Tag Archives: Dark Lord
False Alliance (Clan War Fiction)
Yakamo watched his lather approach the Emperor’s throne. He noted that the Hantei, though young and thin, looked far from sickly. The Emperor’s eyes were smoldering coals, staring coolly at Hida Kisada, as a snake fixes on its prey. Striding … Continue reading
Trials of Destiny – Part III (Clan War Fiction)
Trials of Destiny – Part 3 Authored by Jim Pinto Transcribed by Mishka The Distance Between The battle wavered, first to our enemy’s advantage, then to ours. My Isawa brethren were pinned down by the Oni. Scouts reported that they’d … Continue reading
Trials of Destiny, Part I (Clan War Fiction)
Trials of Destiny, Part I Authored by Jim Pinto Transcribed by Mishka “Neither brooding nor worry shall change our fate. We do what we do because we must. We are drawn to it. We are drawn to destiny like the … Continue reading
Behind the Porcelain Mask (1st and 2nd Edition)
The Darker Secrets of the Shadowlands in Legend of the Five Rings “When you know only laughter, my killing disturbs you. When you know only killing, my laughter disturbs you. Such a pity, to be afraid of doing two things … Continue reading
Goddesses, Part 4
The final saga of the Celestial Edition storyline is told here! Goddesses, Part 4 By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The inside of the temple was absolutely still, and had been for almost an hour. Togashi Satsu clenched his … Continue reading
Goddesses, Part 3
The penultimate chapter of the saga of Celestial Edition! Kali-ma and her most hated enemies rush toward the front lines of the Empire’s defenses even as the Empress herself draws ever closer! Goddesses, Part 3 By Shawn Carman Edited by … Continue reading
Magic of the Kuni
*By Aaron Medwin In the last several decades, the power of the Kuni family has increased dramatically due to their association with the Jade Champion and Jade Magistrates. With their increased resources, the Kuni family has devised a number of … Continue reading
The Widening Circle
By Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan Years ago, north of the Empire Master Saleh folded his arms within his robes and tried to convince himself that this made him warmer. He was no stranger to cold, having hunted in … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 11
By Shawn Carman & Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan Jineko struggled not to show her anger and despair to the others as she hurried through the winding, narrow streets of the city. The people here had been on edge … Continue reading
Death at Koten Flavor Text
Conspiracy – Some long so desperately for their goals to be achieved that they would consort with whoever can assist them. Imperial Arrival – Regardless of the circumstances, an Imperial magistrate must be received with courtesy and hospitality. The Loss … Continue reading
The Dawn of the Ogres
The Dawn of the Ogres ********************* By Lucas Twyman Edited by Fred Wan Listen carefully to my words, O Crab, for you have been a worthy foe, and they may be prologue for that which is to come. This mortal … Continue reading
A New Empire, Part III
A New Empire, Part III ********************** By Rusty Priske, Nancy Sauer, and Lucas Twyman Edited by Fred Wan The Crane The section of Kyuden Doji that served as the personal quarters for the Crane Champion was decorated in an elegant … Continue reading
Preparations, Part III
Preparations, Part III ********************** By Rusty Priske, Nancy Sauer, Lucas Twyman, & Fred Wan The Phoenix A balmy breeze carried through the afternoon air, and the peasants continued their work, chopping wood and stacking it in neat piles to be … 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 Heaven’s Will, Part II
The Heaven’s Will, Part II ****************************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Moshi provinces, in the Spine of the World Mountains Moshi Amika, the Lady of the Moshi and one of the Mantis lords, stopped writing for a … Continue reading
Imperial Herald v4 #2 Crab Clan Letter
My kindred, my clan, I bear news. I saw them leave today, from the top of the Kaiu Wall. Our banners, so proud and defiant, charged into the heart of that dark land as if defying the dark lord to … Continue reading
Acts of Virtue
Acts of Virtue ************** *by Nancy Sauer edited by Fred Wan* Bayushi Sunetra rolled up the scroll and dropped it in the basket on her left, suppressing a yawn as she did so. Surveillance reports were the dullest reading imaginable, … Continue reading
