Tag Archives: City of the Rich Frog
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
Scene at Sea
Scene at Sea ************** By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan Doji Tayoaki smoothed his pristine kimono and absent-mindedly removed a stray bit of fluff that did not exist. His painstaking attention to detail, to the point of deception as … Continue reading
The March Begins
The March Begins **************** By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan The Month of the Rooster, Year 1169 “And so, my lady, I ask as a representative of the Unicorn Clan for a symbol, any symbol, of brotherhood from our … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Samurai Edition
Promos (2) The Race Begins In the year 1169, following the Khan’s march on the capital, the Great Clans looked to the throne and wondered who should sit upon it. Soul of Bushido Without Bushido, a bushi is nothing more … Continue reading
Season of the Clans
Season of the Unicorn Story Results Open war has erupted between the Crab and Crane as they battle to see which clan truly deserves to possess the Yasuki name. The Unicorn have been allies of both clans in the past, … Continue reading
Honor’s Grave
Honor’s Grave By Shawn Carman A man swathed in heavy clothes strode through the streets of the City of the Rich Frog. The clothes obscured his every feature despite the mild weather, and occasionally a particularly observant individual would look … Continue reading
Enemy at the Gates
Matsu Kenji brushed a sweaty lock of hair from her eyes and tucked it behind her ear. The training session had been going on for at least an hour, and she was nearing exhaustion. Her opponent, however, barely looked winded. … Continue reading
Test of the Sword
Minutes ago the rugged western mountains of the Lion had resounded with the sound of marching troops and galloping horsemen. Now all was silent as the First Legion faced an army of Dragon Samurai. All eyes were fixed on the … Continue reading
Flavor Text: A Perfect Cut
A Desperate Act “The Crab were unprepared for the sudden appearance of Kurohito’s forces, or for the sabotage of their fleet by Mantis mercenaries.” A Matter of Pride “When the first Tsuno fell to Dejiko’s blade, the Lion roared in … 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
Report of Miya Shoin to the Righteous Emperor, Toturi III (Imperial Herald v2#16)
Imperial Herald v2#16, Report of Miya Shoin to the Righteous Emperor, Toturi III From the Lands of the Crab Clan The Crab seem to have weathered the time of the Bloodspeakers surprisingly well, considering their proximity to the Shadowlands. Their … Continue reading
The War of the Rich Frog, Part 6
By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf The Unicorn camp, yesterday The Khan’s chomchog had been disassembled for the first time in weeks. It was gone now, taken by a dozen oxen back to Shiro Moto, where it would be cared … Continue reading
The War of the Rich Frog, Part 5
By Rich Wulf Korin was about as pious as any samurai. He used to visit the shrines near Kyuden Ikoma regularly, praying to his ancestors and the Fortunes but never giving it much thought. He found it strange how much … Continue reading
The War of the Rich Frog, Part 2
By Shawn Carman Toshi Ranbo, one week ago Ikoma Otemi walked through the hallways of Kyuden Ikoma, his footfalls echoing quietly in the grand halls. During most of the day, the estate was a hectic place, with messengers, scribes, and … Continue reading
The War of the Rich Frog, Part 1
By Rich Wulf The rain was the part he hated most. This thought occupied Shinjo Shono’s mind as his horse plodded down the muddy forest path. Shono found he could deal with everything else. The hunger, the exhaustion, the constant … 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
The Khan’s Defiance
The Khan’s Defiance By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The northern Shinjo provinces, four months ago Moto Chagatai and his personal guard rode as if they were the wind itself, creating a veritable storm of late autumn debris that … Continue reading
