Tag Archives: Kakita Toshimoko
The Exile of the Scorpion, Part I (Clan War Fiction)
The Exile of the Scorpion, Part I By Ree Soesbee “The Scorpion have betrayed the Emperor!” The shout rang through the Imperial court as the Seppun guards leveled their spears at Bayushi Kachiko. She stood in the center of Otosan … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 6
By Shawn Carman & Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan The day had dawned bright and fine, a promise of the full glories of the coming spring. The villagers had eaten their breakfasts and hurried out to field and garden … 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
Hidden Emperor Flier
Hidden Emperor It is a dangerous time for Rokugan. A new age has dawned, and a new emperor has claimed the throne. Toturi has raised his banner across the empire – a banner of jade. The clans rest uneasily, and … Continue reading
Blessings and Curses
Blessings and Curses By Rich Wulf Toturi Miyako reigned in her pony at the edge of the forest. Her breath caught at the sight of the sprawling palace that lay before her. The young Monkey gazed in wonder at the … Continue reading
Tournament History of L5R
Test of the Emerald Champion (Gateway 1996) Crane won this tournament and Kakita Toshimoko took the position as the Emperor’s Emerald Champion. * * * * * A Champion Must Fall (Player Vote, Imperial Herald 1) Imperial Assembly members voted … Continue reading
Stronghold Stories: Time of the Void
Kachiko’s Bluff (Scorpion) Shadows moved along the hallways of the Imperial Palace preparing for the arrival of the army of the Seven Thunders. The Emperor stormed about the palace as all his own preparations met with failure. Everywhere he turned, … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Time of the Void
A Good Day to Die – “Tadaka saw Tsuke throwing fire from Otosan Uchi’s walls and he knew what he had to do…” A Moment of Clarity – “I took a breath and when I let it go, I felt … 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
State of the Clans
Crab Clan “Your magic cannot save you. Your knowledge cannot save you. Nothing can save you.” – Hida Kisada The grim samurai of the Crab Clan guarded the Emerald Empire against the horrors of the Shadowlands for nearly a thousand … 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
Ryan Dancey’s Timeline: Forbidden Knowledge
More black scrolls are recovered. Many shugenja are now aware of their existence, and of the awesome powers they can convey. Isawa Tadaka and Isawa Uona have become corrupted by the knowledge gained from the scrolls, but still they labor … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Forbidden Knowledge
A Black Scroll is Opened – “Deep in the heart of the Shadowlands, Junzo opens another scroll, and the souls of all of Rokugan’s shugenja shudder.” A Terrible Oath – “—” Akiyoshi – “He spoke of Kachiko as if she … Continue reading
State of the Clan War, Part 4
The black scrolls have been opened and read. The shugenja of the empire now wield awesome new powers, but have begun to pay a terrible price. The saga of rokugan continues… Those who seek mastery of the elemental rings have … 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
Dragon Clan Letter #2
Brother, The wind brings news from all corners of the Empire. To the west, our brother Daini returns with ancient allies. From the east, we hear news of the Test of the Emerald Champion. To the north, the Phoenix tell … Continue reading
Crane Clan Letter #2
Dearest ally, It has only been a month since we faced imminent doom at the hands of the Crab. Luckily for us, the ronin Toturi arrived with his army of Dragons and the Phoenix Shiba Tsukune to assist us in … Continue reading
Crab Clan Letter #2
My cousin, I send you these words now to assure you that all is not as it may seem in the Empire. Yes, we have taken significant losses at Kakita Castle and at Beiden Pass, but do not misunderstand our … Continue reading
