Tag Archives: Dragon
Three Days (Clan War Fiction)
Three Days By Ree Soesbee I stood in the court of the Emperor of all Rokugan, and I was afraid. Not for myself, but for the Empire. The court seemed strangely aloof, withdrawn from its usual lighthearted politic, and I … Continue reading
A Dark Past (Clan War Fiction)
A Dark Past By Ken Carpenter Born the only child of Mirumoto Sukune, Miyoki’s future was assured — she would be a samurai bushi of the Dragon Clan. Her father’s brother, Kuojin, was the family daimyo of the Mirumoto family, … Continue reading
A Dark Path’s Beginnings, Part II (Clan War Fiction)
A Dark Path’s Beginnings, Part II by Ree Soesbee Dawn came, three days later, with brilliant flame, drenching the young Akodo samurai in sweat and dust. Lessons at the Akodo dojo were not for children, or for youths, but for … Continue reading
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
The Way of the Magistrate (Imperial Herald #10)
The Way of the Magistrate, by Scott Gearin Few other positions in the Emerald Empire so clearly reveal the complexity of politics as that of Magistrate. There are in fact too distinct types of Magistrates: the Imperial Magistrates and the … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Emperor Edition
Booster Display Quote – The Empire of Rokugan has expanded after more than one thousand years of xenophobia, and now resources from the Colonies, once known as the Ivory Kingdoms, pour into the war-torn Empire. With new riches come new … Continue reading
War of the Twins (Imperial Herald V3 #9)
War of the Twins by Shawn Carman Five years before the events of Emperor Edition Thw wind swept snow up in clouds of swirling white across the rocks before scattering, only to be lifted again by the next gust. It … Continue reading
Scenes from the Empire, Part 20
A series of three vignettes from across the Emerald Empire! Scenes from the Empire By Robert Denton & Yoon Ha Lee Special Guest Author Sean Holland Edited by Fred Wan Unlikely The Month of the Goat, 1193 In over 800 … Continue reading
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
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
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
Tattoos (4th Edition)
Here is a series of tattoos coming from old editions and the CCG, and some are adaptation from fictions (the Kokujin tattoos except the Lizard). The references to Tsurai-zumi are to the now defunct order of Hoshi, and the Kikage-zumi … 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
3rd Edition Errata
WAY OF THE SAMURAI – The Kakita Duelling Acadamy dojo list on page 25 identifies the Kenshinzen Prestige Class as being available. There is no such class, this is an error. – The Mantis section includes a dojo at Kyuden … Continue reading
Way of Shinsei Adaptation
Adapting monks for 2nd Edition is surprisingly easy, since many kiho operate off of Rings rather than skills, and a good number of them already imposed bonuses or penalties to rolls rather than die increases/reductions. As a general rule, take … 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
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
Goddesses, Part 2
The saga of the final days of Rokugan’s war with the Destroyers continues! Goddesses, Part 2 By Shawn Carman One of the accursed tiger-men demons was standing over the Hiruma scout, slavering in anticipation of the kill that was only … Continue reading
The Hinge of Destiny
A group of young samurai, sorely tested by their adventures to date, are given a mysterious and troubling duty by the Empress, and must deal with the ramifications of their actions. The Hinge of Destiny By Nancy Sauer Edited by … Continue reading
