Tag Archives: Kitsu

A Dark Past (Clan War Fiction)

A Dark Past By Ken Carpenter Born the only child of Mirumoto Sukune, Miyoki’s future was assured — she would be a samurai bushi of the Dragon Clan. Her father’s brother, Kuojin, was the family daimyo of the Mirumoto family, … Continue reading

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

Glory and Honor (Clan War Fiction)

Anger The Lion defenders of Otosan Uchi were filled with anger. An hour before, a Crab army, filled with all manner of Shadowlands abominations, had appeared north of the Plain of Fast Troubles. At first the leaders of the Lion … Continue reading

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 Way of the Magistrate (Imperial Herald #10)

The Way of the Magistrate, by Scott Gearin Few other positions in the Emerald Empire so clearly reveal the complexity of politics as that of Magistrate. There are in fact too distinct types of Magistrates: the Imperial Magistrates and the … 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

Mouth

A delightfully seasonal tale from the Story Team! Happy Halloween! Mouth By Robert Denton Edited by Fred Wan “This place is haunted, you know.” Her voice carries to my corner despite its volume. I watch the chain reaction of turning … 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

Tattoos (4th Edition)

Here is a series of tattoos coming from old editions and the CCG, and some are adaptation from fictions (the Kokujin tattoos except the Lizard). The references to Tsurai-zumi are to the now defunct order of Hoshi, and the Kikage-zumi … Continue reading

How to Address a Samurai

Traditional Japanese will tell you that you cannot use the san or sama ending without a name to precede it. Its traditionally rude to call someone by their first name without their permission first. However Rokugan is not Japan and … Continue reading

3rd Edition Errata

WAY OF THE SAMURAI – The Kakita Duelling Acadamy dojo list on page 25 identifies the Kenshinzen Prestige Class as being available. There is no such class, this is an error. – The Mantis section includes a dojo at Kyuden … Continue reading

Way of Shinsei Adaptation

Adapting monks for 2nd Edition is surprisingly easy, since many kiho operate off of Rings rather than skills, and a good number of them already imposed bonuses or penalties to rolls rather than die increases/reductions. As a general rule, take … 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 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

Love and Madness

High in the Dragon mountains, the lovelorn Agasha Kyoso struggles to come to terms with her inner demons, even as the Phoenix petition her jailors for her immediate execution. Love & Madness By Rusty Priske & Shawn Carman Edited by … Continue reading

The Destroyer War, Part 17

The penultimate chapter of the saga of the Destroyer War, as determined by the results of our ongoing Kotei Season tournaments! The Destroyer War, Part 17 By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The village of Zokujin Mura was protected … 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

Lotus Personalities

*Doji Nagori, Reformed Playboy* *Air:* 4 Awareness: 5 *Earth:* 2 *Fire:* 3 Intelligence: 5 *Water:* 3 Perception: 4 *Void:* 4 *School/Rank: *Doji Courtier 3 *Glory:* 3.8 *Status:* 4.3 *Honor:* 2.1 *Advantages:* Benten’s Blessing, Dangerous Beauty, Major Ally (Yasuki Hachi, Doji … Continue reading