Tag Archives: Hida Benjiro
Aftermath, Part 1
In the wake of the Empress Iweko’s pronouncements at the conclusion of the Destroyer War, the Clan Champions and their vassals struggle with the ramifications of how much the Empire has changed. Aftermath, Part 1 By Shawn Carman Edited by … 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 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
Goddesses, Part 1
The final saga of the Celestial Edition storyline begins here! Goddesses, Part 1 By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Hiruma scout carefully surveyed the land to the south and then crept back down the stone outcropping like the … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 16
By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Lion troops stretched out nearly as far as the eye could see along the edges of the Dragon Heart Plain. It was something of an illiusion, of course; Akodo Shigetoshi had ordered … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 15
By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Nearly three dozen men descended from the mountains, moving like shadows through the plains in the northern portion of the Empire. They moved at night, rapidly, covering as much ground as possible as … 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
The War of Dark Fire, Part 8
By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Akodo Shigetoshi had never been an admirer of the Dragon lands. Too many mountains, too much instability. How could a proper defense be mounted when the terrain could be altered by a single … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 2
*The War of Dark Fire, Part 2 By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan* The northern plains of the Senseki province, Unicorn lands The first winds of spring were refreshing, but Toko barely noticed. He was a young man, and … 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
Flavor Text: Glory of the Empire
Card Flavor Text: A Game of Sadane – “Your kimono is most lovely. My grandmother had one like it when she was your age, I believe.” Akaru no Oni – “Never enter one’s layer. Burn it from without. Enter its … 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
A Tale of Bushido
A Tale of Bushido ***************** By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan Castle of the Swift Sword, Month of the Boar, 1169 The front door of the house flew open with a resounding crash that rang through the air. Ikoma … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Samurai Edition
Promos (2) The Race Begins In the year 1169, following the Khan’s march on the capital, the Great Clans looked to the throne and wondered who should sit upon it. Soul of Bushido Without Bushido, a bushi is nothing more … Continue reading
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part III
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part III By Rich Wulf “There are those who believe themselves secure, wholly protected from our power& Such fools have already been defeated.” – Yogo Junzo The First Day of Thunder& The Crab scout crawled carefully through … Continue reading
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part II
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part II By Rich Wulf “The Emerald Champion’s duty is unlike any other in Rokugan. He must stand above all the clans, and yet he must stand beside them, uniting them in peace.” – Doji Hatsuo Several … Continue reading
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part I
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part I By Rich Wulf “In the end, all of our petty feuds mean nothing. The Empire exists for a single reason, for a single purpose. There is only one true enemy.” – Kuni Osaku The Shadowlands& … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Heaven and Earth
A Game of Go – “—” A New Guardian – “—” Accept With Honor – “I arrived just as Hataki crossed blades with my wicked cousin, Kuemon. I confess, I prayed for the Lion’s victory.” – Bayushi Eitarou Akodo Rokuro … Continue reading
