Tag Archives: Akodo Ginawa
A Dark Path’s Beginnings, Part II (Clan War Fiction)
A Dark Path’s Beginnings, Part II by Ree Soesbee Dawn came, three days later, with brilliant flame, drenching the young Akodo samurai in sweat and dust. Lessons at the Akodo dojo were not for children, or for youths, but for … Continue reading
A Dark Path’s Beginnings, Part I (Clan War Fiction)
A Dark Path’s Beginnings, Part I by Ree Soesbee It is one man’s duty to serve his lord. One man’s duty to give his life that his lord may live. One man’s duty to avenge, if his lord fall before … Continue reading
Judgment, Part 2
The final installment in the saga of Isawa Mizuhiko and his struggle against the malevolent influence of the Bloodsword, Judgment. Judgment, Part 2 By Lucas Twyman Edited by Fred Wan Northwestern Lion Provinces, one day from Swift Sword Dojo, year … Continue reading
Judgment, Part 1
As the release of Emperor Edition grows closer, we take a look at the conclusion of one of Celestial Edition’s most popular story arcs: the tragic tale of Isawa Mizuhiko. By Lucas Twyman Edited by Fred Wan Thanks to John … Continue reading
The Four Winds
*The Four Winds *By Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman Recently, Rokugan, the d20 Companion for Legend of the Five Rings, was released containing background for each of the Four Winds and statistics in the d20 system. The following article presents … Continue reading
Fires of the Heart
Fires of the Heart ****************** By Lucas Twyman Edited by Fred Wan “The fires of the heart Will burn us all to nothing Ash floats in the wind” -The Poet Rezan Year 1133, One night prior to the Battle of … Continue reading
Letters
Letters ******* by Shawn Carman Ohan, Greetings, cousin! I was greatly pleased to receive your letter and hear of your return to the Scorpion lands for the season. I cannot imagine that the Unicorn provinces are a pleasant assignment, particularly … Continue reading
Hidden Emperor 4
Across the plain, the distant moon shone its light brightly upon Shiro no Matsu. Beneath it, two figures wove their way through dark corridors and empty rooms. The castle was undecorated, cold grey stone and blackened torch holders. Inside the … Continue reading
Fight For Tomorrow, Part IX
For the first time in two years, the Four Winds stood together. Side by side, brothers and sister, in the halls of Kyuden Seppun. Each looked upon the other with uncertainty and no small amount of suspicion. Together, they were … Continue reading
The Heir Unveiled
Samurai of Rokugan, It is my duty, my privilege, and my honor to deliver glad tidings unto you. Toturi Kaede, Empress of Rokugan, has returned. With her obligations to the Elemental Dragons temporarily satisfied, she has returned to the Empire … Continue reading
A Lion’s Honor
A Lion’s Honor By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf The Shadowlands, year 1156 Two Tsuno guards fell to the ground, gasping for air and digging tiny troughs in the stone floor as their claws flailed about pointlessly. After a moment … Continue reading
The L5R Experience The Clans
Legend of the Five Rings is a game which takes place in the Empire of Rokugan. Players take on the roles of leading their clan’s heroic samurai, mysterious shugenja, enlightened monks, cunning ninja, and wily courtiers to victory. It is … Continue reading
Complications
Complications By Rich Wulf On the twenty-seventh day of the Month of the Serpent, Year 1159 (Isawa Calendar) Kitsuki Remata stood alone in the gardens of Kyuden Miya. He stared up thoughtfully as he paced the winding path, paying no … Continue reading
Secrets on the Wind Part 1
By Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman Crab Hida Kuroda paced the Wall, his impatience drawn clearly upon his face. His years with the Unicorn had seeded his blood with their restless energy. He could not stand in one place for … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Gold Edition
A Glimpse of the Soul’s Shadow – “Samurai, you anger me. I warn you not to do so again, lest the kami alter your place in the Celestial Pattern.” – Toturi Sezaru A Samurai Never Stands Alone – “Kaneka draws … Continue reading
The Will of Heaven
The Will of Heaven by Rob Heinsoo In an hour, the ashes of their father’s body will rise above the imperial city, spiraling toward the Heavens. Naseru, Tsudao, and Sezaru stand beside their mother, Kaede, watching Toturi’s funeral procession. Representatives … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Spirit Wars
Akodo Ginawa (Experienced 4) – “I will lead them,” he whispered hoarsely, “if they will follow.” Akodo Ijiasu – “He remembers his father’s words from when they huddled about a ronin’s fire. He had dreamed through childhood of the day … Continue reading
