Category Archives: Diamond Edition
Forgotten
Forgotten By Shawn Carman A dank tomb, six months ago The dim light of the torches flickered with the breeze as the door at the corridor’s end opened and closed quickly. The faint stirring of air was refreshing, for it … Continue reading
Despair
Despair by Shawn Carman The Twilight Mountains, nine months ago Daigotsu Tomaro crouched in the loose gravel and searched for any sign of recent passage. Finding nothing, he lifted his head and surveyed the surrounding area, sniffing the air carefully … Continue reading
Wolves
Wolves by Rich Wulf Heiji took a deep drink from his sake bottle and sighed contentedly. Night had fallen over the Suzume Hills. The old bandit had come to enjoy the peace and silence of this place. He could see … Continue reading
The Wave Man
The Wave Man by Rich Wulf Nikesake, Phoenix Lands& Taisa Seppun Sugita was not a small man. He was both tall and wide, thickly built, obviously a man who was not accustomed to missing meals. His drooping cheeks and fat … Continue reading
Blackened Claws
Blackened Claws By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf The Kaiu Wall, near Koten The Great Kaiu Wall was among the most dangerous places in Rokugan, even near the great fortress, Kyuden Hida. The Shadowlands was a sinister, pervasive enemy and … Continue reading
Finding the Balance
By Shawn Carman The Dragon Heart Plain The journey from the Ox Clan provinces had been uneventful. The distance across the Dragon Heart Plain was not great, but the vast emptiness made it seem far longer than it actually was. … Continue reading
Keeper of Earth
Keeper of Earth “The smith who can craft a helmet strong enough to shatter one thousand blades shall keep the Book of Earth.” Kaiu Sugimoto crouched upon an outcropping of heavy stone, staring down upon the distant city of Toshi … Continue reading
The Touch of the Void
By Shawn Carman Two Months Ago, Ichiro family provinces& Lord Sun’s journey across the heavens was half complete when the sentry first noticed the four riders descending through the mountains. Visitors were unusual in Badger Clan lands. They almost never … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Code of Bushido
Agasha Fumihiro – “This war has awakened a fire within the Agasha. Perhaps we can turn this to our advantage.” – Doji Akiko Akatch – “-” Akodo Bakin – “-” Akodo Chikafusa – “-” Akodo Mokichi – “-” Akodo Moromao … Continue reading
Code of Bushido
The Path of Shinsei By Rich Wulf He had lingered here too long. Rosoku knew that he had been foolish, selfish. His father had drawn a promise from him, a promise that the Empire would not be without Shinsei’s wisdom. … Continue reading
The Last Rememberer, Part 3
The Last Rememberer, Part Three By Rich Wulf Ik’krt closed his eyes and breathed deeply. In the darkness of the warren, the strange fruity odor of Te’tik’kir’s incense hung thick in the air. It seeped deep into the Rememberer’s body, … Continue reading
The Last Rememberer, Part 2
The Last Rememberer, Part Two By Rich Wulf “You do not believe what you see in my memory, Master of the Void?” Ik’krt asked, looking up at Shiba Ningen intently as he snapped out of the trance. “Why?” Ningen chuckled. … Continue reading
The Last Rememberer, Part 1
The Last Rememberer By Rich Wulf The thickly forested mountains of the Phoenix Clan were lovely at this time of year, but it was an unforgiving beauty. The evergreen forest loomed over a jagged landscape, emerald branches dusted with pure … Continue reading
Champions of Bushido, Part 3
Champions of Bushido, Part 3 By Shawn Carman & Rich Wulf Crossroads Village, one year ago& “They will approach from the northwest,” the monk said, gesturing to a broad area on the map he had unrolled on the teahouse table. … Continue reading
Champions of Bushido, Part 2
By Shawn Carman Crossroads Village, one year ago Kakita Korihime leapt nimbly from her horse, landing with careful grace. The hem of her kimono did not so much as brush the loose dirt that passed for a road in this … Continue reading
Champions of Bushido, Part 1
By Shawn Carman The events in this series of fictions take place in 1165, Month of the Rooster, a little over one year ago& Duty Kakita Korihime smoothed the fabric of her kimono with a practiced hand, permitting her to … Continue reading
