Tag Archives: Jiro
The Dawn of the Ogres
The Dawn of the Ogres ********************* By Lucas Twyman Edited by Fred Wan Listen carefully to my words, O Crab, for you have been a worthy foe, and they may be prologue for that which is to come. This mortal … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Glory of the Empire
Card Flavor Text: A Game of Sadane – “Your kimono is most lovely. My grandmother had one like it when she was your age, I believe.” Akaru no Oni – “Never enter one’s layer. Burn it from without. Enter its … Continue reading
Scorpion Clan Letter #14
She has not left us. If you doubt me, walk beneath Bayushi’s palace to the lake that bears his soul. There, in the water, you will see her face. This time, we do not fight for the Empire or for … 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
Scenes from the Empire VII
Scenes from the Empire VII ************************** By Rusty Priske Editing by Fred Wan The Plains of Thunder, 1169 Mirumoto Chojiro and Kitsuki Berii strolled through the competition grounds. Berii was saying, “One has to be realistic, Chojiro-san.” Chojiro arched one … 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
Strike at Midnight: The Twenty-Seven Days of Darkness
Day 1 – Kyuden Togashi Deep in the heart of the Dragon mountains, the lady stirs. Her black hand glistens as she lifts her head to hear the song of the heavens. The time has come, the moon is dead, … Continue reading
Words & Deeds, Part 1
Words & Deeds, Part 1 ********************* By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Kyuden Hida, Month of the Hare, year 1170 Hida Kuon, Champion of the Crab, frowned as he walked through the corridors of Kyuden Hida. He had been … Continue reading
Scorpion Clan Letter #12
On this day, cousins, we have taken the first steps to regaining Ryoko Owari. The Unicorn are too foolish to keep our rightful city from us, no matter what the Emperor commands. We can see through Toturi’s madness; Shinjo’s children … Continue reading
Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns GenCon 99 Live Action Roleplaying Storyline results. After the retaking of Hiruma Castle, and the death of the old daimyo, Hiruma Yoshi. A new Hiruma daimyo must be chosen. Toturi himself as well as respective members of … Continue reading
Scenes from the Empire V
Scenes from the Empire V ************************ By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan The House of Opportunities had a grandiose name, but did nothing to live up to it. It sat nestled in a corner of Kyakuchu Mura, a distance … Continue reading
For the Throne
The palace was dark, and lanterns flickered in the hallways as if afraid to shed their light. It had been too long since the sun had risen over its gold and green banners, too long since the shadow of night … Continue reading
The Gift of the Emperor
Our battleground stands at the base of the Mountain of White Smoke, a sacred site to the Ikoma family. For years, it has been covered in sweeping grains and rice-fields, but now it has become the site of a great … Continue reading
A Tale of Bushido
A Tale of Bushido ***************** By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan Castle of the Swift Sword, Month of the Boar, 1169 The front door of the house flew open with a resounding crash that rang through the air. Ikoma … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Stronger than Steel
Promos (2) The Trackless Road War makes one forget the simple beauties of the world. Panda Spirit Their presence is the greatest of good omens. Strongholds (3) Brilliant Rebirth Temple Houritsu Mura Vigilance Keep “War is the most noble pursuit … Continue reading
Scenes from the Empire
Scenes from the Empire ********************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Friendly Traveler Village, the Yasuki provinces Sake was not Moto Taban’s preferred drink, given a choice. His father had favored a peculiar drink that the Unicorn had first … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Hidden Emperor, Scroll Five
A Stone Circle – “A monk asked Shinsei, ‘What are the teachings of a lifetime?’ Shinsei said to him, ‘An appropriate statement.’” Akodo Dagger – “Borne by each Akodo and passed down from father to son, the daggers have long … Continue reading
Mysteries and Truths
By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan Togashi Iroshi laid the needles out on the silken mat, placed for just that purpose. He arranged each instrument with the utmost care, as if they were fragile. His reverence continued as he … 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
Towers
Towers By Shawn Carman Bayushi Tai sat in the darkness, his mind racing. He had been working toward this moment for over a year, and now that it was here, he found great uncertainty had settled in his heart. He … Continue reading
