Tag Archives: Hantei XVI
The Four Winds
*The Four Winds *By Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman Recently, Rokugan, the d20 Companion for Legend of the Five Rings, was released containing background for each of the Four Winds and statistics in the d20 system. The following article presents … Continue reading
To Defend the Empire
By Rusty Priske HIDA SOZEN STRODE THROWN THE MARSH, which was stiff and crunchy with the cold. He dropped a great sack from his shoulder silently adjusting his grip on it. His pace was direct and purposeful and there was … Continue reading
Sacrifices
Sacrifices ********** By Rusty Priske Editing and Development by Fred Wan “There are rumors, Hideki-sama, that the war goes badly for us.” Asahina Hideki looked at the young woman who walked beside him. “Rumors are rumors, Yosi-san. Ah, let us … Continue reading
The Dark Oracle of Fire, Part II
The Dark Oracle of Fire, Part II By Shawn Carman The Agasha Provinces, year 1131 Color began to creep up his face, giving him an uncharacteristic ruddy, wrathful appearance. His eyes conveyed a mixture of anger and disbelief, each warring … Continue reading
Blade of Serpents
Blade of Serpents by Shawn Carman A lone figure entered the chamber, like the dead men, he wore the color of the Phoenix… he was not. * * * * * Otosan Uchi, three months ago… The sun was shining … Continue reading
A Hero Born
A Hero Born By Shawn Carman Rokugan, three months ago The warm morning sun drove away the last hint of winter’s chill as Shinjo Hekirou hurried to the training grounds. He had been running late all morning, but had been … Continue reading
Bargains
Bargains By Shawn Carman On some days, Hantei Naseru was almost glad that Otosan Uchi had been destroyed. It was a fleeting sensation, of course, and one that caused enormous guilt. Otosan Uchi had been his home, after all, and … Continue reading
Undone
Undone By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf The Imperial Palace in Otosan Uchi, the year 436. . . Hantei Yugozohime reclined wearily in her throne. The last courtier had at last been dismissed, and the day’s duties were finally at … Continue reading
Master of Secrets
Master of Secrets By Rich Wulf The old man shivered as a bitter wind cut through the darkened alley. Pulling his baggy clothes tighter, he glanced both ways and knocked on the wall, his hand shook from the cold. With … Continue reading
Fire and Air
Fire and Air by Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman “The serpent bared its fiery fangs and hissed a terrible scream toward the two shugenja.” ***** Fire and Air Isawa Nakamuro ran his hand across the stone wall, marveling at its … Continue reading
To Change the World
To Change the World By Rich Wulf “It is perfect,” the first man said. “No,” the other replied, “but it will be.” I looked upon them both, my senses full of wonder and amazement at this world into which I … Continue reading
A Hero’s Death, Chapter Two
A Hero’s Death, Chapter 2 By Rich Wulf All eyes in the room focused upon the man known as the Anvil. They all took their seats silently, as he demanded, with the exception of Agasha Chieh. “Lord Naseru, as etiquette … Continue reading
The Will of Heaven
The Will of Heaven by Rob Heinsoo In an hour, the ashes of their father’s body will rise above the imperial city, spiraling toward the Heavens. Naseru, Tsudao, and Sezaru stand beside their mother, Kaede, watching Toturi’s funeral procession. Representatives … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Spirit Wars
Akodo Ginawa (Experienced 4) – “I will lead them,” he whispered hoarsely, “if they will follow.” Akodo Ijiasu – “He remembers his father’s words from when they huddled about a ronin’s fire. He had dreamed through childhood of the day … Continue reading
Spirit Wars, Prologue
“There Is No Stay of Execution. Your son’s offense is inexcusable. For questioning my judgment, you will join him. Guards”–the Imperial Hantei motioned lazily–”remove the Crane Champion’s head.” The years are unimportant. Only the Eternal Sun and Moon circling in … Continue reading
