Tag Archives: City of the Lost

Legion Biographies

The Legions: Biographies Yoritomo: Son of Storms Yoritomo first appeared in Crimson and Jade. Even among the greatest heroes of history, few can compare to the legend that is Yoritomo. Champion of the Mantis Clan during the Clan wars, this … Continue reading →

Lotus Personalities

*Doji Nagori, Reformed Playboy* *Air:* 4 Awareness: 5 *Earth:* 2 *Fire:* 3 Intelligence: 5 *Water:* 3 Perception: 4 *Void:* 4 *School/Rank: *Doji Courtier 3 *Glory:* 3.8 *Status:* 4.3 *Honor:* 2.1 *Advantages:* Benten’s Blessing, Dangerous Beauty, Major Ally (Yasuki Hachi, Doji … Continue reading →

Flavor Text: Words and Deeds

Since the Dawn of Time, man has let saness befall Rokgan. The Shadlands thrived. Creation was nearly consumed by the Lying Darkness. And war plagues the Empire unchecked. As the Race for the Throne nears its end, the Heavens look … Continue reading →

Scenes from the Empire II

Scenes from the Empire II ************************* By Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan The City of the Lost, the Shadowlands; Month of the Rooster, Year 1169 Pokku eased around the corner, dropped to his hands and knees and scrambled rapidly … Continue reading →

The Emperor’s Strength

The Emperor’s Strength ************************** By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan Mirumoto Hirohisa checked the finger of jade that hung from a chain around his neck. Its color was still true. He turned and reminded his companion to do the … Continue reading →

Obsidian

Obsidian ******** *By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan* There was no time. No day or night. There was only the sea. She drifted in it, only distantly aware that she clutched tightly to some scrap of wood, some fragment … Continue reading →

Hidden

Hidden ****** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The City of the Lost, months ago The Dark Lord of the Shadowlands arose from his meditation with a furrowed brow. He spent at least an hour every day in meditation … Continue reading →

Paths

Paths By Shawn Carman & Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan Twilight was the most dangerous time atop the Great Carpenter Wall. During the night it was impossible to see more than a dozen feet or so into the Shadowlands, … Continue reading →

Blood Brothers, Part 4

*Blood Brothers, Part 4 *By Rich Wulf “Mohai never pierced the Heart of Iuchiban’s Tomb.” Kaiu Kuma said, the realization dawning on him slowly as he stepped away from the Seppun. “Not until.” “Not until you led the way,” the … 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 →

Corruption’s Price

*Corruption’s Price By Rich Wulf* The Dragon Road& Fu Leng stood, a single warrior against countless enemies. Yet they were afraid, and he was not. His oni, spirits, and beasts had been forced back to the shattered gates of Tengoku … Continue reading →

Fight For Tomorrow, Part IX

For the first time in two years, the Four Winds stood together. Side by side, brothers and sister, in the halls of Kyuden Seppun. Each looked upon the other with uncertainty and no small amount of suspicion. Together, they were … Continue reading →

Fight For Tomorrow, Part VIII

Daigotsu knelt before the altar of Fu Leng, the stern visage of the Fallen Kami looking down upon him. The Dark Lord prayed, his sword and mask set neatly on the temple floor beside him. He meditated upon the battle … Continue reading →

Fight For Tomorrow, Part I

The Fortune of Stone slid from the end of Fu Leng’s spear with a confused, pained expression. He reached toward the Dark Kami with one hand, perhaps seeking mercy, perhaps for some final attack. Fu Leng grasped the Fortune’s wrist … Continue reading →

Forever True

Forever True by Rich Wulf On the blasted plains beyond the City of the Lost, a solitary figure sat on a stony outcropping and enjoyed the silence. Many assumed that the Shadowlands was a place devoid of life – Omoni … 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 →

Winds of Change

Winds of Change By Rich Wulf The old man hobbled into the throne room of Kyuden Seppun, his movements uncertain and unsteady. His crystal cane thunked loudly in the floor as he walked . A younger man stood to his … Continue reading →

A Lion’s Honor

A Lion’s Honor By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf The Shadowlands, year 1156 Two Tsuno guards fell to the ground, gasping for air and digging tiny troughs in the stone floor as their claws flailed about pointlessly. After a moment … Continue reading →

The Ruined Keep

No one knows how it came into being, but it has existed since the first war with Fu Leng. Its mysteries have endured for centuries. Now it moves across the land solely by the terrible force of will. It is … 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 →