Tag Archives: Isawa Tsuke
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
Voices of Oblivion’s Gate
by Ree Soesbee “‘Goju!’ I scream, and my voice is never-ending ‘I come for you!’” – Isawa Hochiu, Master of Fire ***** The Five Masters stood outside the gate to Volturnum, their powerful magic holding back the Shadow’s hordes. A … Continue reading
The Race to Volunternum
The Race to Volunternum by Ree Soesbee The Shadowlands spread before them like a plague, stretching for ri after ri of broken, twisted terrain. Even salt could do no harm to the bitter ground of this wasted land. The earth … Continue reading
All Things Have a Price
All Things Have a Price *********************** By Lucas Twyman Edited by Fred Wan The sun rose slowly, its scorched light painting the cliffside a brilliant red; warm hues danced across the sky, matching the torn robes of the three men … Continue reading
The Storming of Morikage Castle, Part 3
The Storming of Morikage Castle – Part 3 of 3 To Seek a Dark Path A thousand years ago, the world was young and new. Green grasses swayed beneath gentle trees, and the cool slope of hills rolled into massive … Continue reading
Wisdom
Wisdom By Shawn Carman Shingon Tsuken very carefully returned the scroll to its place among the archives. It was an ancient text, and age had made it quite fragile. Tsuken was one of the few members of the Phoenix qualified … Continue reading
Broken Thunder
Broken Thunder by Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman “So this is what it feels like to die, thought Isawa Tadaka” ***** The palace shook with the sound of thunder. Doji Hoturi’s eyes narrowed as he peered through an archery slot. … Continue reading
L5R History: Time of the Void (from Imperial Herald #15)
Time of the Void – 1997 Origins Award-Winning Best TCG Expansion The armies of the clans gathered together at last to fight Fu Lend and teh Shadowlands Horde, now firmly entrenched behind the walls of Otosan Uchi. As the winter … Continue reading
The Seven Thunders
The Seven Thunders 6. The Seven Thunders, Togashi Yokuni, and the Hooded Ronin proceeded into the palace to hunt down Fu Leng and destroy him. 6.a. In the throne room, Togashi Yokuni revealed that he was in fact Togashi, one … Continue reading
Time of the Void, Part 1
Here is what happened in thumbnail: 1. Initial Skirmishes. The Naga fought and destroyed a sizeable portion of the Shadowlands horde on the outskirts of the capital using ranged attacks, their own pearl magic, and tactical guidance provided by Mirumoto … Continue reading
Emerald and Jade
Emerald and Jade By Shawn Carman Toshi Ranbo, the Imperial City, two months ago The new Doji estates in Toshi Ranbo had been constructed less than a decade ago, when the city had become the new Imperial capital. Even in … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Obsidian Edition
Agasha Tamori – “There are times I am convinced that not even the Dragon fully understand their own ways.” – Isawa Tadaka Air Dragon – “—” Akodo Kage – “With Toturi’s banishment, he is the last of the Akodo line. … Continue reading
L5R History: Crimson and Jade (from Imperial Herald #15)
Crimson and Jade Beset by the armies of the False Hoturi, the Crane armies under Daidoji Uji had given much ground but had in turn learned much of their foe. The clan had emptied its coffers to recruit, arm, and … Continue reading
State of the Empire, Part 5 (Crimson and Jade)
As the fourth expansion begins, the eyes of the Empire turn to the lands of the Crane. Beset by the Shadowlands Horde, the Crane bushi have given much ground, but have in turn learned much of their foe. Crane samurai … Continue reading
Phoenix Clan Letter #4
We have a solution after long months of study and the sacrifice of far more than any would ask of us. We have found a way to defeat the Shadowlands. But that news must wait. By now you know of … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Anvil of Despair
A Hidden Fortress – “—” A Moment of Truth – “—” A Prophecy Fulfilled – “—” A Thunder’s Sacrifice – “—” Agasha Koishi – “—” Akodo Kage – “—” Ancestral Shrines of Otosan Uchi – “The pearl of Rokugan Otosan … Continue reading
Phoenix Clan Letter #2
Greetings and good fortune to you in this dark time. We have so much to tell and with the Empire in flames, there is no time to speak of it. Firstly, we must tell you of our army in the … Continue reading
