Tag Archives: Hida Kisada
False Alliance (Clan War Fiction)
Yakamo watched his lather approach the Emperor’s throne. He noted that the Hantei, though young and thin, looked far from sickly. The Emperor’s eyes were smoldering coals, staring coolly at Hida Kisada, as a snake fixes on its prey. Striding … Continue reading
Eyes of Dawn (Clan War Fiction)
The wind’s chilly fingers gripped at her throat, taking her voice away. She didn’t mind. She had already said everything that needed to be said. Tsuko looked up, her eyes on Toturi’s face, contorted by the shadows; but she knew … Continue reading
Glory and Honor (Clan War Fiction)
Anger The Lion defenders of Otosan Uchi were filled with anger. An hour before, a Crab army, filled with all manner of Shadowlands abominations, had appeared north of the Plain of Fast Troubles. At first the leaders of the Lion … Continue reading
Along the Coast at Midnight (Clan War Fiction)
lyatu and Kenchuko crouched within the thick, damp undergrowth, at the edge of a cliff, overlooking the black waters of the ocean. Above them, the new moon arced slowly across the sky. a black shadow in the dim blanket of … Continue reading
Emperor Edition Starter Fiction: Crab Clan
Translated by Shiba Gunichi Hida Horu glanced down at his armor one last time. He had always taken care to ensure it was effective and undamaged after every engagement, but in all honesty, he had never concerned himself with its … 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
Judgment, Part 1
As the release of Emperor Edition grows closer, we take a look at the conclusion of one of Celestial Edition’s most popular story arcs: the tragic tale of Isawa Mizuhiko. By Lucas Twyman Edited by Fred Wan Thanks to John … Continue reading
State of the Clans, Part 2
Today’s installment in our new series delves into the themes and backgrounds that establish the present philosophies of the Crab and Scorpion clans. State of the Clans, Part 2 By Yoon Ha Lee Edited by Fred Wan Not long after … Continue reading
A New Empire, Part II
A New Empire, Part II ********************* By Rusty Priske, Brian Yoon, and Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Crab The Crab Embassy in Toshi Ranbo matched Kamui’s mental picture of it. It was not large, but it was very … 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
Harbinger
By Shawn Carman Edited by Julie Zinser The Imperial City, year 1169 For over a thousand years, the Imperial City of Otosan Uchi had served as a shining beacon, demonstrating the majesty that was possible when all worked together to … Continue reading
Tales of the Emerald Championship
Tales of the Emerald Championship BY Shawn Carman The impromptu temple was one of many that had sprung up in the area surrounding the Test of the Emerald Champion, placed there by devoted monks and shugenja who could not bear … Continue reading
Fire & Stone
Fire & Stone By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan “Kaoru, attack when ready,” Hida Otoya commanded. He tapped the base of his fan on the palm of his hand. The sound reverberated around the silent room, and the students … Continue reading
Peace at the Point of a Sword
Peace at the Point of a Sword ***************************** *By Rusty Priske & Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan* Somewhere in the Crab provinces, month of the Horse, year 1169 Much of the Crab lands appeared identical to those unskilled in … Continue reading
A Scorpion’s Strength
A Scorpion’s Strength ************************* By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan Light rain began to fall over Friendly Traveler Village in the beginning hours of the night. Dense clouds rolled over the sky, foretelling a bigger storm to come. People … 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
Forever True
Forever True by Rich Wulf On the blasted plains beyond the City of the Lost, a solitary figure sat on a stony outcropping and enjoyed the silence. Many assumed that the Shadowlands was a place devoid of life – Omoni … Continue reading
