Tag Archives: Doji Kuwanan
The Exile of the Scorpion, Part I (Clan War Fiction)
The Exile of the Scorpion, Part I By Ree Soesbee “The Scorpion have betrayed the Emperor!” The shout rang through the Imperial court as the Seppun guards leveled their spears at Bayushi Kachiko. She stood in the center of Otosan … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Soul of the Empire
Air Dragon – “—” Amoro’s Honor – “Death is the answer to honor’s fall. Death – and revenge.” Armor of the Ebony Samurai – “The armies of Toturi marched first to the Shadowlands, overcoming all who would oppose their right … Continue reading
Prelude
Prelude ******* By Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan Doji Domotai looked up from the papers laid out on her desk. “This is sufficient? All the resources of the clan are available to you.” “I believe it to be so,” … Continue reading
Crane Clan Letter #12
Sons of Doji, Daughters of Kakita, No more blood is to be shed on the fields of the Crane. Though the war is not ended, the battles are to be stopped. Our noble champion, Doji Kuwanan, has agreed to meet … Continue reading
Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns GenCon 99 Live Action Roleplaying Storyline results. After the retaking of Hiruma Castle, and the death of the old daimyo, Hiruma Yoshi. A new Hiruma daimyo must be chosen. Toturi himself as well as respective members of … Continue reading
The Test of the Topaz Tournament
Topaz Tournament Crab: One Clan stands between the Jade Empire and the fell demons of the Shadowlands: the Crab. Unlike the other clans, the Crab have never known peace. They have no respite, no rest, no hope for mercy, and … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Pearl Edition
A Glimpse of the Soul’s Shadow – “She turned to look at me, and where her face should have been, there was nothing at all. . .” A Moment of Truth – “—” Accessible Terrain – “—” Agasha Gennai – … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Dark Journey Home
A Dark Moment – “Poor father. He thought that our shared family ties would keep him safe. He did not know that I am the Lady of Blood now and all flesh is alike to me.” – Iuchi Shahai A … Continue reading
Dark Journey Home
Two figures rode beneath a setting moon, Jigoku on their heels. “Chancellor-sama?” The guard’s voice shook with fear. “You have a visitor.” “Yes, of course, Hasame-san.” Takuan looked up from the papers he had been given to review: taxes, petitions, … Continue reading
A Gentle Reminder
by Ree Soesbee In the lands of the Lion, barren fields mark the passage of the Lion armies, moving inexorably to the south, toward Crab lands. Upon the throne of the Lion, a Kitsu Shugenja rests, the new mantle of … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Hidden Emperor, Scroll Six
700 Soldiers Plain – “Seven hundred Phoenix against seven Thousand Lion. They were not pacifists on that day” A Pure Stroke – “The secret of swordplay is not the swift defeat, not the prolonged strike and block. A pure stroke … Continue reading
A Good Little Wife
by Ree Soesbee “Marriage?” The shriek thundered like a hammer across a wasteland of broken pottery, and a sobbing maid cowered in a heap by the shattered balsa door. Another sakizuki bowl tore through the thin rice paper, and a … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Jade Edition
A Glimpse of the Soul’s Shadow – “She turned to look at me, and where her face should have been, there was nothing at all. . .” A Moment of Truth – “—” Accessible Terrain – “—” Agasha Gennai – … Continue reading
State of the Empire: Jade Edition
Crab Clan: “We have driven the Shadowlands from the Emperor’s halls. Now, we must destroy it where it lives and breathes.” – Hida Yakamo For a thousand years, the Kaiu Wall has separated the green fields of Rokugan from the … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Gold Edition
A Glimpse of the Soul’s Shadow – “Samurai, you anger me. I warn you not to do so again, lest the kami alter your place in the Celestial Pattern.” – Toturi Sezaru A Samurai Never Stands Alone – “Kaneka draws … Continue reading
The Bad Death of Hida Amoro
by Rob Vaux Red engulfed the horizon in a howling wave, a soaking crimson sheet of unbroken color. Pulsing, thudding in his ears like an earthquake, it stretched from one side of the skyline to the other, shrouding everything behind … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Time of the Void
A Good Day to Die – “Tadaka saw Tsuke throwing fire from Otosan Uchi’s walls and he knew what he had to do…” A Moment of Clarity – “I took a breath and when I let it go, I felt … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Crimson and Jade
A Glimpse of the Soul’s Shadow – “His eyes blazed, his lips curled and his fingers hooked into deadly claws. My men froze from the sight of him as his army advanced…” A Samurai’s Fury – “—” Agasha Heizo – … Continue reading
