Tsuginami
| Tsuginami | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | |||
| "Winter is coming" | |||
| Player name | Tsuginami | ||
| Other names | The Revenant, The Rev, Tsugi, Redacted | ||
| Status | Alive | ||
| Playtime | Still tallying | ||
| Join | |||
| Date | 18 August 2025 | No. | 5850 |
| Affiliations | |||
| Allegiances | Nothing Stays Hidden Forever | ||
Early Life
Tsuginami joined Legendary Hardcore for the first time on 18 August 2025, during a relatively peaceful period in the LHC. Like many new players, he wandered through the wilderness exploring ancient structures, leaving behind small signs that simply read "Tsuginami Was Here" before continuing farther from spawn.
His first interaction with another player came through BloodyOrphan, who generously shared the coordinates of his base so Tsuginami could establish himself without the dangers of starting completely from scratch. He remained there for roughly two days, gathering equipment and quietly improving the base by installing an automatic furnace system. Before leaving, he added one final touch that would remain as his signature: a room labeled "Tsuginami's Bedroom."
As he prepared to continue his journey, another player arrived wearing iron armor. It was Fohila, marking Tsuginami's first face-to-face encounter with another survivor on the server.
The two briefly considered traveling together and establishing a permanent base somewhere near the world border. After discussing their plans, however, they agreed to continue independently, each searching for what they believed would be the perfect place to settle.
The Hunt for Flagman45
After parting ways with Fohila, Tsuginami continued exploring the world alone. Around that time, stories about a player known as Flagman45 had begun spreading across the server. Flagman had earned a reputation for hunting veteran players, raiding bases, and openly provoking members of the community. Among the players he frequently targeted was Mikoyey, whose kindness in chat had left a positive impression on Tsuginami.
Driven by curiosity and by the desire to put an end to Flagman's reign, Tsuginami decided to track him down. At the time, Legendary Hardcore's world was still relatively small, making long-distance exploration far more manageable than it would become in later months. In less than a day, he succeeded in locating Flagman's base.
The discovery, however, turned into a fatal mistake.
The base had been rigged with a trap prepared by Flagman45. Tsuginami triggered it and was killed instantly on 22 August 2025, ending what seemed to be a very short journey on the server. His death also left Fohila to continue alone.
Believing his adventure had come to an end, Tsuginami stepped away from the server. During his absence, he learned that Fohila had also fallen on 24 August 2025 while attempting to fight the Ender Dragon. With both players dead, the partnership they had once envisioned came to an abrupt end before it had truly begun.
On 7 September 2025, however, the story took an unexpected turn. Flagman45 was permanently banned from the server for using cheats. Following the ban, Jake276493 revived Tsuginami, giving him a second chance to continue his journey in Legendary Hardcore.
The Nightfort
I've always found comfort in the silence of snow and ice.
— Tsuginami
Following his revival, Tsuginami returned to the place where he had died. The memory of the trap left by Flagman45 was still fresh, and he chose to leave the area as quickly as possible, determined never to return.
Throughout his time on Legendary Hardcore, Tsuginami had always felt drawn to snowy landscapes. Seeking a quiet place to begin again, he traveled until he found a frozen biome where he decided to establish his first permanent home. There, he began constructing a base he would later name The Nightfort.
The Nightfort represented a fresh start after what had seemed to be the end of his journey. It became the place where he rebuilt his supplies, regained his confidence, and began settling into the server once again.
Not long after construction began, two close friends, Torsenira and Firulahahaha, joined Legendary Hardcore after learning that Tsuginami had been revived. Together, the three worked on expanding The Nightfort while adapting to life on the server.
Saved by Not_A_Griefer
While expanding The Nightfort, Tsuginami and Torsenira decided to explore an Ancient City in search of supplies. Having spent much of his time scouting dangerous locations, Tsuginami relied heavily on stealth to avoid unnecessary risks. Despite their caution, the two accidentally awakened a Warden.
Caught off guard by the creature's immense strength, both players were forced to consume their first Totems of Undying in order to survive. Realizing they would not be able to defeat or escape the Warden on their own, Tsuginami quickly reached out to Not_A_Griefer for help.
Known throughout the server for her experience, Not_A_Griefer arrived shortly afterwards and eliminated the Warden within seconds, bringing the encounter to an end. Before leaving, she also gifted each member of The Nightfort an Elytra, greatly improving the group's ability to travel across the world.
Several days later, Tsuginami returned to the Ancient City alongside Firulahahaha. Determined not to leave behind any trace of valuable loot for future explorers, the two systematically dismantled the entire structure, collecting every resource they could recover. By the time they left, almost nothing remained of the Ancient City except for the indestructible Deep Dark portal.
