Mei Mei is killed off-screen at the beginning of the game by Cao Cao's forces. Li Li, Mei Mei and Luo Luo - Daughters of the Zhang Fei.Diao Chan - Lover of Liu Bei, kidnapped at the start of the game by Cao Cao because she alone knows where the Mandate of Heaven exists.Joins Liu Bei with the hope of restoring the Han Empire. Zhao Yun - Head of the Han Imperial Bodyguard.One of the most powerful magicians in the game. Zhuge Liang - Initially 'unaligned' in the conflict he later becomes Liu Bei's main advisor and warlord.Former bandit who is hot-tempered and overfond of drinking. Zhang Fei - Sworn brother of Liu Bei and Guan Yu.Wields the Black Dragon and Liu Bei's greatest warrior. Guan Yu - Sworn brother of Liu Bei and Zhang Fei.Her character was created for the game and is a heavily fictionalized combination and interpretation of Lady Mi and Hu Sanniang. Mei Sanniang - Long-time female friend of Liu Bei.Liu Bei - Leader of the Shu forces and Lord of Xu.The majority of characters are loosely based on characters found in the Chinese epic Romance of the Three Kingdoms. In battle, these characters are able to cause earthquakes, summon lightning storms and hurl fireballs. Koei introduces elements of magic, especially with the portrayal of notable strategists such as Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi as sorcerers.

In addition to the fantasized theme, Kessen II departs from its realistic predecessor. A significant change to the story involves a romance between Liu Bei and the character Diao Chan, being a significant factor behind Liu Bei's decision to go to war, and Himiko, a semi-fictional sorceress (the historical Himiko ruled Wa ). The last of the Han dynasty family, Liu Bei, begins a rebellion against the kingdom of Wei led by Cao Cao, with much of the game's events being based on the novel with alterations due to the different storylines. Unlike Koei's other games based on the 14th century novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms ( Dynasty Warriors and the Romance of the Three Kingdoms game), the plot of Kessen II is a heavily fantasized version of the novel.

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