Tag Archives: Kaiu

Eyes of Dawn (Clan War Fiction)

The wind’s chilly fingers gripped at her throat, taking her voice away. She didn’t mind. She had already said everything that needed to be said. Tsuko looked up, her eyes on Toturi’s face, contorted by the shadows; but she knew … Continue reading

Along the Coast at Midnight (Clan War Fiction)

lyatu and Kenchuko crouched within the thick, damp undergrowth, at the edge of a cliff, overlooking the black waters of the ocean. Above them, the new moon arced slowly across the sky. a black shadow in the dim blanket of … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Emperor Edition

Booster Display Quote – The Empire of Rokugan has expanded after more than one thousand years of xenophobia, and now resources from the Colonies, once known as the Ivory Kingdoms, pour into the war-torn Empire. With new riches come new … Continue reading

Scenes from the Empire, Part 20

A series of three vignettes from across the Emerald Empire! Scenes from the Empire By Robert Denton & Yoon Ha Lee Special Guest Author Sean Holland Edited by Fred Wan Unlikely The Month of the Goat, 1193 In over 800 … Continue reading

The Celestial Edition Dead List

THE CE DEAD LIST by Shawn Carman Crab Hida Fosuko Hida Harou Hida Kashin Hida Kuon Hida Otoya Hida Rokurota Hida Shimonai Hida Tatsuma Hiruma Aki Kaiu Kyoka Kaiu Taru Kuni Iyedo Toritaka Okabe Crane Daidoji Bosan (sic, Daidoji Botan) … Continue reading

Behind the Porcelain Mask (1st and 2nd Edition)

The Darker Secrets of the Shadowlands in Legend of the Five Rings “When you know only laughter, my killing disturbs you. When you know only killing, my laughter disturbs you. Such a pity, to be afraid of doing two things … Continue reading

1st Edition L5R Errata

L5R CORE RULEBOOK ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES * Q: Social Position (pg. 74), pg. 57, and Clan Sections: What is the difference between gaining Glory Ranks by paying 5 CP per Rank from your clan and raising the Glory Rank through … Continue reading

Goddesses, Part 2

The saga of the final days of Rokugan’s war with the Destroyers continues! Goddesses, Part 2 By Shawn Carman One of the accursed tiger-men demons was standing over the Hiruma scout, slavering in anticipation of the kill that was only … Continue reading

Goddesses, Part 1

The final saga of the Celestial Edition storyline begins here! Goddesses, Part 1 By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Hiruma scout carefully surveyed the land to the south and then crept back down the stone outcropping like the … Continue reading

Masters of War Dojos

Masters of War Dojos ******************** Several Dojo were missing from the printing of Masters of War. We apologize to those who purchased the book. Here are the missing Dojo. *Kaiu Engineering Academy* Location: Kaiu Shiro Schools: Kaiu Engineer Paths: Falcon’s … Continue reading

Legion Biographies

The Legions: Biographies Yoritomo: Son of Storms Yoritomo first appeared in Crimson and Jade. Even among the greatest heroes of history, few can compare to the legend that is Yoritomo. Champion of the Mantis Clan during the Clan wars, this … Continue reading

Masters of Court Web Supplement

3rd Edition RPG Legend of the Five Rings Masters of Court Web Supplement The Crab Clan Kaiu Shiro [Dojo] * The forges of the Kaiu are as renowned as they are massive, and their use is often restricted to the … Continue reading

The Imperial Histories

*The following article details the history of Rokugan from the beginning of the twelfth (and current) century, Isawa Calendar. This article is intended for all fans of the game who do not have access to the substantial history section included … Continue reading

Tokigogachu Torid e (3rd Edition)

Tokigogachu Torid-e, the watchtower of the village of Tokigogachu, is both old and new. It’s an image of the eternal changing seas and the Mantis clan that made it his home. The story of this building is linked to the … Continue reading

Imperial Gift I, II and III Flavor Text

A Samurai’s Soul – The soul of a samurai is contained within his blade, and the eldest of each generation is blessed to carry the katana of his grandfather. It is an honor, and a burden. A Life for a … Continue reading

The War of Dark Fire, Part 11

By Shawn Carman & Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan Jineko struggled not to show her anger and despair to the others as she hurried through the winding, narrow streets of the city. The people here had been on edge … Continue reading

The War of Dark Fire, Part 5

The War of Dark Fire, Part 5 By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Shiba Morihiko had never visited the Shinomen Mori. He had heard tales of it his entire life, of its vastness and how alien it seemed. Many … Continue reading

The Battle at Oblivion’s Gate

Deep in the belly of the world, the Shadowlands began to fester. Within their tainted forests and foul swamps, the darkness has prepared for this day since the world began. A thousand souls marched into those dark lands, hoping that … Continue reading

Gifts of Ryoshun, Part II

Gifts of Ryoshun, Part II ************************* By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Moto Hotei waved his hand to try and clear some of the smoke-like vapors that had begun to wisp in from every area. It was not his … Continue reading

Letters

Letters ******* by Shawn Carman Ohan, Greetings, cousin! I was greatly pleased to receive your letter and hear of your return to the Scorpion lands for the season. I cannot imagine that the Unicorn provinces are a pleasant assignment, particularly … Continue reading