Tag Archives: Brian Yoon
The War of Dark Fire, Part 7
By Shawn Carman, Nancy Sauer, & Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan If there could be one positive thing said about a duty posting on the Dragon Heart Plain, it was that it gave a person ample time to read. … Continue reading
The Empire Besieged
By Brian Yoon and Shawn Carman During the upcoming Kotei season, the L5R storyline will prominently feature the defenders of the Empire, including the honorable and courageous souls of the Imperial Legions, and the beleaguered Ox Clan, whose lands lay … Continue reading
A New Empire, Part II
A New Empire, Part II ********************* By Rusty Priske, Brian Yoon, and Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Crab The Crab Embassy in Toshi Ranbo matched Kamui’s mental picture of it. It was not large, but it was very … Continue reading
Preparations, Part II
Preparations, Part II ********************* By Lucas Twyman, Nancy Sauer, Brian Yoon, & Fred Wan Edited by Fred Wan The Crab The Jade Champion had returned to the Wall. The Fifth Watchtower of the Kaiu Wall loomed large in the evening … Continue reading
The Heavens’ Command
The Heavens’ Command ************************ By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan Ten Thousand Temples Monastery, Toshi Ranbo The two of them knelt together in the quiet of the morning. She dressed in a kimono of pure white with a hint … Continue reading
War Amid the Shadows
War Amid the Shadows ******************** By Brian Yoon Development & Editing by Fred Wan The High House of Light Many sins dotted Togashi Kaelung’s past. His past was marked with blood, and all too often that blood need not have … Continue reading
Scenes from the Empire VIII
Scenes from the Empire VIII *************************** By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan Kyuden Kitsune “This is preposterous,” Hiruma Aki snarled. He rose to his feet and paced the length of the room. His impressive body structure and his long, … Continue reading
Worthy Souls
Worthy Souls ************ By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan Kitsu Katsuko reached out her hand and touched the tips of the high grass. The grass rippled as the wind gently flowed over the land. A feral grin stretched over … Continue reading
In Search of the Inferno
In Search of the Inferno ************************ By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan The Happy Wanderer was a pearl in a sea of mediocrity, Isawa Takesi mused. He had not expected to find such a refined and sophisticated sake house … Continue reading
Scenes from the Empire VI
Scenes from the Empire VI ************************* By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan Hisao’s lips moved as he murmured his prayers to the Fortunes. The handsome young man knelt in front of a shrine that stood in midst of several … Continue reading
Growth
By Brian Yoon MATSU YOSHINO LOOKED SERENE AS HE SAT in the middle of the room, but Ikoma Yasuko knew he was anything, but that. Yoshino had burdens placed upon his shoulders that would have crushed lesser men, but he … Continue reading
The Race for the Throne
THE RACE FOR THE THRONE BOOK **************************** Credits THE RACE FOR THE THRONE BOOK Lead Writer Shawn Carman Writers Rusty Priske, Nancy Sauer, Brian Yoon EditingFred Wan, Julie Zinzer Cover Artist Steve Argyle Illustrators – Drew Baker, Miguel Coimbra, Edwin … Continue reading
A Tale of the Jade Championship
By Brian Yoon This was a mistake,” Moshi Minami said to herself. The young Mantis courtier stood among the crowd as they watched Tamori Wotan and Kuni Ochiyo locked in combat. The sight fascinated those around her; they were all … Continue reading
The Fortunes Smile
The Fortunes Smile ****************** By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan “Perhaps we should concede defeat and move on to the rest of the tournament,” the Monkey bushi said. He turned to his partner and gave him a wry smile. … Continue reading
The Haze of Time
The Haze of Time **************** By Brian Yoon Development & Additional Writing by Fred Wan Dark clouds rolled over the morning sky, blocking all hints of the beautiful light. The Dragon Clan Champion’s personal gardens near the outskirts of the … Continue reading
At the Heart of the Empire
At the Heart of the Empire ************************** By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan Toshi Ranbo Isawa Ochiai had counted down the hours to this very moment, and yet she felt wholly unprepared for what she must do. The whispers … Continue reading
To Protect the Empire
To Protect the Empire By Brian Yoon When people turned their thoughts to the Scorpion Clan, Yogo Rieko mused, they doubtless imagined a world of clandestine meetings and dark, hidden corners. A world of shadows and deceit, where Scorpions plotted … Continue reading
Wisdom and Power
Wisdom and Power By Brian Yoon The burden of being a member of the Elemental Council of the Phoenix Clan was tiring, Ochiai mused, yet, it did not even begin to compare against the weight of leading an Empire. Ochiai … Continue reading
To Honor the Ancestors
To Honor the Ancestors By Brian Yoon When the Lion were expelled from the Imperial City, Kitsu Katsuko made it her first priority to find a suitable shrine for her prayers. She could have prayed at any of the dozens … Continue reading
