Tag Archives: Akodo Kaneka
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
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
A New Emperor
*A New Emperor By Rich Wulf * The Imperial Court was silent today. The Empress sat listless on her throne, her once strong presence now alone and frail. With each day since the Winds had departed to face Daigotsu, the … Continue reading
Fight For Tomorrow, Part XI
Fight For Tomorrow, Part 11 by Rich Wulf Daigotsu waited patiently in the heart of Fu Leng’s temple, seated on the throne before the statue of Fu Leng. The Lost had taken great care to fortify and barricade the massive … Continue reading
Fight For Tomorrow, Part X
Toturi Tsudao led the charge. Around her, the legions of clay soldiers marched, trudging across the endless expanse of the Shadowlands. The routes Kaneka’s scouts reported had been true, and occasionally she even caught a glimpse of shining eyes or … Continue reading
Fight For Tomorrow, Part VII
The City of Lies was many things, but it was very rarely ever quiet. Today, silence fell over Ryoko Owari, a silence that was chilling to those familiar with the normal sounds of life and activity that filled the streets. … Continue reading
Fight For Tomorrow, Part V
The City of Lies. How accurate a name for this place, Akodo Kaneka mused as he surveyed the city from a distant hillside. Nothing about Ryoko Owari Toshi was what it seemed. It was gentle and inviting one moment, and … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Winds of Change
A Champion’s Heart – “You have proven your valor, Hachi,” Kuon said. “Then let me continue to do so,” Hachi said. “Let Crab and Crane be at peace, my lord.” Akodo Sarasa – “It is a dangerous time to travel … 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
Season of the Clans
Season of the Unicorn Story Results Open war has erupted between the Crab and Crane as they battle to see which clan truly deserves to possess the Yasuki name. The Unicorn have been allies of both clans in the past, … Continue reading
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part I
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part I By Rich Wulf “In the end, all of our petty feuds mean nothing. The Empire exists for a single reason, for a single purpose. There is only one true enemy.” – Kuni Osaku The Shadowlands& … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Heaven and Earth
A Game of Go – “—” A New Guardian – “—” Accept With Honor – “I arrived just as Hataki crossed blades with my wicked cousin, Kuemon. I confess, I prayed for the Lion’s victory.” – Bayushi Eitarou Akodo Rokuro … Continue reading
Starter Quotes: Heaven and Earth
The Lion Clan – Kyuden Ikoma Once the Lion Clan was the right hand of the Emperor, but without an Emperor on the throne, who can they serve? More than any other clan, they are divided. Some are inspired by … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Fall of Otosan Uchi
A Champion’s Strike – “With a single perfect strike, Hachi sent Tsukuro back to Jigoku, if only for a time. . .” A New Path – “I do not know why Kai retired so young,” Unasagi said sadly. “He would … Continue reading
A Matter of Loyalty
A Matter of Loyalty By Shawn Carman In an instant, Akodo Kaneka was wide-awake. His breathing remained deep and even, and he did not move. To anyone looking, it would seem as if he was still fast asleep. Something had … Continue reading
Undone
Undone By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf The Imperial Palace in Otosan Uchi, the year 436. . . Hantei Yugozohime reclined wearily in her throne. The last courtier had at last been dismissed, and the day’s duties were finally at … Continue reading
To Live By the Sword
To Live By the Sword by Shawn Carman It was difficult not to love Toturi Tsudao. Not love of the sort one found in Kakita romantic poems, of course. That would be completely inappropriate. She was exquisitely beautiful, yes, but … Continue reading
Bayushi Kaukatsu Letter #1
Samurai of the Great Clans, We have suffered much at the hands of the Shadowlands. For those of us old enough to remember the horrors of the Clan War, this is a terrible reminder of that which we must struggle … Continue reading
