Tag Archives: Daidoji Kikaze

The Celestial Edition Dead List

THE CE DEAD LIST by Shawn Carman Crab Hida Fosuko Hida Harou Hida Kashin Hida Kuon Hida Otoya Hida Rokurota Hida Shimonai Hida Tatsuma Hiruma Aki Kaiu Kyoka Kaiu Taru Kuni Iyedo Toritaka Okabe Crane Daidoji Bosan (sic, Daidoji Botan) … Continue reading

Imperial Gift I, II and III Flavor Text

A Samurai’s Soul – The soul of a samurai is contained within his blade, and the eldest of each generation is blessed to carry the katana of his grandfather. It is an honor, and a burden. A Life for a … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Glory of the Empire

Card Flavor Text: A Game of Sadane – “Your kimono is most lovely. My grandmother had one like it when she was your age, I believe.” Akaru no Oni – “Never enter one’s layer. Burn it from without. Enter its … 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

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

Honor’s Veil, Part I

Honor’s Veil, Part I ************************ by Nancy Sauer Editing and Development by Fred Wan Kyuden Ikoma It was proving to be a very unpleasant winter, Daidoji Kikaze reflected to himself. Having been sent to Kyuden Ikoma was bad enough. Arriving … Continue reading

Winter Court The Month of the Boar

Winter Court: The Month of the Boar By Nancy Sauer and Fred Wan Editing and Development by Fred Wan Kyuden Bayushi, First Day of the Boar It had been many years since Ide Tang had last been to a Winter … Continue reading

Steel

Steel ***** By Nancy Sauer Editing by Fred Wan Doji Nagori examined the room one last time, seeking anything that would mar the impression he wished to give his visitor. The furnishings had all been cleaned and the tatami mats … Continue reading

Disavowed

Disavowed ********* By Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan After the First Day of Thunder, Lady Doji’s youngest son went into the Shadowlands, seeking his lost sister. When Doji Hayaku had returned, white-haired and scarred, he carried with him the … Continue reading

Fires of Toshi Ranbo, Part 3

Part Three of Four by Rich Wulf The Imperial Palace, Toshi Ranbo, Weeks Ago& The samurai frowned, his weathered face creased in an expression of patient discontent. His face was rough with stubble though he did not seem to care. … 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

The Destroyer War, Part 10

By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Agasha Kamarou sat in the lotus position, focusing intently upon the mental image she had of her distant kinsmen. They were far to the south, fighting to defend a village called Meidochi. They … Continue reading

The Truest Test, Part III

The Truest Test, Part III ************************* By the Legend of the Five Rings Story Team The wind howled furiously, stealing all sound of battle away from their ears. The skies exploded in blood red fire, rolling out in thick clouds … Continue reading

Imbalances

Imbalances By Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan The wind blew cold out of the hills around Shiro Kitsuki; Daidoji Yaichiro felt it pluck at his cloak and slip cold fingers inside of his padded winter kimono. He resisted the … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Khan’s Defiance

Hida Dayu “Let the Damned fight the demons for us if they want. It is Scorpion blood I crave.” Hida Ikkaku “Be cautious,” Benjiro ordered. “The Scorpion know our tactics.” Ikkaku grinned. “They have never seen anything like me.” Hida … Continue reading

Violence Behind Courtliness

*Violence Behind Courtliness *By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf The city’s name was Toshi Ranbo wo Shien Shite Reigisaho, or Violence Behind Courtliness City. There was perhaps no city in the Empire more aptly named, for tension and anger often … Continue reading

Empire at War Flavor Text

Empire at War Plague cripples the Empire while war rages. The Destroyer’s greatest weapon has been unleashed. The clans, assaulted on all sides and exhausted, quarrel with one another even as the enemy approaches their doorsteps. Are these the final … Continue reading

Gifts of the Ancestors

Gifts of the Ancestors By Nancy Sauer Editing by Fred Wan The ridge was not steep, but the ride had been a long one and the horses were breathing heavily by the time they reached the top. Seishiro glanced over … Continue reading

Khan’s Defiance Storyline Preview

Khan’s Defiance Storyline Preview by Shawn Carman With the Emperor’s death, eyes turn towards Toshi Ranbo as most of the people of the Empire wonder who shall control the Steel Throne. But the Empire is vast, and many plans and … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Wrath of The Emperor

Events Holdings Crab Crane Dragon Lion Mantis Naga Phoenix Ratling Scorpion Shadowlands Unaligned Unicorn Regions Actions Followers Items Kihos Sensei Spells Strongholds EVENTS: Goemon’s Ascension – “I name you Fortune of Heroes, Matsu Goemon, General of the Legion of the … Continue reading