Tag Archives: Iuchiban
Trials of Destiny, Part I (Clan War Fiction)
Trials of Destiny, Part I Authored by Jim Pinto Transcribed by Mishka “Neither brooding nor worry shall change our fate. We do what we do because we must. We are drawn to it. We are drawn to destiny like the … Continue reading
Ambition’s Price (Clan War Fiction)
Ambition’s Price By Ree Soesbee The darkness whispered in the evening, and a storm thundered over the mountains to the north, threatening to roll across the plains and cover them all. In the Bayushi palace, the hallways were silent and … Continue reading
A Dark Path’s Beginnings, Part II (Clan War Fiction)
A Dark Path’s Beginnings, Part II by Ree Soesbee Dawn came, three days later, with brilliant flame, drenching the young Akodo samurai in sweat and dust. Lessons at the Akodo dojo were not for children, or for youths, but for … 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
Ebon Daughter Dossier
For the first time in far too long, the Empire of Rokugan flourishes under the reign of a new, divinely-mandated Imperial line. The Great Clans are at peace, if not particularly friendly toward one another, and the Empire as a … 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
Flavor Text: Fire and Shadow
Agasha Fujita – “Each morning we are born again. It is what we do today that matters.” Akui Cliffs – “Bring them here, Morishigi, and the cliffs will do the rest.” – Kitsu Motso Ambush Strategist – “When you gamble … Continue reading
What Has Gone Before
By Shawn Carman THE EMPIRE OF ROKUGAN IS A LAND ALL TOO FAMILIAR with strife and warfare. By its most common means of measuring time, Rokugan is in its 1169th year, and during that time innumerable wars. Skirmishes and conflicts … Continue reading
Honor Bound
One man will save his master. One man will kill him. The Emperors court chambers were stark, barren, cold. As the Imperial Guard marched Ginawa through the corridors of the palace, the ronin forced himself not to stare at the … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Pearl Edition
A Glimpse of the Soul’s Shadow – “She turned to look at me, and where her face should have been, there was nothing at all. . .” A Moment of Truth – “—” Accessible Terrain – “—” Agasha Gennai – … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Dark Journey Home
A Dark Moment – “Poor father. He thought that our shared family ties would keep him safe. He did not know that I am the Lady of Blood now and all flesh is alike to me.” – Iuchi Shahai A … 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
A Part of Destiny
by Ree Soesbee The shadow of the pines spread across the ground in stark contrast to the unbroken snow. Winter blanketed Rokugan once more, the season of ice and cold forcing armies to return to their homes, safe from the … 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
Hidden
Hidden ****** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The City of the Lost, months ago The Dark Lord of the Shadowlands arose from his meditation with a furrowed brow. He spent at least an hour every day in meditation … Continue reading
One Last Task
One Last Task By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan Kr’chan sniffed the air as his eyes darted back and forth. He carefully touched a tree, twisted and withered, and then examined the putrid fungus that hung off it. He … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Jade Edition
A Glimpse of the Soul’s Shadow – “She turned to look at me, and where her face should have been, there was nothing at all. . .” A Moment of Truth – “—” Accessible Terrain – “—” Agasha Gennai – … Continue reading
Brothers of the Monkey
By Rich Wulf Part One “Give up!” Kyoji called out. “I know you are here.” Kyoji pushed aside a tree branch and stepped onto the road, hand on the hilt protruding from his obi. There was no reply. Kyoji sneered … Continue reading
