck served as a bridge between the game's initial development phase and its public retail launch.

The card's aesthetic, characterized by a bold, fluid illustration, aligns with the game's high-fantasy martial arts motif. It was received by the community as a foundational piece of the game's history, often serving as the primary point of entry for new players during the game's formative years. Because it was distributed widely within the pre-constructed deck, it represents one of the most recognizable and accessible cards from the game's early print runs.