Category Archives: Gold Edition
Brothers of the Monkey
By Rich Wulf Part One “Give up!” Kyoji called out. “I know you are here.” Kyoji pushed aside a tree branch and stepped onto the road, hand on the hilt protruding from his obi. There was no reply. Kyoji sneered … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Clan Rivals
Akodo Shusaku – “You are nothing but a spoiled child Masaru. I will show you what it means to be a real samurai” Doji Maseru – “Try your luck, Shusaku. End like the rest” Hida Sadaharu – “Beautiful effort, Rui-chan, … Continue reading
Blood Fued
Blood Fued Lion vs Crane Clan Rivals “I cannot believe the arrogance!” Shusaku roared, slamming the shoji screen aside with such force that the wood cracked. With the room, Yano looked up from the book of poetry she had been … Continue reading
Treachery and Reprisal
Treachery and Reprisal Scorpion vs Unicorn Clan Rivals Shosuro Omezo waited silently to be admitted to his lord’s chamber. His anticipation was difficult to control. If what he suspected was true, then Tsimaru-sama would give him an assignment beyond the … Continue reading
Dark Tide Rising
Dark Tide Rising Crab vs Mantis Clan Rivals The young Hiruma scout looked distinctly uncomfortable. That was saying something, as most Hiruma were already quite uncomfortable at sea. He somehow took the normal degree of apparent discomfort and tripled it. … Continue reading
Legacy of the Dark Oracle
Legacy of the Dark Oracle Dragon vs Phoenix Clan Rivals The serenity of the temple was shattered when the doors burst open; a trio of heavily armored Shiba bushi stormed in with an air of urgency. Isawa Mino frowned. She … Continue reading
Blood Brothers, Part 4
*Blood Brothers, Part 4 *By Rich Wulf “Mohai never pierced the Heart of Iuchiban’s Tomb.” Kaiu Kuma said, the realization dawning on him slowly as he stepped away from the Seppun. “Not until.” “Not until you led the way,” the … Continue reading
Blood Brothers, Part 3
*Blood Brothers, Part 3 *By Rich Wulf Kaiu Kuma slumped on the floor in the corner of the darkened chamber. Across the room, the Seppun knelt calmly at a low table, watching him with a kindly, concerned expression. An elaborate … Continue reading
Blood Brothers Part 2
Blood Brothers Part II By Rich Wulf Kuma stared blankly into space, his gaze unfocused and distant. He shook his head after several moments, as if trying to concentrate amid a loud racket. All was silence in the darkened chamber. … Continue reading
Blood Brothers, Part 1
Blood Brothers, Part 1 By Rich Wulf The Year 1165 by the Isawa Calendar Sixth Year in the Reign of the Righteous Emperor, Toturi III Kuma slumped weakly against the wall, breath coming in gasps. His hand clapsed feebly at … Continue reading
The Golden Tower
*The Golden Tower *by Shawn Carman Kitsuki Tadashi gripped the vessel’s side and steeled himself against the incessant pitching and rocking as the ship climbed the waves. And for not the first time, the courtier wondered if he had angered … Continue reading
Legacy
Legacy By Shawn Carman Iron Mountain Dojo, year 1158, the year of Toturi I’s death The courtyard was filled with the sounds of young men and women in training. Dozens of the Dragon Clan’s finest youths were present in the … Continue reading
The Promise of Spring
The Promise of Spring By Shawn Carman The chill of winter filled the Moto lands, but the unyielding stone floor beneath Genki’s legs had long since ceased to be cool to the touch. The samurai-ko ignored the throbbing in her … Continue reading
Promises
Promises By Rich Wulf Nine Years Ago& Eiji smiled faintly as he watched a small army of his servants descend upon his new home. They scurried into and out of the house, carrying furniture and bags of Eiji’s possessions and … Continue reading
Lost in the Darkness
Lost in the Darkness By Shawn Carman Daidoji Gudeta’s hands were a blur as he drew and fired arrow after arrow. He had been fighting nonstop for what seemed like hours, and was rapidly depleting his supply of ammunition. Soon, … Continue reading
Storm Rising
Storm Rising By Rich Wulf “Emperor Toturi, I am grateful that you would make time to meet with such a humble servant,” Yoritomo Kitao said, bowing deeply and kneeling before the Steel Throne. The Emperor looked down at Kitao thoughtfully, … Continue reading
Homecoming
*Homecoming By Shawn Carman* It was raining when he finally reached the castle. He had been traveling for well over a week, and had carefully avoided all villages and cities for most of the trip. It had been three days … Continue reading
Gifts of the Oracles
Since the dawn of the Empire, the Oracles of Light have watched the Empire, guided its destiny. Though they have always been cautious not to aid the people of Rokugan too much, occasionally they have unwittingly tipped the balance between … Continue reading
Corruption’s Price
*Corruption’s Price By Rich Wulf* The Dragon Road& Fu Leng stood, a single warrior against countless enemies. Yet they were afraid, and he was not. His oni, spirits, and beasts had been forced back to the shattered gates of Tengoku … Continue reading
Towers
Towers By Shawn Carman Bayushi Tai sat in the darkness, his mind racing. He had been working toward this moment for over a year, and now that it was here, he found great uncertainty had settled in his heart. He … Continue reading