Meeting the Brazilian Settlement
Some time later, MrNiquitos and FaelGarcia noticed that Tsuginami was a fellow Brazilian and reached out to him. Hoping to help him establish himself on the server, MrNiquitos shared the coordinates of a starter base maintained for Brazilian players.
The journey required crossing a significant portion of the world, but upon arriving, Tsuginami was warmly welcomed by both FaelGarcia and MrNiquitos, who generously allowed him to stay while gathering supplies and preparing for the next stage of his adventure.
Over the following days, Tsuginami explored the surrounding region and ventured extensively into the Nether. During his stay, he assembled his first full set of Netherite equipment on Legendary Hardcore.
Once fully prepared, he returned to The Nightfort, where he shared the newly acquired resources with Torsenira and Firulahahaha, strengthening the group's ability to survive in the increasingly dangerous world.
Founding Nothing Stays Hidden Forever
Following the growing instability across Legendary Hardcore, Tsuginami became increasingly concerned with the rise of player-killer factions and the conflicts they brought to the server.
During this period, he grew closer to several members of the Order of the Sanctum, including VeyK, who spent a few weeks living at The Nightfort after being displaced by the events surrounding The Beach. The experience strengthened Tsuginami's connections with the Brazilian community and exposed him to a broader perspective of the server's ongoing conflicts.
Rather than participating directly in faction warfare, Tsuginami chose a different path. He founded Nothing Stays Hidden Forever (HIDDEN), an organization publicly dedicated to cartography and documenting the world of Legendary Hardcore.
Only later would it become known that HIDDEN's true purpose extended far beyond mapping. Behind its public image, the organization quietly investigated player-killer factions, tracked their movements, documented attacks against settlements, and preserved evidence of their activities throughout the server.
Firulahahaha became Tsuginami's first partner in HIDDEN, accompanying him during its earliest investigations. Following Firulahahaha's unexpected death, Tsuginami gradually stepped away from field operations, choosing instead to coordinate the organization from behind the scenes while funding expeditions carried out by trusted operatives.
Present Day
Following the loss of Firulahahaha, Tsuginami accepted an invitation from VeyK to establish a new settlement alongside MrNiquitos, FelOdisseus, and SqueakHD.
While the settlement continues to grow, Tsuginami remains primarily focused on overseeing the activities of Nothing Stays Hidden Forever. The organization is still active, although little is publicly known about its membership or ongoing operations.
"As with many aspects of HIDDEN,
the rest remains undocumented."
— The Ongoing Tales of Tsuginami
Trivia
- Active member of the Legendary Hardcore Discord community.
- His favorite food is baked potato.
- Founded Nothing Stays Hidden Forever (HIDDEN), one of the server's earliest intelligence organizations dedicated to tracking player-killer groups and documenting major conflicts.
- Tsuginami was nicknamed "The Revenant" by a friend after being revived three times on the server.
- Has a strong preference for snowy and frozen biomes, often describing them as the only places where he truly feels at home.
- Only a handful of signs reading "Tsuginami Was Here" are still believed to exist near spawn. Many were later removed by Tsuginami himself to conceal his movements, while others were lost after the bases they were placed in were eventually griefed.
- Rarely shares the coordinates of his bases with other players. Not_A_Griefer was the only known non-Brazilian player ever entrusted with the location of The Nightfort.
- The first permanent base built by Tsuginami was The Nightfort.
- Although HIDDEN publicly presents itself as a cartographic organization, Tsuginami has never publicly commented on the full extent of its operations.
- Despite being the founder of HIDDEN, Tsuginami eventually withdrew from field investigations after the death of Firulahahaha, choosing instead to coordinate missions from behind the scenes.
- Is known for locating player bases unusually quickly, most notably discovering Flagman45's base in less than a day.
- Despite his reputation for reconnaissance, Tsuginami is generally known for mentoring new players and helping them with redstone systems and base design.
- Has no confirmed player kills in Legendary Hardcore.
Staff Signature Collection
The Nightfort is home to the only known complete collection of staff signatures in Legendary Hardcore. Over time, signatures from every member of the server's staff team were gathered and preserved within the base, creating a unique historical exhibit.
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Jake276493 leaving the first signature on the base.
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BossCoww signature
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Newuser1234 signature
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Newuser1234 signature, placing the heads of those who built something at the base. Tsuginami, Torsenira and Natonite
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Natonite signature
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Natonite Golem Gift
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Natonite Natonite signing the whiskey
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Witness Me signature
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Witness Me signed Totem
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Tsuginami using the shield given to him by Witness Me as a gift.
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Witness Me Shield Gift
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Skogsloparen signature
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Thowan signature
Skin
Tsuginami's skin is predominantly black and crimson, featuring a hooded cloak with gold shoulder accents. The face is completely concealed behind a dark mask, revealing only a pair of black eye sockets, giving the character an anonymous appearance.



