Tag Archives: Iuchiban
Blood Brothers, Part 4
*Blood Brothers, Part 4 *By Rich Wulf “Mohai never pierced the Heart of Iuchiban’s Tomb.” Kaiu Kuma said, the realization dawning on him slowly as he stepped away from the Seppun. “Not until.” “Not until you led the way,” the … Continue reading
Blood Brothers, Part 3
*Blood Brothers, Part 3 *By Rich Wulf Kaiu Kuma slumped on the floor in the corner of the darkened chamber. Across the room, the Seppun knelt calmly at a low table, watching him with a kindly, concerned expression. An elaborate … Continue reading
Blood Brothers, Part 1
Blood Brothers, Part 1 By Rich Wulf The Year 1165 by the Isawa Calendar Sixth Year in the Reign of the Righteous Emperor, Toturi III Kuma slumped weakly against the wall, breath coming in gasps. His hand clapsed feebly at … Continue reading
Corruption’s Price
*Corruption’s Price By Rich Wulf* The Dragon Road& Fu Leng stood, a single warrior against countless enemies. Yet they were afraid, and he was not. His oni, spirits, and beasts had been forced back to the shattered gates of Tengoku … Continue reading
A Lion’s Honor
A Lion’s Honor By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf The Shadowlands, year 1156 Two Tsuno guards fell to the ground, gasping for air and digging tiny troughs in the stone floor as their claws flailed about pointlessly. After a moment … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Fall of Otosan Uchi
A Champion’s Strike – “With a single perfect strike, Hachi sent Tsukuro back to Jigoku, if only for a time. . .” A New Path – “I do not know why Kai retired so young,” Unasagi said sadly. “He would … Continue reading
Rulebook Story Fall of Otosan Uchi
One Question by Rich Wulf Shortly after the invasion of Otosan Uchi. . . In the last several years, Daigotsu had seldom been alone. Seldom was he without numerous bodyguards and attendants. Seldom were the Onisu far from his sight. … Continue reading
Enlightened Madness, Part Five
Enlightened Madness, Part Five By Rich Wulf Three Years Ago. . . “At the end of the War of Spirits, Lord Sun unleashed a rain of fire upon the Seikitsu Mountains,” Togashi Hoshi said, chewing a rice cake as he … Continue reading
Enlightened Madness, Part Four
Enlightened Madness, Part Four By Rich Wulf Eighteen Years Ago. . . Togashi Yoshune ran as swiftly as he could, never looking back. His bare feet moved easily over the rugged terrain of the Great Climb. His long black hair … Continue reading
Shadowlands Horde Letter #14
My Brothers and Sisters of the Lost For centuries, we have been patient through centuries of strife and division. We endured the leadership of many who promised you victory, but ultimately failed. The Maw. Iuchiban. Yogo Junzo. Kuni Yori. In … Continue reading
Battle for Otosan Uchi, Part 1
Battle for Otosan Uchi, Part 1 By Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman On the seventh day of the month of the Ox, 1159 by the Isawa Calendar, the City of Otosan Uchi came under attack by the Shadowlands Horde, led … Continue reading
Prelude to Darkness, Part One
Prelude to Darkness, Part One The Fox By Shawn Carman Several months ago… As dawn grew ever closer, the aging woman sat motionlessly upon the floor of her large but sparsely decorated chambers. She had spent the entire night in … Continue reading
Scorpion Clan Letter #19
Lord Yojiro – While journeying to Otosan Uchi I made a most disturbing discovery. We were passing through a small village in the lands of the Scorpion when a strange report came to the Emerald Champion’s attention. Large groups of … Continue reading
Passion
Passion by Rich Wulf The dojo was relatively quiet this day. The great lord of the Crane, Doji Kurohito, had returned from the war against the Crab only days before and had requested privacy. For hours he had practiced his … Continue reading
Secrets on the Wind Part 1
By Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman Crab Hida Kuroda paced the Wall, his impatience drawn clearly upon his face. His years with the Unicorn had seeded his blood with their restless energy. He could not stand in one place for … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Heroes of Rokugan
Anvil of Despair – “—” Atarasi’s Armor – “Forged by Osano-Wo, the armor was a gift to celebrate his brother’s return. But the Shadowlands are empty, and Atarasi has never come home.” Celestial Dragon – “Seven Dragons hold the world … Continue reading
The Clan War Saga: Honor Bound Foil Chase Cards
Yogo Shidachi: A prophecy buried beneath Kyuden Bayushi was the cause of the Scorpions betrayal. “The greatest among you will cause the Empire to fall,” it said, and Shoju, our Champion, listened. We had no choice. -I.I Tunnel System: Through … Continue reading
Despair
Despair by Shawn Carman The Twilight Mountains, nine months ago Daigotsu Tomaro crouched in the loose gravel and searched for any sign of recent passage. Finding nothing, he lifted his head and surveyed the surrounding area, sniffing the air carefully … Continue reading
Blackened Claws
Blackened Claws By Shawn Carman and Rich Wulf The Kaiu Wall, near Koten The Great Kaiu Wall was among the most dangerous places in Rokugan, even near the great fortress, Kyuden Hida. The Shadowlands was a sinister, pervasive enemy and … Continue reading
