Tag Archives: Benten
Scenes from the Empire, Part 22
A trio of vignettes from around the Emerald Empire, and beyond. Scenes from the Empire By Nancy Sauer, Yoon Ha Lee, and Robert Denton Edited by Fred Wan Shortly after the defeat of Kali-Ma, somewhere in the Tsuruchi Provinces The … Continue reading
Melee Combat in L5R (1st and 2nd Edition)
Melee Combat in L5R ******************* This article describes several changes to and options added to the basic melee combat rules of L5R. Etiquette of Arms In Rokugan this is great respect both for the deadliness of weapons and the demands … Continue reading
Tattoos (4th Edition)
Here is a series of tattoos coming from old editions and the CCG, and some are adaptation from fictions (the Kokujin tattoos except the Lizard). The references to Tsurai-zumi are to the now defunct order of Hoshi, and the Kikage-zumi … 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
Heaven’s Net
Heaven’s Net ****************************** by Nancy Sauer edited by Fred Wan The room in the High House of Light that Togashi Satsu used as a meditation chamber had a wide balcony that faced south, and from it one had a spectacular … Continue reading
NPCs of the Jade Championship
Air 3 Earth 5 Fire 4 Water 3 Void 4 Reflexes 4 Intelligence 5 Strength 3 Honor: 2.8 Status: 9.0 Glory: 5.3 School/Rank: Kuni Shugenja 5 Advantages: Heartless, Social Position (Jade Champion), Strength of the Earth (4) Disadvantages: Antisocial (2) … Continue reading
Honor’s Veil, Part II
Honor’s Veil, Part II ************************* by Nancy Sauer Editing & Development by Fred Wan Kyuden Kumiko Yashinko smiled at the man before her. “I am very sorry, Otomo-san. I have been to Toshi Ranbo many times, but I am afraid … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Honor’s Veil
Promo (1) Toshi no Ichi Strongholds (3) House of False Hope Scorpion: Out of the Shadows! “With The House of False Hope, the Scorpion turn their ninja loose on the battlefield, sabotaging your opponent’s province strength while gaining valuable information … 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
Champions of Bushido, Part 2
By Shawn Carman Crossroads Village, one year ago Kakita Korihime leapt nimbly from her horse, landing with careful grace. The hem of her kimono did not so much as brush the loose dirt that passed for a road in this … Continue reading
Champions of Bushido, Part 1
By Shawn Carman The events in this series of fictions take place in 1165, Month of the Rooster, a little over one year ago& Duty Kakita Korihime smoothed the fabric of her kimono with a practiced hand, permitting her to … Continue reading
Fires of Toshi Ranbo, Part 2
Part Two of Four by Rich Wulf House of the White Jade Fan, Toshi Ranbo, Several Weeks Ago& Rama Singh was a brash and arrogant fool, whose penchant for bold and reckless behavior frequently endangered himself and others. Some day … Continue reading
Minor Complications
*Minor Complications *By Rich Wulf Kasuga Taigen smoothed his new kimono over his chest and adjusted his long topknot. With a dissatisfied frown he began to pick invisible lint from his sleeve. He barely noticed as the door to his … Continue reading
Fires of the Hidden City, Part 5
Fires of the Hidden City Part Five By Rich Wulf Iuchiban stood before the statue of Bishamon, looking up at the Fortune with a solemn, thoughtful gaze. “Greetings, Fortune of Strength,” the Bloodspeaker said in a quiet voice. “I hope … Continue reading
A Forgotten Saga, Part 1
By Shawn Carman Editing & Assistance by Fred Wan Ryoko Owari Toshi, many years ago In a city defined by vice and lies, it was a simple matter to find a house of iniquity. One merely had to throw a … Continue reading
Worldly Matters
Worldly Matters By Shawn Carman Editing & Assistance by Fred Wan There was something inherently beautiful about the lands maintained by the Minor Clans in Rokugan. The vast expanses controlled by the Great Clans were carefully mapped and cultivated, with … Continue reading
The War of Fire & Thunder, Part 3
The War of Fire & Thunder, Part 3 By Shawn Carman Editing & Development: Fred Wan The Isawa coastline, early morning hours An explosive clap of thunder and flash of lightning from the clear morning sky would have seemed out … Continue reading
