Tag Archives: Ikoma Masote

Keeper of Earth

Keeper of Earth “The smith who can craft a helmet strong enough to shatter one thousand blades shall keep the Book of Earth.” Kaiu Sugimoto crouched upon an outcropping of heavy stone, staring down upon the distant city of Toshi … Continue reading

Blood Hunter Region 31

Oiku, Lion Lands The barracks at Oiku were a far cry from the comfortable quarters that Ikoma Masote enjoyed at his home near Kyuden Ikoma. He was a historian and an omoidasu, not a soldier, and the stark barracks were … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Wrath of The Emperor

Events Holdings Crab Crane Dragon Lion Mantis Naga Phoenix Ratling Scorpion Shadowlands Unaligned Unicorn Regions Actions Followers Items Kihos Sensei Spells Strongholds EVENTS: Goemon’s Ascension – “I name you Fortune of Heroes, Matsu Goemon, General of the Legion of the … Continue reading

Simple Economics

Simple Economics By Shawn Carman & Fred Wan Toshi Ranbo, the Imperial City It had been several months since Matsu Robun had walked the streets of Toshi Ranbo. At first glance, there did not seem to be a great deal … Continue reading

Old Rivalries, Part 3

Old Rivalries Part III Matsu Robun vs Kakita Osei by Shawn Carman With assistance from Fred Wan Since the dawn of the Empire, the Lion and Crane have stood at odds with one another. The Emperor’s Right Hand and the … Continue reading

News of Rokugan

Your Majesty, In your capacity as Imperial Herald, I have seen many strange and wondrous things. Though my path is often dangerous of late, I embrace the risk, for through hardship comes knowledge. I know above all that there can … Continue reading

The Topaz Championship, Part 2

By Shawn Carman The City of Tsuma, some months ago The Imperial Court was being convened even earlier than normal, and Doji Domotai was feeling an unpleasant mixture of concern and weariness. Her duties the night before had not allowed … Continue reading

The Topaz Championship, Part 1

The Topaz Championship, Part One By Shawn Carman For centuries, the city of Tsuma had been home to the most prestigious gempukku ceremony in all of Rokugan. While perhaps not as prestigious as the legendary Emerald and Jade Championships, the … Continue reading

The Crane Clan

To say that Kyuden Doji was the social heart of the Empire was as much a gross understatement as to say that the Shadowlands were a source of concern for the Crab Clan. Each season, hundreds or even thousands of … Continue reading