Tag Archives: Asako Kinuye

The Widening Circle

By Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan Years ago, north of the Empire Master Saleh folded his arms within his robes and tried to convince himself that this made him warmer. He was no stranger to cold, having hunted in … Continue reading

Visions of the Future, Part II

Visions of the Future, Part II By Shawn Carman The Asako Provinces, six months ago The henshin moved slowly through her garden. She relished everything about her beloved gardens. The plants here were like her children. She tended to their … Continue reading

Blood Hunter Region 23

Nikesake, Phoenix Lands Chee’trr sniffed the air cautiously, his tail twitching in anticipation. The human scout who followed him waited, saying nothing. Chee’trr liked these humans from the legion tribe. They were good hunters. Not as good as he was, … Continue reading

The Gift

By Rich Wulf Asako Hirotsugu chuckled as he looked down from the bow of his ship. If there was anything a Mantis hated more than all else, it was having nowhere to run. The Mantis kobune was far larger, sleeker, … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Web of Lies

Price of Power (Boxtopper) “The Emperor will trust whom we tell him to trust.” -Doji Akiko A Time for Vengeance (Mispacked Boxtopper) “Iuchiban moves his strongest servants to Otosan Uchi,” the Dark Lord said to Kokujin. “The time has come … Continue reading

Blood for Blood

Blood for Blood By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Asako provinces, month of the Rooster, year 1168 She moved easily among her true children, reaching out to caress one occasionally, or to offer water to another. It was … Continue reading

Rising from the Ashes

Rising from the Ashes By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Somewhere in the mountains in the northern Phoenix provinces A lone Phoenix samurai knelt motionless in the low scrub brush, his gaze unwavering. It was to the north that … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Rise of the Shogun

Hida Benjiro “Kuon trusts no man more than his wife’s brother.” Hida Wakou “I have endured the Scorpion annoyance long enough,” Kuon said. “Demonstrate my irritation with them.” Hiruma Sakimi The Hiruma forces grow anxious to find the Tomb, but … Continue reading

Flavor Text (Reign of Blood)

Events Holdings Crab Crane Dragon Lion Mantis Phoenix Ratling Scorpion Shadowlands Unaligned Unicorn Regions Actions Followers Items Kihos Spells Ancestors Strongholds Winds EVENTS: Birth and Death – “Kenzo fights to make his father’s soul proud. He fights to leave a … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Path of Hope

Hida Hiyao “Lord Kisada would turn the Shadowlands against itself. Should we not use every weapon we have?” Hida Iseki “No surrender. No compromise. Even one step into shadow is too many.” Hida Kuon Hida Takuma “The mountain does move, … Continue reading

Phoenix Clan Letter

Bairei-sama, I was overjoyed to receive your correspondence, as I cannot recall the last time I enjoyed your company or the stimulating conversations we used to share. It seems so long ago! When did we become old, I wonder? I … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Diamond Edition

Events Holdings Crab Crane Dragon Lion Mantis Phoenix Ratling Scorpion Shadowlands Unaligned Unicorn Regions Actions Followers Items Rings Kihos Spells Strongholds Winds EVENTS Are You With Me – “Like his sister, Toku’s eldest son Kyoji has sworn fealty to the … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Lotus Edition

Imperial (Box Topper) — Boastful Proclamation — Severed From the Emperor — A Soul of Thunder — Commanding Favor “Each soul in Rokugan owes service to the Emperor. The Righteous Emperor, in turn, serves those who obey him” -Toturi III … Continue reading

Flavor Text: 1,000 Years of Darkness

A Fallen Friend – “Toturi and Hoturi faced one another one final time.” A Wish Granted – “The Last Wish, at last, was complete.” Another Hero Falls – “You will die poorly, Goemon. Alone, and unmourned. Such is the fate … Continue reading