Tag Archives: Hatsuko

The Imperial Histories

*The following article details the history of Rokugan from the beginning of the twelfth (and current) century, Isawa Calendar. This article is intended for all fans of the game who do not have access to the substantial history section included … Continue reading

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

Right of Honor, Strength of Steel

Right of Honor, Strength of Steel By Rich Wulf “Tell me, Higatsuku, why I should spare your life.” The most difficult part was, Shosuro Higatsuku could not think of a reason. He bowed as deeply as possible and apologized again; … Continue reading

Complications

Complications By Rich Wulf On the twenty-seventh day of the Month of the Serpent, Year 1159 (Isawa Calendar) Kitsuki Remata stood alone in the gardens of Kyuden Miya. He stared up thoughtfully as he paced the winding path, paying no … Continue reading

Flavor Text: An Oni’s Fury

A New Legacy “I was once like you, Miyako,” Toku said. “Maybe you still can be, father,” she replied. A wide smile split the old general’s features.” Aikune’s Wrath “When the battle seemed won Aikune returned with a magic unlike … Continue reading

The Clan War Saga: Honor Bound Foil Chase Cards

Yogo Shidachi: A prophecy buried beneath Kyuden Bayushi was the cause of the Scorpions betrayal. “The greatest among you will cause the Empire to fall,” it said, and Shoju, our Champion, listened. We had no choice. -I.I Tunnel System: Through … Continue reading

Specters: Unfinished Business

Specters: Unfinished Business III By Shawn Carman The Scorpion provinces, the present The sun slowly sank toward the horizon, painting the land in a brilliant hue of red as it grew ever closer to night. The light cascaded through the … Continue reading

Scorpion Coup

Scorpion Coup For nearly one thousand years, the Scorpion Clan performed its duties for the Hantei Dynasty. Just as the crane are the Emperor’s left hand and the Lion are the right, the Scorpion were the Emperor’s “underhand”. They performed … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Scorpion Clan Coup, Scroll One

A Samurai Never Stands Alone – “With the spirits of his ancestors standing beside him, a samurai never stands alone.” – from Akodo’s Leadership Agasha’s Illusion – “—” Ancestral Sword of the Scorpion – “—” Armor of Osano-Wo – “Thought … Continue reading

Scorpion Clan Coup

With darkness all about him, Bayushi Shoju slid the sword in his hands into its saya and put it aside. Moments later, a figure moved in the shadows and took it from the room. “Guard it well,” Shoju whispered. The … Continue reading

Toku’s Last Ride

Toku’s Last Ride By Shawn Carman “There is no region denied the magnificent Emperor’s rule. The depths of the Naga’s forest, the hidden cities of the sea, the barbarian camps of the northern mountains. . . all are blessed by … Continue reading