Tag Archives: Crane Clan
Two Quiet Days
Our Writer’s Choice series continues with this tale of two simple monks. Two Quiet Days By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan Tanari reached for his stick, propped up next to his simple cot, and used it to pull himself … Continue reading
Flowers in Darkness
The Writer’s Choice series of fictions continues with this installment from Nancy Sauer, detailing a struggle of honor and loss in the midst of the Crane Clan. Flowers in Darkness By Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan Even in autumn … Continue reading
Ancestors
By Shawn Carman & Fred Wan Additional Material Inspired by the Third Edition Playtest Teams The people of Rokugan believe in the Celestial Order. This grand design dictates not only one’s station in life, but how one rises or falls … Continue reading
How to Address a Samurai
Traditional Japanese will tell you that you cannot use the san or sama ending without a name to precede it. Its traditionally rude to call someone by their first name without their permission first. However Rokugan is not Japan and … Continue reading
1st Edition L5R Errata
L5R CORE RULEBOOK ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES * Q: Social Position (pg. 74), pg. 57, and Clan Sections: What is the difference between gaining Glory Ranks by paying 5 CP per Rank from your clan and raising the Glory Rank through … Continue reading
GenCon Special Scrolls Crane
The Crane by the L5R story team Kakita Mitohime stood quietly and struggled not to fidget while she waited. It was one of the great oddities of her young life: in a duel, she could find her center and remain … Continue reading
Legacy of the Naga, Part 3
by Edward Bolme Beneath the gate to the inner city, a group of Crane gathered in the shadows and discussed what had happened. They spoke quietly and with silvered fans covering their mouths, for many people were still in the … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 14
By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan “Kyuden Asako was the sight of my first visit to the Imperial Court,” Yoritomo Yoyonagi recalled before the court. “I remember being struck with the beauty of the art there, the serenity of … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 13
By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The first charge of the Yobanjin against the walls of Shiro Shiba had been broken, due in a large part to the efforts of a young shugenja whose name Shiba Danjuro could not … 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
The War of Dark Fire, Part 10
By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan It was the dead of night on moonless evening at White Oak Castle, but the blaze of fire kept the sky illuminated as if it were dawn. The buildings that surrounded the castle … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 3
By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The northern reaches of Rokugan The stone seemed so hard and sharp beneath his hands. It had been such a comfort to him only a short time ago. He had thrilled at the … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 2
*The War of Dark Fire, Part 2 By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan* The northern plains of the Senseki province, Unicorn lands The first winds of spring were refreshing, but Toko barely noticed. He was a young man, and … Continue reading
Letters and Bios
Jisoo, How have I managed to live without seeing your face for five long months? The days seem to drag on for eternity, cruelly reminding me that I need to wait even more before I can be rewarded with your … Continue reading
Glory of the Empire, Part II
Glory of the Empire, Part II **************************** By Rusty Priske & Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan Mirumoto Mareshi slept fitfully. Through the haze of his dreams he heard voices and saw an orange glow. The voices were faint and … Continue reading
Box Set: Soul of the Empire
Crane Clan Kosaten Shiro The Crane civil war has ended, and the families of Lady Doji’s line gather for the final struggle against the Shadow that threatens to tear the Empire apart. Where there is battle, there must be courage, … Continue reading
The Conclusion, Part 1
The Conclusion, Part 1 By Shawn Carman The twenty-first day of the Month of the Dog, year 1170 Although they were not particularly large, the quarters set aside for use by the Otomo family at Kyuden Seppun had always been … Continue reading
