Tag Archives: Master of Air
The War of Dark Fire, Part 6
By Shawn Carman & Nancy Sauer Edited by Fred Wan The day had dawned bright and fine, a promise of the full glories of the coming spring. The villagers had eaten their breakfasts and hurried out to field and garden … Continue reading
The War of Dark Fire, Part 5
The War of Dark Fire, Part 5 By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan Shiba Morihiko had never visited the Shinomen Mori. He had heard tales of it his entire life, of its vastness and how alien it seemed. Many … Continue reading
Voices of Oblivion’s Gate
by Ree Soesbee “‘Goju!’ I scream, and my voice is never-ending ‘I come for you!’” – Isawa Hochiu, Master of Fire ***** The Five Masters stood outside the gate to Volturnum, their powerful magic holding back the Shadow’s hordes. A … 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
Stronghold Stories: Soul of the Empire
Tsukune turned the wakizashi in her hands, marvelling at its magnificent detail. Ryoshun had left it in her care, to protect the Empire. It had stolen many lives and bloodied many hands. The five Elemental Masters stood near, their eyes … 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
A New Empire, Part I
A New Empire, Part I ******************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Mantis The Mantis Estates in the Imperial City could be politely described as opulent, perhaps even lavish. Many in Toshi Ranbo eschewed politeness on this particular … Continue reading
The Race to Volunternum
The Race to Volunternum by Ree Soesbee The Shadowlands spread before them like a plague, stretching for ri after ri of broken, twisted terrain. Even salt could do no harm to the bitter ground of this wasted land. The earth … Continue reading
The Race to Volturnum Letter from the Lion
Lion I saw her today, at the rear of the oni guard–the one who stole my brother’s name. She stood beside a swath of green-skinned goblins that were celebrating the fall of the Crane Champion. The champion lives, but the … Continue reading
The Heaven’s Will, Part II
The Heaven’s Will, Part II ****************************** By Shawn Carman Edited by Fred Wan The Moshi provinces, in the Spine of the World Mountains Moshi Amika, the Lady of the Moshi and one of the Mantis lords, stopped writing for a … Continue reading
The Burden of Power
By Shawn Carman Kyuden Agasha, the Phoenix Provinces… THE AGASHA PROVINCES WERE HARDLY the most comfortable of the Phoenix lands. When the family had renounced their oaths of fealty to the Dragon Clan generations ago, and instead offered their service … Continue reading
Wisdom and Power
Wisdom and Power By Brian Yoon The burden of being a member of the Elemental Council of the Phoenix Clan was tiring, Ochiai mused, yet, it did not even begin to compare against the weight of leading an Empire. Ochiai … Continue reading
A New Emperor
*A New Emperor By Rich Wulf * The Imperial Court was silent today. The Empress sat listless on her throne, her once strong presence now alone and frail. With each day since the Winds had departed to face Daigotsu, the … Continue reading
Broken Wishes
Broken Wishes By Rich Wulf “Perhaps even the Celestial Heavens are not beyond our grasp.” – Shiba Aikune “Stand aside, Yoma,” Shiba Aikune demanded in a firm voice. Shiba Mirabu and Shiba Arai flanked Aikune on either side, glaring down … Continue reading
The Dark Oracle of Fire, Part II
The Dark Oracle of Fire, Part II By Shawn Carman The Agasha Provinces, year 1131 Color began to creep up his face, giving him an uncharacteristic ruddy, wrathful appearance. His eyes conveyed a mixture of anger and disbelief, each warring … Continue reading
The Dark Oracle of Fire, Part I
The Dark Oracle of Fire, Part I By Shawn Carman The Phoenix lands, 1147 Isawa Nakamuro inhaled sharply and opened his fan with his left hand, signaling to his instructor that he had a question. Isawa Noriko was an exceptional … Continue reading
