Tag Archives: Kyuden Hida
Along the Coast at Midnight (Clan War Fiction)
lyatu and Kenchuko crouched within the thick, damp undergrowth, at the edge of a cliff, overlooking the black waters of the ocean. Above them, the new moon arced slowly across the sky. a black shadow in the dim blanket of … 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
Letters
Letters ******* by Shawn Carman Ohan, Greetings, cousin! I was greatly pleased to receive your letter and hear of your return to the Scorpion lands for the season. I cannot imagine that the Unicorn provinces are a pleasant assignment, particularly … Continue reading
Glory of the Empire, Part II
Glory of the Empire, Part II **************************** By Rusty Priske & Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan Mirumoto Mareshi slept fitfully. Through the haze of his dreams he heard voices and saw an orange glow. The voices were faint and … 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
The Sun & Moon, Part II
The Sun & Moon, Part II *********************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Crab lands, a short time ago& Somewhere in a hidden recess of the vast Twilight Mountains, a lone stone tower stood, concealed from prying eyes … Continue reading
Strike at Midnight: The Twenty-Seven Days of Darkness
Day 1 – Kyuden Togashi Deep in the heart of the Dragon mountains, the lady stirs. Her black hand glistens as she lifts her head to hear the song of the heavens. The time has come, the moon is dead, … Continue reading
Words & Deeds, Part 1
Words & Deeds, Part 1 ********************* By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Kyuden Hida, Month of the Hare, year 1170 Hida Kuon, Champion of the Crab, frowned as he walked through the corridors of Kyuden Hida. He had been … Continue reading
To Defend the Empire
By Rusty Priske HIDA SOZEN STRODE THROWN THE MARSH, which was stiff and crunchy with the cold. He dropped a great sack from his shoulder silently adjusting his grip on it. His pace was direct and purposeful and there was … Continue reading
Fire & Stone
Fire & Stone By Brian Yoon Edited by Fred Wan “Kaoru, attack when ready,” Hida Otoya commanded. He tapped the base of his fan on the palm of his hand. The sound reverberated around the silent room, and the students … Continue reading
Peace at the Point of a Sword
Peace at the Point of a Sword ***************************** *By Rusty Priske & Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan* Somewhere in the Crab provinces, month of the Horse, year 1169 Much of the Crab lands appeared identical to those unskilled in … Continue reading
Rebuilding the Court
Rebuilding the Court By Shawn Carman Kyuden Miya shone brightly in the early morning sunshine. The castle had been alive with activity for hours despite that the sun had only just risen over the horizon. Miya Shoin, the Imperial Herald … Continue reading
Forever True
Forever True by Rich Wulf On the blasted plains beyond the City of the Lost, a solitary figure sat on a stony outcropping and enjoyed the silence. Many assumed that the Shadowlands was a place devoid of life – Omoni … Continue reading
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part III
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part III By Rich Wulf “There are those who believe themselves secure, wholly protected from our power& Such fools have already been defeated.” – Yogo Junzo The First Day of Thunder& The Crab scout crawled carefully through … Continue reading
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part II
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part II By Rich Wulf “The Emerald Champion’s duty is unlike any other in Rokugan. He must stand above all the clans, and yet he must stand beside them, uniting them in peace.” – Doji Hatsuo Several … Continue reading
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part I
Shinsei’s Last Hope, Part I By Rich Wulf “In the end, all of our petty feuds mean nothing. The Empire exists for a single reason, for a single purpose. There is only one true enemy.” – Kuni Osaku The Shadowlands& … Continue reading
Season of the Crab Honor in War
Hida Reiha charged through the halls of Kyuden Hida. When the servants saw her coming, they scrambled to remove everything in her path. It was altogether possible, given the determined expression on her face, that she might have charged directly … Continue reading
Prelude to Darkness, Part Two Omen
Prelude to Darkness, Part Two: Omen By Rich Wulf The Present Day. . . Omen knelt in the center of the darkened alley and drew the short red-bladed spear he wore at his belt. Closing his eyes, the tainted Crab … Continue reading
