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Kanshi

In the era of Emperor Edition, noble warriors of the Crab struggle with the burdens of their clan and how they fit into a bold new Empire. Kanshi By Robert Denton Edited by Fred Wan Beyond the Kaiu Wall, the … Continue reading

The Hinge of Destiny

A group of young samurai, sorely tested by their adventures to date, are given a mysterious and troubling duty by the Empress, and must deal with the ramifications of their actions. The Hinge of Destiny By Nancy Sauer Edited by … Continue reading

The Samurai’s Primer

Part 1: Behavior The society of Rokugan is a very polite one, and very firmly divided into three strata; your equals, your superiors, and your inferiors. Equals should be treated politely, but not overly so, unless of course you’re trying … 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

Brink of Madness

by Rich Wulf Ide Tang paged through the sheaf of papers in his lap, reviewing the latest harvest reports from the Ide provinces. The young courtier settled back in his cushioned palanquin with a sigh. For several months, the Ide … Continue reading

The War of the Rich Frog, Epilogue

Days Ago& Burning pinpoints of light swam over her eyes, her vision refusing to resolve itself. She hissed but did not cry out at the searing pain that burned her chest as she drew breath. A firm hand pressed itself … Continue reading

The War of the Rich Frog, Part 5

By Rich Wulf Korin was about as pious as any samurai. He used to visit the shrines near Kyuden Ikoma regularly, praying to his ancestors and the Fortunes but never giving it much thought. He found it strange how much … Continue reading

The War of the Rich Frog, Part 3

By Rich Wulf The Present Day, Outside Kaeru Toshi& A lone traveler rode a black horse along the barren road, a heavy blanket draped over his shoulders to ward off the growing autumn chill. The sky above was like a … Continue reading

The War of the Rich Frog, Part 2

By Shawn Carman Toshi Ranbo, one week ago Ikoma Otemi walked through the hallways of Kyuden Ikoma, his footfalls echoing quietly in the grand halls. During most of the day, the estate was a hectic place, with messengers, scribes, and … Continue reading

The War of the Rich Frog, Part 1

By Rich Wulf The rain was the part he hated most. This thought occupied Shinjo Shono’s mind as his horse plodded down the muddy forest path. Shono found he could deal with everything else. The hunger, the exhaustion, the constant … Continue reading