Tag Archives: Kolat

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

Steel on Steel

Years before the beginning of Emperor Edition, the aging Master Coin seeks to ensure that his legacy is well defended. Steel on Steel By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Yasuki Provinces, year 1188 Some found it unusual for … 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

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

A Hero’s Death

*L5R RPG & Rokugan d20 – A Hero’s Death** *By Rich Wulf and Shawn Carman The following article contains short character bios and statistics for the seven main heroes of “A Hero’s Death” the eight part fiction that has been … Continue reading

AEG April Fools-Way of the Tiger (3rd Edition)

Dawn of the Tiger By Shawn Carman The Rokugani coast, north of Otosan Uchi Hotaru Zenko pulled her horse to a stop and hopped down from the steed, eager to take a break from after over an hour in the … Continue reading

Legacy of the Naga, Part 3

by Edward Bolme Beneath the gate to the inner city, a group of Crane gathered in the shadows and discussed what had happened. They spoke quietly and with silvered fans covering their mouths, for many people were still in the … Continue reading

Legacy of the Naga, Part 1

by Edward Bolme “Have you heard of Uikku, beloved?” “You have spoken of him before, Daini, and I know what you have told me. He was an unusual man, seemingly a fool, except when he spoke. He was a prophet.” … Continue reading

The War of Dark Fire, Part 9

By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The city burned, but as yet the castle was untouched. Shinjo Dun wiped the ash and sweat from his face with a sleeve that was already saturated with blood, both from his allies … Continue reading

A Letter from Doji Shizue

The great crystal orb glows and spins, and even now I do not know what is truth and what is false. He has set me before this globe, and commanded me to tell the tale once more. Kyuden Kakita burns … Continue reading

The War of Dark Fire, Part 7

By Shawn Carman, Nancy Sauer, & Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan If there could be one positive thing said about a duty posting on the Dragon Heart Plain, it was that it gave a person ample time to read. … Continue reading

Ebon Daughter Dossier

For the first time in far too long, the Empire of Rokugan flourishes under the reign of a new, divinely-mandated Imperial line. The Great Clans are at peace, if not particularly friendly toward one another, and the Empire as a … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Fall of the Elemental Cities

City of White Clouds “It struck, unseen, and claws of shadow and blood tore into Kage’s arm. With a shout, Kage parried, but it caught his hand and twisted the crystal knife to the ground. “Die, Kolat,” the Goju smiled.” … Continue reading

Letters and Bios

Jisoo, How have I managed to live without seeing your face for five long months? The days seem to drag on for eternity, cruelly reminding me that I need to wait even more before I can be rewarded with your … Continue reading

Flavor Text: Soul of the Empire

Air Dragon – “—” Amoro’s Honor – “Death is the answer to honor’s fall. Death – and revenge.” Armor of the Ebony Samurai – “The armies of Toturi marched first to the Shadowlands, overcoming all who would oppose their right … Continue reading

Sun and Moon, Part III

Sun and Moon, Part III ********************** By Nancy Sauer Editing by Fred Wan The lands of the Phoenix Clan consisted mostly of forests, separated at random intervals by groves, copses, and tree-studded meadows. They had last seen a village a … Continue reading

War Amid the Shadows

War Amid the Shadows ******************** By Brian Yoon Development & Editing by Fred Wan The High House of Light Many sins dotted Togashi Kaelung’s past. His past was marked with blood, and all too often that blood need not have … Continue reading

Imperial Herald v4 #2 Unicorn Clan Letter

Today I saw the death of my sister-at-arms, Otaku Tetsuko, by her own hand and her own sword. I stood second at her seppuku, and she did not cry out or dishonor herself. Even at the end, she was strong. … Continue reading