Tag Archives: Kenji
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 Topaz Championship
By Rusty Priske Edited by Fred Wan “Have you chosen yet?” A young Unicorn glanced towards his companion, but ignored his question, continuing to brush his horse’s mane, in long, steady strokes. The speaker paid no mind to the obvious … Continue reading
Gifts of Ryoshun, Part I
Gifts of Ryoshun, Part I ************************ By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Seven Day Battle Plain, Month of the Ox, year 1170 It had not snowed now for nearly three days, but there was still a sheen of white … Continue reading
Letters II
Letters II by Shawn Carman Master, I would never presume to be of such importance to you that I would be aware of the true scope and breadth of your plans. However, I have been of some meager use to … 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
Defenders
Defenders By Nancy Sauer Editing by Fred Wan One day before the Celestial Tournament The ruins of Otosan Uchi spread out for miles, its abandoned neighborhoods marking a rhythm of destruction. Shattered, burned, shattered, burned, burned, shattered–and very, very rarely, … Continue reading
A New Empire, Part II
A New Empire, Part II ********************* By Rusty Priske, Brian Yoon, and Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Crab The Crab Embassy in Toshi Ranbo matched Kamui’s mental picture of it. It was not large, but it was very … Continue reading
Worthy Souls
Worthy Souls ************ By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan Kitsu Katsuko reached out her hand and touched the tips of the high grass. The grass rippled as the wind gently flowed over the land. A feral grin stretched over … Continue reading
Legacies
Legacies by Nancy Sauer Editing & Development by Fred Wan She could see in the dark, and hear her prey’s heart beat, and smell the blood that flowed and pooled beneath the thin veil of skin. All this, true, had … Continue reading
Revelation
Revelation By Shawn Carman Editing & Development by Fred Wan For a while, at least, she had enjoyed the time she spent in the Imperial City, Isawa Kyoko reflected. She had been stationed her as an attendant to various individuals … Continue reading
At the Heart of the Empire
At the Heart of the Empire ************************** By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan Toshi Ranbo Isawa Ochiai had counted down the hours to this very moment, and yet she felt wholly unprepared for what she must do. The whispers … Continue reading
The Return Home
The Return Home By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan Clouds of dirt whirling into the air announced the return of the Unicorn army long before they reached the border. Shono had ordered a state of increased vigilance for the … Continue reading
Flavor Text: Heaven and Earth
A Game of Go – “—” A New Guardian – “—” Accept With Honor – “I arrived just as Hataki crossed blades with my wicked cousin, Kuemon. I confess, I prayed for the Lion’s victory.” – Bayushi Eitarou Akodo Rokuro … Continue reading
Lion Clan Letter #19
Otemi-san, I offer greetings from the provinces of the Ikoma to the valorous captain of the Deathless, protector of Otosan Uchi and the Imperial Court! I trust that you have received your new crew courtesy of Nimuro-sama and Ketsui-sama and … Continue reading
Lion Clan Letter #18
Honored Uncle, I have taken my place as the captain of the Deathless in the bay outside Otosan Uchi. It is strange to be in command of such a vessel, especially when my naval experience is so limited. The tales … Continue reading
Enemy at the Gates
Matsu Kenji brushed a sweaty lock of hair from her eyes and tucked it behind her ear. The training session had been going on for at least an hour, and she was nearing exhaustion. Her opponent, however, barely looked winded. … Continue reading
Island in the Mist, Part IV
Island in the Mist, Part IV by Rich Wulf The world had become hazy and indistinct. Matsu Kenji found it difficult to concentrate on anything for long. Details refused to resolve themselves. Where was she? What had happened? The last … Continue reading
Island in the Mist, Part II
Island in the Mist, Part II by Rich Wulf A samurai did not quest for wealth; such was a simple fact. The pursuits of such a base objective were more suited to the merchant classes; in fact such was a … Continue reading
