Tag Archives: Bayushi Shoju
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
Legacy of the Naga, Part 1
by Edward Bolme “Have you heard of Uikku, beloved?” “You have spoken of him before, Daini, and I know what you have told me. He was an unusual man, seemingly a fool, except when he spoke. He was a prophet.” … Continue reading
Light of the Mountain
By Shawn Carman Mirumoto Jairuzu squinted against the biting wind and the blinding white of the driving snow. Elsewhere in the Empire the first signs of spring might be appearing, but in the peaks of the northernmost Dragon Mountains, it … Continue reading
Vengeance
Vengeance ********* By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Plains of Thunder, three months ago The sun had disappeared from the skies hours ago, and yet the silent warrior still trod across the vast, empty plains, his gait certain. … 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
Crane Clan Letter #16
I look upon my fellow Crane with disgust. Have you learned nothing? The Yasuki name was given to us by Emperor Toturi himself. What purpose does this name serve if the lands that share it are not ours as well? … Continue reading
State of the Empire, Part 5 (Crimson and Jade)
As the fourth expansion begins, the eyes of the Empire turn to the lands of the Crane. Beset by the Shadowlands Horde, the Crane bushi have given much ground, but have in turn learned much of their foe. Crane samurai … Continue reading
Enemy of My Enemy, Part 4
By Rich Wulf This had been his home. Isawa Sezaru looked at the surrounding ruins with a grieved expression. In all honesty, he had not dwelled much upon the fate of Otosan Uchi in the last seven years. At the … Continue reading
Enemy of My Enemy, Part 2
By Rich Wulf The Hills Beyond Musume Mura, Crane Clan Lands& Michinaga staggered to a halt, leaning heavily against the tunnel wall as he gasped for breath. He clutched his right shoulder, over the a spreading patch of red that … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Forbidden Knowledge
A Black Scroll is Opened – “Deep in the heart of the Shadowlands, Junzo opens another scroll, and the souls of all of Rokugan’s shugenja shudder.” A Terrible Oath – “—” Akiyoshi – “He spoke of Kachiko as if she … Continue reading
State of the Clan War, Part 4
The black scrolls have been opened and read. The shugenja of the empire now wield awesome new powers, but have begun to pay a terrible price. The saga of rokugan continues… Those who seek mastery of the elemental rings have … Continue reading
Legions, Part X
Legions – Destinies Kyojin The pain was unimaginable, just as it had been the first time. Even as Kyojin awoke from his nightmarish vision, the memories of it faded. He struggled to remember, but he could not. Whatever force had … Continue reading
Legions, Part IV
*Legions, Part IV *By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf The Plains Above Evil, months ago& In a field of black and barren earth stood a single man, dressed in a black kimono embroidered with images of dismembered cranes. He held … Continue reading
The Scorpion Clan, Imperial Herald #2
It happened on a night filled with rain and thunder. No one expected an army of Scorpion samurai to moving through the thick mud of the forests just to the south of the Imperial Palace. The guards at the gate … Continue reading
Imperial Herald #14, Legend of the Five Rings History
Scorpion Clan Coup (Scrolls 1-3) The Emerald Empire of Rokugan had existed in relative peace for a thousand years since the defeat of Fu Leng. But the Scorpion Clan daimyo Bayushi Shoju came to believe that the ancient prophecies of … Continue reading
